March 2021 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 13.03), Phalguna (from 14.03). Periods: from 14.03 — Kharmas; 21–28.03 — Holashtak. Major festivals: 11.03 Maha Shivaratri; 28.03 Holika Dahan; 29.03 Holi (Dhulandi).
Icons this month (19)
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
- 16.03 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga after 08:53
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 19.03 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious weekday after 11:14
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 20.03 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 14:15
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 24.03 Wed — Pushya, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 28.03 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra after 11:25
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Festivals
- 2.03 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)
- 5.03 Fri Kalashtami
- 9.03 Tue Vijaya Ekadashi
- 10.03 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 11.03 Thu Maha Shivaratri
- 13.03 Sat Magha Amavasya
- 13.03 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 14.03 Sun Mina Sankranti
- 14.03 Sun Chandra Darshan
- 17.03 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 19.03 Fri Skanda Shashti
- 21.03 Sun Masik Durgashtami
- 24.03 Wed Amalaki Ekadashi
- 25.03 Thu Amalaki Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
- 26.03 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 28.03 Sun Holika Dahan
- 28.03 Sun Phalguna Purnima
- 29.03 Mon Holi (Dhulandi)
- 31.03 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
Special muhurta yogas
- 4.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:27–07:10 (05.03)
- 5.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–20:07
- 7.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:05–18:29
- 9.03 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 12:32–18:11
- 14.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–23:49
- 16.03 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:42–05:00 (17.03)
- 16.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:42–05:00 (17.03)
- 20.03 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:31–14:15
- 20.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:31–14:15
- 20.03 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 14:15–04:40 (21.03)
- 28.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 28.03 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:05–06:08 (29.03)
- 30.03 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 06:05–09:51
- 31.03 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:51–06:00 (01.04)
- 31.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:51–06:00 (01.04)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 2.03 Tue — Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 6.03 Sat — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Musala
- 8.03 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
- 9.03 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 11.03 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krishna Chaturdashi
- 12.03 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka
- 13.03 Sat — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 14.03 Sun — Sankranti day, Panchaka
- 17.03 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
- 18.03 Thu — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka (unfavourable day)
- 25.03 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 27.03 Sat — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Sky this month
- 13.03 New moon (Amavasya) 13:21
- 14.03 Mina Sankranti 15:34 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
- 20.03 Vernal equinox 12:37
- 28.03 Full moon (Purnima) 21:48
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- from 14.03 Kharmas
- 21–28.03 Holashtak
- 11.03 06:51 – 16.03 02:13 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Sharvari (No. 34, “night”) — A dark year: scarcity and privation, but also a time for quiet spiritual practice. more
Northern samvatsara: Pramadi. Shaka Samvat 1942, Vikram Samvat 2077, Kali Yuga 5121.
Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more
Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
At sunrise 07:20
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:16 (02.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 03:01 (02.03) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:24 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:41 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:24 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 16:41 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:01 (02.03) | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 03:16 (02.03) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 03:16 (02.03) | karana Bava |
| from 06:54 (02.03) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:20 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:04 |
| End of twilight | 18:41 |
| Moonrise | 20:57 |
| Moonset | 08:32 |
| Day length | 10 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:20–18:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:41–18:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:01–07:18 (02.03)
Anandadi: Vajra 07:20–03:01 (02.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:01–07:18 (02.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:41–03:16 (02.03); Bhadra Puchha 23:34–00:37 (02.03); Bhadra Mukha 00:37–02:23 (02.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:34–06:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:04–18:30 |
| Pradosha | 18:04–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (02.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:33–23:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:41–10:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:22–12:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:02–15:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:46, 15:12–15:55 |
| Varjyam | 12:47–14:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:44–08:26, 09:19–16:14
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 07:44–08:26, 09:19–16:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:44–08:26, 09:19–16:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:44–08:26, 09:19–16:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kumbha 07:20, Mina 07:44, Mesha 08:26, Vrishabha 09:19, Mithuna 10:49, Karka 13:16, Simha 16:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:20–03:01 (02.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:20–03:16 (02.03)0 Yoga Ganda 10:24–12:270 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:41–03:16 (02.03)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:20–03:01 (02.03)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Festivals | Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) |
At sunrise 07:18
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:29 (03.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 00:59 (03.03) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 03:28 (03.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:52 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:52 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 00:29 (03.03) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 00:29 (03.03) | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:59 (03.03) | nakshatra Swati |
| from 03:28 (03.03) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:18 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:06 |
| End of twilight | 18:43 |
| Moonrise | 22:28 |
| Moonset | 08:45 |
| Day length | 10 h 48 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, Chitra (07:18–18:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha
A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.
Rule: at moonrise, 22:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:29–07:15 (03.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 00:59–07:15 (03.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:18–00:59 (03.03)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:32–06:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:06–18:32 |
| Pradosha | 18:06–20:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (03.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:07–20:35 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:24–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:00–11:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:42–14:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:27–10:10, 23:22–00:14 (03.03) |
| Varjyam | 10:20–11:48, 06:08–07:37 (03.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:41–08:22, 09:15–16:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:18, Mina 07:41, Mesha 08:22, Vrishabha 09:15, Mithuna 10:45, Karka 13:12, Simha 16:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 07:18–18:06: 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 = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:18–00:59 (03.03)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:18–03:28 (03.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:18–00:59 (03.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:18–00:29 (03.03)−2 Rikta tithi 07:18–00:29 (03.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
At sunrise 07:15
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 23:05 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 00:09 (04.03) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:09 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:09 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 21:52 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 21:52 | karana Gara |
| from 23:05 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 00:09 (04.03) | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:15 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:08 |
| End of twilight | 18:45 |
| Moonrise | 23:59 |
| Moonset | 08:58 |
| Day length | 10 h 52 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:15–18:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 23:05–07:13 (04.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 23:05–07:13 (04.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:15–23:05
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:30–22:13
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:30–06:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:08–18:34 |
| Pradosha | 18:08–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (04.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:59–16:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:42–14:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:37–09:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:20–12:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 06:08–07:37, 04:18–05:48 (04.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:37–08:18, 09:11–16:06
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:37–08:18, 09:11–16:06 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:37–08:18, 09:11–16:06 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:37–08:18, 09:11–16:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:15, Mina 07:37, Mesha 08:18, Vrishabha 09:11, Mithuna 10:41, Karka 13:08, Simha 16:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:15–23:05+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:15–00:09 (04.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:15–21:52−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:15–23:05
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 15:30 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
At sunrise 07:13
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 21:27 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 21:03 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:38 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:38 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 19:29 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 19:29 | karana Vishti |
| from 21:03 | yoga Harshana |
| from 21:27 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 06:24 (05.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:13 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:10 |
| End of twilight | 18:47 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 09:15 |
| Day length | 10 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:13–18:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:13–15:30 Ravi Yoga 21:27–07:10 (05.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:27–07:10 (05.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:13–19:29
Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:13–21:27 Anandadi: Ananda 21:27–07:10 (05.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 19:29–06:24 (05.03); Bhadra Puchha 23:52–00:58 (05.03); Bhadra Mukha 00:58–02:47 (05.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:28–06:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:10–18:36 |
| Pradosha | 18:10–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (05.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:15–14:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:04–15:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:13–08:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:57–11:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:52–11:36, 15:15–15:59 |
| Varjyam | 01:14–02:44 (05.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:33–08:14, 09:07–16:03
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 07:33–08:14, 09:07–16:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:33–08:14, 09:07–16:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:33–08:14, 09:07–16:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:13, Mina 07:33, Mesha 08:14, Vrishabha 09:07, Mithuna 10:37, Karka 13:04, Simha 16:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; 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 15:30
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:13–15:30+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:13–21:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:13–19:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 17:24 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 07:10
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 17:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 20:07 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:13 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 17:24 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:24 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 17:24 | karana Balava |
| from 18:13 | yoga Vajra |
| from 20:07 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 04:30 (06.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:10 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:12 |
| End of twilight | 18:49 |
| Moonrise | 01:31 |
| Moonset | 09:36 |
| Day length | 11 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:10–18:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:12–20:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:10–20:07 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–20:07
Krakacha Yoga 07:10–17:24 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–17:24 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:24–07:07 (06.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:07–07:07 (06.03)
Anandadi: Chara 20:07–07:07 (06.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:10–20:07
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:26–06:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:12–18:38 |
| Pradosha | 18:12–20:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (06.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:18–11:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:18–12:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:27–16:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:33–09:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:22–10:07, 13:03–13:47 |
| Varjyam | 01:29–03:01 (06.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:10–17:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:10–17:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:10–17:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:29–08:10, 09:03–15:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 17:24, Krishna-ashtami from 17:24; lagna Kumbha 07:10, Mina 07:29, Mesha 08:10, Vrishabha 09:03, Mithuna 10:34, Karka 13:00, Simha 15:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 17:24–18:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- 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.
Auspicious time begins after 17:24
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–20:07+2 Ravi Yoga 07:10–20:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:10–20:07+1 Yoga Harshana 07:10–18:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:24–07:07 (06.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–17:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 17:24–07:07 (06.03)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:10–20:07−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:10–17:24
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
At sunrise 07:07
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 15:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 19:08 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:38 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:40 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:38 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 15:40 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 15:40 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:08 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 02:56 (07.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:07 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:14 |
| End of twilight | 18:51 |
| Moonrise | 02:59 |
| Moonset | 10:06 |
| Day length | 11 h 06 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 15:40 |
|---|
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, Jyestha (07:07–18:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:40–07:05 (07.03)
Anandadi: Musala 07:07–19:08 Anandadi: Gada 19:08–07:05 (07.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:21–00:56 (07.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:24–06:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:14–18:40 |
| Pradosha | 18:14–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (07.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:41–12:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:54–11:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:04–15:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:07–08:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:07–07:52, 07:52–08:36 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 15:40, Krishna-navami from 15:40; lagna Kumbha 07:07, Mina 07:25, Mesha 08:06, Vrishabha 08:59, Mithuna 10:30, Karka 12:56, Simha 15:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 07:07–15:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 15:40–18:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
0 Yoga Siddhi 15:38–07:05 (07.03)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:40–07:05 (07.03)−1 Ashtami 07:07–15:40−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:07–19:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:07–19:08
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 14:17 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
At sunrise 07:05
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 18:29 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:21 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:17 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:21 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 14:17 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 14:17 | karana Vanija |
| from 18:29 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 01:43 (08.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:05 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:16 |
| End of twilight | 18:53 |
| Moonrise | 04:18 |
| Moonset | 10:48 |
| Day length | 11 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 3, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:05–18:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:05–18:29 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:05–18:29
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:05–18:29 Anandadi: Shubha 18:29–07:02 (08.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:43–13:14 (08.03); Bhadra Puchha 03:29–04:38 (08.03); Bhadra Mukha 04:38–06:33 (08.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:22–06:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:16–18:42 |
| Pradosha | 18:16–20:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (08.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:15–13:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:52–18:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:41–14:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:29–16:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:47–17:32 |
| Varjyam | 16:55–18:29, 03:57–05:32 (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 14:17–15:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-navami until 14:17, Krishna-dashami from 14:17; lagna Kumbha 07:05, Mina 07:21, Mesha 08:02, Vrishabha 08:56, Mithuna 10:26, Karka 12:52, Simha 15:51
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-navami 07:05–14:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 13:21–18:16: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 14:17
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:05–18:29+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:05–13:21+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:05–18:29+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:05–18:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:05–18:29−1 Vyatipata 13:21–07:02 (08.03)−2 Rikta tithi 07:05–14:17
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
At sunrise 07:02
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 18:10 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:20 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:14 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:20 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 13:14 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 13:14 | karana Bava |
| from 18:10 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 00:51 (09.03) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:02 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:18 |
| End of twilight | 18:55 |
| Moonrise | 05:21 |
| Moonset | 11:46 |
| Day length | 11 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:14 | from 18:10 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:02–18:10) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (18:10–18:18) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:02–13:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:14–07:00 (09.03) Krakacha Yoga 13:14–07:00 (09.03)
Anandadi: Utpata 07:02–18:10 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:10–07:00 (09.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:43–13:14; Bhadra Puchha 03:29–04:38; Bhadra Mukha 04:38–06:33
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:51–13:38
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:20–06:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:18–18:44 |
| Pradosha | 18:18–20:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (09.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:26–15:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:27–09:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:16–12:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:05–15:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:48, 15:18–16:03 |
| Varjyam | 02:10–03:46 (09.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:20–15:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:20–15:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:20–15:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:17–07:58, 08:52–15:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 18:10, Uttara-Ashadha from 18:10; tithi Krishna-dashami until 13:14, Krishna-ekadashi from 13:14; lagna Kumbha 07:02, Mina 07:17, Mesha 07:58, Vrishabha 08:52, Mithuna 10:22, Karka 12:48, Simha 15:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 18:10) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 18:10) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 07:02–11:20: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 11:20–07:00 (09.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:10–07:00 (09.03)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:14–07:00 (09.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:02–18:10−1 Vyatipata 07:02–11:20−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:14–07:00 (09.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:02–13:14−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:02–18:10
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Festivals | Vijaya Ekadashi |
At sunrise 07:00
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 18:11 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 09:35 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:32 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:35 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 12:32 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 12:32 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:11 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 00:19 (10.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:00 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:21 |
| End of twilight | 18:57 |
| Moonrise | 06:07 |
| Moonset | 12:58 |
| Day length | 11 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:32 | from 18:11 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Ashadha (07:00–18:11) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (18:11–18:21) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Magha (Phalguna in North India). “Bestower of victory”: according to legend, Rama observed it before crossing to Lanka.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:14 (08.03)–12:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:57–09:14 (10.03)
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 12:32–18:11
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–12:32 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:00–18:11
Anandadi: Manasa 07:00–12:09 Anandadi: Padma 12:09–19:48 Anandadi: Lumbaka 19:48–06:57 (10.03)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:18–06:09 |
|---|---|
| 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 (10.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:47–13:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:30–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:50–11:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:40–14:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:16–10:01, 23:23–00:14 (10.03) |
| Varjyam | 22:15–23:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:13–07:54, 08:48–15:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:13–07:54, 08:48–15:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:13–07:54, 08:48–15:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:00–15:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 18:11, Shravana from 18:11; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 12:32, Krishna-dvadashi from 12:32; lagna Kumbha 07:00, Mina 07:13, Mesha 07:54, Vrishabha 08:48, Mithuna 10:18, Karka 12:45, Simha 15:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 18:11) — improved health; Shravana (from 18:11) — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:00–12:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:00–18:11+1 Yoga Variyana 07:00–09:350 Tripushkar Yoga 12:32–18:11−1 Yoga Parigha 09:35–20:50−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–12:32−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:00–18:11
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — until 12:10 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:57
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 18:32 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 08:06 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:10 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:06 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 12:10 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 12:10 | karana Gara |
| from 18:32 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 00:07 (11.03) | karana Vanija |
| from 06:53 (11.03) | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:57 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:23 |
| End of twilight | 18:59 |
| Moonrise | 06:38 |
| Moonset | 14:18 |
| Day length | 11 h 25 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 12:10 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:57–18:23) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:23–20:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:57–12:10
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:10–06:55 (11.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:32–06:55 (11.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:57–18:32 Anandadi: Mitra 18:32–06:55 (11.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:51 (11.03)–02:13 (16.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:16–06:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:23–18:48 |
| Pradosha | 18:23–20:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (11.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:59–09:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:40–14:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:23–09:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:14–12:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 22:39–00:18 (11.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:09–07:50, 08:44–12:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:09–07:50, 08:44–12:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:09–07:50, 08:44–12:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:09–07:50, 08:44–15:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 12:10, Krishna-trayodashi from 12:10; lagna Kumbha 06:57, Mina 07:09, Mesha 07:50, Vrishabha 08:44, Mithuna 10:14, Karka 12:41, Simha 15:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 12:10
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:57–12:10+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:57–18:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:57–18:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 08:06–06:53 (11.03)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:10–06:55 (11.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:55
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 19:15 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 05:59 (12.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:10 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:10 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 12:10 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:15 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 00:18 (12.03) | karana Shakuni |
| from 05:59 (12.03) | yoga Sadhya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:55 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:25 |
| End of twilight | 19:02 |
| Moonrise | 07:00 |
| Moonset | 15:40 |
| Day length | 11 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:10 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:10–18:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 12:10–18:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Maha Shivaratri · Shiva
“The Great Night of Shiva” — the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and the appearance of the fiery lingam. Devotees fast all day, keep vigil at night, perform abhisheka of the lingam in each of the four praharas and offer bilva leaves; the main puja is at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:13–01:03 (12.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:10–06:52 (12.03)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:55–19:15 Anandadi: Vajra 19:15–06:52 (12.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 12:10–00:18 (12.03); Bhadra Mukha 12:10–14:12; Bhadra Puchha 23:08–00:21 (12.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:51–02:13 (16.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:14–06:05 |
|---|---|
| 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 (12.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:32–10:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:06–15:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:55–08:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:47–11:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:45–11:31, 15:21–16:07 |
| Varjyam | 02:47–04:27 (12.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:55–12:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:55–12:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:55–12:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:05–07:46, 08:40–12:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 12:10, Krishna-chaturdashi from 12:10; lagna Kumbha 06:55, Mina 07:05, Mesha 07:46, Vrishabha 08:40, Mithuna 10:10, Karka 12:37, Simha 15:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 12:10–18:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 12:10–18:25: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:55–05:59 (12.03)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:55–19:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:55–19:15+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 12:10–06:52 (12.03)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:10–06:52 (12.03)−3 Bhadra on earth 12:10–00:18 (12.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
At sunrise 06:52
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 20:21 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:23 (13.03) more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:33 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:33 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 12:33 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 20:21 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 00:53 (13.03) | karana Naga |
| from 05:23 (13.03) | yoga Shubha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:52 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:27 |
| End of twilight | 19:04 |
| Moonrise | 07:15 |
| Moonset | 17:00 |
| Day length | 11 h 34 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 12:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:52–18:27) is good for sowing.
- Shakuni 06:52–12:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 12:33–18:27: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:52–12:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Saumya 06:52–20:21 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:21–06:49 (13.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:51 (11.03)–02:13 (16.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:12–06:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:27–18:52 |
| Pradosha | 18:27–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (13.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:49–14:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:13–12:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:33–17:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:19–09:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:11–09:57, 13:03–13:49 |
| Varjyam | 03:09–04:51 (13.03) |
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 throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 12:33, Amavasya from 12:33; lagna Kumbha 06:52, Mina 07:01, Mesha 07:42, Vrishabha 08:36, Mithuna 10:06, Karka 12:33, Simha 15:31
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 06:52–12:33: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 12:33–18:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:52–20:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:52–20:21+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:52–05:23 (13.03)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:52–12:33
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Festivals | Shani Amavasya · Magha Amavasya |
At sunrise 06:49
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:51 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:09 (14.03) more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:21 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:21 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 13:21 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 21:51 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 01:55 (14.03) | karana Bava |
| from 05:09 (14.03) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:29 |
| End of twilight | 19:06 |
| Moonrise | 07:28 |
| Moonset | 18:17 |
| Day length | 11 h 39 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 13:21 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:21 |
|---|
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, Purva-Bhadra (06:49–18:29) is good for root crops.
- Naga 06:49–13:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 13:21–18:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)
A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:33 (12.03)–13:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:33 (12.03)–13:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:49–21:51 Anandadi: Dhumra 21:51–06:47 (14.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:51 (11.03)–02:13 (16.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:56–13:46
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:10–06:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:29–18:53 |
| Pradosha | 18:29–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (14.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:21–15:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:44–11:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:07–15:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:49–08:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:49–07:36, 07:36–08:23 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Amavasya until 13:21, Shukla-pratipat from 13:21; lagna Kumbha 06:49, Mina 06:57, Mesha 07:38, Vrishabha 08:32, Mithuna 10:02, Karka 12:29, Simha 15:27, Kanya 18:28
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:
- Amavasya 06:49–13:21: 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:49–05:09 (14.03)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:49–21:51−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:49–21:51−3 Amavasya 06:49–13:21
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Mina Sankranti · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:47
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 23:49 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 05:15 (15.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:36 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:36 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 14:36 | karana Balava |
| from 23:49 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 03:24 (15.03) | karana Kaulava |
| from 05:15 (15.03) | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:47 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:31 |
| End of twilight | 19:08 |
| Moonrise | 07:38 |
| Moonset | 19:33 |
| Day length | 11 h 43 min |
Sky
| Mina Sankranti | 15:34 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:36 |
|---|
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 (06:47–18:31) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Mina Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Pisces: the second Kharmas of the year (Mina Masa) begins — weddings and housewarmings are not held until Mesha Sankranti.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 15:34–18:31
on the day the Sun enters the sign
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, 18:31–19:33
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:31–19:33
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–23:49
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:47–14:36
Anandadi: Sthira 06:47–23:49 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:49–06:44 (15.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:51 (11.03)–02:13 (16.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:08–05:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:31–18:55 |
| Pradosha | 18:31–20:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (15.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:38–20:21 |
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 | 08:15–09:58 |
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 06:53–07:34, 08:28–18:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 14:36, Shukla-dvitya from 14:36; lagna Kumbha 06:47, Mina 06:53, Mesha 07:34, Vrishabha 08:28, Mithuna 09:58, Karka 12:25, Simha 15:23, Kanya 18:24
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:
- Sankranti at 15:34 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–23:49+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:47–23:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:47–23:49+1 Yoga Shukla 06:47–05:15 (15.03)0 Auspicious tithi 14:36–06:44 (15.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:47–14:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:44
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 02:13 (16.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 05:43 (16.03) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:20 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:20 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 16:20 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:13 (16.03) | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 05:21 (16.03) | karana Gara |
| from 05:43 (16.03) | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:44 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:33 |
| End of twilight | 19:10 |
| Moonrise | 07:48 |
| Moonset | 20:47 |
| Day length | 11 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:20 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:44–18:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 02:13–06:42 (16.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–16:20
Anandadi: Matanga 06:44–02:13 (16.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 02:13–06:42 (16.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:51 (11.03)–02:13 (16.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:35–08:53 (16.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:06–05:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:33–18:57 |
| Pradosha | 18:33–20:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (16.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:35–01:20 (16.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:13–09:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:10–12:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:07–15:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–13:49, 15:24–16:11 |
| Varjyam | 13:01–14:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:49–07:31, 08:24–15:19
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 06:49–07:31, 08:24–15:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:49–07:31, 08:24–15:19 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:44–18:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:49–07:31, 08:24–15:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:20, Shukla-tritya from 16:20; lagna Kumbha 06:44, Mina 06:49, Mesha 07:31, Vrishabha 08:24, Mithuna 09:54, Karka 12:21, Simha 15:19, Kanya 18:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:44–05:43 (16.03)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:44–02:13 (16.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:44–02:13 (16.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:44–16:200 Kharmas−1 Panchaka 06:44–02:13 (16.03)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:44–16:20−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–16:20
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — after 08:53 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:42
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 05:00 (17.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 06:28 (17.03) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 18:29 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:29 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 18:29 | karana Vanija |
| from 05:00 (17.03) | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 06:28 (17.03) | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:42 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:35 |
| End of twilight | 19:12 |
| Moonrise | 07:58 |
| Moonset | 22:01 |
| Day length | 11 h 53 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 18:29 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–18:29 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:42–05:00 (17.03) Ravi Yoga 06:42–05:00 (17.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:42–05:00 (17.03)
Anandadi: Amrita 06:42–05:00 (17.03) Anandadi: Musala 05:00–06:39 (17.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:35 (15.03)–08:53
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:05–05:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:35–18:59 |
| Pradosha | 18:35–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (17.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:58–22:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:37–17:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:40–11:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:38–14:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:04–09:52, 23:25–00:13 (17.03) |
| Varjyam | 00:33–02:20 (17.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:42–18:29
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 06:42–18:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:42–18:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-tritya until 18:29, Shukla-chaturti from 18:29; lagna Kumbha 06:42, Mina 06:46, Mesha 07:27, Vrishabha 08:20, Mithuna 09:50, Karka 12:17, Simha 15:15, Kanya 18:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 18:29–18:35: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +11
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 08:53
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:42–05:00 (17.03)+2 Yoga Indra 06:42–06:28 (17.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:42–05:00 (17.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–18:29+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:42–05:00 (17.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:42–05:00 (17.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:42–18:290 Kharmas0 Rikta tithi 18:29–06:39 (17.03)−1 Gandanta 06:42–08:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 06:39
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:59 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 08:04 (18.03) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 07:26 (18.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:42 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:42 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 20:59 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 20:59 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:39 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:37 |
| End of twilight | 19:14 |
| Moonrise | 08:09 |
| Moonset | 23:14 |
| Day length | 11 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:39–18:37) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:42–18:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:26–13:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 23:52–06:36 (18.03)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 20:59–06:36 (18.03)
Anandadi: Kana all day
- Bhadra in heaven: 07:42–20:59; Bhadra Mukha 07:44–09:56; Bhadra Puchha 19:39–20:59
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:03–05:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:37–19:01 |
| Pradosha | 18:37–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (18.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:39–04:28 (18.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:38–14:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:09–09:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:08–12:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 15:50–17:38 |
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 06:42–07:23, 08:16–15:11, 18:12–18:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 06:39, Mina 06:42, Mesha 07:23, Vrishabha 08:16, Mithuna 09:46, Karka 12:13, Simha 15:11, Kanya 18:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:39–18:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 06:39–18:37: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −10
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 06:39–20:59−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:42–20:59−3 Anandadi: Kana all day−3 Vaidhriti all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:36
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 08:04 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 07:26 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:18 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:26 | yoga Vishkambha |
|---|---|
| from 08:04 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 10:18 | karana Balava |
| from 23:39 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 23:39 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:36 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:39 |
| End of twilight | 19:16 |
| Moonrise | 08:22 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 12 h 02 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 08:04 |
|---|
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, Bharani (06:36–08:04) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:04–18:39) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:36–08:04 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–23:39
Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:36–08:04 Yamaghanta 08:04–06:34 (19.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:39–06:34 (19.03)
Anandadi: Padma 06:36–08:04 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:04–06:34 (19.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:13–00:06 (19.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:01–05:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:39–19:03 |
| Pradosha | 18:39–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (19.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08–15:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:36–08:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:37–11:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:37–11:25, 15:26–16:15 |
| Varjyam | 21:39–23:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:26–18:39
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:26–18:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:26–18:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:12–15:08, 18:08–18:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 08:04, Krittika from 08:04; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 06:36, Mina 06:38, Mesha 07:19, Vrishabha 08:12, Mithuna 09:42, Karka 12:09, Simha 15:08, Kanya 18:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 08:04) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 08:04) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 06:36–07:26: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −3
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:36–23:390 Ravi Yoga 06:36–08:040 Anandadi: Padma 06:36–08:040 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:36–08:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–23:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vaidhriti 06:36–07:26−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:04–06:34 (19.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:36–08:04−3 Yamaghanta 08:04–06:34 (19.03)
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 11:14 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 06:34
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:18 (20.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 11:14 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:29 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:00 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:29 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 11:14 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 13:00 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:18 (20.03) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 02:18 (20.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:34 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:41 |
| End of twilight | 19:18 |
| Moonrise | 08:38 |
| Moonset | 00:28 |
| Day length | 12 h 07 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 11:14 |
|---|
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, Krittika (06:34–11:14) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (11:14–18:41) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:39 (18.03)–02:18 (20.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–02:18 (20.03) Ravi Yoga 11:14–06:31 (20.03)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:14–02:18 (20.03) Yamaghanta 11:14–06:31 (20.03) Krakacha Yoga 02:18–06:31 (20.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:18–06:31 (20.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:34–11:14 Anandadi: Mitra 11:14–06:31 (20.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:59–05:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:41–19:05 |
| Pradosha | 18:41–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:00 (20.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:31–10:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:07–12:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:39–17:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:05–09:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:59–09:48, 13:02–13:50 |
| Varjyam | 05:15–07:03 (20.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:34–07:15, 08:08–18:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:34–07:15, 08:08–18:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:34–07:15, 08:08–18:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 11:14–15:04, 18:04–18:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 11:14, Rohini from 11:14; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Mina 06:34, Mesha 07:15, Vrishabha 08:08, Mithuna 09:39, Karka 12:05, Simha 15:04, Kanya 18:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 11:14) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 11:14) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:14
+2 Ravi Yoga 11:14–06:31 (20.03)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:34–11:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 08:29–06:31 (20.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:14–06:31 (20.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:14–02:18 (20.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–02:18 (20.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 11:14–06:31 (20.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 14:15 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:31
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:40 (21.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 14:15 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 09:26 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:32 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:26 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 14:15 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 15:32 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:40 (21.03) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 04:40 (21.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:31 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:43 |
| End of twilight | 19:20 |
| Moonrise | 09:01 |
| Moonset | 01:41 |
| Day length | 12 h 11 min |
Sky
| Vernal equinox | 12:37 |
|---|
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 14:15 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:31–14:15) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (14:15–18:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:31–14:15 Ravi Yoga 06:31–14:15 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:31–14:15 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:15–04:40 (21.03)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:31–04:40 (21.03)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:31–14:15 Anandadi: Vajra 14:15–06:29 (21.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:40–17:40 (21.03); Bhadra Puchha 06:36–07:54 (21.03); Bhadra Mukha 07:54–10:03 (21.03)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:57–05:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:43–19:07 |
| Pradosha | 18:43–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (21.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:39–12:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:34–11:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:09–15:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:31–08:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:31–07:20, 07:20–08:09 |
| Varjyam | 05:15–07:03, 20:28–22:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 14:15, Mrigashirsha from 14:15; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mina 06:31, Mesha 07:11, Vrishabha 08:04, Mithuna 09:35, Karka 12:01, Simha 15:00, Kanya 18:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 14:15) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 14:15) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 14:15
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:31–14:15+2 Ravi Yoga 06:31–14:15+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:31–14:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:31–14:15+1 Yoga Priti 06:31–09:26+1 Auspicious tithi 06:31–04:40 (21.03)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:15–04:40 (21.03)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:31–04:40 (21.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 14:15–06:29 (21.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 06:29
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:30 (22.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 16:54 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 10:08 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:40 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:08 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 16:54 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 17:40 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:29 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:45 |
| End of twilight | 19:22 |
| Moonrise | 09:33 |
| Moonset | 02:51 |
| Day length | 12 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:54 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (06:29–16:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:29–17:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:40–06:30 (22.03)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Anandadi: Saumya 06:29–16:54 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:54–06:26 (22.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:40–17:40; Bhadra Puchha 06:36–07:54; Bhadra Mukha 07:54–10:03
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:55–05:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:45–19:08 |
| Pradosha | 18:45–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (22.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:08–08:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:13–18:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:37–14:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:41–17:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:07–17:56 |
| Varjyam | 02:01–03:45 (22.03) |
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 06:29–07:07, 08:00–14:56, 17:57–18:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 16:54, Ardra from 16:54; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mina 06:29, Mesha 07:07, Vrishabha 08:00, Mithuna 09:31, Karka 11:57, Simha 14:56, Kanya 17:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 16:54) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 16:54) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:29–18:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:29–16:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:29–16:54+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:29–10:080 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:54–06:26 (22.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:54–06:26 (22.03)−1 Ashtami all day−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:29–17:40
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Saubhagya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:26
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:30 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 18:57 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:25 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:30 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:30 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 06:30 | karana Balava |
| from 10:25 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 18:57 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 19:10 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:26 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| End of twilight | 19:24 |
| Moonrise | 10:17 |
| Moonset | 03:53 |
| Day length | 12 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:30 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:57–06:23 (23.03)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:26–18:57 Anandadi: Dhumra 18:57–06:23 (23.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:53–05:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:47–19:10 |
| Pradosha | 18:47–21:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (23.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:06–09:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:59–09:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:04–12:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:09–15:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:51, 15:29–16:19 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:30–18:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 06:30, Shukla-navami from 06:30; lagna Mina 06:26, Mesha 07:03, Vrishabha 07:57, Mithuna 09:27, Karka 11:53, Simha 14:52, Kanya 17:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:26–06:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 06:30–18:47: 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 = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:26–10:25+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:26–18:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:26–18:57−2 Rikta tithi 06:30–06:23 (23.03)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:23
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 20:15 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 10:07 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:37 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:37 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 07:37 | karana Taitila |
| from 10:07 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 19:52 | karana Gara |
| from 20:15 | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:23 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:49 |
| End of twilight | 19:26 |
| Moonrise | 11:17 |
| Moonset | 04:43 |
| Day length | 12 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:23–18:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 07:37–06:21 (24.03)
Anandadi: Sthira 06:23–20:15 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:15–06:21 (24.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:51–05:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 18:49–19:12 |
| Pradosha | 18:49–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (24.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:43–19:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:43–17:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:30–11:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:36–14:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:53–09:42, 23:26–00:12 (24.03) |
| Varjyam | 07:36–09:17, 04:24–06:02 (24.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:37–18:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:37–18:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:37–18:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:53–14:48, 17:49–18:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-navami until 07:37, Shukla-dashami from 07:37; lagna Mina 06:23, Mesha 06:59, Vrishabha 07:53, Mithuna 09:23, Karka 11:49, Simha 14:48, Kanya 17:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 06:23–07:37: 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 = 0
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 Anandadi: Sthira 06:23–20:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:23–20:15+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:23–10:07+1 Auspicious tithi 07:37–06:21 (24.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Atiganda 10:07–12:25−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:23–07:37−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:37–06:21 (24.03)
| Summary | Best day — Pushya, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Amalaki Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:21
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:42 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 09:10 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:53 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:53 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 07:53 | karana Vanija |
| from 09:10 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 19:42 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:42 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:21 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:51 |
| End of twilight | 19:28 |
| Moonrise | 12:30 |
| Moonset | 05:20 |
| Day length | 12 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:53 |
|---|
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 (06:21–18:51) is good for sowing.
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 07:53–07:17 (25.03)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:51–16:22 (25.03)
Vaishnava date: 25.03
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:21–20:42
Anandadi: Matanga 06:21–20:42 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:42–06:18 (25.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:42–07:17 (25.03); Bhadra Puchha 00:16–01:26 (25.03); Bhadra Mukha 01:26–03:23 (25.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:29–08:17
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:49–05:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 18:51–19:14 |
| Pradosha | 18:51–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (25.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:11–15:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:36–14:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:55–09:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:02–12:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:21–06:55, 07:49–14:44, 17:45–18:51
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 06:21–06:55, 07:49–14:44, 17:45–18:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:21–06:55 |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:21–06:55, 07:49–14:44, 17:45–18:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:21–06:55, 07:49–14:44, 17:45–18:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-dashami until 07:53, Shukla-ekadashi from 07:53; lagna Mina 06:21, Mesha 06:55, Vrishabha 07:49, Mithuna 09:19, Karka 11:46, Simha 14:44, Kanya 17:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Pushya 06:21–20:42+2 Ravi Yoga 06:21–20:42+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:21–20:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:21–07:53+1 Yoga Sukarma 09:10–06:18 (25.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Amalaki Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 06:18
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 20:18 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 07:32 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:17 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:17 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:17 | karana Bava |
| from 07:32 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 18:40 | karana Balava |
| from 20:18 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 05:15 (26.03) | yoga Shula |
| from 05:51 (26.03) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 05:51 (26.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:18 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:53 |
| End of twilight | 19:30 |
| Moonrise | 13:54 |
| Moonset | 05:48 |
| Day length | 12 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:18–07:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Amalaki Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 24.03
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:17–20:18
Anandadi: Amrita 06:18–20:18 Anandadi: Musala 20:18–06:16 (26.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:42 (24.03)–07:17; Bhadra Puchha 00:16–01:26; Bhadra Mukha 01:26–03:23
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:29–02:05 (26.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:47–05:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:53–19:16 |
| Pradosha | 18:53–21:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (26.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:44–20:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:10–15:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:18–07:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:27–11:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:30–11:20, 15:32–16:22 |
| Varjyam | 09:17–10:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:45–14:40, 17:41–18:53
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:45–14:40, 17:41–18:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:45–14:40, 17:41–18:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:18–07:17, 07:45–14:40, 17:41–18:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 07:17, Shukla-dvadashi from 07:17; lagna Mina 06:18, Mesha 06:51, Vrishabha 07:45, Mithuna 09:15, Karka 11:42, Simha 14:40, Kanya 17:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 06:18–07:17: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:18–20:18+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:18–07:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:18–07:170 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Bhadra on earth 06:18–07:17−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:18–20:18−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:17–20:18−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:16
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:42 (27.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 19:09 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 02:22 (27.03) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:51 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:51 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 19:09 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 02:22 (27.03) | yoga Ganda |
| from 03:42 (27.03) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 03:42 (27.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:16 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:55 |
| End of twilight | 19:33 |
| Moonrise | 15:22 |
| Moonset | 06:08 |
| Day length | 12 h 39 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 |
|---|
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 (06:16–18:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:55–21:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 19:09–06:13 (27.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:09–06:13 (27.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 19:09–06:13 (27.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:16–19:09
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:45–05:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:55–19:18 |
| Pradosha | 18:55–21:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:57 (27.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:52–18:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:00–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:45–17:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:51–09:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:47–09:38, 13:01–13:51 |
| Varjyam | 07:44–09:15, 02:33–04:02 (27.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:16–06:47, 07:41–14:36, 17:37–18:55 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mina 06:16, Mesha 06:47, Vrishabha 07:41, Mithuna 09:11, Karka 11:38, Simha 14:36, Kanya 17:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:16–03:42 (27.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 06:16–07:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:16–19:09−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:16–19:09
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:13
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:57 (28.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 17:21 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 23:01 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:23 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:23 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 17:21 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 23:01 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 00:57 (28.03) | tithi Purnima |
| from 00:57 (28.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:13 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:57 |
| End of twilight | 19:35 |
| Moonrise | 16:53 |
| Moonset | 06:24 |
| Day length | 12 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:21 |
|---|
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, Purva-Phalguni (06:13–17:21) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (17:21–18:57) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:13–18:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:13–17:21 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–00:57 (28.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:57–06:10 (28.03)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:13–17:21 Anandadi: Utpata 17:21–06:10 (28.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:57–11:25 (28.03); Bhadra Puchha 07:43–08:46 (28.03); Bhadra Mukha 08:46–10:30 (28.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:43–05:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:57–19:20 |
| Pradosha | 18:57–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (28.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:26–12:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:24–11:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:11–15:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:13–07:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:13–07:04, 07:04–07:55 |
| Varjyam | 23:52–01:19 (28.03) |
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 17:33–18:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 17:21, Uttara-Phalguni from 17:21; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 06:13, Mesha 06:43, Vrishabha 07:37, Mithuna 09:07, Karka 11:34, Simha 14:32, Kanya 17:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 17:21) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 17:21) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:13–18:57: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:13–17:210 Auspicious nakshatra 17:21–06:10 (28.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–00:57 (28.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:13–17:21−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:13–17:21−2 Rikta tithi 06:13–00:57 (28.03)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — after 11:25 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Holika Dahan · Phalguna Purnima |
At sunrise 06:10
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 21:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 15:05 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 19:18 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:25 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:25 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 15:05 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 19:18 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 21:48 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 21:48 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:59 |
| End of twilight | 19:37 |
| Moonrise | 18:25 |
| Moonset | 06:38 |
| Day length | 12 h 48 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 21:48 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:10–15:05) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (15:05–18:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:10–11:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Holika Dahan · Narasimha and Prahlada
On the evening of the full moon of Phalguna the bonfire of Holika is burnt — in memory of Prahlada’s rescue from the fire in which the demoness Holika perished. The bonfire is lit in Pradosha, avoiding Bhadra.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:59–21:13
the tithi is free of Bhadra at the decisive time
Phalguna Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Phalguna: Holika Dahan is timed to it (by the rule of Pradosha free of Bhadra — sometimes on the eve); Gaura Purnima (the appearance of Chaitanya), Lakshmi Jayanti.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:57–21:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:05–06:08 (29.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:48–06:08 (29.03)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:10–15:05 Anandadi: Manasa 15:05–06:08 (29.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:57–11:25; Bhadra Puchha 07:43–08:46; Bhadra Mukha 08:46–10:30
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:27–22:08
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:41–05:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 18:59–19:22 |
| Pradosha | 18:59–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (29.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:34–10:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:23–18:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:47–17:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:17–18:08 |
| Varjyam | 22:35–00:01 (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 | average 06:10–06:39, 07:33–14:28, 17:29–18:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 15:05, Hasta from 15:05; tithi Purnima; lagna Mina 06:10, Mesha 06:39, Vrishabha 07:33, Mithuna 09:03, Karka 11:30, Simha 14:28, Kanya 17:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 15:05) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 15:05) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:10–18:59: 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
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 11:25
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:10–15:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:10–15:05+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:10–19:180 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:10–11:25
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Holi (Dhulandi) |
At sunrise 06:08
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 12:32 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 15:23 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:07 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:07 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 12:32 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 15:23 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 18:24 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 18:24 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:41 (30.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:08 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:01 |
| End of twilight | 19:39 |
| Moonrise | 19:58 |
| Moonset | 06:50 |
| Day length | 12 h 53 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 12:32 | from 18:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:08–12:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (12:32–19:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha
The spring festival of colours: on the day after Holika Dahan people shower each other with coloured powders and drench each other with water; grievances and caste distinctions are forgotten.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:32–06:05 (30.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:24–06:05 (30.03) Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 18:24–06:05 (30.03)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:08–12:32 Anandadi: Mudgara 12:32–06:05 (30.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:39–05:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:01–19:23 |
| Pradosha | 19:01–21:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (30.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:10–08:36, 04:10–05:35 (30.03) |
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 | 19:38–21:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:08–06:35, 07:29–14:24, 17:25–19:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 12:32, Chitra from 12:32; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 18:24, Krishna-dvitya from 18:24; lagna Mina 06:08, Mesha 06:35, Vrishabha 07:29, Mithuna 08:59, Karka 11:26, Simha 14:24, Kanya 17:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 12:32) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 12:32) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:08–12:32+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:08–15:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:08–18:240 Kharmas0 Surya Dagdha tithi 18:24–06:05 (30.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:24–06:05 (30.03)0 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 18:24–06:05 (30.03)0 Yoga Vyaghata 15:23–18:23−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:08–12:32−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:32–06:05 (30.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, 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 | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:05
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 09:51 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 11:23 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:57 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:51 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 11:23 | yoga Harshana |
| from 14:57 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 14:57 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:15 (31.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:05 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:03 |
| End of twilight | 19:41 |
| Moonrise | 21:33 |
| Moonset | 07:03 |
| Day length | 12 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:51 | from 14:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:05–09:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (09:51–19:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 06:05–09:51 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:57–06:02 (31.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:51–06:02 (31.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:05–09:51
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:15–11:36 (31.03); Bhadra Puchha 07:59–09:01 (31.03); Bhadra Mukha 09:01–10:44 (31.03)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:37–05:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:03–19:25 |
| Pradosha | 19:03–21:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (31.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:24–00:50 (31.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:49–17:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:20–10:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:41–09:33, 23:27–00:11 (31.03) |
| Varjyam | 14:51–16:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:05–06:32, 07:25–14:20, 14:57–19:03
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 06:05–06:32, 07:25–14:20, 14:57–19:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:05–06:32, 07:25–14:20, 17:21–19:03 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:05–06:32, 07:25–14:20, 14:57–19:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra until 09:51, Swati from 09:51; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 14:57, Krishna-tritya from 14:57; lagna Mina 06:05, Mesha 06:32, Vrishabha 07:25, Mithuna 08:55, Karka 11:22, Simha 14:20, Kanya 17:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 09:51) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 09:51) — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:51–06:02 (31.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:05–09:51+1 Auspicious tithi 06:05–14:57+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:57–06:02 (31.03)+1 Yoga Harshana 11:23–06:02 (31.03)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:05–09:510 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:05–09:51−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:05–14:57
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1942 · Vikram 2077 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) |
At sunrise 06:02
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 07:15 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 07:28 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:36 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:15 | nakshatra Vishakha |
|---|---|
| from 07:28 | yoga Vajra |
| from 11:36 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 11:36 | karana Bava |
| from 22:01 | karana Balava |
| from 03:43 (01.04) | yoga Siddhi |
| from 04:51 (01.04) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:02 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:05 |
| End of twilight | 19:43 |
| Moonrise | 23:09 |
| Moonset | 07:18 |
| Day length | 13 h 02 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 07:15 | from 11:36 |
|---|
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 (06:02–07:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:15–19:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:02–11:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 23:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:51–06:00 (01.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:51–06:00 (01.04)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–11:36 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–11:36
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:15–04:51 (01.04) Anandadi: Saumya 04:51–06:00 (01.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:02–07:15
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:15–11:36; Bhadra Puchha 07:59–09:01; Bhadra Mukha 09:01–10:44
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:35–05:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:37 |
| Godhuli | 19:05–19:27 |
| Pradosha | 19:05–21:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:54 (01.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:56–22:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:40–09:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:56–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 12:17–13:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:02–06:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:02–06:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:02–07:15, 07:21–11:36 |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:02–06:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:02–06:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 07:15, Vishakha from 07:15; tithi Krishna-tritya until 11:36, Krishna-chaturti from 11:36; lagna Mina 06:02, Mesha 06:28, Vrishabha 07:21, Mithuna 08:51, Karka 11:18, Simha 14:16, Kanya 17:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 07:15) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 07:15) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 11:36–19:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:15–04:51 (01.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:02–07:15+1 Yoga Harshana 06:02–07:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:02–11:360 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 07:28–08:290 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:02–07:15−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:02–11:36−1 Rikta tithi 11:36–06:00 (01.04)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–11:36−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–11:36
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Pramadi (No. 47)
Shaka Samvat 1942 · Vikram Samvat 2077 · Kali Yuga 5121
Next year — Plava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 12.04.2021
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” 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.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
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.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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 Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are allowed.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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
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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
any undertakings
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else