March 2117 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 3.03), Phalguna (from 4.03). Periods: 11–17.03 — Holashtak; from 16.03 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 1.03 Maha Shivaratri; 17.03 Holika Dahan; 18.03 Holi (Dhulandi).
Icons this month (18)
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
- 10.03 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 14.03 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Pushya after 11:57 until 13:34
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Festivals
- 1.03 Mon Maha Shivaratri
- 3.03 Wed Magha Amavasya
- 4.03 Thu Chandra Darshan
- 7.03 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 9.03 Tue Skanda Shashti
- 11.03 Thu Masik Durgashtami
- 14.03 Sun Amalaki Ekadashi
- 15.03 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 16.03 Tue Mina Sankranti
- 17.03 Wed Holika Dahan
- 17.03 Wed Purnima Vrat
- 18.03 Thu Holi (Dhulandi)
- 18.03 Thu Phalguna Purnima
- 21.03 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
- 22.03 Mon Rang Panchami
- 24.03 Wed Kalashtami
- 25.03 Thu Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
- 28.03 Sun Papmochani Ekadashi
- 30.03 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
- 31.03 Wed Masik Shivaratri
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:21–14:24
- 5.03 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:28–07:08 (06.03)
- 5.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:28–07:08 (06.03)
- 7.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 9.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:34–06:58 (10.03)
- 9.03 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 04:31–06:58 (10.03)
- 10.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 14.03 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 11:57–06:45 (15.03)
- 14.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:57–06:45 (15.03)
- 15.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:45–10:02
- 16.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:42–07:36
- 20.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:26–06:29 (21.03)
- 22.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:00–06:24 (23.03)
- 27.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:44–06:11 (28.03)
- 28.03 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 22:51–06:08 (29.03)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 2.03 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
- 3.03 Wed — Amavasya, Panchaka, Samvartaka Yoga
- 9.03 Tue — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 11.03 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
- 15.03 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 16.03 Tue — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 19.03 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
- 21.03 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Lumbaka
- 22.03 Mon — Yamaghanta, Yoga Vajra (unfavourable day)
- 24.03 Wed — Vyatipata, Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 25.03 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 26.03 Fri — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 30.03 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
- 31.03 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 3.03 New moon (Amavasya) 14:49
- 16.03 Mina Sankranti 06:29 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
- 18.03 Full moon (Purnima) 10:27
- 20.03 Vernal equinox 19:08
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- 11–17.03 Holashtak
- from 16.03 Kharmas
- 2.03 03:46 – 7.03 05:28 Raja Panchaka
- 29.03 09:44 – 3.04 11:25 Raja Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Dhata (No. 10, “creator, sustainer”) — A moderate year: an abundance of medicinal herbs, attention to health; success without excess. more
Northern samvatsara: Khara. Shaka Samvat 2038, Vikram Samvat 2173, Kali Yuga 5217.
Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more
Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
At sunrise 07:21
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:59 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 14:24 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 23:04 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:59 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:59 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 09:59 | karana Vishti |
| from 14:24 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 23:04 | yoga Shiva |
| from 23:07 | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:21 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:03 |
| End of twilight | 18:40 |
| Moonrise | 07:25 |
| Moonset | 15:21 |
| Day length | 10 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:59 | from 14:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:21–14:24) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:59–18:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 09:59–18:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Maha Shivaratri · Shiva
“The Great Night of Shiva” — the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and the appearance of the fiery lingam. Devotees fast all day, keep vigil at night, perform abhisheka of the lingam in each of the four praharas and offer bilva leaves; the main puja is at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:14–01:07 (02.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:21–14:24 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:24–07:18 (02.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:21–14:24 Anandadi: Shubha 14:24–07:18 (02.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:59–23:07; Bhadra Mukha 09:59–12:11; Bhadra Puchha 21:50–23:09
- Raja Panchaka: 03:46 (02.03)–05:28 (07.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:34–06:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:03–18:30 |
| Pradosha | 18:03–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (02.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:35–07:23 (02.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:41–10:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:22–12:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:02–15:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:46, 15:12–15:55 |
| Varjyam | 18:52–20:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:21–09:59
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 07:21–09:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:21–09:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:47–08:29, 09:23–09:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 14:24, Dhanishtha from 14:24; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 09:59, Krishna-chaturdashi from 09:59; lagna Kumbha 07:21, Mina 07:47, Mesha 08:29, Vrishabha 09:23, Mithuna 10:56, Karka 13:25, Simha 16:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 14:24) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 14:24) — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 09:59–18:03: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:21–14:24+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:21–14:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:21–14:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:24–07:18 (02.03)−1 Yoga Parigha 07:21–10:46−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:59–23:07−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 09:59–07:18 (02.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Utpata |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
At sunrise 07:18
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 17:12 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 23:51 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:18 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:18 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 12:18 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 17:12 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 23:51 | yoga Siddha |
| from 01:32 (03.03) | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:18 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:05 |
| End of twilight | 18:42 |
| Moonrise | 07:34 |
| Moonset | 16:41 |
| Day length | 10 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:18 | from 17:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (17:12–18:05) is good for sowing.
- Shakuni 07:18–12:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 12:18–18:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:18–12:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Utpata 07:18–17:12 Anandadi: Mrityu 17:12–07:16 (03.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 03:46–05:28 (07.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:32–06:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:05–18:32 |
| Pradosha | 18:05–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (03.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:35–07:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:23–16:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:00–11:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:42–14:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:28–10:11, 23:21–00:14 (03.03) |
| Varjyam | 01:19–03:07 (03.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:43–08:25, 09:19–16:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 17:12, Shatabhisha from 17:12; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 12:18, Amavasya from 12:18; lagna Kumbha 07:18, Mina 07:43, Mesha 08:25, Vrishabha 09:19, Mithuna 10:52, Karka 13:21, Simha 16:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 17:12) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 17:12) — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:18–12:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 12:18–18:05: 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 = −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: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:18–17:12+1 Yoga Shiva 07:18–23:51−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:18–17:12−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:18–12:18
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Festivals | Magha Amavasya |
At sunrise 07:16
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 14:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 20:13 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:46 (04.03) more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:49 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:49 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 14:49 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 20:13 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 00:46 (04.03) | yoga Sadhya |
| from 04:08 (04.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:16 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:07 |
| End of twilight | 18:44 |
| Moonrise | 07:41 |
| Moonset | 17:58 |
| Day length | 10 h 51 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 14:49 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:49 |
|---|
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 (07:16–18:07) is good for sowing.
- Naga 07:16–14:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 14:49–18:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:18 (02.03)–14:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 14:49–07:13 (04.03)
Anandadi: Manasa 07:16–20:13 Anandadi: Padma 20:13–07:13 (04.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 03:46 (02.03)–05:28 (07.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 14:23–15:16
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:30–06:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:07–18:34 |
| Pradosha | 18:07–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (04.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:07–13:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:41–14:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:37–09:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:20–12:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 03:27–05:15 (04.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:49–18:07
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 14:49–18:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:49–18:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Amavasya until 14:49, Shukla-pratipat from 14:49; lagna Kumbha 07:16, Mina 07:39, Mesha 08:21, Vrishabha 09:15, Mithuna 10:48, Karka 13:17, Simha 16:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 07:16–14:49: 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 = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Siddha 07:16–00:46 (04.03)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:16–20:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:16–20:13+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:49–07:13 (04.03)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 07:16–14:49
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sadhya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 07:13
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 23:20 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 01:46 (05.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 17:29 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:29 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 17:29 | karana Balava |
| from 23:20 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 01:46 (05.03) | yoga Shubha |
| from 06:50 (05.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:13 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:09 |
| End of twilight | 18:46 |
| Moonrise | 07:46 |
| Moonset | 19:13 |
| Day length | 10 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:29 |
|---|
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, Purva-Bhadra (07:13–18:09) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:09–19:13
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:09–19:13
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chhatra 23:20–07:11 (05.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:13–23:20
- Raja Panchaka: 03:46 (02.03)–05:28 (07.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:28–06:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:09–18:36 |
| Pradosha | 18:09–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (05.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:18–16:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:03–15:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:13–08:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:57–11:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:52–11:36, 15:14–15:58 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:35–08:17, 09:11–16:12, 17:29–18:09
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 07:35–08:17, 09:11–16:12, 17:29–18:09 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:35–08:17, 09:11–16:12, 17:29–18:09 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:35–08:17, 09:11–16:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:35–08:17, 09:11–16:12, 17:29–18:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 17:29, Shukla-dvitya from 17:29; lagna Kumbha 07:13, Mina 07:35, Mesha 08:17, Vrishabha 09:11, Mithuna 10:44, Karka 13:13, Simha 16:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:13–01:46 (05.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:29–07:11 (05.03)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:13–23:20−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:13–23:20
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Dhwaja |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
At sunrise 07:11
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 20:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 02:28 (06.03) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:46 (06.03) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 20:10 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 20:10 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 20:10 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:28 (06.03) | nakshatra Revati |
| from 02:46 (06.03) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:11 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:12 |
| End of twilight | 18:49 |
| Moonrise | 07:51 |
| Moonset | 20:27 |
| Day length | 11 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:11–18:12) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 02:28–06:24 (06.03) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:28–07:08 (06.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:28–07:08 (06.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–20:10 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:10–02:28 (06.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:11–02:28 (06.03) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:28–07:08 (06.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 03:46 (02.03)–05:28 (07.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:26–06:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:12–18:37 |
| Pradosha | 18:12–20:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (06.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:02–22:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:18–12:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:26–16:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:33–09:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:23–10:07, 13:03–13:47 |
| Varjyam | 10:11–12:00 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:32–08:13, 09:07–16:08
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 07:32–08:13, 09:07–16:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 07:32–08:13, 09:07–16:08 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:32–08:13, 09:07–16:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:11, Mina 07:32, Mesha 08:13, Vrishabha 09:07, Mithuna 10:40, Karka 13:09, Simha 16:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Yoga Shubha 07:11–02:46 (06.03)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:11–02:28 (06.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:11–02:28 (06.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:11–20:10−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–20:10
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
At sunrise 07:08
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 05:28 (07.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 03:41 (07.03) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:30 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:30 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 22:46 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 22:46 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:41 (07.03) | yoga Brahma |
| from 05:28 (07.03) | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:08 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:14 |
| End of twilight | 18:51 |
| Moonrise | 07:56 |
| Moonset | 21:43 |
| Day length | 11 h 05 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:08–18:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:46–07:06 (07.03) Ravi Yoga 05:28–07:06 (07.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:08–05:28 (07.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:08–05:28 (07.03) Anandadi: Saumya 05:28–07:06 (07.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 03:46 (02.03)–05:28 (07.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:44–12:12 (07.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:25–06:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:14–18:39 |
| Pradosha | 18:14–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (07.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:46–04:34 (07.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:54–11:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:04–15:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:08–08:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:08–07:52, 07:52–08:37 |
| Varjyam | 15:58–17:46 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kumbha 07:08, Mina 07:28, Mesha 08:09, Vrishabha 09:04, Mithuna 10:36, Karka 13:05, Simha 16:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:08–05:28 (07.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:08–05:28 (07.03)+1 Yoga Shukla 07:08–03:41 (07.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:08–22:46−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 07:08–05:28 (07.03)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:08–05:28 (07.03)
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 12:12 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 07:06
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 01:08 (08.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:14 (08.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 04:24 (08.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:00 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:00 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 01:08 (08.03) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 01:08 (08.03) | karana Bava |
| from 04:24 (08.03) | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:06 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:16 |
| End of twilight | 18:53 |
| Moonrise | 08:01 |
| Moonset | 23:00 |
| Day length | 11 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:00–18:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:34–13:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–01:08 (08.03)
Anandadi: Ananda all day
- Bhadra in heaven: 12:00–01:08 (08.03); Bhadra Mukha 11:57–14:09; Bhadra Puchha 23:49–01:08 (08.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:44 (06.03)–12:12
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:23–06:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:16–18:41 |
| Pradosha | 18:16–20:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (08.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:12–01:59 (08.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:52–18:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:41–14:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:28–16:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:46–17:31 |
| Varjyam | 03:46–05:33 (08.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:24–08:05, 09:00–16:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:06, Mina 07:24, Mesha 08:05, Vrishabha 09:00, Mithuna 10:32, Karka 13:01, Simha 16:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:06–18:16: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:12
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Brahma 07:06–04:24 (08.03)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Ananda all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–01:08 (08.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 07:06–12:12−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:06–01:08 (08.03)−2 Rikta tithi 07:06–01:08 (08.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:00–01:08 (08.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 08:14 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
At sunrise 07:03
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 03:07 (09.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:14 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 04:48 (09.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:11 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:14 | nakshatra Bharani |
|---|---|
| from 14:11 | karana Balava |
| from 03:07 (09.03) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 03:07 (09.03) | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:48 (09.03) | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:03 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:18 |
| End of twilight | 18:55 |
| Moonrise | 08:08 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 11 h 14 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 08:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:14–18:18) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:03–08:14
Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:14–03:07 (09.03) Hutashana Yoga 03:07–07:00 (09.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:07–07:00 (09.03)
Anandadi: Chara 08:14–07:00 (09.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:03–08:14
- Gandanta (tithi): 02:41–03:32 (09.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:21–06:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:18–18:43 |
| Pradosha | 18:18–20:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (09.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:18–07:03 (09.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:27–09:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:16–12:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:05–15:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:48, 15:18–16:03 |
| Varjyam | 18:46–20:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:20–08:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:20–08:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:20–08:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:20–08:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 08:14, Bharani from 08:14; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:03, Mina 07:20, Mesha 08:01, Vrishabha 08:56, Mithuna 10:28, Karka 12:57, Simha 15:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 08:14) — joy; Bharani (from 08:14) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 08:14
+2 Yoga Indra 07:03–04:48 (09.03)+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:14–07:00 (09.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:03–08:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:03–03:07 (09.03)0 Ravi Yoga 07:03–08:140 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:03–08:14−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:14–07:00 (09.03)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:14–03:07 (09.03)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 07:00
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 04:31 (10.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 10:34 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 04:47 (10.03) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:54 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:34 | nakshatra Krittika |
|---|---|
| from 15:54 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:31 (10.03) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 04:31 (10.03) | karana Gara |
| from 04:47 (10.03) | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:00 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:20 |
| End of twilight | 18:57 |
| Moonrise | 08:18 |
| Moonset | 00:22 |
| Day length | 11 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 4, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:34 |
|---|
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 (07:00–10:34) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (10:34–18:20) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:07–04:31 (10.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 10:34–06:58 (10.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:34–06:58 (10.03) Tripushkar Yoga 04:31–06:58 (10.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–04:31 (10.03) Hutashana Yoga 04:31–06:58 (10.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–06:58 (10.03)
Anandadi: Musala 07:00–10:34 Anandadi: Gada 10:34–06:58 (10.03)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:19–06:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:20–18:45 |
| Pradosha | 18:20–20:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (10.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:18–07:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:30–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:50–11:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:40–14:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:16–10:02, 23:23–00:14 (10.03) |
| Varjyam | 23:27–01:10 (10.03) |
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 10:34–15:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 10:34, Krittika from 10:34; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:00, Mina 07:16, Mesha 07:57, Vrishabha 08:52, Mithuna 10:24, Karka 12:53, Simha 15:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 10:34) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 10:34) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 07:00–18:20: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:34–06:58 (10.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 10:34–06:58 (10.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–04:31 (10.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:31–06:58 (10.03)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:00–10:34−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:00–10:34−3 Vaidhriti 07:00–04:47 (10.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
At sunrise 06:58
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:15 (11.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:19 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:14 (11.03) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:59 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:19 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 16:59 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:14 (11.03) | yoga Priti |
| from 05:15 (11.03) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 05:15 (11.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:58 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:59 |
| Moonrise | 08:33 |
| Moonset | 01:46 |
| Day length | 11 h 24 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 | from 12:19 |
|---|
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 (06:58–12:19) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:19–18:22) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:58–12:19 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:58–12:19 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–05:15 (11.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Hutashana Yoga 05:15–06:55 (11.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–06:55 (11.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:58–12:19 Anandadi: Shubha 12:19–06:55 (11.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:15–17:19 (11.03); Bhadra Puchha 07:03–08:14 (11.03); Bhadra Mukha 08:14–10:14 (11.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:17–06:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:22–18:47 |
| Pradosha | 18:22–20:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:04 (11.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:45–11:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:40–14:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:23–09:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:14–12:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 05:02–06:42 (11.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:19–15:48
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 | good 12:19–15:48 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 12:19–15:48 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:12–07:53, 08:48–15:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:19, Rohini from 12:19; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 06:58, Mina 07:12, Mesha 07:53, Vrishabha 08:48, Mithuna 10:20, Karka 12:49, Simha 15:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 12:19) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:19) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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
Best day · score S = +12
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 06:58–12:19+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–05:15 (11.03)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:58–12:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:58–05:15 (11.03)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:58–12:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:19–06:55 (11.03)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 06:55
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:11 (12.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 13:23 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 03:06 (12.03) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:19 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:23 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 17:19 | karana Bava |
| from 03:06 (12.03) | yoga Ayushman |
| from 05:11 (12.03) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 05:11 (12.03) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:55 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:24 |
| End of twilight | 19:01 |
| Moonrise | 08:58 |
| Moonset | 03:09 |
| Day length | 11 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:55–13:23) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (13:23–18:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:55–17:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:15–05:11 (12.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 06:55–05:11 (12.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:55–05:11 (12.03) Hutashana Yoga 05:11–06:53 (12.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–06:53 (12.03)
Anandadi: Utpata 06:55–13:23 Anandadi: Mrityu 13:23–06:53 (12.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:15–17:19; Bhadra Puchha 07:03–08:14; Bhadra Mukha 08:14–10:14
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:15–06:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:24–18:49 |
| Pradosha | 18:24–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (12.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:03–11:43, 04:47–06:24 (12.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:06–15:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:55–08:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:47–11:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:45–11:31, 15:20–16:06 |
| Varjyam | 19:04–20:41 |
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 07:08–07:49, 08:44–15:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 13:23, Mrigashirsha from 13:23; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 06:55, Mina 07:08, Mesha 07:49, Vrishabha 08:44, Mithuna 10:16, Karka 12:45, Simha 15:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 13:23) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 13:23) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:55–18:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:55–13:23+1 Yoga Priti 06:55–03:06 (12.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak−1 Ashtami 06:55–05:11 (12.03)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:55–05:11 (12.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:55–17:19−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:55–13:23−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:55–05:11 (12.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:53
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:19 (13.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 13:41 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 01:19 (13.03) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:51 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:41 | nakshatra Ardra |
|---|---|
| from 16:51 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:19 (13.03) | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 04:19 (13.03) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 04:19 (13.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:53 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:26 |
| End of twilight | 19:03 |
| Moonrise | 09:40 |
| Moonset | 04:25 |
| Day length | 11 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:41 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:53–13:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 13:41–06:50 (13.03)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–04:19 (13.03) Hutashana Yoga 04:19–06:50 (13.03)
Anandadi: Manasa 06:53–13:41 Anandadi: Padma 13:41–06:50 (13.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:13–06:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:26–18:51 |
| Pradosha | 18:26–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (13.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:24–04:58 (13.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:13–12:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:33–16:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:19–09:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:11–09:58, 13:02–13:49 |
| Varjyam | 21:55–23:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 13:41, Ardra from 13:41; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 06:53, Mina 07:04, Mesha 07:45, Vrishabha 08:40, Mithuna 10:12, Karka 12:41, Simha 15:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 13:41) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 13:41) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 06:53–18:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
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
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: Manasa 06:53–13:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:53–13:41+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:53–01:19 (13.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 13:41–06:50 (13.03)0 Holashtak0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:41–06:50 (13.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:53–04:19 (13.03)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–04:19 (13.03)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:50
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 02:40 (14.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 13:11 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:54 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:35 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:11 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 15:35 | karana Gara |
| from 22:54 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 02:40 (14.03) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 02:40 (14.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:50 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:28 |
| End of twilight | 19:05 |
| Moonrise | 10:47 |
| Moonset | 05:22 |
| Day length | 11 h 38 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 13:11 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (13:11–18:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–02:40 (14.03) Hutashana Yoga 02:40–06:47 (14.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 13:11–06:47 (14.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:50–13:11
- Gandanta (tithi): 02:18–03:02 (14.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:11–06:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:28–18:53 |
| Pradosha | 18:28–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (14.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:45–11:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:06–15:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:50–08:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:50–07:37, 07:37–08:23 |
| Varjyam | 00:34–02:05 (14.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:00–07:41, 08:36–18:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:00–07:41, 08:36–18:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:00–07:41, 08:36–18:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:50–15:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 13:11, Punarvasu from 13:11; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 06:50, Mina 07:00, Mesha 07:41, Vrishabha 08:36, Mithuna 10:09, Karka 12:38, Simha 15:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 13:11) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 13:11) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:50–22:54+1 Auspicious tithi 06:50–02:40 (14.03)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 13:11–06:47 (14.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:11–06:47 (14.03)0 Holashtak0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–02:40 (14.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:50–13:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:50–13:11
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:57; auspicious time — until 13:34 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Amalaki Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:47
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:18 (15.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 11:57 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 19:55 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:34 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:57 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 13:34 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:55 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 00:18 (15.03) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 00:18 (15.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:47 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:30 |
| End of twilight | 19:07 |
| Moonrise | 12:16 |
| Moonset | 05:59 |
| Day length | 11 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:57 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (06:47–11:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (11:57–18:30) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:34–18:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 02:40–00:18 (15.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:45–09:06 (15.03)
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:47–11:57 Ravi Pushya Yoga 11:57–06:45 (15.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:57–06:45 (15.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:47–00:18 (15.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:18–06:45 (15.03) Hutashana Yoga 00:18–06:45 (15.03) Krakacha Yoga 00:18–06:45 (15.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:47–11:57 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 11:57–06:45 (15.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 13:34–00:18 (15.03); Bhadra Puchha 17:49–18:54; Bhadra Mukha 18:54–20:42
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:09–05:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:30–18:55 |
| Pradosha | 18:30–20:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (15.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:40–11:11, 04:09–05:37 (15.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:02–18:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:39–14:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:35–17:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:57–17:43 |
| Varjyam | 19:19–20:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:47–13:34
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:47–13:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:56–07:37, 08:32–13:34 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:47–13:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:56–07:37, 08:32–15:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 11:57, Pushya from 11:57; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 06:47, Mina 06:56, Mesha 07:37, Vrishabha 08:32, Mithuna 10:05, Karka 12:34, Simha 15:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 11:57) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 11:57) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 13:34–18:30: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:57
Auspicious time ends by 13:34
+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 11:57–06:45 (15.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:47–11:57+1 Pushya 11:57–06:45 (15.03)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:47–11:57+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:47–19:55+1 Auspicious tithi 06:47–00:18 (15.03)0 Holashtak0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:47–00:18 (15.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 13:34–00:18 (15.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 06:45
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 10:02 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 16:25 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:53 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:02 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 10:53 | karana Balava |
| from 16:25 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 21:21 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 21:21 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:45 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:32 |
| End of twilight | 19:09 |
| Moonrise | 13:56 |
| Moonset | 06:21 |
| Day length | 11 h 47 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 | from 10:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:45–10:02) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:32–20:58
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the day it begins is chosen
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:45–10:02
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:45–21:21 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:02–21:21
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:45–10:02 Anandadi: Saumya 10:02–06:42 (16.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:15–12:56 (16.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:07–05:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:32–18:57 |
| Pradosha | 18:32–20:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (16.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:10–07:36 (16.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:13–09:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:10–12:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:07–15:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–13:49, 15:24–16:11 |
| Varjyam | 21:33–22:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:52–07:34, 08:28–10:02
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 06:52–07:34, 08:28–10:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:45–15:28 |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:52–07:34, 08:28–10:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:45–15:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 10:02, Ashlesha from 10:02; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 06:45, Mina 06:52, Mesha 07:34, Vrishabha 08:28, Mithuna 10:01, Karka 12:30, Simha 15:28, Kanya 18:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 10:02) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 10:02) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:45–10:02+2 Pushya 06:45–10:02+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:45–10:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 16:25–06:42 (16.03)0 Holashtak0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:45–21:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:02–06:42 (16.03)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:02–21:21
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Mina Sankranti |
At sunrise 06:42
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 17:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 07:36 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 12:32 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:41 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:36 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 07:41 | karana Taitila |
| from 12:32 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 17:56 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 17:56 | karana Gara |
| from 04:07 (17.03) | karana Vanija |
| from 04:48 (17.03) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:42 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:34 |
| End of twilight | 19:11 |
| Moonrise | 15:39 |
| Moonset | 06:35 |
| Day length | 11 h 52 min |
Sky
| Mina Sankranti | 06:29 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces) |
|---|
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 07:36 | 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, Magha (07:36–18:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 17:56–18:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 06:42–12:53
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:42–07:36 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–17:56 Ravi Yoga 07:36–04:48 (17.03)
Anandadi: Ananda 06:42–07:36 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:36–04:48 (17.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:48–06:40 (17.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:15–12:56
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:05–05:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:34–18:58 |
| Pradosha | 18:34–20:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (17.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:10–07:36, 02:41–04:06 (17.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:36–17:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:40–11:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:38–14:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:05–09:52, 23:24–00:13 (17.03) |
| Varjyam | 18:12–19:37 |
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 06:48–07:30, 08:24–15:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 07:36, Magha from 07:36; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 17:56, Shukla-chaturdashi from 17:56; lagna Kumbha 06:42, Mina 06:48, Mesha 07:30, Vrishabha 08:24, Mithuna 09:57, Karka 12:26, Simha 15:25, Kanya 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 07:36) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 07:36) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 17:56–18:34: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 06:29 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:36–04:48 (17.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–17:56+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:42–12:32+1 Auspicious tithi 06:42–17:560 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:42–07:360 Anandadi: Ananda 06:42–07:360 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Rikta tithi 17:56–06:40 (17.03)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:36–04:48 (17.03)−1 Gandanta 06:42–12:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:42–07:36
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Holika Dahan · Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 06:40
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 01:49 (18.03) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 08:22 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:15 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:22 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 14:15 | tithi Purnima |
| from 14:15 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:21 (18.03) | karana Bava |
| from 01:49 (18.03) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 04:05 (18.03) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:40 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:36 |
| End of twilight | 19:13 |
| Moonrise | 17:20 |
| Moonset | 06:45 |
| Day length | 11 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:15 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:40–18:36) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:15–18:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:40–14:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 00:21–00:37 (18.03)
right after Bhadra ends
Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:26–13:50
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the day it begins is chosen
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 18.03
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Anandadi: Sthira 06:40–01:49 (18.03) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:49–06:37 (18.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 14:15–00:21 (18.03); Bhadra Puchha 20:49–21:49; Bhadra Mukha 21:49–23:30
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:03–05:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:36–19:00 |
| Pradosha | 18:36–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (18.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:13–21:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:38–14:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:09–09:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:08–12:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 11:49–13:13 |
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 06:44–07:26, 08:20–15:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 14:15, Purnima from 14:15; lagna Kumbha 06:40, Mina 06:44, Mesha 07:26, Vrishabha 08:20, Mithuna 09:53, Karka 12:22, Simha 15:21, Kanya 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:40–14:15: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 14:15–18:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 14:15–18:36: 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: Sthira 06:40–01:49 (18.03)+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:40–08:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 08:22–10:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:40–01:49 (18.03)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:15–00:21 (18.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:40–14:15
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Holi (Dhulandi) · Phalguna Purnima |
At sunrise 06:37
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 10:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 22:48 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 23:47 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:27 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:27 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 10:27 | karana Balava |
| from 20:33 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:48 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 23:47 | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:37 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:38 |
| End of twilight | 19:15 |
| Moonrise | 18:59 |
| Moonset | 06:52 |
| Day length | 12 h 01 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 10:27 |
|---|
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 10:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:37–18:38) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha
The spring festival of colours: on the day after Holika Dahan people shower each other with coloured powders and drench each other with water; grievances and caste distinctions are forgotten.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
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 14:15 (17.03)–10:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 17.03
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:37–10:27
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:37–22:48
Anandadi: Matanga 06:37–22:48 Anandadi: Rakshasa 22:48–06:34 (19.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:07–10:47
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:01–05:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:38–19:02 |
| Pradosha | 18:38–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (19.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:30–17:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08–15:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:37–08:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:37–11:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:38–11:26, 15:26–16:14 |
| Varjyam | 08:07–09:30, 06:12–07:37 (19.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:27–18:38
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:27–18:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:27–18:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:40–07:22, 08:16–15:17, 18:17–18:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Purnima until 10:27, Krishna-pratipat from 10:27; lagna Kumbha 06:37, Mina 06:40, Mesha 07:22, Vrishabha 08:16, Mithuna 09:49, Karka 12:18, Simha 15:17, Kanya 18:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:37–10:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:37–22:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:37–22:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:27–06:34 (19.03)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:37–10:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:37–22:48
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:34
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 19:57 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 19:38 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 06:42 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:42 | tithi Krishna-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:42 | karana Taitila |
| from 16:54 | karana Gara |
| from 19:38 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 19:57 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 03:11 (20.03) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 03:11 (20.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:34 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:40 |
| End of twilight | 19:17 |
| Moonrise | 20:38 |
| Moonset | 07:00 |
| Day length | 12 h 05 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 06:42 |
|---|
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, Hasta (06:34–18:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–06:42
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–03:11 (20.03)
Anandadi: Amrita 06:34–19:57 Anandadi: Musala 19:57–06:32 (20.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:59–05:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:40–19:04 |
| Pradosha | 18:40–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:00 (20.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:40–16:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:07–12:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:39–17:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:05–09:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:00–09:48, 13:02–13:50 |
| Varjyam | 06:12–07:37, 03:07–04:33 (20.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:36–07:18, 08:12–15:13, 18:14–18:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 06:42, Krishna-dvitya from 06:42; lagna Kumbha 06:34, Mina 06:36, Mesha 07:18, Vrishabha 08:12, Mithuna 09:45, Karka 12:14, Simha 15:13, Kanya 18:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:34–19:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:34–19:57+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:34–19:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:34–06:420 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–06:420 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:42–03:11 (20.03)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–03:11 (20.03)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:32
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 00:03 (21.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 17:26 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 15:45 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:33 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:33 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 15:45 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 17:26 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 00:03 (21.03) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 00:03 (21.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:32 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:42 |
| End of twilight | 19:19 |
| Moonrise | 22:18 |
| Moonset | 07:07 |
| Day length | 12 h 10 min |
Sky
| Vernal equinox | 19:08 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:32–17:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (17:26–18:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:33–18:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:26–06:29 (21.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:26–06:29 (21.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:03–06:29 (21.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 17:26–06:29 (21.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:32–17:26
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:33–00:03 (21.03); Bhadra Puchha 20:23–21:26; Bhadra Mukha 21:26–23:10
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:57–05:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:42–19:06 |
| Pradosha | 18:42–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (21.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:43–13:08 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:35–11:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:08–15:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:32–08:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:32–07:21, 07:21–08:09 |
| Varjyam | 22:34–00:02 (21.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:33–07:14, 08:08–15:09, 18:10–18:42 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 17:26, Swati from 17:26; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kumbha 06:32, Mina 06:33, Mesha 07:14, Vrishabha 08:08, Mithuna 09:41, Karka 12:10, Simha 15:09, Kanya 18:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 17:26) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 17:26) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:32–17:26+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:32–15:45+1 Auspicious tithi 06:32–00:03 (21.03)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:26–06:29 (21.03)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 17:26–06:29 (21.03)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:26–06:29 (21.03)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vyaghata 15:45–18:50−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:33–00:03 (21.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:32–17:26
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) |
At sunrise 06:29
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 15:24 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 12:16 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:40 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:40 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 12:16 | yoga Harshana |
| from 15:24 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 21:26 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 21:26 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:29 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:44 |
| End of twilight | 19:21 |
| Moonrise | 23:57 |
| Moonset | 07:16 |
| Day length | 12 h 15 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 15:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:29–15:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (15:24–18:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 23:57
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the following day is chosen
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–21:26
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:29–15:24 Anandadi: Utpata 15:24–06:27 (22.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:55–05:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:44–19:08 |
| Pradosha | 18:44–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (22.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:21–08:49, 05:43–07:13 (22.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:13–18:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:37–14:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:41–17:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:06–17:55 |
| Varjyam | 20:41–22:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:29–07:10, 08:05–15:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 15:24, Vishakha from 15:24; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mina 06:29, Mesha 07:10, Vrishabha 08:05, Mithuna 09:37, Karka 12:06, Simha 15:05, Kanya 18:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 15:24) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 15:24) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:29–18:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:29–15:24+1 Yoga Harshana 12:16–06:27 (22.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:29–15:24−2 Rikta tithi 06:29–21:26−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–21:26
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Rang Panchami |
At sunrise 06:27
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 14:00 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 09:16 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:22 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:22 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 09:16 | yoga Vajra |
| from 14:00 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 19:28 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 19:28 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:27 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| End of twilight | 19:24 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 07:29 |
| Day length | 12 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:27–14:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (14:00–18:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 21:26 (21.03)–19:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:00–06:24 (23.03)
Yamaghanta 06:27–14:00 Hutashana Yoga 19:28–06:24 (23.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:28–06:24 (23.03)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:27–14:00 Anandadi: Manasa 14:00–06:24 (23.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:06–19:51
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:53–05:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:47–19:10 |
| Pradosha | 18:47–21:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (23.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:43–07:13, 03:11–04:45 (23.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:59–09:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:04–12:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:09–15:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:51, 15:29–16:19 |
| Varjyam | 17:52–19:26 |
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 14:00–15:01, 18:02–18:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 14:00, Anuradha from 14:00; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mina 06:27, Mesha 07:06, Vrishabha 08:01, Mithuna 09:33, Karka 12:02, Simha 15:01, Kanya 18:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 14:00) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 14:00) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = +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: Yamaghanta
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:00–06:24 (23.03)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:27–14:00+1 Yoga Harshana 06:27–09:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:27–19:280 Auspicious nakshatra 14:00–06:24 (23.03)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 09:16–10:21−3 Yamaghanta 06:27–14:00
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:24
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 18:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 13:17 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:50 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:45 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:45 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 06:50 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 13:17 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 18:14 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 18:14 | karana Vishti |
| from 05:01 (24.03) | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 05:55 (24.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:24 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:49 |
| End of twilight | 19:26 |
| Moonrise | 01:34 |
| Moonset | 07:49 |
| Day length | 12 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:17 | from 18:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:24–13:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (13:17–18:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:14–18:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 13:17–06:21 (24.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–18:14 Hutashana Yoga 18:14–06:21 (24.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:14–06:21 (24.03)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:24–13:17 Anandadi: Mudgara 13:17–06:21 (24.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:14–05:55 (24.03); Bhadra Puchha 22:57–00:07 (24.03); Bhadra Mukha 00:07–02:05 (24.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:51–05:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 18:49–19:12 |
| Pradosha | 18:49–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (24.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:31–06:07 (24.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:42–17:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:30–11:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:36–14:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:53–09:43, 23:26–00:12 (24.03) |
| Varjyam | 18:54–20:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:14–18:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 18:14–18:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 18:14–18:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:24–07:02, 07:57–13:17, 18:14–18:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 13:17, Jyestha from 13:17; tithi Krishna-shashti until 18:14, Krishna-saptami from 18:14; lagna Mina 06:24, Mesha 07:02, Vrishabha 07:57, Mithuna 09:29, Karka 11:58, Simha 14:57, Kanya 17:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 13:17) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 13:17) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 06:50–05:01 (24.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:24–13:17+1 Ravi Yoga 13:17–06:21 (24.03)0 Kharmas0 Hutashana Yoga 18:14–06:21 (24.03)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:14–06:21 (24.03)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:14–05:55 (24.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:17–06:21 (24.03)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:24–13:17−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–18:14
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Yamaghanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 06:21
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 17:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 13:20 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 03:48 (25.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 17:47 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:20 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 17:47 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 17:47 | karana Balava |
| from 03:48 (25.03) | yoga Variyana |
| from 05:50 (25.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:21 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:51 |
| End of twilight | 19:28 |
| Moonrise | 03:01 |
| Moonset | 08:22 |
| Day length | 12 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:47 |
|---|
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 (06:21–13:20) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (13:20–18:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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, 18:51–21:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:21–13:20 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–17:47
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:20–17:47 Yamaghanta 13:20–06:19 (25.03) Hutashana Yoga 17:47–06:19 (25.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:47–06:19 (25.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:20–06:19 (25.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:21–13:20
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:15–19:27
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:49–05:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 18:51–19:14 |
| Pradosha | 18:51–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (25.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:36–14:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:55–09:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:02–12:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:21–17:47, 17:54–18:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 13:20, Mula from 13:20; tithi Krishna-saptami until 17:47, Krishna-ashtami from 17:47; lagna Mina 06:21, Mesha 06:58, Vrishabha 07:53, Mithuna 09:25, Karka 11:54, Simha 14:53, Kanya 17:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 13:20) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 13:20) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 17:47–18:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 06:21–18:51: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:21–13:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:20–06:19 (25.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:20–17:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 17:47–06:19 (25.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:47–06:19 (25.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–17:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 17:47–06:19 (25.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:21–13:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:21–13:20−1 Yamaghanta 13:20–06:19 (25.03)−3 Vyatipata 06:21–03:48 (25.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) |
At sunrise 06:19
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 18:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:08 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 03:10 (26.03) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 18:05 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:08 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 18:05 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 18:05 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:10 (26.03) | yoga Parigha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:19 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:53 |
| End of twilight | 19:30 |
| Moonrise | 04:08 |
| Moonset | 09:14 |
| Day length | 12 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:08 | from 18:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:19–14:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:08–18:53) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) · Sheetala
Worship of the goddess Sheetala, protector against smallpox and fevers: on this day the hearth is not lit and food cooked the day before is eaten.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:47 (24.03)–18:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 06:19–18:05 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–18:05 Hutashana Yoga 18:05–06:16 (26.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:05–06:16 (26.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 14:08–06:16 (26.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:19–14:08
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:47–05:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:53–19:15 |
| Pradosha | 18:53–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (26.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:31–09:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:10–15:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:19–07:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:27–11:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:30–11:20, 15:32–16:22 |
| Varjyam | 12:28–14:08, 00:20–02:02 (26.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 14:08–14:49, 17:50–18:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 14:08, Purva-Ashadha from 14:08; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 18:05, Krishna-navami from 18:05; lagna Mina 06:19, Mesha 06:54, Vrishabha 07:49, Mithuna 09:21, Karka 11:50, Simha 14:49, Kanya 17:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:08) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:08) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 06:19–18:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 18:05–18:53: 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 = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Variyana 06:19–03:10 (26.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Prajapati 14:08–06:16 (26.03)0 Kharmas0 Hutashana Yoga 18:05–06:16 (26.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:05–06:16 (26.03)−1 Ashtami 06:19–18:05−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:19–14:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:19–14:08−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–18:05−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:19–18:05
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:16
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 19:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:38 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 03:04 (27.03) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:31 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:31 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 15:38 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 19:07 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 19:07 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:04 (27.03) | yoga Shiva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:16 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:55 |
| End of twilight | 19:32 |
| Moonrise | 04:52 |
| Moonset | 10:24 |
| Day length | 12 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 2, bad — 11
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:16–15:38) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:38–18:55) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–19:07 Hutashana Yoga 19:07–06:14 (27.03)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:16–15:38 Anandadi: Ananda 15:38–06:14 (27.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:45–05:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:55–19:17 |
| Pradosha | 18:55–21:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:57 (27.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:32–12:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:01–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:45–17:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:51–09:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:48–09:38, 13:01–13:51 |
| Varjyam | 00:20–02:04 (27.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:38, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:38; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mina 06:16, Mesha 06:50, Vrishabha 07:45, Mithuna 09:17, Karka 11:46, Simha 14:45, Kanya 17:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:38) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:38) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 06:16–18:55: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:16–15:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:38–06:14 (27.03)0 Kharmas−1 Yoga Parigha 06:16–15:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:16–15:38−2 Rikta tithi 06:16–19:07−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–19:07
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:14
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 17:44 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 03:24 (28.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:51 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:51 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 17:44 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 20:44 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 20:44 | karana Bava |
| from 03:24 (28.03) | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:14 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:57 |
| End of twilight | 19:34 |
| Moonrise | 05:19 |
| Moonset | 11:44 |
| Day length | 12 h 43 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 | from 17:44 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Ashadha (06:14–17:44) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (17:44–18:57) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:51–18:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:44–06:11 (28.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:14–20:44 Hutashana Yoga 20:44–06:11 (28.03)
Anandadi: Chara 11:09–19:29 Anandadi: Sthira 19:29–06:11 (28.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:14–11:09
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:51–20:44; Bhadra Puchha 09:51–11:08; Bhadra Mukha 11:08–13:16
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:19–21:11
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:43–05:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:57–19:19 |
| Pradosha | 18:57–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (28.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:46–12:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:24–11:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:10–15:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:14–07:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:14–07:04, 07:04–07:55 |
| Varjyam | 22:10–23:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:14–06:46, 07:41–14:41, 17:42–18:57
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 06:14–06:46, 07:41–14:41, 17:42–18:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:14–06:46, 07:41–14:41, 17:42–18:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 17:44, Shravana from 17:44; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mina 06:14, Mesha 06:46, Vrishabha 07:41, Mithuna 09:14, Karka 11:42, Simha 14:41, Kanya 17:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 17:44) — improved health; Shravana (from 17:44) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Chara 11:09–19:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:14–17:44+1 Yoga Shiva 06:14–03:24 (28.03)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:44–06:11 (28.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:14–20:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:14–11:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:51–20:44
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Papmochani Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:11
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 20:19 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 04:04 (29.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:45 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:45 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 20:19 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 22:51 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 22:51 | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:04 (29.03) | yoga Sadhya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:11 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:59 |
| End of twilight | 19:36 |
| Moonrise | 05:35 |
| Moonset | 13:07 |
| Day length | 12 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:11–18:59) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Papmochani Ekadashi · Vishnu
The last Ekadashi of the lunar year (dark half of Phalguna). “Liberator from sins”: the fast removes accumulated misdeeds.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:44 (27.03)–22:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:08–08:43 (29.03)
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 22:51–06:08 (29.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–22:51 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:51–06:08 (29.03) Hutashana Yoga 22:51–06:08 (29.03) Krakacha Yoga 22:51–06:08 (29.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 20:19–06:08 (29.03) Anandadi: Gada 06:11–20:19
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:41–05:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 18:59–19:21 |
| Pradosha | 18:59–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (29.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:48–10:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:23–18:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:47–17:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:16–18:07 |
| Varjyam | 00:48–02:35 (29.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:11–06:42, 07:37–14:37, 17:38–18:59
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 06:11–06:42, 07:37–14:37, 17:38–18:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:11–06:42, 07:37–14:37, 17:38–18:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:11, Mesha 06:42, Vrishabha 07:37, Mithuna 09:10, Karka 11:39, Simha 14:37, Kanya 17:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:11–04:04 (29.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:11–20:190 Dwipushkar Yoga 22:51–06:08 (29.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:11–20:19−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–22:51
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 09:44 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:08
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:17 (30.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 23:13 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 04:57 (30.03) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:02 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:02 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 23:13 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 01:17 (30.03) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 01:17 (30.03) | karana Gara |
| from 04:57 (30.03) | yoga Shubha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:08 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:01 |
| End of twilight | 19:38 |
| Moonrise | 05:45 |
| Moonset | 14:27 |
| Day length | 12 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:08–23:13
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–01:17 (30.03)
Anandadi: Shubha 06:08–23:13 Anandadi: Amrita 23:13–06:06 (30.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 09:44–11:25 (03.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:39–05:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:01–19:23 |
| Pradosha | 19:01–21:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (30.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:33–13:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:45–09:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:58–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:11–15:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:52, 15:35–16:26 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:08–06:38, 07:33–14:33, 17:34–19:01
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 06:08–06:38, 07:33–14:33, 17:34–19:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:08–06:38, 07:33–14:33, 17:34–19:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:08–06:38, 07:33–14:33, 17:34–19:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:08, Mesha 06:38, Vrishabha 07:33, Mithuna 09:06, Karka 11:35, Simha 14:33, Kanya 17:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 09:44
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:08–23:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:08–23:13+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:08–04:57 (30.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:08–23:130 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–01:17 (30.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 09:44–06:06 (30.03)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Bhauma Pradosha |
At sunrise 06:06
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:54 (31.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 02:18 (31.03) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:58 (31.03) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:35 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:35 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 02:18 (31.03) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 03:54 (31.03) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 03:54 (31.03) | karana Vishti |
| from 05:58 (31.03) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:06 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:03 |
| End of twilight | 19:40 |
| Moonrise | 05:52 |
| Moonset | 15:45 |
| Day length | 12 h 56 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 |
|---|
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 (06:06–19:03) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:03–21:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:06–03:54 (31.03)
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:06–02:18 (31.03) Anandadi: Kana 02:18–06:03 (31.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:54–17:14 (31.03); Bhadra Mukha 03:54–06:07 (31.03); Bhadra Puchha 15:54–17:14 (31.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 09:44 (29.03)–11:25 (03.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:37–05:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:03–19:25 |
| Pradosha | 19:03–21:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (31.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:11–19:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:48–17:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:20–10:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:41–09:33, 23:27–00:11 (31.03) |
| Varjyam | 07:21–09:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:06–06:35, 07:29–14:29, 17:30–19:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:06–06:35, 07:29–14:29, 17:30–19:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:06–06:35, 07:29–14:29, 17:30–19:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:06–06:35, 07:29–14:29, 17:30–19:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mina 06:06, Mesha 06:35, Vrishabha 07:29, Mithuna 09:02, Karka 11:31, Simha 14:29, Kanya 17:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; 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
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
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:06–05:58 (31.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:06–02:18 (31.03)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:06–03:54 (31.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:06–02:18 (31.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 2038 · Vikram 2173 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:03
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:34 (01.04) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 05:27 (01.04) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 07:00 (01.04) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:14 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:14 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 05:27 (01.04) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:03 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:05 |
| End of twilight | 19:42 |
| Moonrise | 05:57 |
| Moonset | 17:01 |
| Day length | 13 h 01 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, Purva-Bhadra (06:03–19:05) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:03–17:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 17:14–19:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:03–19:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:11–00:55 (01.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Padma 06:03–05:27 (01.04) Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:27–06:01 (01.04)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:54–17:14; Bhadra Mukha 03:54–06:07; Bhadra Puchha 15:54–17:14
- Raja Panchaka: 09:44 (29.03)–11:25 (03.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:35–05:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:05–19:27 |
| Pradosha | 19:05–21:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (01.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:24–22:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:41–09:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:56–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 09:33–11:21 |
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 06:03–06:31, 07:25–14:26, 17:26–19:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 06:03, Mesha 06:31, Vrishabha 07:25, Mithuna 08:58, Karka 11:27, Simha 14:26, Kanya 17:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:03–19:05: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 06:03–17:14: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:03–05:27 (01.04)+1 Yoga Shukla all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:03–05:27 (01.04)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krishna Chaturdashi all day−3 Bhadra on earth 06:03–17:14
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Khara (No. 25)
Shaka Samvat 2038 · Vikram Samvat 2173 · Kali Yuga 5217
Next year — Ishvara, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 2.04.2117
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: 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
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.
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.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra 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-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: 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
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.
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.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra 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).
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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)
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Especially auspicious: 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.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Auspicious: 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.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.
“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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
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).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
“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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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
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.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
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.
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-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
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.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Auspicious: 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.
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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)
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: 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)
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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)
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 Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
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).
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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
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.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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 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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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 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
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-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.