Panchanga Calendar

March 2024

SamvatsaraShobhakrit (37)MonthMagha → Phalguna from 11.03RituShishiraAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

March 2024 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 10.03), Phalguna (from 11.03). Periods: from 14.03 — Kharmas; 16–24.03 — Holashtak. Major festivals: 8.03 Maha Shivaratri; 24.03 Holika Dahan; 25.03 Holi (Dhulandi). 25.03 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Swa6after 10:18

2Vish7

3Anu8Kalashtami

4Jye9

5Mul10

6PAsh11Vijaya Ekadashi

7UAsh12

8Shra13Maha Shivaratri

9Shat14

10PBh30Amavasya

11UBh1Chandra Darshan

12Rev3

13Ashw4Vinayaka Chaturthi

14Bhar5Mina Sankranti

15Krit6until 13:38

16Roh7until 13:35

17Mrig8Masik Durgashtami

18Ard9

19Pun10

20Push11Amalaki Ekadashi

21Ashl12

22Mag13Pradosha

23PPh14

24UPh14Holika Dahan

25UPh15Holi

26Has1

27Chit2

28Swa3Sankashti

29Vish4

30Anu5Rang Panchami

31Jye6

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

Tripushkar YogaKalashtamiEkadashiMaha ShivaratriPradoshaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanAmrita Siddhi YogaVinayaka ChaturthiSankrantiSkanda ShashtiDwipushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Vernal equinoxHolika Dahanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, penumbralHoliSankashti

How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

1.03 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga after 10:18 until 15:44
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
12.03 Tue — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
16.03 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:35
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

3.03 Sun Kalashtami
6.03 Wed Vijaya Ekadashi
8.03 Fri Maha Shivaratri
8.03 Fri Pradosha Vrat
10.03 Sun Magha Amavasya
11.03 Mon Chandra Darshan
13.03 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
14.03 Thu Mina Sankranti
15.03 Fri Skanda Shashti
17.03 Sun Masik Durgashtami
20.03 Wed Amalaki Ekadashi
22.03 Fri Pradosha Vrat
24.03 Sun Holika Dahan
24.03 Sun Purnima Vrat
25.03 Mon Holi (Dhulandi)
25.03 Mon Phalguna Purnima
28.03 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
30.03 Sat Rang Panchami

Special muhurta yogas

2.03 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:17–12:12
8.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:02–08:11
10.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:25–06:54 (11.03)
12.03 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:59–06:49 (13.03)
12.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:59–06:49 (13.03)
16.03 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:41–13:35
16.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–13:35
16.03 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 13:35–19:09
24.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
26.03 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 12:26–06:12 (27.03)
29.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:06–06:04 (30.03)
31.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:26–05:59 (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

3.03 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashtami, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
5.03 Tue — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
9.03 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
10.03 Sun — Amavasya, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
11.03 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
14.03 Thu — Vaidhriti, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
20.03 Wed — Bhadra on earth
21.03 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
23.03 Sat — Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
31.03 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

10.03 New moon (Amavasya) 12:00
14.03 Mina Sankranti 10:07 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
19.03 Northern samvatsara: Nala → Pingala 16:09
20.03 Vernal equinox 06:06
25.03 Full moon (Purnima) 10:00
25.03 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 10:12, magnitude 0.955
not visible here (below the horizon)

Periods

from 14.03 Kharmas
16–24.03 Holashtak
8.03 18:50 – 12.03 17:59 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Shobhakrit (No. 37, “maker of beauty”) — A year of beauty: prosperity, success in the arts and in making life beautiful. more

Northern samvatsara: Nala → Pingala. Shaka Samvat 1945, Vikram Samvat 2080, Kali Yuga 5124.

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	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 10:18; auspicious time — until 15:44
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more

At sunrise 07:19

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:24 (02.03) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 10:18 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 15:44 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:43 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	nakshatra Vishakha
from 15:44	yoga Vyaghata
from 16:43	karana Vanija
from 05:24 (02.03)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 05:24 (02.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:42
Sunrise	07:19
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:04
End of twilight	18:42
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:36
Day length	10 h 45 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 10:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:19–10:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (10:18–18:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:19–05:24 (02.03) Ravi Yoga 10:18–07:17 (02.03)

Krakacha Yoga 05:24–07:17 (02.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–07:17 (02.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 10:18–07:17 (02.03) Anandadi: Gada 07:19–10:18

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:24–05:47 (02.03)
Bhadra in heaven: 05:47–17:55 (02.03); Bhadra Puchha 10:22–11:37 (02.03); Bhadra Mukha 11:37–13:41 (02.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:33–06:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:12
Godhuli	18:04–18:31
Pradosha	18:04–20:43
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (02.03)
Amrita Kalam	02:42–04:26 (02.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:21–12:42
Yamaganda	15:23–16:44
Gulika Kalam	08:40–10:01
Dur Muhurta	09:28–10:11, 13:03–13:46
Varjyam	16:21–18:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:19–16:14

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	average 07:19–16:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:19–16:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:43–08:25, 09:18–10:18

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 10:18, Vishakha from 10:18; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:19, Mina 07:43, Mesha 08:25, Vrishabha 09:18, Mithuna 10:48, Karka 13:15, Simha 16:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 10:18) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 10:18) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:18

Auspicious time ends by 15:44

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:18–07:17 (02.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:19–05:24 (02.03)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 10:18–07:17 (02.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:19–10:18+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:19–15:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vyaghata 15:44–19:19−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:19–10:18

Panchanga at sunrise 07:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more

At sunrise 07:17

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:15 (03.03) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 12:12 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 15:36 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:55 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:12	nakshatra Anuradha
from 15:36	yoga Harshana
from 17:55	karana Bava
from 06:15 (03.03)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 06:15 (03.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:17
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:07
End of twilight	18:44
Moonrise	01:23
Moonset	08:47
Day length	10 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:17–12:12) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (12:12–18:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:17–17:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:17–12:12 Tripushkar Yoga 07:17–12:12

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–06:15 (03.03)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:17–12:12 Anandadi: Amrita 12:12–07:14 (03.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:47–17:55; Bhadra Puchha 10:22–11:37; Bhadra Mukha 11:37–13:41

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:31–06:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:13
Godhuli	18:07–18:33
Pradosha	18:07–20:44
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (03.03)
Amrita Kalam	02:29–04:10 (03.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:59–11:21
Yamaganda	14:03–15:24
Gulika Kalam	07:17–08:38
Dur Muhurta	07:17–08:00, 08:00–08:44
Varjyam	16:24–18:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:40–08:21, 09:14–16:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:40–08:21, 09:14–16:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:40–08:21, 09:14–16:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:40–08:21, 09:14–18:07

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 12:12, Anuradha from 12:12; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:17, Mina 07:40, Mesha 08:21, Vrishabha 09:14, Mithuna 10:44, Karka 13:11, Simha 16:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 12:12) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 12:12) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:17–12:12+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:17–12:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:12–07:14 (03.03)0 Yoga Harshana 15:36–07:14 (03.03)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:17–12:12−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–06:15 (03.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:17–17:55

Panchanga at sunrise 07:17

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashtami
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 07:14

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:19 (04.03) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 13:25 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:54 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 18:23 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:25	nakshatra Jyestha
from 14:54	yoga Vajra
from 18:23	karana Kaulava
from 06:19 (04.03)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 06:19 (04.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:37
Sunrise	07:14
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:09
End of twilight	18:46
Moonrise	02:49
Moonset	09:05
Day length	10 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:14–13:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (13:25–18:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 18:09–20:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:14–13:25 Anandadi: Kana 13:25–07:12 (04.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:29–06:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:14
Godhuli	18:09–18:35
Pradosha	18:09–20:45
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (04.03)
Amrita Kalam	04:53–06:31 (04.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:47–18:09
Yamaganda	12:42–14:03
Gulika Kalam	15:25–16:47
Dur Muhurta	16:41–17:25
Varjyam	19:07–20:45

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 07:36–08:17, 09:10–13:25

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 13:25, Jyestha from 13:25; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:14, Mina 07:36, Mesha 08:17, Vrishabha 09:10, Mithuna 10:41, Karka 13:07, Simha 16:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 13:25) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 13:25) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:14–18:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

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: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:14–13:25+1 Yoga Harshana 07:14–14:540 Yoga Vajra 14:54–16:020 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:25–07:12 (04.03)−1 Ashtami 07:14–06:19 (04.03)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:14–13:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more

At sunrise 07:12

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 05:34 (05.03) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 13:51 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:35 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:03 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:35	yoga Siddhi
from 13:51	nakshatra Mula
from 18:03	karana Gara
from 05:34 (05.03)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 05:34 (05.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:35
Sunrise	07:12
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:11
End of twilight	18:48
Moonrise	04:12
Moonset	09:36
Day length	10 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:12–13:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (13:51–18:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 07:12–13:51 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:51–07:09 (05.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:49–19:50
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:27–06:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:15
Godhuli	18:11–18:37
Pradosha	18:11–20:46
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (05.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:34–09:57
Yamaganda	11:19–12:41
Gulika Kalam	14:04–15:26
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:47, 15:15–15:59
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 07:32–08:13, 09:06–16:02

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 13:51, Mula from 13:51; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:12, Mina 07:32, Mesha 08:13, Vrishabha 09:06, Mithuna 10:37, Karka 13:03, Simha 16:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 13:51) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 13:51) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 07:12–18:11: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:12–13:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:35–07:09 (05.03)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:51–07:09 (05.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:12–13:51−2 Rikta tithi 07:12–05:34 (05.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more

At sunrise 07:09

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:01 (06.03) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 13:29 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 11:38 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:53 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:38	yoga Vyatipata
from 13:29	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 16:53	karana Vishti
from 04:01 (06.03)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 04:01 (06.03)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:32
Sunrise	07:09
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:13
End of twilight	18:50
Moonrise	05:22
Moonset	10:29
Day length	11 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:09–13:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (13:29–18:13) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:53–18:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:09–04:01 (06.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–07:07 (06.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:09–13:29 Anandadi: Mitra 13:29–07:07 (06.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:53–04:01 (06.03); Bhadra Puchha 18:28–19:36; Bhadra Mukha 19:36–21:28
Gandanta (tithi): 03:38–04:23 (06.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:26–06:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:16
Godhuli	18:13–18:39
Pradosha	18:13–20:48
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (06.03)
Amrita Kalam	07:11–08:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:27–16:50
Yamaganda	09:55–11:18
Gulika Kalam	12:41–14:04
Dur Muhurta	09:22–10:06, 23:22–00:14 (06.03)
Varjyam	11:55–13:29, 22:38–00:10 (06.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:28–08:09, 09:02–18:13

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 13:29, Purva-Ashadha from 13:29; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:09, Mina 07:28, Mesha 08:09, Vrishabha 09:02, Mithuna 10:33, Karka 12:59, Simha 15:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 13:29) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 13:29) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vyatipata 11:38–18:13: 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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:09–11:38+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:09–13:290 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:53–04:01 (06.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:09–13:29−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:09–04:01 (06.03)−3 Vyatipata 11:38–07:07 (06.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Festivals	Vijaya Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:07

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 01:44 (07.03) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:22 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 09:03 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:57 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:03	yoga Variyana
from 12:22	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 14:57	karana Balava
from 01:44 (07.03)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 01:44 (07.03)	karana Kaulava
from 05:53 (07.03)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:30
Sunrise	07:07
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:15
End of twilight	18:52
Moonrise	06:11
Moonset	11:47
Day length	11 h 08 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 12:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:07–12:22) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:22–18:15) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Magha (Phalguna in North India). “Bestower of victory”: according to legend, Rama observed it before crossing to Lanka.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:01–01:44 (07.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:04–09:19 (07.03)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:44–07:04 (07.03)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:07–12:22 Anandadi: Vajra 12:22–05:03 (07.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:03–07:04 (07.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:24–06:15
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:17
Godhuli	18:15–18:41
Pradosha	18:15–20:49
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (07.03)
Amrita Kalam	07:47–09:19, 04:38–06:06 (07.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:41–14:04
Yamaganda	08:30–09:54
Gulika Kalam	11:17–12:41
Dur Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Varjyam	19:45–21:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:22–15:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:22–15:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:22–15:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:24–08:05, 08:58–15:54

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:22, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:22; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:07, Mina 07:24, Mesha 08:05, Vrishabha 08:58, Mithuna 10:29, Karka 12:56, Simha 15:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:22) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:22) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 07:07–09:03: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:07–12:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 09:03–05:53 (07.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:22–07:04 (07.03)−1 Vyatipata 07:07–09:03−1 Anandadi: Vajra 12:22–05:03 (07.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:07–12:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Yoga Parigha, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more

At sunrise 07:04

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:50 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 10:33 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 02:15 (08.03) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:33	nakshatra Shravana
from 12:21	karana Taitila
from 22:50	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 22:50	karana Gara
from 02:15 (08.03)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:27
Sunrise	07:04
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:17
End of twilight	18:54
Moonrise	06:40
Moonset	13:24
Day length	11 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:04–10:33) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (10:33–18:17) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:00–07:02 (08.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:04–12:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:22–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:18
Godhuli	18:17–18:42
Pradosha	18:17–20:50
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (08.03)
Amrita Kalam	22:48–00:15 (08.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:05–15:29
Yamaganda	07:04–08:28
Gulika Kalam	09:52–11:17
Dur Muhurta	10:48–11:33, 15:18–16:02
Varjyam	14:09–15:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:20–08:01, 08:55–15:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:20–08:01, 08:55–15:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:20–08:01, 08:55–15:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:20–08:01, 08:55–15:50

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 10:33, Shravana from 10:33; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:04, Mina 07:20, Mesha 08:01, Vrishabha 08:55, Mithuna 10:25, Karka 12:52, Simha 15:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 10:33) — improved health; Shravana (from 10:33) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:00–07:02 (08.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:04–10:33+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:04–12:00−1 Yoga Parigha 07:04–16:04

Panchanga at sunrise 07:04

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 08:11
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:28 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 08:11 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 22:15 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:11	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 09:12	karana Vanija
from 19:28	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 19:28	karana Vishti
from 22:15	yoga Siddha
from 05:25 (09.03)	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 05:39 (09.03)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:25
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:19
End of twilight	18:56
Moonrise	06:58
Moonset	15:08
Day length	11 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:11

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, Shravana (07:02–08:11) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Maha Shivaratri · Shiva

“The Great Night of Shiva” — the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and the appearance of the fiery lingam. Devotees fast all day, keep vigil at night, perform abhisheka of the lingam in each of the four praharas and offer bilva leaves; the main puja is at midnight (Nishitha).

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:14–01:04 (09.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 18:19–19:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:02–08:11

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:11–05:25 (09.03) Anandadi: Saumya 05:25–06:59 (09.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:02–08:11

Bhadra on earth: 19:28–05:39 (09.03); Bhadra Mukha 19:28–21:10; Bhadra Puchha 04:37–05:38 (09.03)
Chora Panchaka: 18:50–17:59 (12.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:20–06:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:18
Godhuli	18:19–18:44
Pradosha	18:19–20:51
Nishitha	00:14–01:04 (09.03)
Amrita Kalam	20:13–21:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:16–12:40
Yamaganda	15:30–16:54
Gulika Kalam	08:26–09:51
Dur Muhurta	09:17–10:02, 13:03–13:48
Varjyam	11:43–13:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:16–07:57, 08:51–15:46

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 08:11, Dhanishtha from 08:11; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:02, Mina 07:16, Mesha 07:57, Vrishabha 08:51, Mithuna 10:21, Karka 12:48, Simha 15:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 08:11) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 08:11) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:11

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:11–05:25 (09.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:02–08:11+1 Yoga Shiva 07:02–22:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:02–08:110 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:02–08:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more

At sunrise 06:59

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 15:48 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 02:26 (10.03) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 18:02 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:48 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:48	tithi Amavasya
from 15:48	karana Chatushpada
from 18:02	yoga Sadhya
from 01:54 (10.03)	karana Naga
from 02:26 (10.03)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:22
Sunrise	06:59
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:21
End of twilight	18:58
Moonrise	07:09
Moonset	16:51
Day length	11 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:59–18:21) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 06:59–15:48: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 15:48–18:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:59–15:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:59–15:48

Anandadi: Ananda 06:59–02:26 (10.03) Anandadi: Kaladanda 02:26–06:57 (10.03)

Chora Panchaka: 18:50 (08.03)–17:59 (12.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:18–06:08
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	20:07–21:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:50–11:15
Yamaganda	14:05–15:31
Gulika Kalam	06:59–08:24
Dur Muhurta	06:59–07:45, 07:45–08:30
Varjyam	11:43–13:07

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:12–07:53, 08:47–15:42

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 15:48, Amavasya from 15:48; lagna Kumbha 06:59, Mina 07:12, Mesha 07:53, Vrishabha 08:47, Mithuna 10:17, Karka 12:44, Simha 15:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:59–15:48: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 15:48–18:21: 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 = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:59–18:02+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:59–15:48+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:59–02:26 (10.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:59–02:26 (10.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:59–15:48

Panchanga at sunrise 06:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Festivals	Magha Amavasya

At sunrise 06:57

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 12:00 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 23:25 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 13:43 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:00 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:00	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 12:00	karana Kimstughna
from 13:43	yoga Shubha
from 22:07	karana Bava
from 23:25	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:20
Sunrise	06:57
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:23
End of twilight	19:00
Moonrise	07:18
Moonset	18:32
Day length	11 h 26 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	12:00

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 12:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:57–18:23) is good for root crops.
Naga 06:57–12:00: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 12:00–18:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:48 (09.03)–12:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:25–06:54 (11.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:00–06:54 (11.03)

Anandadi: Chara 06:57–23:25 Anandadi: Sthira 23:25–06:54 (11.03)

Chora Panchaka: 18:50 (08.03)–17:59 (12.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 11:40–12:20

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:16–06:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:20
Godhuli	18:23–18:48
Pradosha	18:23–20:53
Nishitha	00:14–01:04 (11.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:25–17:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:57–18:23
Yamaganda	12:40–14:06
Gulika Kalam	15:32–16:57
Dur Muhurta	16:52–17:37
Varjyam	08:02–09:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Amavasya until 12:00, Shukla-pratipat from 12:00; lagna Kumbha 06:57, Mina 07:08, Mesha 07:49, Vrishabha 08:43, Mithuna 10:13, Karka 12:40, Simha 15:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 06:57–12:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:57–23:25+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:57–13:43−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:57–23:25−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:00–06:54 (11.03)−3 Amavasya 06:57–12:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 08:15 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 20:32 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:15 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:15	tithi Shukla-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:15	karana Balava
from 09:27	yoga Shukla
from 18:27	karana Kaulava
from 20:32	nakshatra Revati
from 04:43 (12.03)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 04:43 (12.03)	karana Taitila
from 05:23 (12.03)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:17
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:25
End of twilight	19:02
Moonrise	07:25
Moonset	20:11
Day length	11 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:15

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, Uttara-Bhadra (06:54–18:25) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:25–20:11
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:25–20:11

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–04:43 (12.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 20:32–06:51 (12.03) Anandadi: Gada 06:54–20:32

Chora Panchaka: 18:50 (08.03)–17:59 (12.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:14–06:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:21
Godhuli	18:25–18:50
Pradosha	18:25–20:54
Nishitha	00:13–01:03 (12.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:19–17:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:20–09:47
Yamaganda	11:13–12:40
Gulika Kalam	14:06–15:32
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:49, 15:21–16:07
Varjyam	07:52–09:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:39–15:34

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 08:39–15:34
Cutting fingernails	good 08:39–15:34
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:39–15:34

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 08:15, Shukla-dvitya from 08:15; lagna Kumbha 06:54, Mina 07:04, Mesha 07:45, Vrishabha 08:39, Mithuna 10:09, Karka 12:36, Simha 15:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:54–09:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–20:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:15–04:43 (12.03)−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:54–20:32−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–04:43 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 06:54

Summary	Best day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more

At sunrise 06:51

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:34 (13.03) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 17:59 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 01:37 (13.03) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:05 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 15:05	karana Gara
from 17:59	nakshatra Ashwini
from 01:34 (13.03)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 01:34 (13.03)	karana Vanija
from 01:37 (13.03)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:15
Sunrise	06:51
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:27
End of twilight	19:04
Moonrise	07:32
Moonset	21:49
Day length	11 h 35 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 17:59

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 (06:51–17:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–01:34 (13.03) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:59–06:49 (13.03) Ravi Yoga 17:59–06:49 (13.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:59–06:49 (13.03)

Anandadi: Shubha 06:51–17:59 Anandadi: Amrita 17:59–06:49 (13.03)

Chora Panchaka: 18:50 (08.03)–17:59
Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:35–23:25
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:12–06:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:22
Godhuli	18:27–18:52
Pradosha	18:27–20:56
Nishitha	00:13–01:03 (13.03)
Amrita Kalam	15:51–17:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:33–17:00
Yamaganda	09:45–11:12
Gulika Kalam	12:39–14:06
Dur Muhurta	09:11–09:57, 23:24–00:13 (13.03)
Varjyam	07:16–08:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 17:59, Ashwini from 17:59; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kumbha 06:51, Mina 07:00, Mesha 07:41, Vrishabha 08:35, Mithuna 10:05, Karka 12:32, Simha 15:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 17:59) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 17:59) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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.

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:51–01:37 (13.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–01:34 (13.03)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:51–17:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:51–17:59+1 Auspicious tithi 06:51–01:34 (13.03)0 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:59–06:49 (13.03)0 Ravi Yoga 17:59–06:49 (13.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 06:51–17:59

Panchanga at sunrise 06:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 06:49

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:56 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:54 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 22:18 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:11 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:11	karana Vishti
from 15:54	nakshatra Bharani
from 22:18	yoga Vaidhriti
from 22:56	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 22:56	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:12
Sunrise	06:49
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:29
End of twilight	19:06
Moonrise	07:40
Moonset	23:27
Day length	11 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:54

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, Bharani (15:54–18:29) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:11–18:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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), 11:29–13:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:49–15:54

Jwalamukhi Yoga 22:56–06:46 (14.03)

Anandadi: Mrityu 06:49–15:54 Anandadi: Kana 15:54–06:46 (14.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 12:11–22:56; Bhadra Mukha 12:15–14:02; Bhadra Puchha 21:52–22:56
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:10–05:59
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:23
Godhuli	18:29–18:54
Pradosha	18:29–20:57
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (14.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:20–10:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:39–14:07
Yamaganda	08:16–09:44
Gulika Kalam	11:11–12:39
Dur Muhurta	12:16–13:02
Varjyam	12:15–13:43, 00:55–02:25 (14.03)

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 06:49–15:54

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:54, Bharani from 15:54; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 06:49, Mina 06:56, Mesha 07:37, Vrishabha 08:31, Mithuna 10:01, Karka 12:28, Simha 15:26, Kanya 18:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:54) — joy; Bharani (from 15:54) — 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 06:49–18:29: 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 Yoga Indra 06:49–22:18+2 Ravi Yoga 06:49–15:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:49–15:54+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:49–15:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:54–06:46 (14.03)−1 Anandadi: Kana 15:54–06:46 (14.03)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:49–22:56−2 Rikta tithi 06:49–22:56−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:11–22:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Sankranti day
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mina Sankranti

At sunrise 06:46

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:56 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 14:25 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 19:29 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:51 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:51	karana Balava
from 14:25	nakshatra Krittika
from 19:29	yoga Vishkambha
from 20:56	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 20:56	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:09
Sunrise	06:46
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:31
End of twilight	19:08
Moonrise	07:51
Moonset	none
Day length	11 h 45 min

Sky

Mina Sankranti	10:07 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)

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 14:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:46–14:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (14:25–18:31) is good for root crops.

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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, 10:07–16:31
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:46–20:56 Ravi Yoga 14:25–06:44 (15.03)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:46–14:25 Yamaghanta 14:25–06:44 (15.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:56–06:44 (15.03)

Anandadi: Padma 06:46–14:25 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:25–06:44 (15.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:34–21:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:08–05:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:23
Godhuli	18:31–18:56
Pradosha	18:31–20:58
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (15.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:55–11:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:07–15:35
Yamaganda	06:46–08:14
Gulika Kalam	09:42–11:11
Dur Muhurta	10:41–11:28, 15:23–16:10
Varjyam	02:02–03:35 (15.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:25–15:22

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 14:25, Krittika from 14:25; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 06:46, Mina 06:52, Mesha 07:33, Vrishabha 08:27, Mithuna 09:57, Karka 12:24, Simha 15:22, Kanya 18:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 14:25) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 14:25) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Sankranti at 10:07 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 06:46–18:31: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:46–14:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:46–20:56+1 Ravi Yoga 14:25–06:44 (15.03)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:46–14:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:46–20:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 14:25–06:44 (15.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:25–06:44 (15.03)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:46–14:25−3 Vaidhriti 06:46–19:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:46

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — until 13:38
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:39 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 13:38 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:15 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:12	karana Taitila
from 13:38	nakshatra Rohini
from 17:15	yoga Priti
from 19:39	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 19:39	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:33
End of twilight	19:10
Moonrise	08:06
Moonset	01:04
Day length	11 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:44–13:38) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (13:38–18:33) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:56 (14.03)–19:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:44–13:38 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–19:39

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:38–19:39 Yamaghanta 13:38–06:41 (16.03) Krakacha Yoga 19:39–06:41 (16.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:39–06:41 (16.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:44–13:38 Anandadi: Mitra 13:38–06:41 (16.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:06–05:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:24
Godhuli	18:33–18:58
Pradosha	18:33–20:59
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (16.03)
Amrita Kalam	11:19–12:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:10–12:39
Yamaganda	15:36–17:05
Gulika Kalam	08:12–09:41
Dur Muhurta	09:06–09:53, 13:02–13:50
Varjyam	05:36–07:12 (16.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:48–07:30, 08:23–18:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:48–07:30, 08:23–18:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:48–07:30, 08:23–18:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:38–15:18

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 13:38, Rohini from 13:38; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 06:44, Mina 06:48, Mesha 07:30, Vrishabha 08:23, Mithuna 09:53, Karka 12:20, Simha 15:18, Kanya 18:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 13:38) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 13:38) — 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:38

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:44–13:38+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:44–13:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:38–06:41 (16.03)0 Yoga Priti 17:15–06:41 (16.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:38–19:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–19:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Yamaghanta 13:38–06:41 (16.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:44

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 13:35
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:41

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 19:09 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 13:35 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 15:37 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:18	karana Vanija
from 13:35	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 15:37	yoga Ayushman
from 19:09	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 19:09	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:04
Sunrise	06:41
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:35
End of twilight	19:12
Moonrise	08:31
Moonset	02:36
Day length	11 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:41–13:35) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (13:35–18:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:41–13:35 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–13:35 Dwipushkar Yoga 13:35–19:09

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–19:09

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:41–13:35 Anandadi: Vajra 13:35–06:38 (17.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:09–07:10 (17.03); Bhadra Puchha 20:58–22:10; Bhadra Mukha 22:10–00:12 (17.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:04–05:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:25
Godhuli	18:35–19:00
Pradosha	18:35–21:00
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (17.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:24–11:59, 05:14–06:52 (17.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:40–11:09
Yamaganda	14:08–15:37
Gulika Kalam	06:41–08:10
Dur Muhurta	06:41–07:29, 07:29–08:16
Varjyam	05:36–07:12, 19:21–21:00

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 13:35, Mrigashirsha from 13:35; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 06:41, Mina 06:44, Mesha 07:26, Vrishabha 08:19, Mithuna 09:49, Karka 12:16, Simha 15:15, Kanya 18:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 13:35) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 13:35) — 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 = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:35

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:41–13:35+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:41–13:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:41–13:35+1 Yoga Priti 06:41–15:37+1 Auspicious tithi 06:41–19:090 Dwipushkar Yoga 13:35–19:090 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–19:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 13:35–06:38 (17.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Ashtami
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 06:38

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:23 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 14:17 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 14:35 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:10 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:10	karana Bava
from 14:17	nakshatra Ardra
from 14:35	yoga Saubhagya
from 19:23	tithi Shukla-navami
from 19:23	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:02
Sunrise	06:38
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:38
End of twilight	19:14
Moonrise	09:10
Moonset	03:55
Day length	11 h 59 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 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, Mrigashirsha (06:38–14:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:38–07:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:09 (16.03)–19:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:17–18:26

Anandadi: Saumya 06:38–14:17 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:17–06:36 (18.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:51–07:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:26
Godhuli	18:38–19:01
Pradosha	18:38–21:01
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (18.03)
Amrita Kalam	05:14–06:52, 05:06–06:47 (18.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:08–18:38
Yamaganda	12:38–14:08
Gulika Kalam	15:38–17:08
Dur Muhurta	17:02–17:50
Varjyam	23:10–00:52 (18.03)

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 06:41–07:22, 08:15–15:11, 18:12–18:38

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 14:17, Ardra from 14:17; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 06:38, Mina 06:41, Mesha 07:22, Vrishabha 08:15, Mithuna 09:45, Karka 12:12, Simha 15:11, Kanya 18:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 14:17) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 14:17) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 06:38–18:38: 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 06:38–14:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:38–14:17+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:38–14:35+1 Ravi Yoga 14:17–18:260 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:38–07:100 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:17–06:36 (18.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:17–06:36 (18.03)−1 Ashtami 06:38–19:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:38

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	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:19 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 15:40 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:06 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:46 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:46	karana Kaulava
from 14:06	yoga Shobhana
from 15:40	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 20:19	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 20:19	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:40
End of twilight	19:16
Moonrise	10:09
Moonset	04:52
Day length	12 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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, Punarvasu (15:40–18:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:40–06:33 (19.03)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:36–15:40 Anandadi: Dhumra 15:40–06:33 (19.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:00–05:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:27
Godhuli	18:40–19:03
Pradosha	18:40–21:02
Nishitha	00:13–01:00 (19.03)
Amrita Kalam	05:06–06:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:06–09:37
Yamaganda	11:07–12:38
Gulika Kalam	14:08–15:39
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:50, 15:27–16:15
Varjyam	04:40–06:24 (19.03)

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 06:36–15:40, 18:08–18:40

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 15:40, Punarvasu from 15:40; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 06:36, Mina 06:37, Mesha 07:18, Vrishabha 08:11, Mithuna 09:42, Karka 12:08, Simha 15:07, Kanya 18:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 15:40) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 15:40) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 06:36–18:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:36–14:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 15:40–06:33 (19.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:40–06:33 (19.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:36–15:40−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:36–15:40−2 Rikta tithi 06:36–20:19

Panchanga at sunrise 06:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:33

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:52 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 17:40 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:06 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:02 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:02	karana Gara
from 14:06	yoga Atiganda
from 17:40	nakshatra Pushya
from 21:52	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 21:52	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:56
Sunrise	06:33
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:42
End of twilight	19:19
Moonrise	11:23
Moonset	05:28
Day length	12 h 08 min

Sky

Northern samvatsara	16:09 — Nala → Pingala

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:40

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, Punarvasu (06:33–17:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (17:40–18:42) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 06:33–21:52 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:52–06:31 (20.03)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:33–17:40 Anandadi: Vardhamana 17:40–06:31 (20.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:26–22:18

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:27
Godhuli	18:42–19:05
Pradosha	18:42–21:03
Nishitha	00:12–01:00 (20.03)
Amrita Kalam	15:04–16:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:39–17:11
Yamaganda	09:35–11:06
Gulika Kalam	12:37–14:08
Dur Muhurta	08:59–09:47, 23:25–00:12 (20.03)
Varjyam	02:29–04:15 (20.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:33–07:14, 08:07–15:03, 18:04–18:42

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 17:40, Pushya from 17:40; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mina 06:33, Mesha 07:14, Vrishabha 08:07, Mithuna 09:38, Karka 12:04, Simha 15:03, Kanya 18:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 17:40) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 17:40) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:33–17:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:33–17:40+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:33–14:06+1 Auspicious tithi 06:33–21:520 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Atiganda 14:06–16:33−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:33–21:52

Panchanga at sunrise 06:33

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Amalaki Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:31

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:53 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:08 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:30 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:49 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:49	karana Vishti
from 14:30	yoga Sukarma
from 20:08	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 23:53	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 23:53	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:54
Sunrise	06:31
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:44
End of twilight	19:21
Moonrise	12:44
Moonset	05:50
Day length	12 h 13 min

Sky

Vernal equinox	06:06

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

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 (06:31–18:44) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:49–18:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Amalaki Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:52 (19.03)–23:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:28–08:55 (21.03)

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:31–20:08 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:53–06:28 (21.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:53–06:28 (21.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:31–20:08 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:08–06:28 (21.03)

Bhadra on earth: 10:49–23:53; Bhadra Puchha 16:05–17:23; Bhadra Mukha 17:23–19:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:56–05:43
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:28
Godhuli	18:44–19:07
Pradosha	18:44–21:04
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (21.03)
Amrita Kalam	13:04–14:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:37–14:09
Yamaganda	08:02–09:34
Gulika Kalam	11:05–12:37
Dur Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:31–07:10, 08:03–10:49

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	good 06:31–07:10, 08:03–10:49
Cutting fingernails	average 06:31–10:49
Cutting toenails	good 06:31–07:10, 08:03–10:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:31–07:10, 08:03–14:59, 18:00–18:44

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:31, Mesha 07:10, Vrishabha 08:03, Mithuna 09:34, Karka 12:00, Simha 14:59, Kanya 18:00

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

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

Bhadra on earth 10:49–18:44: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Pushya 06:31–20:08+2 Ravi Yoga 06:31–20:08+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:31–20:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:31–23:530 Yoga Sukarma 14:30–06:28 (21.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−3 Bhadra on earth 10:49–23:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:31

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 02:14 (22.03) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 22:57 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 15:11 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:02 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:02	karana Balava
from 15:11	yoga Dhriti
from 22:57	nakshatra Magha
from 02:14 (22.03)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 02:14 (22.03)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:51
Sunrise	06:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:46
End of twilight	19:23
Moonrise	14:05
Moonset	06:03
Day length	12 h 17 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

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:28–22:57

Anandadi: Amrita 06:28–22:57 Anandadi: Musala 22:57–06:25 (22.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:13–05:41 (22.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:54–05:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:29
Godhuli	18:46–19:09
Pradosha	18:46–21:06
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (22.03)
Amrita Kalam	21:09–22:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:41
Yamaganda	06:28–08:00
Gulika Kalam	09:32–11:05
Dur Muhurta	10:34–11:23, 15:29–16:18
Varjyam	10:26–12:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:28–07:06, 07:59–14:55, 17:56–18:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:28–07:06, 07:59–14:55, 17:56–18:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:28–07:06, 07:59–14:55, 17:56–18:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:28–07:06, 07:59–14:55, 17:56–18:46

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:28, Mesha 07:06, Vrishabha 07:59, Mithuna 09:30, Karka 11:57, Simha 14:55, Kanya 17:56

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:28–22:57+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:28–15:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:28–22:57−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:28–22:57

Panchanga at sunrise 06:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhriti, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:25

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 04:48 (23.03) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 01:58 (23.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 16:05 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:30 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 15:30	karana Taitila
from 16:05	yoga Shula
from 01:58 (23.03)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 04:48 (23.03)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 04:48 (23.03)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:48
Sunrise	06:25
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:48
End of twilight	19:25
Moonrise	15:24
Moonset	06:12
Day length	12 h 22 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 (06:25–18:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:48–21:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:58–06:23 (23.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:58–06:23 (23.03)

Anandadi: Siddhi 01:58–06:23 (23.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:25–01:58 (23.03)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:52–05:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:30
Godhuli	18:48–19:11
Pradosha	18:48–21:07
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (23.03)
Amrita Kalam	23:15–01:04 (23.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:04–12:36
Yamaganda	15:42–17:15
Gulika Kalam	07:58–09:31
Dur Muhurta	08:54–09:43, 13:01–13:51
Varjyam	12:27–14:15

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	average 06:25–07:02, 07:56–14:51, 17:52–18:48
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mina 06:25, Mesha 07:02, Vrishabha 07:56, Mithuna 09:26, Karka 11:53, Simha 14:51, Kanya 17:52

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 = −1

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

+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:25–16:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:25–04:48 (23.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 16:05–18:09−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:25–01:58 (23.03)−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:25–01:58 (23.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:23

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:25 (24.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:03 (24.03) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 17:04 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 18:06 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 17:04	yoga Ganda
from 18:06	karana Vanija
from 05:03 (24.03)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:46
Sunrise	06:23
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:50
End of twilight	19:27
Moonrise	16:41
Moonset	06:19
Day length	12 h 27 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, Purva-Phalguni (06:23–18:50) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:23–18:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:23–05:03 (24.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:23–05:03 (24.03) Anandadi: Utpata 05:03–06:20 (24.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:31
Godhuli	18:50–19:13
Pradosha	18:50–21:08
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (24.03)
Amrita Kalam	21:50–23:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:29–11:03
Yamaganda	14:10–15:43
Gulika Kalam	06:23–07:56
Dur Muhurta	06:23–07:12, 07:12–08:02
Varjyam	11:00–12:48

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 06:23, Mesha 06:58, Vrishabha 07:52, Mithuna 09:22, Karka 11:49, Simha 14:47, Kanya 17:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:23–18:50: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:23–05:03 (24.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Ganda 17:04–19:34−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:23–05:03 (24.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:23–05:03 (24.03)−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 06:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Holika Dahan · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 06:20

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:25 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:07 (25.03) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 18:03 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:25 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:25	tithi Purnima
from 07:25	karana Vishti
from 18:03	yoga Vriddhi
from 20:43	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:43
Sunrise	06:20
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:52
End of twilight	19:29
Moonrise	17:56
Moonset	06:24
Day length	12 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:20–18:52) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:25–18:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:20–07:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 20:43–21:09
the tithi is free of Bhadra at the decisive time

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:21–13:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 25.03

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mitra all day

Bhadra on earth: 07:25–11:50
Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:50–20:43; Bhadra Puchha 16:03–17:23; Bhadra Mukha 17:23–19:36

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:48–05:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:31
Godhuli	18:52–19:15
Pradosha	18:52–21:09
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (25.03)
Amrita Kalam	00:00–01:48 (25.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:18–18:52
Yamaganda	12:36–14:10
Gulika Kalam	15:44–17:18
Dur Muhurta	17:12–18:02
Varjyam	13:11–14:59

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:20–06:54, 07:48–14:43, 17:44–18:52

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 07:25, Purnima from 07:25; lagna Mina 06:20, Mesha 06:54, Vrishabha 07:48, Mithuna 09:18, Karka 11:45, Simha 14:43, Kanya 17:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:20–07:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 07:25–18:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 07:25–11:50: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Yoga Vriddhi 18:03–06:17 (25.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 06:20–07:25−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:50–20:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Eclipse (not visible here), Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Holi (Dhulandi) · Phalguna Purnima · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here)

At sunrise 06:17

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 10:00 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:07 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 18:59 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:00 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	nakshatra Hasta
from 10:00	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 10:00	karana Balava
from 18:59	yoga Dhruva
from 23:14	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:40
Sunrise	06:17
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:54
End of twilight	19:31
Moonrise	19:11
Moonset	06:28
Day length	12 h 36 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	10:00
Lunar eclipse, penumbral	greatest eclipse 10:12, magnitude 0.955
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 07:53 Penumbral eclipse ends 12:32
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon)

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 08:07	from 10:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:17–08:07) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:07–18:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha

The spring festival of colours: on the day after Holika Dahan people shower each other with coloured powders and drench each other with water; grievances and caste distinctions are forgotten.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Phalguna Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Phalguna: Holika Dahan is timed to it (by the rule of Pradosha free of Bhadra — sometimes on the eve); Gaura Purnima (the appearance of Chaitanya), Lakshmi Jayanti.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:25 (24.03)–10:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 24.03

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:17–08:07 Anandadi: Vajra 08:07–06:15 (26.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 09:33–10:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:46–05:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:32
Godhuli	18:54–19:16
Pradosha	18:54–21:10
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (26.03)
Amrita Kalam	04:19–06:07 (26.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:52–09:27
Yamaganda	11:01–12:36
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:45
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:51, 15:32–16:22
Varjyam	17:33–19:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:00–18:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:00–18:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:00–18:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:17–06:50, 07:44–14:39, 17:40–18:54

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:07, Hasta from 08:07; tithi Purnima until 10:00, Krishna-pratipat from 10:00; lagna Mina 06:17, Mesha 06:50, Vrishabha 07:44, Mithuna 09:14, Karka 11:41, Simha 14:39, Kanya 17:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:07) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:07) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 06:17–10:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:17–08:07+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:17–18:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:00–06:15 (26.03)0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:17–08:070 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:07–06:15 (26.03)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:15

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:26 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 11:03 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 19:47 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:26 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:03	nakshatra Chitra
from 12:26	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 12:26	karana Taitila
from 19:47	yoga Vyaghata
from 01:33 (27.03)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:38
Sunrise	06:15
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:56
End of twilight	19:33
Moonrise	20:28
Moonset	06:33
Day length	12 h 40 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 11:03	from 12:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:15–11:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (11:03–18:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 12:26–06:12 (27.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–12:26

Anandadi: Saumya 06:15–11:03 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:03–06:12 (27.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:44–05:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:33
Godhuli	18:56–19:18
Pradosha	18:56–21:11
Nishitha	00:11–00:57 (27.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:46–17:21
Yamaganda	09:25–11:00
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:10
Dur Muhurta	08:47–09:38, 23:26–00:11 (27.03)
Varjyam	19:57–21:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:15–06:46, 07:40–14:35, 17:36–18:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:15–06:46, 07:40–14:35, 17:36–18:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:15–06:46, 07:40–14:35, 17:36–18:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:15–06:46, 07:40–18:56

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 11:03, Chitra from 11:03; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 12:26, Krishna-dvitya from 12:26; lagna Mina 06:15, Mesha 06:46, Vrishabha 07:40, Mithuna 09:10, Karka 11:37, Simha 14:35, Kanya 17:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 11:03) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 11:03) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:15–11:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:15–11:03+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:15–19:47+1 Auspicious tithi 06:15–12:260 Dwipushkar Yoga 12:26–06:12 (27.03)0 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:26–06:12 (27.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:03–06:12 (27.03)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–12:26

Panchanga at sunrise 06:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:12

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:36 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 13:45 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:23 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:36 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:45	nakshatra Swati
from 14:36	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 14:36	karana Vanija
from 20:23	yoga Harshana
from 03:35 (28.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:35
Sunrise	06:12
Noon	12:34
Sunset	18:58
End of twilight	19:35
Moonrise	21:47
Moonset	06:38
Day length	12 h 45 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 13:45	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, Chitra (06:12–13:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (13:45–18:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–14:36

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:36–06:10 (28.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:36–06:10 (28.03)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:12–13:45 Anandadi: Dhumra 13:45–06:10 (28.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:35–16:27 (28.03); Bhadra Puchha 11:55–13:13 (28.03); Bhadra Mukha 13:13–15:22 (28.03)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:42–05:27
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:34
Godhuli	18:58–19:20
Pradosha	18:58–21:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (28.03)
Amrita Kalam	06:38–08:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:11
Yamaganda	07:48–09:24
Gulika Kalam	10:59–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:09–13:01
Varjyam	19:55–21:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:32–18:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 17:32–18:58
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 17:32–18:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:12–06:42, 07:36–14:31, 17:32–18:58

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 13:45, Swati from 13:45; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 14:36, Krishna-tritya from 14:36; lagna Mina 06:12, Mesha 06:42, Vrishabha 07:36, Mithuna 09:06, Karka 11:33, Simha 14:31, Kanya 17:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 13:45) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 13:45) — 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

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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–14:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:12–13:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:12–14:360 Kharmas−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:36–06:10 (28.03)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:36–06:10 (28.03)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:12–13:45−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:12–14:36

Panchanga at sunrise 06:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)

At sunrise 06:10

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:27 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 16:08 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 20:42 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:27 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 16:08	nakshatra Vishakha
from 16:27	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 16:27	karana Bava
from 20:42	yoga Vajra
from 05:12 (29.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:32
Sunrise	06:10
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:00
End of twilight	19:37
Moonrise	23:09
Moonset	06:45
Day length	12 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:08	from 16:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:10–16:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (16:08–19:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:10–16:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha

The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).

Rule: at moonrise, 23:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:27–06:07 (29.03)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:10–16:08 Anandadi: Vardhamana 16:08–06:07 (29.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:35–16:27; Bhadra Puchha 11:55–13:13; Bhadra Mukha 13:13–15:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:40–05:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:34
Godhuli	19:00–19:22
Pradosha	19:00–21:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (29.03)
Amrita Kalam	06:28–08:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:11–15:47
Yamaganda	06:10–07:46
Gulika Kalam	09:22–10:58
Dur Muhurta	10:26–11:18, 15:34–16:26
Varjyam	22:11–23:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:10–06:38, 07:32–14:27

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 06:10–06:38, 07:32–14:27
Cutting fingernails	average 06:10–16:08
Cutting toenails	good 06:10–06:38, 07:32–14:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:10–06:38, 07:32–14:27

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 16:08, Vishakha from 16:08; tithi Krishna-tritya until 16:27, Krishna-chaturti from 16:27; lagna Mina 06:10, Mesha 06:38, Vrishabha 07:32, Mithuna 09:02, Karka 11:29, Simha 14:27, Kanya 17:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 16:08) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 16:08) — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 16:27–19:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:10–16:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:10–16:08+1 Yoga Harshana 06:10–20:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:10–16:270 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:27–06:07 (29.03)0 Rikta tithi 16:27–06:07 (29.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:10–16:27

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:51 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 18:06 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:41 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:51 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 17:51	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 17:51	karana Kaulava
from 18:06	nakshatra Anuradha
from 20:41	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:30
Sunrise	06:07
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:02
End of twilight	19:39
Moonrise	none
Moonset	06:55
Day length	12 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:51	from 18:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:07–18:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (18:06–19:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:06–06:04 (30.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:07–18:06 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:06–06:04 (30.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:38–05:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:35
Godhuli	19:02–19:24
Pradosha	19:02–21:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (30.03)
Amrita Kalam	08:34–10:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:58–12:34
Yamaganda	15:48–17:25
Gulika Kalam	07:44–09:21
Dur Muhurta	08:42–09:34, 13:00–13:52
Varjyam	22:20–00:02 (30.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:51–19:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:51–19:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:51–19:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:06–19:02

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 18:06, Anuradha from 18:06; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 17:51, Krishna-panchami from 17:51; lagna Mina 06:07, Mesha 06:34, Vrishabha 07:28, Mithuna 08:58, Karka 11:25, Simha 14:23, Kanya 17:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 18:06) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 18:06) — 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-chaturti 06:07–17:51: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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).

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:07–18:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:06–06:04 (30.03)0 Auspicious tithi 17:51–06:04 (30.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:06–06:04 (30.03)0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:06–06:04 (30.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:07–17:51

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Rang Panchami

At sunrise 06:04

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 18:44 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 19:33 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 20:16 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:22 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:22	karana Taitila
from 18:44	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 18:44	karana Gara
from 19:33	nakshatra Jyestha
from 20:16	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:27
Sunrise	06:04
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:04
End of twilight	19:42
Moonrise	00:34
Moonset	07:10
Day length	12 h 59 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 18:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:04–19:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Rang Panchami · Krishna and Radha

The fifth day after Holi: people play with colours again (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh), invoking the deities and purifying the atmosphere.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:51 (29.03)–18:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:33–05:20 (31.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–18:44 Krakacha Yoga 18:44–06:02 (31.03)

Anandadi: Amrita 06:04–19:33 Anandadi: Musala 19:33–06:02 (31.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 18:19–19:08

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:36–05:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:36
Godhuli	19:04–19:26
Pradosha	19:04–21:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (31.03)
Amrita Kalam	08:31–10:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:19–10:57
Yamaganda	14:12–15:49
Gulika Kalam	06:04–07:42
Dur Muhurta	06:04–06:56, 06:56–07:48
Varjyam	01:22–03:01 (31.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:04–06:31, 07:24–14:20, 17:20–18:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:04–06:31, 07:24–14:20, 17:20–18:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:04–06:31, 07:24–14:20, 17:20–18:44
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 18:44, Krishna-shashti from 18:44; lagna Mina 06:04, Mesha 06:31, Vrishabha 07:24, Mithuna 08:54, Karka 11:21, Simha 14:20, Kanya 17:20

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”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:04–20:16+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:04–19:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:04–19:33+1 Auspicious tithi 06:04–18:440 Kharmas0 Krakacha Yoga 18:44–06:02 (31.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–18:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:04

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:02

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:01 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 20:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:22 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:57 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:57	karana Vanija
from 19:01	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 19:01	karana Vishti
from 19:22	yoga Variyana
from 20:26	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:24
Sunrise	06:02
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:06
End of twilight	19:44
Moonrise	01:58
Moonset	07:35
Day length	13 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 6, bad — 5

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:02–19:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:01–19:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:26–05:59 (01.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:26–05:59 (01.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:26–05:59 (01.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–19:01 Samvartaka Yoga 19:01–05:59 (01.04) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:26–05:59 (01.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 20:26–05:59 (01.04) Anandadi: Kana 06:02–20:26

Bhadra in heaven: 19:01–20:26
Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:26–06:55 (01.04); Bhadra Puchha 23:45–00:56 (01.04); Bhadra Mukha 00:56–02:54 (01.04)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:17–02:34 (01.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:34–05:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:37
Godhuli	19:06–19:28
Pradosha	19:06–21:17
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (01.04)
Amrita Kalam	11:19–12:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:28–19:06
Yamaganda	12:34–14:12
Gulika Kalam	15:50–17:28
Dur Muhurta	17:21–18:14
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 Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 19:01, Krishna-saptami from 19:01; lagna Mina 06:02, Mesha 06:27, Vrishabha 07:20, Mithuna 08:50, Karka 11:17, Simha 14:16, Kanya 17:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vyatipata 06:02–19:06: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:01–20:260 Samvartaka Yoga 19:01–05:59 (01.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:02–20:26−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–19:01−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:02–20:26−3 Vyatipata 06:02–19:22

Panchanga at sunrise 06:02

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

Magha (Vedic name Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.

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

Shobhakrit (No. 37 of 60, “maker of beauty”) — A year of beauty: prosperity, success in the arts and in making life beautiful.
Northern samvatsara: Nala (No. 50)
Shaka Samvat 1945 · Vikram Samvat 2080 · Kali Yuga 5124
Next year — Krodhi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 8.04.2024
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.

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

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

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

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

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
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.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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

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

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

nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Jyestha (18)
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)

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

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

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

nakshatra 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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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).

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

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

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

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

The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

nakshatra 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

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

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

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

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

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

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.

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

Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

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

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

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

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

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

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Holashtak
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).

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

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

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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).

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

The Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north (tropical longitude 0°): day and night are equal. The Vedic Mesha Sankranti comes about 24–25 days later.

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

nakshatra Purva-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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

Lunar eclipse, penumbral
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.