Panchanga Calendar

March 2115

SamvatsaraBhava (8) → Yuva (9) from 27.03MonthPhalguna → Chaitra from 27.03RituShishira → Vasanta from 27.03AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

March 2115 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Phalguna (until 26.03), Chaitra (from 27.03). Periods: 3–10.03 — Holashtak; from 16.03 — Kharmas; from 27.03 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 10.03 Holika Dahan; 11.03 Holi (Dhulandi); 27.03 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 27.03 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Ashw5after 13:19

2Bhar6

3Krit7

4Roh8after 10:23

5Mrig9

6Ard11Amalaki Ekadashi

7Push12Ekadashi Vaish.

8Ashl13Pradosha

9Mag14

10PPh15Holika Dahan

11UPh1Holi

12Has2

13Chit3Sankashti

14Swa4

15Vish5Rang Panchami

16Anu6Mina Sankranti

17Jye7

18Jye8Kalashtami

19Mul9

20PAsh10

21UAsh10

22Shra11Papmochani

23Dhan12Shani Pradosha

24Shat13Masik Shivaratri

25PBh14

26UBh30Amavasya

27Rev1Ugadi, New Year

28Ashw3Navaratri, day 2

29Bhar4Navaratri, day 3

30Krit5until 17:09

31Roh6until 15:44

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Skanda ShashtiTripushkar YogaAmrita Siddhi YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)EkadashiGuru Pushya YogaPradoshaHolika Dahanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)HoliSankashtiSankrantiKalashtamiSheetala AshtamiVernal equinoxDwipushkar YogaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Ugadi, New YearChaitra NavaratriVinayaka ChaturthiYamuna Chhath

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 — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra after 13:19
Bharani (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
4.03 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana after 10:23 until 11:01
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
7.03 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shubha
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
22.03 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shiva
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
31.03 Sun — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra until 15:44
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

1.03 Fri Skanda Shashti
4.03 Mon Masik Durgashtami
6.03 Wed Amalaki Ekadashi
7.03 Thu Amalaki Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
8.03 Fri Pradosha Vrat
10.03 Sun Holika Dahan
10.03 Sun Phalguna Purnima
11.03 Mon Holi (Dhulandi)
13.03 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
15.03 Fri Rang Panchami
16.03 Sat Mina Sankranti
18.03 Mon Kalashtami
18.03 Mon Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
22.03 Fri Papmochani Ekadashi
23.03 Sat Shani Pradosha
24.03 Sun Masik Shivaratri
26.03 Tue Phalguna Amavasya
26.03 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
27.03 Wed Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year
27.03 Wed Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
27.03 Wed Chandra Darshan
28.03 Thu Gangaur
29.03 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
31.03 Sun Skanda Shashti
31.03 Sun Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)

Special muhurta yogas

1.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:22–13:19
2.03 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 14:37–07:17 (03.03)
3.03 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:17–11:35
4.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
4.03 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:23–07:12 (05.03)
7.03 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:07–03:55 (08.03)
7.03 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 07:07–03:55 (08.03)
7.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:07–03:55 (08.03)
10.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:48–06:57 (11.03)
15.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–06:44 (16.03)
22.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:28–19:48
23.03 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 06:25–09:42
26.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–21:31
28.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:12–19:43
30.03 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:09–06:04 (31.03)
30.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:09–06:04 (31.03)
31.03 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 22:03–06:02 (01.04)

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

Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.

Avoid starting important matters

3.03 Sun — Vaidhriti, Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Dhumra
5.03 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
8.03 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
13.03 Wed — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
16.03 Sat — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
17.03 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
19.03 Tue — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
24.03 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka
25.03 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
26.03 Tue — Amavasya, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
28.03 Thu — Vaidhriti

Sky this month

10.03 Full moon (Purnima) 19:17
16.03 Mina Sankranti 18:04 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
21.03 Vernal equinox 07:24
26.03 New moon (Amavasya) 08:59
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

3–10.03 Holashtak
from 16.03 Kharmas
from 27.03 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
23.03 08:32 – 27.03 20:45 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Bhava (No. 8, “being, becoming”) — A mixed year: auspicious events coexist with worries and unrest. more

Yuva (No. 9, “youth”) — A year of youthful strength: good rains and harvests, but strife and rivalry are possible. more

Northern samvatsara: Virodhi. Shaka Samvat 2037, Vikram Samvat 2172, Kali Yuga 5216.

Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. more

Chaitra (Madhu) — Beginning of the lunar year and of spring: Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), Chaitra Navaratri, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti. A time of renewal and new vows. more

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

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 13:19
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 07:22

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:04 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 13:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:48 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:04 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:19	nakshatra Bharani
from 16:04	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 16:04	karana Kaulava
from 21:48	yoga Indra
from 03:22 (02.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:45
Sunrise	07:22
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	09:02
Moonset	none
Day length	10 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:19	from 16:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (13:19–18:02) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 16:04–07:19 (02.03)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:22–13:19 Ravi Yoga 13:19–07:19 (02.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:04–07:19 (02.03)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 13:19–16:04

Anandadi: Vajra 07:22–13:19 Anandadi: Mudgara 13:19–07:19 (02.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 15:41–16:26
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:35–06:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:11
Godhuli	18:02–18:29
Pradosha	18:02–20:42
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (02.03)
Amrita Kalam	06:16–07:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:22–12:42
Yamaganda	15:22–16:42
Gulika Kalam	08:42–10:02
Dur Muhurta	09:30–10:13, 13:03–13:46
Varjyam	09:24–10:58, 22:37–00:10 (02.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:49–08:31, 09:25–13:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:49–08:31, 09:25–13:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:49–08:31, 09:25–13:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:49–08:31, 09:25–13:19

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 13:19, Bharani from 13:19; tithi Shukla-panchami until 16:04, Shukla-shashti from 16:04; lagna Kumbha 07:22, Mina 07:49, Mesha 08:31, Vrishabha 09:25, Mithuna 10:58, Karka 13:27, Simha 16:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 13:19) — joy; Bharani (from 13:19) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:19

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:22–13:19+2 Yoga Brahma 07:22–21:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:22–13:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:22–16:04+1 Ravi Yoga 13:19–07:19 (02.03)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:04–07:19 (02.03)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 13:19–16:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:19–07:19 (02.03)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:22–13:19

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more

At sunrise 07:19

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:37 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:34 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:37 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:34	nakshatra Krittika
from 14:37	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 14:37	karana Gara
from 19:25	yoga Vaidhriti
from 01:48 (03.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:42
Sunrise	07:19
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:04
End of twilight	18:41
Moonrise	09:16
Moonset	00:18
Day length	10 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:34	from 14:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:19–12:34) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:34–18:04) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:19–12:34 Tripushkar Yoga 14:37–07:17 (03.03)

Krakacha Yoga 07:19–14:37 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:37–07:17 (03.03)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:34–07:17 (03.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:19–12:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:33–06:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:12
Godhuli	18:04–18:31
Pradosha	18:04–20:43
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (03.03)
Amrita Kalam	07:55–09:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:01–11:21
Yamaganda	14:02–15:23
Gulika Kalam	07:19–08:40
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:02, 08:02–08:45
Varjyam	00:05–01:37 (03.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:37–16:21

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 14:37–16:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:37–16:21
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:34–16:21

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:34, Krittika from 12:34; tithi Shukla-shashti until 14:37, Shukla-saptami from 14:37; lagna Kumbha 07:19, Mina 07:45, Mesha 08:27, Vrishabha 09:21, Mithuna 10:54, Karka 13:23, Simha 16:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:34) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:34) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Indra 07:19–19:25+2 Ravi Yoga 07:19–12:34+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:34–07:17 (03.03)0 Auspicious tithi 14:37–07:17 (03.03)0 Tripushkar Yoga 14:37–07:17 (03.03)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:37–07:17 (03.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:19–12:34−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:19–12:34−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:19–14:37

Panchanga at sunrise 07:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:17

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:56 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 11:35 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 16:50 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:56 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:35	nakshatra Rohini
from 12:56	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 12:56	karana Vishti
from 16:50	yoga Vishkambha
from 00:00 (04.03)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:17
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:06
End of twilight	18:43
Moonrise	09:35
Moonset	01:49
Day length	10 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 5, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:35	from 12:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:17–11:35) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (11:35–18:06) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:56–18:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:17–11:35

Samvartaka Yoga 07:17–12:56

Anandadi: Prajapati 11:35–07:14 (04.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:17–11:35

Bhadra in heaven: 12:56–00:00 (04.03); Bhadra Puchha 14:35–15:41; Bhadra Mukha 15:41–17:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:31–06:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:13
Godhuli	18:06–18:33
Pradosha	18:06–20:44
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (04.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:17–10:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:45–18:06
Yamaganda	12:42–14:03
Gulika Kalam	15:24–16:45
Dur Muhurta	16:40–17:23
Varjyam	02:47–04:18 (04.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:41–08:23, 09:17–16:17

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 11:35, Rohini from 11:35; tithi Shukla-saptami until 12:56, Shukla-ashtami from 12:56; lagna Kumbha 07:17, Mina 07:41, Mesha 08:23, Vrishabha 09:17, Mithuna 10:50, Karka 13:19, Simha 16:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 11:35) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 11:35) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 12:56–18:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 07:17–16:50: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:35–07:14 (04.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:17–12:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:35–07:14 (04.03)0 Holashtak0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:17–11:350 Ashtami 12:56–07:14 (04.03)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:56–00:00 (04.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:17–11:35−3 Samvartaka Yoga 07:17–12:56−3 Vaidhriti 07:17–16:50

Panchanga at sunrise 07:17

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 10:23; auspicious time — until 11:01
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 07:14

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:01 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 10:23 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:04 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:01 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:23	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 11:01	tithi Shukla-navami
from 11:01	karana Balava
from 14:04	yoga Priti
from 21:58	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:37
Sunrise	07:14
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:08
End of twilight	18:45
Moonrise	10:03
Moonset	03:19
Day length	10 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:23	from 11:01

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, Rohini (07:14–10:23) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (10:23–18:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 12:56 (03.03)–11:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:23–07:12 (05.03) Ravi Yoga 10:23–07:12 (05.03)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:14–10:23 Anandadi: Ananda 10:23–07:12 (05.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:29–06:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:14
Godhuli	18:08–18:34
Pradosha	18:08–20:45
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (05.03)
Amrita Kalam	07:20–08:51, 00:41–02:11 (05.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:36–09:58
Yamaganda	11:20–12:41
Gulika Kalam	14:03–15:25
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:47, 15:14–15:58
Varjyam	15:39–17:09

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 07:37–08:19, 09:13–11:01

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 10:23, Mrigashirsha from 10:23; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 11:01, Shukla-navami from 11:01; lagna Kumbha 07:14, Mina 07:37, Mesha 08:19, Vrishabha 09:13, Mithuna 10:46, Karka 13:15, Simha 16:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 10:23) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 10:23) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:14–11:01: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 11:01–18:08: 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 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 = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:23

Auspicious time ends by 11:01

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:23–07:12 (05.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 10:23–07:12 (05.03)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:14–10:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:14–10:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 14:04–07:12 (05.03)0 Holashtak−1 Rikta tithi 11:01–07:12 (05.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:12

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:53 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 08:57 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:07 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:53 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:53	tithi Shukla-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:53	karana Taitila
from 08:57	nakshatra Ardra
from 11:07	yoga Ayushman
from 19:44	karana Gara
from 06:34 (06.03)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 06:34 (06.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:35
Sunrise	07:12
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:10
End of twilight	18:47
Moonrise	10:48
Moonset	04:41
Day length	10 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:53	from 08:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:12–08:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 08:53–06:34 (06.03) Yamaghanta 08:57–07:09 (06.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–07:09 (06.03)

Anandadi: Chara 08:57–07:09 (06.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:12–08:57

Gandanta (tithi): 06:12–06:55 (06.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:27–06:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:15
Godhuli	18:10–18:36
Pradosha	18:10–20:46
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (06.03)
Amrita Kalam	22:01–23:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:26–16:48
Yamaganda	09:57–11:19
Gulika Kalam	12:41–14:04
Dur Muhurta	09:24–10:08, 23:22–00:14 (06.03)
Varjyam	16:48–18:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:09–16:10

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 09:09–16:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:09–16:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:34–08:15, 08:53–18:10

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 08:57, Ardra from 08:57; tithi Shukla-navami until 08:53, Shukla-dashami from 08:53; lagna Kumbha 07:12, Mina 07:34, Mesha 08:15, Vrishabha 09:09, Mithuna 10:42, Karka 13:11, Simha 16:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 08:57) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 08:57) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 07:12–08:53: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:57–07:09 (06.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:12–08:57+1 Yoga Priti 07:12–11:07+1 Auspicious tithi 08:53–06:34 (06.03)0 Holashtak0 Yamaghanta 08:57–07:09 (06.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:12–08:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–07:09 (06.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 07:12–08:53−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:53–06:34 (06.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Ayushman, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Amalaki Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:09

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:08 (07.03) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 07:21 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:03 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:22 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:21	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 08:03	yoga Saubhagya
from 17:22	karana Vishti
from 04:08 (07.03)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 04:08 (07.03)	karana Bava
from 04:53 (07.03)	yoga Shobhana
from 05:39 (07.03)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:33
Sunrise	07:09
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:13
End of twilight	18:50
Moonrise	11:54
Moonset	05:46
Day length	11 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:21–18:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:22–18:13: 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 06:34–04:08 (07.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:48–16:01 (07.03)
Vaishnava date: 7.03

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:09–07:21 Ravi Yoga 17:55–05:39 (07.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–07:07 (07.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:39–07:07 (07.03) Anandadi: Musala 07:09–07:21 Anandadi: Gada 07:21–05:39 (07.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:22–00:05 (07.03); Bhadra Puchha 21:40–22:44; Bhadra Mukha 22:44–00:32 (07.03)
Bhadra on earth: 00:05–04:08 (07.03); Bhadra Mukha 22:44–00:32 (07.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:26–06:17
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:16
Godhuli	18:13–18:38
Pradosha	18:13–20:47
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (07.03)
Amrita Kalam	03:25–04:54 (07.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:41–14:04
Yamaganda	08:32–09:55
Gulika Kalam	11:18–12:41
Dur Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Varjyam	18:30–19:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:30–08:11, 09:05–16:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:30–08:11, 09:05–16:06
Cutting fingernails	average 07:21–18:13
Cutting toenails	good 07:30–08:11, 09:05–16:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:30–08:11, 09:05–16:06

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 07:21, Punarvasu from 07:21; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:09, Mina 07:30, Mesha 08:11, Vrishabha 09:05, Mithuna 10:38, Karka 13:07, Simha 16:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 07:21) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 07:21) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:09–08:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:09–04:08 (07.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:21–05:39 (07.03)0 Ravi Yoga 17:55–05:39 (07.03)0 Ravi Yoga 07:09–07:210 Holashtak0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:22–00:05 (07.03)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:21–05:39 (07.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:09–07:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:09

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Amalaki Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 07:07

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:40 (08.03) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 03:55 (08.03) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:42 (08.03) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:54	karana Balava
from 01:40 (08.03)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 01:40 (08.03)	karana Kaulava
from 01:42 (08.03)	yoga Atiganda
from 03:55 (08.03)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:30
Sunrise	07:07
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:15
End of twilight	18:52
Moonrise	13:17
Moonset	06:30
Day length	11 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, 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 (07:07–18:15) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Amalaki Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.

Smarta date: 6.03
Ekadashi began only within Arunodaya (later than 4 ghatis before sunrise), so Arunodaya is “touched” by Dashami — Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day.

Holashtak

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:07–03:55 (08.03) Guru Pushya Yoga 07:07–03:55 (08.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:07–03:55 (08.03)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:07–03:55 (08.03) Anandadi: Amrita 03:55–07:04 (08.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:24–06:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:17
Godhuli	18:15–18:40
Pradosha	18:15–20:49
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (08.03)
Amrita Kalam	21:59–23:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:04–15:28
Yamaganda	07:07–08:30
Gulika Kalam	09:54–11:17
Dur Muhurta	10:49–11:34, 15:17–16:01
Varjyam	13:04–14:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:26–08:07, 09:02–16:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:26–08:07, 09:02–16:02
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:26–08:07, 09:02–16:02
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:07, Mina 07:26, Mesha 08:07, Vrishabha 09:02, Mithuna 10:34, Karka 13:03, Simha 16:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:07–03:55 (08.03)+2 Pushya 07:07–03:55 (08.03)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:07–03:55 (08.03)+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:07–01:42 (08.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak

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	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:04

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:17 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 02:16 (09.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:34 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:28 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:28	karana Taitila
from 22:34	yoga Sukarma
from 23:17	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 23:17	karana Gara
from 02:16 (09.03)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:27
Sunrise	07:04
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:17
End of twilight	18:54
Moonrise	14:50
Moonset	06:58
Day length	11 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:17–20:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:16–07:02 (09.03)

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:04–02:16 (09.03) Anandadi: Kana 02:16–07:02 (09.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:40–07:53 (09.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:22–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:17
Godhuli	18:17–18:42
Pradosha	18:17–20:50
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (09.03)
Amrita Kalam	00:47–02:16 (09.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:16–12:41
Yamaganda	15:29–16:53
Gulika Kalam	08:28–09:52
Dur Muhurta	09:19–10:04, 13:03–13:48
Varjyam	15:50–17:20

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 07:22–08:03, 08:58–15:58
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:04, Mina 07:22, Mesha 08:03, Vrishabha 08:58, Mithuna 10:30, Karka 12:59, Simha 15:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

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 weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:04–23:170 Holashtak−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:04–02:16 (09.03)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:04–02:16 (09.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:07 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 00:51 (10.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 19:37 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:10 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:10	karana Vanija
from 19:37	yoga Dhriti
from 21:07	tithi Purnima
from 21:07	karana Vishti
from 00:51 (10.03)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:25
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:19
End of twilight	18:56
Moonrise	16:23
Moonset	07:17
Day length	11 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:02–18:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:02–18:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–21:07 Ravi Yoga 07:02–00:51 (10.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:07–06:59 (10.03)

Anandadi: Padma 07:02–00:51 (10.03) Anandadi: Lumbaka 00:51–06:59 (10.03)

Bhadra on earth: 21:07–08:09 (10.03); Bhadra Puchha 04:19–05:26 (10.03); Bhadra Mukha 05:26–07:16 (10.03)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:40 (08.03)–07:53
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:20–06:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:18
Godhuli	18:19–18:44
Pradosha	18:19–20:51
Nishitha	00:14–01:04 (10.03)
Amrita Kalam	22:36–00:06 (10.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:51–11:16
Yamaganda	14:05–15:30
Gulika Kalam	07:02–08:26
Dur Muhurta	07:02–07:47, 07:47–08:32
Varjyam	13:34–15:04

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:02, Mina 07:18, Mesha 07:59, Vrishabha 08:54, Mithuna 10:26, Karka 12:55, Simha 15:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:02–18:19: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:02–00:51 (10.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–21:07+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:02–00:51 (10.03)+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:02–19:370 Holashtak−1 Gandanta 07:02–07:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:02–00:51 (10.03)−2 Rikta tithi 07:02–21:07

Panchanga at sunrise 07:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Holika Dahan · Phalguna Purnima

At sunrise 06:59

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 19:17 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 23:48 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 16:56 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:09 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:09	karana Bava
from 16:56	yoga Shula
from 19:17	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 19:17	karana Balava
from 23:48	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 06:33 (11.03)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:22
Sunrise	06:59
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:21
End of twilight	18:58
Moonrise	17:53
Moonset	07:30
Day length	11 h 21 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	19:17

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:59–18:21) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:59–08:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 18:21–19:17
the tithi is free of Bhadra at the decisive time

Phalguna Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:07 (09.03)–19:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:48–06:57 (11.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:17–06:57 (11.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:59–23:48 Anandadi: Mitra 23:48–06:57 (11.03)

Bhadra on earth: 21:07 (09.03)–08:09; Bhadra Puchha 04:19–05:26; Bhadra Mukha 05:26–07:16
Gandanta (tithi): 18:55–19:40

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 (11.03)
Amrita Kalam	17:41–19:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:56–18:21
Yamaganda	12:40–14:05
Gulika Kalam	15:30–16:56
Dur Muhurta	16:50–17:35
Varjyam	08:30–10:02, 06:50–08:24 (11.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Purnima; lagna Kumbha 06:59, Mina 07:14, Mesha 07:55, Vrishabha 08:50, Mithuna 10:22, Karka 12:51, Simha 15:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 06:59–18:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 06:59–08:09: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:59–23:48+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:59–16:560 Holashtak0 Yoga Shula 16:56–18:450 Bhadra on earth 06:59–08:09−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:59–23:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:59

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 14:38
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Festivals	Holi (Dhulandi)

At sunrise 06:57

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:56 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 23:16 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:38 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:56 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:38	yoga Ganda
from 17:56	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 17:56	karana Taitila
from 23:16	nakshatra Hasta
from 05:29 (12.03)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:20
Sunrise	06:57
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:23
End of twilight	19:00
Moonrise	19:19
Moonset	07:41
Day length	11 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:56

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 (06:57–18:23) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:56–06:54 (12.03)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:57–23:16 Anandadi: Vajra 23:16–06:54 (12.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:16–06:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:20
Godhuli	18:23–18:48
Pradosha	18:23–20:53
Nishitha	00:13–01:04 (12.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:13–17:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:22–09:48
Yamaganda	11:14–12:40
Gulika Kalam	14:06–15:31
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:48, 15:20–16:06
Varjyam	06:50–08:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:10–07:51, 08:46–15:46

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 17:56, Krishna-dvitya from 17:56; lagna Kumbha 06:57, Mina 07:10, Mesha 07:51, Vrishabha 08:46, Mithuna 10:18, Karka 12:47, Simha 15:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:38

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:57–23:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:57–23:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:57–17:560 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:56–06:54 (12.03)0 Yoga Ganda 14:38–16:51

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	Favourable day — Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:13 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 23:21 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:48 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:13 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:48	yoga Vriddhi
from 17:13	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 17:13	karana Vanija
from 23:21	nakshatra Chitra
from 05:06 (13.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:17
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:25
End of twilight	19:02
Moonrise	20:43
Moonset	07:50
Day length	11 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:13

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 (06:54–18:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:13–06:51 (13.03)

Anandadi: Saumya 06:54–23:21 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 23:21–06:51 (13.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:06–11:39 (13.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:14–06:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:21
Godhuli	18:25–18:50
Pradosha	18:25–20:54
Nishitha	00:13–01:03 (13.03)
Amrita Kalam	17:19–18:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:32–16:59
Yamaganda	09:47–11:13
Gulika Kalam	12:40–14:06
Dur Muhurta	09:12–09:58, 23:24–00:13 (13.03)
Varjyam	07:41–09:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:06–07:47, 08:42–15:42, 17:13–18:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:06–07:47, 08:42–15:42, 17:13–18:25
Cutting fingernails	average 07:06–07:47, 08:42–15:42
Cutting toenails	average 07:06–07:47, 08:42–15:42, 17:13–18:25
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 17:13, Krishna-tritya from 17:13; lagna Kumbha 06:54, Mina 07:06, Mesha 07:47, Vrishabha 08:42, Mithuna 10:14, Karka 12:43, Simha 15:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:54–23:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–23:21+1 Auspicious tithi 06:54–17:130 Yoga Vriddhi 12:48–06:51 (13.03)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:13–06:51 (13.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)

At sunrise 06:51

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:11 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 00:07 (14.03) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 11:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:11 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:31	yoga Dhruva
from 17:11	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 17:11	karana Bava
from 00:07 (14.03)	nakshatra Swati
from 05:27 (14.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:15
Sunrise	06:51
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:27
End of twilight	19:04
Moonrise	22:04
Moonset	07:59
Day length	11 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:11

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, Chitra (06:51–18:27) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:51–17:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–17:11 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–17:11

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:51–00:07 (14.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:07–06:49 (14.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:06–17:11; Bhadra Puchha 12:59–14:11; Bhadra Mukha 14:11–16:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:12–06:02
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:22
Godhuli	18:27–18:52
Pradosha	18:27–20:55
Nishitha	00:13–01:03 (14.03)
Amrita Kalam	17:31–19:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:39–14:06
Yamaganda	08:18–09:45
Gulika Kalam	11:12–12:39
Dur Muhurta	12:16–13:02
Varjyam	07:36–09:15, 06:05–07:47 (14.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:02–07:43, 08:38–15:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:02–07:43, 08:38–15:38
Cutting fingernails	average 06:51–17:11
Cutting toenails	good 07:02–07:43, 08:38–15:38
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:02–07:43, 08:38–15:38

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-tritya until 17:11, Krishna-chaturti from 17:11; lagna Kumbha 06:51, Mina 07:02, Mesha 07:43, Vrishabha 08:38, Mithuna 10:10, Karka 12:39, Simha 15:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 17:11–18:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:51–00:07 (14.03)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:51–11:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:51–17:110 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:11–06:49 (14.03)0 Rikta tithi 17:11–06:49 (14.03)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:51–00:07 (14.03)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–17:11−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–17:11−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:51–17:11

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 06:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more

At sunrise 06:49

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:54 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:38 (15.03) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 10:48 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:48	yoga Vyaghata
from 17:54	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 17:54	karana Kaulava
from 01:38 (15.03)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 06:32 (15.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:12
Sunrise	06:49
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:29
End of twilight	19:06
Moonrise	23:25
Moonset	08:08
Day length	11 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:49–18:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:54–06:46 (15.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–17:54

Anandadi: Sthira 06:49–01:38 (15.03) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:38–06:46 (15.03)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:10–05:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:22
Godhuli	18:29–18:54
Pradosha	18:29–20:57
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (15.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:17–17:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:07–15:34
Yamaganda	06:49–08:16
Gulika Kalam	09:44–11:11
Dur Muhurta	10:42–11:29, 15:22–16:09
Varjyam	06:05–07:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:54–18:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:54–18:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:54–18:29
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 17:54, Krishna-panchami from 17:54; lagna Kumbha 06:49, Mina 06:58, Mesha 07:39, Vrishabha 08:34, Mithuna 10:07, Karka 12:35, Simha 15:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:49–17:54: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:49–01:38 (15.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:49–01:38 (15.03)+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:49–10:48+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:54–06:46 (15.03)0 Auspicious tithi 17:54–06:46 (15.03)0 Yoga Vyaghata 10:48–14:23−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:49–17:54−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–17:54−2 Rikta tithi 06:49–17:54

Panchanga at sunrise 06:49

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious weekday
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Festivals	Rang Panchami

At sunrise 06:46

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:20 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 03:47 (16.03) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 10:39 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 19:20 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:39	yoga Harshana
from 19:20	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 19:20	karana Gara
from 03:47 (16.03)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:10
Sunrise	06:46
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:31
End of twilight	19:08
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:20
Day length	11 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:46–18:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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 17:54 (14.03)–19:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:20–06:44 (16.03) Ravi Yoga 03:47–06:44 (16.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–06:44 (16.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:46–03:47 (16.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:47–06:44 (16.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 18:54–19:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:08–05:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:23
Godhuli	18:31–18:56
Pradosha	18:31–20:58
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (16.03)
Amrita Kalam	18:12–19:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:11–12:39
Yamaganda	15:35–17:03
Gulika Kalam	08:14–09:42
Dur Muhurta	09:07–09:54, 13:02–13:49
Varjyam	07:44–09:29

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 Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kumbha 06:46, Mina 06:54, Mesha 07:36, Vrishabha 08:30, Mithuna 10:03, Karka 12:31, Simha 15:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:46–03:47 (16.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:46–19:20+1 Yoga Harshana 10:39–06:44 (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 06:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mina Sankranti

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:22 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 06:29 (17.03) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 11:00 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:17 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:17	karana Vanija
from 11:00	yoga Vajra
from 21:22	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 21:22	karana Vishti
from 06:29 (17.03)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:33
End of twilight	19:10
Moonrise	00:45
Moonset	08:35
Day length	11 h 49 min

Sky

Mina Sankranti	18:04 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:44–18:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 18:04–18:33
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:44–06:29 (17.03)

Krakacha Yoga 06:44–21:22 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:22–06:41 (17.03)

Anandadi: Amrita 06:44–06:29 (17.03) Anandadi: Musala 06:29–06:41 (17.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:22–10:33 (17.03); Bhadra Puchha 02:39–03:58 (17.03); Bhadra Mukha 03:58–06:11 (17.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:06–05:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:24
Godhuli	18:33–18:58
Pradosha	18:33–20:59
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (17.03)
Amrita Kalam	18:55–20:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:41–11:10
Yamaganda	14:07–15:36
Gulika Kalam	06:44–08:12
Dur Muhurta	06:44–07:31, 07:31–08:18
Varjyam	08:14–10:01

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 06:50–07:32, 08:26–15:26

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kumbha 06:44, Mina 06:50, Mesha 07:32, Vrishabha 08:26, Mithuna 09:59, Karka 12:28, Simha 15:26, Kanya 18:27

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.

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

Sankranti at 18:04 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:44–06:29 (17.03)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:44–06:29 (17.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:44–06:29 (17.03)+1 Yoga Harshana 06:44–11:000 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 11:00–12:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:44–21:22

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 06:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:41

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:48 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 09:29 (18.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:43 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:33	karana Bava
from 11:43	yoga Siddhi
from 23:48	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 23:48	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:04
Sunrise	06:41
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:35
End of twilight	19:12
Moonrise	02:02
Moonset	08:55
Day length	11 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:41–18:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:41–10:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 06:41–23:48

Anandadi: Kana all day

Bhadra in heaven: 21:22 (16.03)–10:33; Bhadra Puchha 02:39–03:58; Bhadra Mukha 03:58–06:11
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:43–16:15 (18.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:04–05:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:25
Godhuli	18:35–18:59
Pradosha	18:35–21:00
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (18.03)
Amrita Kalam	23:35–01:23 (18.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:06–18:35
Yamaganda	12:38–14:07
Gulika Kalam	15:37–17:06
Dur Muhurta	17:00–17:48
Varjyam	12:47–14:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:46–07:28, 08:22–15:22

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 06:46–07:28, 08:22–15:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:46–07:28, 08:22–15:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:46–07:28, 08:22–15:22

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kumbha 06:41, Mina 06:46, Mesha 07:28, Vrishabha 08:22, Mithuna 09:55, Karka 12:24, Simha 15:22, Kanya 18:23

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Yoga Siddhi 11:43–06:38 (18.03)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:41–10:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Anandadi: Kana all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 06:41–23:48

Panchanga at sunrise 06:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami · Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)

At sunrise 06:38

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:25 (19.03) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 09:29 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 12:39 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:06 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:29	nakshatra Mula
from 12:39	yoga Vyatipata
from 13:06	karana Kaulava
from 02:25 (19.03)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 02:25 (19.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:02
Sunrise	06:38
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:37
End of twilight	19:14
Moonrise	03:14
Moonset	09:25
Day length	11 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:38–09:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (09:29–18:37) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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, 18:37–21:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) · Sheetala

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:48 (17.03)–02:25 (19.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 06:38–09:29 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:29–06:36 (19.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:43–16:15
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:26
Godhuli	18:37–19:01
Pradosha	18:37–21:01
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (19.03)
Amrita Kalam	05:19–07:08 (19.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–09:38
Yamaganda	11:08–12:38
Gulika Kalam	14:08–15:38
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:50, 15:26–16:14
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	average 06:42–07:24, 08:18–15:19, 18:19–18:37

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 09:29, Mula from 09:29; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 06:38, Mina 06:42, Mesha 07:24, Vrishabha 08:18, Mithuna 09:51, Karka 12:20, Simha 15:19, Kanya 18:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 09:29) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 09:29) — 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-ashtami 06:38–18:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 12:39–18:37: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:38–12:39+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:38–09:29+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 06:38–02:25 (19.03)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:29–06:36 (19.03)−1 Gandanta 06:38–16:15−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:38–09:29−1 Vyatipata 12:39–06:36 (19.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:38

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:55 (20.03) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 12:32 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 13:37 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:41 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:32	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 13:37	yoga Variyana
from 15:41	karana Gara
from 04:55 (20.03)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 04:55 (20.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:39
End of twilight	19:16
Moonrise	04:16
Moonset	10:07
Day length	12 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:36–12:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (12:32–18:39) is good for root crops.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:55–06:33 (20.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:36–12:32 Anandadi: Mitra 12:32–06:33 (20.03)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:00–05:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:26
Godhuli	18:39–19:03
Pradosha	18:39–21:02
Nishitha	00:13–01:00 (20.03)
Amrita Kalam	05:19–07:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:38–17:09
Yamaganda	09:37–11:07
Gulika Kalam	12:38–14:08
Dur Muhurta	09:01–09:49, 23:25–00:13 (20.03)
Varjyam	10:44–12:32, 23:17–01:05 (20.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:32–15:15, 18:15–18:39

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 12:32, Purva-Ashadha from 12:32; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kumbha 06:36, Mina 06:38, Mesha 07:20, Vrishabha 08:14, Mithuna 09:47, Karka 12:16, Simha 15:15, Kanya 18:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 12:32) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 12:32) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 06:36–18:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 06:36–13:37: 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 = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:36–12:320 Yoga Variyana 13:37–06:33 (20.03)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:36–12:32−2 Rikta tithi 06:36–04:55 (20.03)−3 Vyatipata 06:36–13:37

Panchanga at sunrise 06:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Yoga Variyana; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:33

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:04 (21.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:25 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 14:25 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:03 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:25	yoga Parigha
from 15:25	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 18:03	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:56
Sunrise	06:33
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:41
End of twilight	19:18
Moonrise	05:04
Moonset	11:04
Day length	12 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:25

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, Purva-Ashadha (06:33–15:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:25–18:41) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:03–18:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:33–15:25 Anandadi: Vajra 15:25–06:31 (21.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:03–07:04 (21.03); Bhadra Puchha 19:57–21:15; Bhadra Mukha 21:15–23:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:46
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:27
Godhuli	18:41–19:05
Pradosha	18:41–21:03
Nishitha	00:12–01:00 (21.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:02–11:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:37–14:08
Yamaganda	08:04–09:35
Gulika Kalam	11:06–12:37
Dur Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Varjyam	00:14–02:00 (21.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:11–18:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 18:11–18:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 18:11–18:41
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:35–07:16, 08:10–15:11, 18:11–18:41

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:25, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:25; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kumbha 06:33, Mina 06:35, Mesha 07:16, Vrishabha 08:10, Mithuna 09:43, Karka 12:12, Simha 15:11, Kanya 18:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:25) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:25) — improved health; 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).

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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: Shrivatsa 06:33–15:25+1 Yoga Variyana 06:33–14:25+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:25–06:31 (21.03)0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:03–06:31 (21.03)0 Anandadi: Vajra 15:25–06:31 (21.03)0 Yoga Parigha 14:25–02:39 (21.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:33–15:25−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 06:33

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Dhwanksha
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:31

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:04 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 17:53 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 14:54 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:04 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:04	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 07:04	karana Bava
from 14:54	yoga Shiva
from 17:53	nakshatra Shravana
from 19:57	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:54
Sunrise	06:31
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:43
End of twilight	19:20
Moonrise	05:38
Moonset	12:14
Day length	12 h 12 min

Sky

Vernal equinox	07:24

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:04	from 17:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:31–17:53) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (17:53–18:43) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:31–07:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:31–07:04

Anandadi: Saumya 06:31–11:19 Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:38–06:28 (22.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:19–19:38

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:04 (20.03)–07:04; Bhadra Mukha 21:15–23:26 (20.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:38–07:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:56–05:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:28
Godhuli	18:43–19:07
Pradosha	18:43–21:04
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (22.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:49–12:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:40
Yamaganda	06:31–08:02
Gulika Kalam	09:34–11:05
Dur Muhurta	10:35–11:24, 15:28–16:17
Varjyam	22:12–23:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:31–07:12, 08:07–15:07, 18:08–18:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:31–07:12, 08:07–15:07, 18:08–18:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:31–07:12, 08:07–15:07, 18:08–18:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:31–07:12, 08:07–15:07, 18:08–18:43

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 17:53, Shravana from 17:53; tithi Krishna-dashami until 07:04, Krishna-ekadashi from 07:04; lagna Mina 06:31, Mesha 07:12, Vrishabha 08:07, Mithuna 09:39, Karka 12:08, Simha 15:07, Kanya 18:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 17:53) — improved health; Shravana (from 17:53) — 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).

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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 06:31–11:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:31–17:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 14:54–06:28 (22.03)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:31–07:040 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:31–07:04−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:19–19:38

Panchanga at sunrise 06:31

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Papmochani Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:42 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 19:48 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 14:58 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:42 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:42	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 08:42	karana Kaulava
from 14:58	yoga Siddha
from 19:48	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 21:17	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:51
Sunrise	06:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:45
End of twilight	19:22
Moonrise	06:02
Moonset	13:32
Day length	12 h 17 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 08:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:28–18:45) is good for sowing.

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Papmochani Ekadashi · Vishnu

The last Ekadashi of the lunar year (dark half of Phalguna). “Liberator from sins”: the fast removes accumulated misdeeds.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:04 (21.03)–08:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:25–08:54 (23.03)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–08:42 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:28–19:48

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:42–06:25 (23.03)

Anandadi: Prajapati 19:48–06:25 (23.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:28–19:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:54–05:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:29
Godhuli	18:45–19:09
Pradosha	18:45–21:05
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (23.03)
Amrita Kalam	08:34–10:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:05–12:37
Yamaganda	15:41–17:13
Gulika Kalam	08:00–09:32
Dur Muhurta	08:55–09:45, 13:01–13:50
Varjyam	00:01–01:42 (23.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:28–07:08, 08:03–15:03, 18:04–18:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:28–07:08, 08:03–15:03, 18:04–18:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:28–07:08, 08:03–15:03, 18:04–18:45
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:28–07:08, 08:03–15:03, 18:04–18:45

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 08:42, Krishna-dvadashi from 08:42; lagna Mina 06:28, Mesha 07:08, Vrishabha 08:03, Mithuna 09:35, Karka 12:04, Simha 15:03, Kanya 18:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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).
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

Best day · score S = +5

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:28–19:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:28–19:48+1 Yoga Shiva 06:28–14:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–08:420 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:42–06:25 (23.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:28–19:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 06:25

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:42 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 21:06 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:33 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:42 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:42	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 09:42	karana Gara
from 14:33	yoga Sadhya
from 21:06	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 21:58	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:48
Sunrise	06:25
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:48
End of twilight	19:25
Moonrise	06:19
Moonset	14:54
Day length	12 h 22 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 09:42

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Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

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

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 06:25–09:42

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:25–21:06 Anandadi: Ananda 21:06–06:23 (24.03)

Mrityu Panchaka: 08:32–20:45 (27.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:52–05:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:30
Godhuli	18:48–19:11
Pradosha	18:48–21:07
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (24.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:08–11:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:31–11:04
Yamaganda	14:09–15:42
Gulika Kalam	06:25–07:58
Dur Muhurta	06:25–07:15, 07:15–08:04
Varjyam	04:30–06:09 (24.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:25–07:04, 07:59–14:59, 18:00–18:48

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 06:25–07:04, 07:59–14:59, 18:00–18:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:25–07:04, 07:59–14:59, 18:00–18:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:25–07:04, 07:59–14:59, 18:00–18:48

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 09:42, Krishna-trayodashi from 09:42; lagna Mina 06:25, Mesha 07:04, Vrishabha 07:59, Mithuna 09:31, Karka 12:00, Simha 14:59, Kanya 18:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

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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 Siddha 06:25–14:33+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:25–21:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:25–21:060 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:25–09:420 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 08:32–06:23 (24.03)

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 — Bhadra on earth, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 06:23

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:04 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:47 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 13:37 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:04 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:04	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 10:04	karana Vishti
from 13:37	yoga Shubha
from 21:47	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 22:00	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:46
Sunrise	06:23
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:50
End of twilight	19:27
Moonrise	06:31
Moonset	16:16
Day length	12 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:23–18:50) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:04–18:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 10:04–18:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:12–00:58 (25.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 21:47–06:20 (25.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:23–21:47

Bhadra on earth: 10:04–22:00; Bhadra Mukha 10:04–12:02; Bhadra Puchha 20:44–21:56
Mrityu Panchaka: 08:32 (23.03)–20:45 (27.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:30
Godhuli	18:50–19:13
Pradosha	18:50–21:08
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (25.03)
Amrita Kalam	14:22–16:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:16–18:50
Yamaganda	12:36–14:09
Gulika Kalam	15:43–17:16
Dur Muhurta	17:10–18:00
Varjyam	04:12–05:49 (25.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:23–07:00, 07:55–10:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:23–07:00, 07:55–10:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:23–07:00, 07:55–10:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:23–07:00, 07:55–14:55, 17:56–18:50

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 10:04, Krishna-chaturdashi from 10:04; lagna Mina 06:23, Mesha 07:00, Vrishabha 07:55, Mithuna 09:27, Karka 11:56, Simha 14:55, Kanya 17:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 10:04–18:50: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 10:04–18:50: 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:

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: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:23–21:47+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:23–13:370 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:23–21:47−1 Panchaka all day−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 10:04–06:20 (25.03)−3 Bhadra on earth 10:04–22:00

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 06:23

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:20

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:48 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:53 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:14 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:48 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:48	tithi Amavasya
from 09:48	karana Chatushpada
from 12:14	yoga Shukla
from 21:27	karana Naga
from 21:53	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:43
Sunrise	06:20
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:52
End of twilight	19:29
Moonrise	06:42
Moonset	17:40
Day length	12 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:48

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, Purva-Bhadra (06:20–18:52) is good for root crops.
Shakuni 06:20–09:48: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 09:48–18:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:20–09:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 06:20–21:53 Anandadi: Gada 21:53–06:18 (26.03)

Mrityu Panchaka: 08:32 (23.03)–20:45 (27.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:48–05:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:31
Godhuli	18:52–19:14
Pradosha	18:52–21:09
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (26.03)
Amrita Kalam	13:51–15:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:54–09:28
Yamaganda	11:02–12:36
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:44
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:51, 15:31–16:21
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:20–06:56, 07:51–14:51, 17:52–18:52

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 09:48, Amavasya from 09:48; lagna Mina 06:20, Mesha 06:56, Vrishabha 07:51, Mithuna 09:23, Karka 11:52, Simha 14:51, Kanya 17:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:20–09:48: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 09:48–18:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:20–12:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:20–21:53−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:20–21:53−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:20–09:48

Panchanga at sunrise 06:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 2036 · Vikram 2171 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Phalguna Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya

At sunrise 06:18

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 08:59 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 21:31 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 10:25 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:59	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 08:59	karana Kimstughna
from 10:25	yoga Brahma
from 20:25	karana Bava
from 21:31	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:40
Sunrise	06:18
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:54
End of twilight	19:31
Moonrise	06:51
Moonset	19:05
Day length	12 h 36 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	08:59

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:59

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, Uttara-Bhadra (06:18–18:54) is good for sowing.
Naga 06:18–08:59: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 08:59–18:54: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Phalguna Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Phalguna — the last day of the lunar year; it is followed (usually the next day, sometimes the same day) by Ugadi, the New Year.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:48 (25.03)–08:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:48 (25.03)–08:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–21:31 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:18–21:31

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–06:15 (27.03)

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:18–21:31 Anandadi: Shubha 21:31–06:15 (27.03)

Mrityu Panchaka: 08:32 (23.03)–20:45 (27.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:36–09:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:46–05:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:32
Godhuli	18:54–19:16
Pradosha	18:54–21:10
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (27.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:47–18:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:45–17:19
Yamaganda	09:27–11:01
Gulika Kalam	12:36–14:10
Dur Muhurta	08:49–09:39, 23:26–00:12 (27.03)
Varjyam	07:20–08:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:59–14:47, 17:48–18:54

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 08:59–14:47, 17:48–18:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:59–14:47, 17:48–18:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:18–06:52, 07:47–14:47, 17:48–18:54

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Amavasya until 08:59, Shukla-pratipat from 08:59; lagna Mina 06:18, Mesha 06:52, Vrishabha 07:47, Mithuna 09:19, Karka 11:48, Simha 14:47, Kanya 17:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Amavasya 06:18–08:59: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–21:31+1 Yoga Brahma 10:25–06:15 (27.03)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:18–21:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–21:31+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:18–21:310 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–06:15 (27.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 06:18–08:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:18

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Yoga Brahma
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas
Festivals	Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:15

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:44 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 20:45 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:15 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:44 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:44	tithi Shukla-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:44	karana Balava
from 08:15	yoga Indra
from 18:59	karana Kaulava
from 20:45	nakshatra Ashwini
from 05:49 (28.03)	yoga Vaidhriti
from 06:09 (28.03)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 06:09 (28.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:38
Sunrise	06:15
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:56
End of twilight	19:33
Moonrise	07:00
Moonset	20:32
Day length	12 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:44

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Brahma

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:59 (26.03)–07:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:59 (26.03)–07:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:15–07:44

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri, Brahmacharini · Durga

Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:56–20:32
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:56–20:32

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:44–06:09 (28.03)

Samvartaka Yoga 06:15–07:44 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:09–06:12 (28.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:09–06:12 (28.03)

Anandadi: Utpata 06:15–20:45 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:45–06:12 (28.03)

Mrityu Panchaka: 08:32 (23.03)–20:45
Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:59–02:31 (28.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:44–05:30
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:33
Godhuli	18:56–19:18
Pradosha	18:56–21:11
Nishitha	00:11–00:57 (28.03)
Amrita Kalam	18:26–19:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:10
Yamaganda	07:50–09:25
Gulika Kalam	11:00–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Varjyam	09:08–10:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:44–14:43, 17:44–18:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:44–14:43, 17:44–18:56
Cutting fingernails	good 07:44–14:43, 17:44–18:56
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:44–14:43, 17:44–18:56

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 07:44, Shukla-dvitya from 07:44; lagna Mina 06:15, Mesha 06:48, Vrishabha 07:43, Mithuna 09:15, Karka 11:44, Simha 14:43, Kanya 17:44

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = −2

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

Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account (prohibitions lifted: Kshaya tithi)

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:15–08:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:15–20:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:44–06:09 (28.03)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:44–06:09 (28.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Samvartaka Yoga 06:15–07:44−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:44–06:09 (28.03)−1 Panchaka 06:15–20:45−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:15–20:45

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2 · Kharmas
Festivals	Gangaur

At sunrise 06:12

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 04:18 (29.03) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 19:43 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 03:11 (29.03) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:15 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 17:15	karana Gara
from 19:43	nakshatra Bharani
from 03:11 (29.03)	yoga Vishkambha
from 04:18 (29.03)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 04:18 (29.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:35
Sunrise	06:12
Noon	12:34
Sunset	18:58
End of twilight	19:35
Moonrise	07:10
Moonset	22:01
Day length	12 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Chandraghanta · Durga

Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.

Gangaur · Shiva and Parvati

The festival of Gauri (Parvati) in Rajasthan: from Holi onwards women worship clay figures of Gauri and Shiva, and on the third day of the bright half of Chaitra they carry them in procession to the water.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:09–04:18 (29.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:12–19:43 Ravi Yoga 19:43–06:10 (29.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–06:10 (29.03)

Anandadi: Manasa 06:12–19:43 Anandadi: Padma 19:43–06:10 (29.03)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:42–05:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:34
Godhuli	18:58–19:20
Pradosha	18:58–21:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (29.03)
Amrita Kalam	12:50–14:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:11–15:46
Yamaganda	06:12–07:48
Gulika Kalam	09:24–10:59
Dur Muhurta	10:27–11:18, 15:34–16:25
Varjyam	15:53–17:25, 04:50–06:21 (29.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:12–06:44, 07:39–14:39, 17:40–18:58

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mina 06:12, Mesha 06:44, Vrishabha 07:39, Mithuna 09:11, Karka 11:40, Simha 14:39, Kanya 17:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 06:12–18:58: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:12–19:43+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:12–19:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:12–19:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:12–04:18 (29.03)0 Kharmas−3 Vaidhriti 06:12–03:11 (29.03)

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 06:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3 · Kharmas
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 06:10

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 02:18 (30.03) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 18:29 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:25 (30.03) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:19 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 15:19	karana Vishti
from 18:29	nakshatra Krittika
from 00:25 (30.03)	yoga Priti
from 02:18 (30.03)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 02:18 (30.03)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:32
Sunrise	06:10
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:00
End of twilight	19:37
Moonrise	07:22
Moonset	23:34
Day length	12 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:29

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, Bharani (06:10–18:29) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (18:29–19:00) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:19–19:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Kushmanda · Durga

Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:18–13:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:10–18:29

Anandadi: Chhatra 18:29–06:07 (30.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:10–18:29

Bhadra in heaven: 15:19–02:18 (30.03); Bhadra Mukha 15:18–17:08; Bhadra Puchha 01:12–02:18 (30.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:40–05:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:34
Godhuli	19:00–19:22
Pradosha	19:00–21:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (30.03)
Amrita Kalam	13:56–15:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:58–12:35
Yamaganda	15:47–17:23
Gulika Kalam	07:46–09:22
Dur Muhurta	08:44–09:35, 13:00–13:52
Varjyam	04:50–06:21, 05:49–07:20 (30.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:10–06:40, 07:35–14:35, 17:36–19:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 18:29, Krittika from 18:29; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Mina 06:10, Mesha 06:40, Vrishabha 07:35, Mithuna 09:08, Karka 11:36, Simha 14:35, Kanya 17:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 18:29) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 18:29) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 06:10–19:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:10–18:29+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 18:29–06:07 (30.03)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:19–02:18 (30.03)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:10–18:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:10–18:29−2 Rikta tithi 06:10–02:18 (30.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:10

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Priti; auspicious time — until 17:09
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4 · Kharmas

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:12 (31.03) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 17:09 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 21:35 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:15 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:15	karana Balava
from 17:09	nakshatra Rohini
from 21:35	yoga Ayushman
from 00:12 (31.03)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 00:12 (31.03)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

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

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:09

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 (06:07–17:09) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (17:09–19:02) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Skandamata · Durga

Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:09–06:04 (31.03) Ravi Yoga 17:09–06:04 (31.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:09–06:04 (31.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–00:12 (31.03) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:12–06:04 (31.03) Krakacha Yoga 00:12–06:04 (31.03)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:07–17:09 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 17:09–06:04 (31.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 23:50–00:34 (31.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:38–05:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:35
Godhuli	19:02–19:24
Pradosha	19:02–21:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (31.03)
Amrita Kalam	14:53–16:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:21–10:58
Yamaganda	14:11–15:48
Gulika Kalam	06:07–07:44
Dur Muhurta	06:07–06:59, 06:59–07:50
Varjyam	05:49–07:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:07–06:37, 07:31–14:31, 17:09–19:02

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 06:07–06:37, 07:31–14:31, 17:09–19:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:07–06:37, 07:31–14:31, 17:09–19:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:07–06:37, 07:31–14:31, 17:09–19:02

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 17:09, Rohini from 17:09; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Mina 06:07, Mesha 06:37, Vrishabha 07:31, Mithuna 09:04, Karka 11:33, Simha 14:31, Kanya 17:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 17:09) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 17:09) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:09

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:07–17:09+1 Yoga Priti 06:07–21:35+1 Auspicious tithi 06:07–00:12 (31.03)+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:09–06:04 (31.03)0 Ravi Yoga 17:09–06:04 (31.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:09–06:04 (31.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–00:12 (31.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — until 15:44
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5 · Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti · Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)

At sunrise 06:04

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:03 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 15:44 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:42 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:08 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:08	karana Taitila
from 15:44	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 18:42	yoga Saubhagya
from 22:03	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 22:03	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:27
Sunrise	06:04
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:04
End of twilight	19:41
Moonrise	08:04
Moonset	01:07
Day length	12 h 59 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 15:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:04–15:44) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (15:44–19:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 5: Katyayani · Durga

Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.

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 00:12–22:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) · Yamuna

The appearance day of the river goddess Yamuna; it is celebrated especially in Mathura and Vrindavan with a holy bath and aarti on the riverbank.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:12–22:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:04–15:44 Dwipushkar Yoga 22:03–06:02 (01.04)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:04–15:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–22:03 Samvartaka Yoga 22:03–06:02 (01.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:04–15:44 Anandadi: Saumya 15:44–06:02 (01.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:36–05:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:36
Godhuli	19:04–19:26
Pradosha	19:04–21:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (01.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:44–14:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:26–19:04
Yamaganda	12:34–14:11
Gulika Kalam	15:49–17:26
Dur Muhurta	17:20–18:12
Varjyam	08:13–09:43, 21:01–22:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:04–06:33, 07:27–14:27, 17:28–19:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:04–06:33, 07:27–14:27, 17:28–19:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:04–06:33, 07:27–14:27, 17:28–19:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:04–06:33, 07:27–14:27, 17:28–19:04

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 15:44, Mrigashirsha from 15:44; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Mina 06:04, Mesha 06:33, Vrishabha 07:27, Mithuna 09:00, Karka 11:29, Simha 14:27, Kanya 17:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 15:44) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 15:44) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

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 = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:44

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:04–15:44+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:04–15:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:04–15:44+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:04–18:420 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:04–15:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 22:03–06:02 (01.04)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–22:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:04

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

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

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

Bhava (No. 8 of 60, “being, becoming”) — A mixed year: auspicious events coexist with worries and unrest.
Northern samvatsara: Virodhi (No. 23)
Shaka Samvat 2036 · Vikram Samvat 2171 · Kali Yuga 5215
Next year — Yuva, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 26.03.2115
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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.

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−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.

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

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: 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.

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.

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable 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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

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

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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: 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.

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.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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.

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

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.

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

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.

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

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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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.

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.

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable 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.

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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.

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

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-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).

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.

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.

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.

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)

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable 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.

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.

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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
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-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.

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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-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.

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)

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-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

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

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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).

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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.

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable 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.

Chaitra (Vedic name Madhu) — Beginning of the lunar year and of spring: Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), Chaitra Navaratri, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti. A time of renewal and new vows.
Patron: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.

Yuva (No. 9 of 60, “youth”) — A year of youthful strength: good rains and harvests, but strife and rivalry are possible.
Northern samvatsara: Virodhi (No. 23)
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In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

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)

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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swayam Siddha Muhurta
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).

Shukla-tritya (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.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

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.

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

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.