March 2128 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 1.03), Phalguna (from 2.03), Chaitra (from 31.03). Periods: 8–16.03 — Holashtak; from 16.03 — Kharmas; from 31.03 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 16.03 Holika Dahan; 17.03 Holi (Dhulandi); 31.03 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 31.03 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana. 1.03 — solar eclipse, annular (fully visible); 16.03 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible).
Icons this month (22)
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
- 4.03 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra until 09:37
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 8.03 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra until 16:23
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 11.03 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi after 11:36
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 20.03 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi after 17:20
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 22.03 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga until 09:39
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 25.03 Thu — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra after 06:52 until 17:15
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 26.03 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Festivals
- 1.03 Mon Magha Amavasya
- 1.03 Mon Somvati Amavasya
- 2.03 Tue Chandra Darshan
- 4.03 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 6.03 Sat Skanda Shashti
- 9.03 Tue Masik Durgashtami
- 12.03 Fri Amalaki Ekadashi
- 14.03 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 16.03 Tue Holika Dahan
- 16.03 Tue Phalguna Purnima
- 16.03 Tue Mina Sankranti
- 17.03 Wed Holi (Dhulandi)
- 19.03 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
- 21.03 Sun Rang Panchami
- 23.03 Tue Kalashtami
- 24.03 Wed Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
- 26.03 Fri Papmochani Ekadashi
- 28.03 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 29.03 Mon Masik Shivaratri
- 30.03 Tue Phalguna Amavasya
- 30.03 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
- 31.03 Wed Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year
- 31.03 Wed Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
Special muhurta yogas
- 2.03 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 09:45–18:49
- 2.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:49–07:15 (03.03)
- 4.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 5.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–22:07
- 7.03 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 14:02–03:04 (08.03)
- 8.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 8.03 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:58–07:00 (09.03)
- 10.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:57–08:53
- 11.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:36–06:52 (12.03)
- 12.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:52–13:55
- 17.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:47–06:36 (18.03)
- 20.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:31–12:56
- 22.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:26–09:39
- 26.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:15–03:35 (27.03)
- 27.03 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 06:13–01:46 (28.03)
- 30.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–03:55 (31.03)
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
- 1.03 Mon — Eclipse, Amavasya, Panchaka (unfavourable day)
- 2.03 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 3.03 Wed — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 6.03 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 7.03 Sun — Vaidhriti, Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Dhumra
- 12.03 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Utpata
- 16.03 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day (unfavourable day)
- 21.03 Sun — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Vajra (unfavourable day)
- 23.03 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 24.03 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
- 29.03 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 30.03 Tue — Amavasya, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Sky this month
- 1.03 New moon (Amavasya) 10:42
- 1.03 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 10:47, magnitude 0.994
fully visible: 10:08–11:34, maximum eclipse here 10:50, magnitude 0.162 - 16.03 Mina Sankranti 02:05 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
- 16.03 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 00:45 (17.03), magnitude 1.009
fully visible: 22:34–02:55 (17.03), maximum eclipse here 00:45 (17.03), magnitude 1.009 - 17.03 Full moon (Purnima) 00:56
- 20.03 Vernal equinox 11:01
- 31.03 New moon (Amavasya) 00:29
Periods
- 8–16.03 Holashtak
- from 16.03 Kharmas
- from 31.03 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
- 29.02 08:00 – 4.03 20:24 Roga Panchaka
- 27.03 15:19 – 1.04 05:03 Mrityu Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Sarvajit (No. 21, “all-conquering”) — A year of universal victory: success in new undertakings, good rains. more
Sarvadhari (No. 22, “all-sustaining”) — A year of support for all: plenty, stability and well-being. more
Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit. Shaka Samvat 2050, Vikram Samvat 2185, Kali Yuga 5229.
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
Chaitra (Madhu) — Beginning of the lunar year and of spring: Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), Chaitra Navaratri, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti. A time of renewal and new vows. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Amavasya |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Festivals | Somvati Amavasya · Magha Amavasya · Solar eclipse, annular (fully visible) |
At sunrise 07:20
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 10:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:55 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 02:03 (02.03) more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:42 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:42 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 10:42 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 18:55 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 22:09 | karana Bava |
| from 02:03 (02.03) | yoga Sadhya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:20 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:04 |
| End of twilight | 18:41 |
| Moonrise | 07:20 |
| Moonset | 18:21 |
| Day length | 10 h 44 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 10:42 |
|---|---|
| Solar eclipse, annular | greatest eclipse 10:47, magnitude 0.994 |
| Visibility | fully visible: 10:08–11:34, maximum eclipse here 10:50, magnitude 0.162 |
| Sutak | 07:20–11:34 |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:42 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (07:20–18:04) is good for sowing.
- Naga 07:20–10:42: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 10:42–18:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Somvati Amavasya · Shiva
A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:08 (29.02)–10:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:08 (29.02)–10:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Amrita 07:20–18:55 Anandadi: Musala 18:55–07:17 (02.03)
- Roga Panchaka: 08:00 (29.02)–20:24 (04.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:19–11:05
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:33–06:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:04–18:30 |
| Pradosha | 18:04–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (02.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:54–13:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:40–10:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:21–12:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:02–15:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:46, 15:12–15:55 |
| Varjyam | 01:17–02:53 (02.03) |
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 Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Amavasya until 10:42, Shukla-pratipat from 10:42; lagna Kumbha 07:20, Mina 07:46, Mesha 08:27, Vrishabha 09:22, Mithuna 10:55, Karka 13:24, Simha 16:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (07:20–11:34).
- Amavasya 07:20–10:42: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Eclipse
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Siddha 07:20–02:03 (02.03)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:20–18:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:20–18:55+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 07:20–10:42−3 Eclipse
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), Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 07:17
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 18:49 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 00:24 (03.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:45 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:45 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 09:45 | karana Balava |
| from 18:49 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 21:29 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:24 (03.03) | yoga Shubha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:17 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:06 |
| End of twilight | 18:43 |
| Moonrise | 07:44 |
| Moonset | 19:37 |
| Day length | 10 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 1, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:45 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:17–18:06) 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, 18:06–19:37
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:06–19:37
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 09:45–18:49 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:49–07:15 (03.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:49–07:15 (03.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–09:45
Anandadi: Siddhi 18:49–07:15 (03.03) Anandadi: Kana 07:17–18:49
- Roga Panchaka: 08:00 (29.02)–20:24 (04.03)
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 | 05:31–06:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:06–18:32 |
| Pradosha | 18:06–20:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (03.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:51–12:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:24–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:59–11:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:42–14:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:27–10:10, 23:21–00:14 (03.03) |
| Varjyam | 04:36–06:14 (03.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:45–16:19
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:45–16:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 09:45–16:19 |
| Cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:45–16:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 09:45, Shukla-dvitya from 09:45; lagna Kumbha 07:17, Mina 07:42, Mesha 08:24, Vrishabha 09:18, Mithuna 10:51, Karka 13:20, Simha 16:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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)
+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:17–00:24 (03.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 09:45–07:15 (03.03)0 Tripushkar Yoga 09:45–18:49−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:17–18:49−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–09:45−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:17–18:49
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 | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
At sunrise 07:15
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 19:18 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:15 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:22 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:22 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 09:22 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:18 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 21:25 | karana Gara |
| from 23:15 | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:15 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:08 |
| End of twilight | 18:45 |
| Moonrise | 08:06 |
| Moonset | 20:51 |
| Day length | 10 h 53 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:15–18:08) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–09:22 Ravi Yoga 19:18–07:12 (04.03)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:22–19:18 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:22–07:12 (04.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:22–07:12 (04.03)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:15–19:18 Anandadi: Utpata 19:18–07:12 (04.03)
- Roga Panchaka: 08:00 (29.02)–20:24 (04.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:30–06:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:08–18:34 |
| Pradosha | 18:08–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (04.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:24–16:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:41–14:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:36–09:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:20–12:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:38–08:20, 09:14–16:15
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 07:38–08:20, 09:14–16:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 07:38–08:20, 09:14–16:15 |
| Cutting toenails | good 09:22–16:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:38–08:20, 09:14–16:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 09:22, Shukla-tritya from 09:22; lagna Kumbha 07:15, Mina 07:38, Mesha 08:20, Vrishabha 09:14, Mithuna 10:47, Karka 13:16, Simha 16:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+2 Yoga Shubha 07:15–23:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:15–19:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:15–09:220 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–09:22−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:15–19:18−1 Panchaka all day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:22–19:18−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:22–07:12 (04.03)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:22–07:12 (04.03)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:37 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 07:12
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 20:24 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 22:35 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:37 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:37 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 09:37 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:24 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 21:59 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:35 | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:12 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:10 |
| End of twilight | 18:47 |
| Moonrise | 08:28 |
| Moonset | 22:02 |
| Day length | 10 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:12–18:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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), 11:35–13:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:12–20:24 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:37–07:10 (05.03)
Anandadi: Mitra 07:12–20:24 Anandadi: Manasa 20:24–07:10 (05.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:59–10:31 (05.03); Bhadra Mukha 22:04–00:08 (05.03); Bhadra Puchha 09:16–10:31 (05.03)
- Roga Panchaka: 08:00 (29.02)–20:24
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:04–02:47 (05.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:28–06:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:10–18:36 |
| Pradosha | 18:10–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (05.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:54–19:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:03–15:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:12–08:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:57–11:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:52–11:35, 15:15–15:59 |
| Varjyam | 07:51–09:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:34–08:16, 09:10–09:37
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 07:34–08:16, 09:10–09:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:34–08:16, 09:10–09:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:34–08:16, 09:10–09:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-tritya until 09:37, Shukla-chaturti from 09:37; lagna Kumbha 07:12, Mina 07:34, Mesha 08:16, Vrishabha 09:10, Mithuna 10:43, Karka 13:12, Simha 16:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 09:37–18:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 09:37
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 07:12–20:24+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:12–20:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:12–20:24+1 Yoga Shukla 07:12–22:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:12–09:370 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:37–07:10 (05.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:37–07:10 (05.03)−1 Panchaka 07:12–20:24−2 Rikta tithi 09:37–07:10 (05.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 10:31 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
At sunrise 07:10
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:07 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 22:25 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:31 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:31 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 10:31 | karana Bava |
| from 22:07 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 22:25 | yoga Indra |
| from 23:12 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:10 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:12 |
| End of twilight | 18:49 |
| Moonrise | 08:51 |
| Moonset | 23:11 |
| Day length | 11 h 02 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 10:31 |
|---|
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) 07:10–10:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–22:07 Ravi Yoga 22:07–01:59 (06.03)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 22:07–07:07 (06.03)
Anandadi: Vajra 07:10–22:07 Anandadi: Mudgara 22:07–07:07 (06.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:59 (04.03)–10:31; Bhadra Mukha 22:04 (04.03)–00:08; Bhadra Puchha 09:16–10:31
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:26–06:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:12–18:38 |
| Pradosha | 18:12–20:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (06.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:24–16:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:18–12:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:27–16:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:33–09:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:22–10:06, 13:03–13:47 |
| Varjyam | 17:50–19:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:31–16:07
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 | good 10:31–16:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 10:31–16:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:31–16:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 10:31, Shukla-panchami from 10:31; lagna Kumbha 07:10, Mina 07:30, Mesha 08:12, Vrishabha 09:07, Mithuna 10:39, Karka 13:09, Simha 16:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:10–10:31: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 10:31
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–22:07+2 Yoga Brahma 07:10–22:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:10–22:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:31–07:07 (06.03)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:10–10:31−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:10–22:07−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:10–10:31−2 Rikta tithi 07:10–10:31
| 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 | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 07:07
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 00:23 (07.03) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 22:40 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:01 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:01 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 12:01 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:40 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 00:23 (07.03) | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 00:58 (07.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:07 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:14 |
| End of twilight | 18:51 |
| Moonrise | 09:15 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 11 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:07–18:14) 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: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 12:01–07:05 (07.03)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 00:23–07:05 (07.03)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:07–12:01 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–12:01 Krakacha Yoga 12:01–07:05 (07.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 00:23–07:05 (07.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:07–00:23 (07.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 11:36–12:27
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:24–06:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:14–18:40 |
| Pradosha | 18:14–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (07.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:08–20:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:54–11:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:04–15:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:07–08:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:07–07:52, 07:52–08:36 |
| Varjyam | 08:38–10:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:26–08:08, 09:03–12:01
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 | average 07:26–08:08, 09:03–12:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:26–08:08, 09:03–12:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:26–08:08, 09:03–12:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-panchami until 12:01, Shukla-shashti from 12:01; lagna Kumbha 07:07, Mina 07:26, Mesha 08:08, Vrishabha 09:03, Mithuna 10:35, Karka 13:05, Simha 16:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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)
+2 Yoga Indra 07:07–22:40+1 Auspicious tithi 07:07–12:01−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:07–00:23 (07.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:07–00:23 (07.03)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:07–12:01−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–12:01−3 Krakacha Yoga 12:01–07:05 (07.03)
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 — Vaidhriti, Samvartaka Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
At sunrise 07:05
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 03:04 (08.03) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 23:16 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:02 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:02 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 14:02 | karana Gara |
| from 23:16 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 03:04 (08.03) | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 03:10 (08.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:05 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:16 |
| End of twilight | 18:53 |
| Moonrise | 09:42 |
| Moonset | 00:17 |
| Day length | 11 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 2, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:02 |
|---|
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, Krittika (07:05–18:16) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:05–03:04 (08.03) Tripushkar Yoga 14:02–03:04 (08.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–14:02 Samvartaka Yoga 14:02–07:02 (08.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:04–07:02 (08.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:05–03:04 (08.03)
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 | 05:22–06:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:16–18:42 |
| Pradosha | 18:16–20:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (08.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:24–02:11 (08.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:52–18:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:41–14:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:28–16:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:47–17:32 |
| Varjyam | 13:44–15:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:23–08:04, 08:59–16:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-shashti until 14:02, Shukla-saptami from 14:02; lagna Kumbha 07:05, Mina 07:23, Mesha 08:04, Vrishabha 08:59, Mithuna 10:31, Karka 13:01, Simha 16:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 07:05–18:16: 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 = −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: Vaidhriti
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:05–03:04 (08.03)0 Auspicious tithi 14:02–07:02 (08.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–14:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 14:02–03:04 (08.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:05–03:04 (08.03)−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:02–07:02 (08.03)−3 Vaidhriti 07:05–23:16
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 16:23 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 07:02
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 05:58 (09.03) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:04 (09.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:23 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:23 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 16:23 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:04 (09.03) | yoga Priti |
| from 05:37 (09.03) | karana Bava |
| from 05:58 (09.03) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:02 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:18 |
| End of twilight | 18:55 |
| Moonrise | 10:14 |
| Moonset | 01:19 |
| Day length | 11 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:23 |
|---|
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 (07:02–18:18) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:23–18:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:58–07:00 (09.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–16:23
Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:02–05:58 (09.03) Anandadi: Ananda 05:58–07:00 (09.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 16:23–05:37 (09.03); Bhadra Puchha 18:22–19:41; Bhadra Mukha 19:41–21:54
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:20–06:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:18–18:44 |
| Pradosha | 18:18–20:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (09.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:23–04:11 (09.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:27–09:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:16–12:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:05–15:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:48, 15:18–16:03 |
| Varjyam | 21:00–22:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:19–08:00, 08:55–15:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:19–08:00, 08:55–15:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:19–08:00, 08:55–15:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:19–08:00, 08:55–15:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-saptami until 16:23, Shukla-ashtami from 16:23; lagna Kumbha 07:02, Mina 07:19, Mesha 08:00, Vrishabha 08:55, Mithuna 10:28, Karka 12:57, Simha 15:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 16:23–18:18: 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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 16:23
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:02–05:58 (09.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:02–05:58 (09.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:02–16:230 Holashtak0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–16:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 16:23–07:00 (09.03)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:23–05:37 (09.03)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Rakshasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 07:00
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 18:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 08:53 (10.03) more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 00:54 (10.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 18:51 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:51 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 18:51 | karana Balava |
| from 00:54 (10.03) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:00 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:21 |
| End of twilight | 18:57 |
| Moonrise | 10:51 |
| Moonset | 02:18 |
| Day length | 11 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:00–18:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 16:23 (08.03)–18:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–18:51
Anandadi: Rakshasa all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:18–06:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:21–18:46 |
| Pradosha | 18:21–20:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (10.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:01–00:49 (10.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:30–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:50–11:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:40–14:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:16–10:01, 23:23–00:14 (10.03) |
| Varjyam | 12:15–14:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:15–07:56, 08:51–15:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:00, Mina 07:15, Mesha 07:56, Vrishabha 08:51, Mithuna 10:24, Karka 12:53, Simha 15:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:00–18:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–18:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Priti 07:00–00:54 (10.03)0 Holashtak−1 Ashtami 07:00–18:51−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:57
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 08:53 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 01:38 (11.03) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:04 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:04 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 08:53 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 21:14 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 21:14 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:38 (11.03) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:57 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:23 |
| End of twilight | 18:59 |
| Moonrise | 11:35 |
| Moonset | 03:10 |
| Day length | 11 h 25 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 08:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:57–08:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:57–08:53 Ravi Yoga 08:53–06:54 (11.03)
Krakacha Yoga 06:57–21:14
Anandadi: Amrita 06:57–08:53 Anandadi: Musala 08:53–06:54 (11.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:16–06:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:23–18:48 |
| Pradosha | 18:23–20:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:04 (11.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:28–02:15 (11.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:40–14:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:23–09:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:14–12:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 18:14–20:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 08:53, Ardra from 08:53; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 06:57, Mina 07:11, Mesha 07:52, Vrishabha 08:47, Mithuna 10:20, Karka 12:49, Simha 15:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 08:53) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 08:53) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 06:57–18:23: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:53–06:54 (11.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:57–08:53+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:57–01:38 (11.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:57–08:530 Anandadi: Amrita 06:57–08:530 Holashtak−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:53–06:54 (11.03)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:53–06:54 (11.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:57–21:14−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:57–21:14
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:36 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:54
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 11:36 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:07 (12.03) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:18 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:18 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 11:36 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 23:17 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 23:17 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:07 (12.03) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:54 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:25 |
| End of twilight | 19:02 |
| Moonrise | 12:27 |
| Moonset | 03:57 |
| Day length | 11 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (11:36–18:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–23:17 Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:36–06:52 (12.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:36–06:52 (12.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 11:36–06:52 (12.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:54–11:36
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:51–23:43
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:14–06:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:25–18:50 |
| Pradosha | 18:25–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (12.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:06–15:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:54–08:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:47–11:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:44–11:31, 15:21–16:07 |
| Varjyam | 00:45–02:31 (12.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:36–15:44
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 11:36–15:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 11:36–15:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:07–07:48, 08:43–15:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 11:36, Punarvasu from 11:36; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 06:54, Mina 07:07, Mesha 07:48, Vrishabha 08:43, Mithuna 10:16, Karka 12:45, Simha 15:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 11:36) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 11:36) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +10
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:36
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:36–06:52 (12.03)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 11:36–06:52 (12.03)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:54–02:07 (12.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:54–23:17+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:36–06:52 (12.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:36–06:52 (12.03)0 Anandadi: Kana 06:54–11:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–23:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:54–11:36
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Utpata |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Amalaki Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:52
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:51 (13.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 13:55 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 02:12 (13.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:08 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:08 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 13:55 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 00:51 (13.03) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 00:51 (13.03) | karana Bava |
| from 02:12 (13.03) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:52 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:27 |
| End of twilight | 19:04 |
| Moonrise | 13:25 |
| Moonset | 04:38 |
| Day length | 11 h 34 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 13:55 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:52–13:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (13:55–18:27) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:08–18:27: 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 23:17 (11.03)–00:51 (13.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:06–09:09 (13.03)
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:52–13:55 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:52–13:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–00:51 (13.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:51–06:49 (13.03)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:52–13:55 Anandadi: Utpata 13:55–06:49 (13.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 12:08–00:51 (13.03); Bhadra Puchha 17:11–18:28; Bhadra Mukha 18:28–20:36
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:12–06:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:27–18:52 |
| Pradosha | 18:27–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (13.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:17–13:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:12–12:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:33–17:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:19–09:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:11–09:57, 13:02–13:49 |
| Varjyam | 22:30–00:13 (13.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:03–07:44, 08:39–12:08
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 07:03–07:44, 08:39–12:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:52–12:08 |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:03–07:44, 08:39–12:08 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:03–07:44, 08:39–15:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 13:55, Pushya from 13:55; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 06:52, Mina 07:03, Mesha 07:44, Vrishabha 08:39, Mithuna 10:12, Karka 12:41, Simha 15:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 13:55) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 13:55) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 12:08–18:27: 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.
- 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 = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:52–13:55+2 Ravi Yoga 06:52–13:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:52–13:55+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:52–02:12 (13.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:52–00:51 (13.03)0 Holashtak0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–00:51 (13.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Utpata 13:55–06:49 (13.03)−3 Bhadra on earth 12:08–00:51 (13.03)
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: Pushya, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:49
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:49 (14.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 15:41 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 01:50 (14.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:25 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:25 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 15:41 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 01:49 (14.03) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 01:49 (14.03) | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:50 (14.03) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:29 |
| End of twilight | 19:06 |
| Moonrise | 14:29 |
| Moonset | 05:13 |
| Day length | 11 h 39 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 15:41 |
|---|
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, Pushya (06:49–15:41) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:41–01:49 (14.03)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:49–15:41 Anandadi: Manasa 15:41–06:47 (14.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:10–06:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:29–18:53 |
| Pradosha | 18:29–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (14.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:49–10:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:44–11:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:06–15:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:49–08:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:49–07:36, 07:36–08:22 |
| Varjyam | 05:07–06:47 (14.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:59–07:40, 08:35–15:36
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 06:59–07:40, 08:35–15:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:59–07:40, 08:35–15:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:59–07:40, 08:35–15:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 15:41, Ashlesha from 15:41; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 06:49, Mina 06:59, Mesha 07:40, Vrishabha 08:35, Mithuna 10:08, Karka 12:37, Simha 15:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 15:41) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 15:41) — physical affliction (suffering); 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.
+2 Pushya 06:49–15:41+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:49–15:410 Holashtak0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:41–06:47 (14.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:41–01:49 (14.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sukarma, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:47
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:09 (15.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 16:51 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:59 (15.03) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:04 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:04 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 16:51 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 00:59 (15.03) | yoga Dhriti |
| from 02:09 (15.03) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 02:09 (15.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:47 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:31 |
| End of twilight | 19:08 |
| Moonrise | 15:38 |
| Moonset | 05:43 |
| Day length | 11 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (16:51–18:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:31–20:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 16:51–06:44 (15.03)
Yamaghanta 16:51–06:44 (15.03)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:47–16:51 Anandadi: Mudgara 16:51–06:44 (15.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:37–23:03
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:08–05:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:31–18:55 |
| Pradosha | 18:31–20:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (15.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:11–16:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:03–18:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:39–14:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:35–17:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:57–17:44 |
| Varjyam | 05:07–06:47, 05:08–06:46 (15.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:55–07:36, 08:31–15:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:55–07:36, 08:31–15:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:55–07:36, 08:31–15:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:55–07:36, 08:31–15:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 16:51, Magha from 16:51; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kumbha 06:47, Mina 06:55, Mesha 07:36, Vrishabha 08:31, Mithuna 10:04, Karka 12:33, Simha 15:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 16:51) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 16:51) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:47–00:59 (15.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:47–02:09 (15.03)0 Ravi Yoga 16:51–06:44 (15.03)0 Holashtak0 Yamaghanta 16:51–06:44 (15.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:47–16:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:47–16:51
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:44
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:50 (16.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 17:24 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 23:37 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:04 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:04 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 17:24 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 23:37 | yoga Shula |
| from 01:50 (16.03) | tithi Purnima |
| from 01:50 (16.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:44 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:33 |
| End of twilight | 19:10 |
| Moonrise | 16:51 |
| Moonset | 06:09 |
| Day length | 11 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:44–17:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (17:24–18:33) is good for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:44–18:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:44–17:24
Anandadi: Dhwaja 17:24–06:41 (16.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:44–17:24
- Bhadra on earth: 01:50–13:27 (16.03); Bhadra Puchha 09:20–10:29 (16.03); Bhadra Mukha 10:29–12:25 (16.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:06–05:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:33–18:57 |
| Pradosha | 18:33–20:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (16.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:57–16:35 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:13–09:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:10–12:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:07–15:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–13:49, 15:24–16:11 |
| Varjyam | 05:08–06:46, 01:23–02:59 (16.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:51–07:32, 08:27–15:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 17:24, Purva-Phalguni from 17:24; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 06:44, Mina 06:51, Mesha 07:32, Vrishabha 08:27, Mithuna 10:00, Karka 12:29, Simha 15:28, Kanya 18:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 17:24) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 17:24) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:44–18:33: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:44–17:24+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:44–23:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 17:24–06:41 (16.03)0 Holashtak−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:44–17:24−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:44–17:24−2 Rikta tithi 06:44–01:50 (16.03)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Holika Dahan · Phalguna Purnima · Mina Sankranti · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible) |
At sunrise 06:41
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 00:56 (17.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 17:21 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 21:48 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:27 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:27 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 17:21 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 21:48 | yoga Ganda |
| from 00:56 (17.03) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 00:56 (17.03) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:41 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:35 |
| End of twilight | 19:12 |
| Moonrise | 18:06 |
| Moonset | 06:34 |
| Day length | 11 h 53 min |
Sky
| Mina Sankranti | 02:05 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces) |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse, penumbral | greatest eclipse 00:45 (17.03), magnitude 1.009 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 22:34 Penumbral eclipse ends 02:55 (17.03) |
| Visibility | fully visible: 22:34–02:55 (17.03), maximum eclipse here 00:45 (17.03), magnitude 1.009 |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 6, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:41–17:21) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (17:21–18:35) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:41–13:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Holika Dahan · Narasimha and Prahlada
On the evening of the full moon of Phalguna the bonfire of Holika is burnt — in memory of Prahlada’s rescue from the fire in which the demoness Holika perished. The bonfire is lit in Pradosha, avoiding Bhadra.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:35–21:00
the tithi is free of Bhadra at the decisive time
Phalguna Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Phalguna: Holika Dahan is timed to it (by the rule of Pradosha free of Bhadra — sometimes on the eve); Gaura Purnima (the appearance of Chaitanya), Lakshmi Jayanti.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:50–00:56 (17.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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, 06:41–08:29
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:56–06:39 (17.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 17:21–06:39 (17.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:41–17:21
- Bhadra on earth: 01:50–13:27; Bhadra Puchha 09:20–10:29; Bhadra Mukha 10:29–12:25
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:32–01:18 (17.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:04–05:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:35–18:59 |
| Pradosha | 18:35–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (17.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:58–12:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:37–17:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:40–11:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:38–14:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:04–09:52, 23:25–00:13 (17.03) |
| Varjyam | 00:23–01:56 (17.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 17:21, Uttara-Phalguni from 17:21; tithi Purnima; lagna Kumbha 06:41, Mina 06:47, Mesha 07:29, Vrishabha 08:23, Mithuna 09:56, Karka 12:25, Simha 15:24, Kanya 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 17:21) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 17:21) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:41–18:35: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Sankranti at 02:05 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 06:41–13:27: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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)
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day
0 Anandadi: Prajapati 17:21–06:39 (17.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:21–06:39 (17.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:41–17:21−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:41–17:21−3 Bhadra on earth 06:41–13:27
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Eclipse (not visible here) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Holi (Dhulandi) · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible) |
At sunrise 06:39
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 16:47 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 19:35 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:17 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:17 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 16:47 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 19:35 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 23:31 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 23:31 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:39 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:37 |
| End of twilight | 19:14 |
| Moonrise | 19:24 |
| Moonset | 06:57 |
| Day length | 11 h 58 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 00:56 |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse, penumbral | greatest eclipse 00:45, magnitude 1.009 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 22:34 (16.03) Penumbral eclipse ends 02:55 |
| Visibility | fully visible: 22:34 (16.03)–02:55, maximum eclipse here 00:45, magnitude 1.009 |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:47 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Phalguni (06:39–16:47) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (16:47–18:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha
The spring festival of colours: on the day after Holika Dahan people shower each other with coloured powders and drench each other with water; grievances and caste distinctions are forgotten.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:47–06:36 (18.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:31–06:36 (18.03)
Samvartaka Yoga 06:39–23:31
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:39–16:47 Anandadi: Ananda 16:47–06:36 (18.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:02–05:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:37–19:01 |
| Pradosha | 18:37–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (18.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:45–11:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:38–14:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:09–09:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:08–12:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 00:50–02:22 (18.03) |
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 06:43–07:25, 08:19–15:20, 18:21–18:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 16:47, Hasta from 16:47; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 06:39, Mina 06:43, Mesha 07:25, Vrishabha 08:19, Mithuna 09:52, Karka 12:21, Simha 15:20, Kanya 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 16:47) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 16:47) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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: Vardhamana 06:39–16:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:39–16:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:39–23:310 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:47–06:36 (18.03)0 Kharmas−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 06:39–23:31
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:36
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 15:47 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 17:01 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:40 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:40 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 15:47 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 17:01 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 21:43 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 21:43 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:36 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:39 |
| End of twilight | 19:16 |
| Moonrise | 20:43 |
| Moonset | 07:21 |
| Day length | 12 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:47 |
|---|
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, Hasta (06:36–15:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (15:47–18:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 15:47–06:34 (19.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:36–15:47
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:00–05:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:39–19:03 |
| Pradosha | 18:39–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (19.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:02–11:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08–15:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:36–08:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:37–11:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:37–11:25, 15:26–16:14 |
| Varjyam | 23:20–00:51 (19.03) |
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 06:39–07:21, 08:15–15:16, 18:17–18:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 15:47, Chitra from 15:47; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 06:36, Mina 06:39, Mesha 07:21, Vrishabha 08:15, Mithuna 09:48, Karka 12:17, Simha 15:16, Kanya 18:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 15:47) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 15:47) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–15:47+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:36–17:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:36–21:430 Anandadi: Chara 15:47–06:34 (19.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:36–15:47−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:36–21:43
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Musala |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) |
At sunrise 06:34
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 14:28 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 14:12 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:42 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:42 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 14:12 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 14:28 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 19:37 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 19:37 | karana Bava |
| from 06:29 (20.03) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:34 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:41 |
| End of twilight | 19:18 |
| Moonrise | 22:03 |
| Moonset | 07:46 |
| Day length | 12 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:28 |
|---|
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 (06:34–14:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (14:28–18:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:42–18:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 22:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Musala 06:34–14:28 Anandadi: Gada 14:28–06:31 (20.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:42–19:37; Bhadra Puchha 15:47–16:53; Bhadra Mukha 16:53–18:42
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:58–05:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:41–19:05 |
| Pradosha | 18:41–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:00 (20.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:25–09:56, 04:42–06:12 (20.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:06–12:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:39–17:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:05–09:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:59–09:48, 13:02–13:50 |
| Varjyam | 19:42–21:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:35–07:17, 08:11–15:12, 18:13–18:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:35–07:17, 08:11–15:12, 18:13–18:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:35–07:17, 08:11–15:12, 18:13–18:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:35–07:17, 08:11–15:12, 18:13–18:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 14:28, Swati from 14:28; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kumbha 06:34, Mina 06:35, Mesha 07:17, Vrishabha 08:11, Mithuna 09:44, Karka 12:13, Simha 15:12, Kanya 18:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 14:28) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 14:28) — relief from all suffering; 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
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:34–14:28+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:34–14:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:34–19:370 Kharmas0 Yoga Vyaghata 14:12–17:21−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:34–14:28−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:42–19:37
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, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 17:20 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:31
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 12:56 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 11:13 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 17:20 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:13 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 12:56 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 17:20 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 17:20 | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:09 (21.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:31 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:43 |
| End of twilight | 19:20 |
| Moonrise | 23:22 |
| Moonset | 08:14 |
| Day length | 12 h 12 min |
Sky
| Vernal equinox | 11:01 |
|---|
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 12:56 | from 17:20 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:31–12:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (12:56–18:43) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:31–12:56 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:31–12:56 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:31–17:20
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:20–06:28 (21.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:31–12:56 Anandadi: Shubha 12:56–06:28 (21.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:56–05:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:43–19:07 |
| Pradosha | 18:43–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (21.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:06–04:36 (21.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:34–11:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:09–15:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:31–08:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:31–07:20, 07:20–08:09 |
| Varjyam | 18:09–19:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:09–18:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 18:09–18:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 18:09–18:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:31–07:13, 08:08–12:56, 18:09–18:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 12:56, Vishakha from 12:56; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 17:20, Krishna-panchami from 17:20; lagna Mina 06:31, Mesha 07:13, Vrishabha 08:08, Mithuna 09:40, Karka 12:10, Simha 15:08, Kanya 18:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 12:56) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 12:56) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:31–17:20: 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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 17:20
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:31–12:56+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:31–17:20+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:31–12:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:31–12:56+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:31–12:56+1 Yoga Harshana 11:13–06:28 (21.03)0 Auspicious tithi 17:20–06:28 (21.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:20–06:28 (21.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:31–17:20
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Rang Panchami |
At sunrise 06:28
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:18 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 08:08 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:57 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:08 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 11:18 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 14:57 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 14:57 | karana Gara |
| from 01:45 (22.03) | karana Vanija |
| from 05:02 (22.03) | yoga Siddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:28 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:45 |
| End of twilight | 19:22 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 08:46 |
| Day length | 12 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:18 | from 14:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:28–11:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:18–18:45) 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 17:20 (20.03)–14:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:57–06:26 (22.03)
Anandadi: Utpata 06:28–11:18 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:18–06:26 (22.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 14:35–15:19
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:54–05:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:45–19:09 |
| Pradosha | 18:45–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (22.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:58–01:28 (22.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:13–18:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:37–14:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:41–17:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:07–17:56 |
| Varjyam | 15:02–16:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:28–07:09, 08:04–14:57
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 06:28–07:09, 08:04–14:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:28–07:09, 08:04–14:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:28–07:09, 08:04–15:04, 18:05–18:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:18, Anuradha from 11:18; tithi Krishna-panchami until 14:57, Krishna-shashti from 14:57; lagna Mina 06:28, Mesha 07:09, Vrishabha 08:04, Mithuna 09:36, Karka 12:06, Simha 15:04, Kanya 18:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:18) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:18) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −1
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: Utpata
+1 Yoga Harshana 06:28–08:08+1 Auspicious tithi 06:28–14:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:18–06:26 (22.03)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 08:08–09:10−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:57–06:26 (22.03)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:28–11:18
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, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 09:39 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:26
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 09:39 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:58 (23.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:35 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:39 | nakshatra Jyestha |
|---|---|
| from 12:35 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 12:35 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:25 | karana Bava |
| from 01:58 (23.03) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:26 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| End of twilight | 19:24 |
| Moonrise | 00:38 |
| Moonset | 09:26 |
| Day length | 12 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:39 | from 12:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:26–09:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (09:39–18:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:35–18:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:26–09:39 Ravi Yoga 09:39–06:23 (23.03)
Hutashana Yoga 06:26–12:35 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–12:35 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:35–06:23 (23.03)
Anandadi: Manasa 06:26–09:39 Anandadi: Padma 09:39–06:23 (23.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 12:35–23:25; Bhadra Puchha 16:55–18:00; Bhadra Mukha 18:00–19:49
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:28–13:42 (23.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:52–05:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:47–19:10 |
| Pradosha | 18:47–21:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (23.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:52–01:21 (23.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:58–09:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:04–12:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:09–15:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:51, 15:29–16:19 |
| Varjyam | 14:53–16:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:26–07:05, 08:00–18:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:26–07:05, 08:00–18:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:26–07:05, 08:00–18:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:26–07:05, 08:00–09:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 09:39, Jyestha from 09:39; tithi Krishna-shashti until 12:35, Krishna-saptami from 12:35; lagna Mina 06:26, Mesha 07:05, Vrishabha 08:00, Mithuna 09:32, Karka 12:02, Simha 15:01, Kanya 18:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 09:39) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 09:39) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); 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.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 09:39
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:26–09:39+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:26–01:58 (23.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 09:39–06:23 (23.03)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:26–09:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:26–09:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Hutashana Yoga 06:26–12:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:35–06:23 (23.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–12:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:39–06:23 (23.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:35–23:25
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 06:23
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:05 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 23:01 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:17 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:05 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 10:17 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 10:17 | karana Balava |
| from 21:11 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:01 | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:23 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:49 |
| End of twilight | 19:26 |
| Moonrise | 01:47 |
| Moonset | 10:15 |
| Day length | 12 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 6, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:23–08:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:05–18:49) 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, 18:49–21:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:23–08:05 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:17–06:21 (24.03)
Hutashana Yoga 06:23–10:17 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–10:17 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:05–10:17
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:05–06:21 (24.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:23–08:05
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:28–13:42
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:50–05:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 18:49–19:12 |
| Pradosha | 18:49–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (24.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:37–02:08 (24.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:43–17:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:30–11:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:36–14:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:52–09:42, 23:26–00:12 (24.03) |
| Varjyam | 05:08–06:38 (24.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:23–07:01, 07:56–10:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 08:05, Mula from 08:05; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:17, Krishna-ashtami from 10:17; lagna Mina 06:23, Mesha 07:01, Vrishabha 07:56, Mithuna 09:29, Karka 11:58, Simha 14:57, Kanya 17:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 08:05) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 08:05) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 10:17–18:49: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 06:23–18:49: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −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: Vyatipata
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:17–06:21 (24.03)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:05–06:21 (24.03)0 Ravi Yoga 06:23–08:050 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:23–08:050 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:05–10:17−1 Ashtami 10:17–06:21 (24.03)−1 Gandanta 06:23–13:42−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:23–08:05−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:23–10:17−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–10:17−3 Vyatipata 06:23–23:01
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, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) |
At sunrise 06:21
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 06:38 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:11 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:07 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:38 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 08:07 | tithi Krishna-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
| from 08:07 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:07 | karana Gara |
| from 20:11 | yoga Parigha |
| from 05:23 (25.03) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 06:09 (25.03) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 06:09 (25.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:21 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:51 |
| End of twilight | 19:28 |
| Moonrise | 02:48 |
| Moonset | 11:13 |
| Day length | 12 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:38 | from 08:07 |
|---|
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 (06:21–06:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:38–18:51) 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 10:17 (23.03)–08:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 06:21–06:38 Hutashana Yoga 06:21–08:07 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–08:07 Krakacha Yoga 08:07–06:09 (25.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:21–06:38 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:38–05:23 (25.03) Anandadi: Vajra 05:23–06:18 (25.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:48–05:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 18:51–19:14 |
| Pradosha | 18:51–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (25.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:50–02:21 (25.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:36–14:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:54–09:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:02–12:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Varjyam | 05:08–06:38, 15:44–17:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:38–06:57, 07:52–08:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 06:38, Purva-Ashadha from 06:38; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:07, Krishna-navami from 08:07; lagna Mina 06:21, Mesha 06:57, Vrishabha 07:52, Mithuna 09:25, Karka 11:54, Simha 14:53, Kanya 17:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 06:38) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 06:38) — 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 06:21–08:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 08:07–18:51: 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:38–05:23 (25.03)+1 Yoga Variyana 06:21–20:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Yamaghanta 06:21–06:380 Hutashana Yoga 06:21–08:070 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–08:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:21–06:38−2 Rikta tithi 08:07–06:09 (25.03)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:07–06:09 (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 | Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 06:52; auspicious time — until 17:15 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:18
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:25 (26.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 04:21 (26.03) more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:32 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:15 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:15 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 17:32 | yoga Shiva |
| from 04:21 (26.03) | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 04:25 (26.03) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 04:25 (26.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:18 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:53 |
| End of twilight | 19:31 |
| Moonrise | 03:39 |
| Moonset | 12:19 |
| Day length | 12 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:18–18:53) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:15–18:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–04:25 (26.03)
Anandadi: Saumya 06:18–22:35 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:53–06:15 (26.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 22:35–05:53 (26.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:15–04:25 (26.03); Bhadra Puchha 18:57–20:04; Bhadra Mukha 20:04–21:55
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:02–04:47 (26.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:46–05:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:53–19:16 |
| Pradosha | 18:53–21:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (26.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:13–23:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:10–15:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:18–07:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:27–11:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:30–11:20, 15:32–16:22 |
| Varjyam | 13:02–14:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:18–06:53, 07:48–14:49, 17:50–18:53
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:18–06:53, 07:48–14:49, 17:50–18:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:18–06:53, 07:48–14:49, 17:50–18:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:18–06:53, 07:48–14:49, 17:50–18:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mina 06:18, Mesha 06:53, Vrishabha 07:48, Mithuna 09:21, Karka 11:50, Simha 14:49, Kanya 17:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 06:52
Auspicious time ends by 17:15
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–04:25 (26.03)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:18–22:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–04:21 (26.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 17:32–06:15 (26.03)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Parigha 06:18–06:520 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:15–04:25 (26.03)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Papmochani Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:15
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:56 (27.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:35 (27.03) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:06 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:38 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:06 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 15:38 | karana Balava |
| from 02:56 (27.03) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 02:56 (27.03) | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:35 (27.03) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:15 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:55 |
| End of twilight | 19:33 |
| Moonrise | 04:20 |
| Moonset | 13:32 |
| Day length | 12 h 39 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 |
|---|
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 (06:15–18:55) 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 04:25–02:56 (27.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:39–08:46 (27.03)
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–02:56 (27.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:15–03:35 (27.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:56–06:13 (27.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:35–06:13 (27.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:15–03:35 (27.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:44–05:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:55–19:18 |
| Pradosha | 18:55–21:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:57 (27.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:31–19:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:00–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:45–17:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:50–09:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:47–09:38, 13:01–13:51 |
| Varjyam | 08:13–09:46 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:15–06:49, 07:44–14:45, 17:46–18:55
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:15–06:49, 07:44–14:45, 17:46–18:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:15–06:49, 07:44–14:45, 17:46–18:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:15–06:49, 07:44–14:45, 17:46–18:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:15, Mesha 06:49, Vrishabha 07:44, Mithuna 09:17, Karka 11:46, Simha 14:45, Kanya 17:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:15–03:35 (27.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–02:56 (27.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:15–03:35 (27.03)+1 Yoga Shiva 06:15–15:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:15–03:35 (27.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 12:53 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:13
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:46 (28.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 03:07 (28.03) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 12:53 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:19 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:53 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 14:19 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:46 (28.03) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 01:46 (28.03) | karana Gara |
| from 03:07 (28.03) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:13 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:57 |
| End of twilight | 19:35 |
| Moonrise | 04:54 |
| Moonset | 14:47 |
| Day length | 12 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 06:13–01:46 (28.03)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:13–03:07 (28.03) Anandadi: Ananda 03:07–06:10 (28.03)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 15:19–05:03 (01.04)
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 | 04:42–05:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:57–19:20 |
| Pradosha | 18:57–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (28.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:55–18:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:24–10:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:11–15:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:13–07:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:13–07:04, 07:04–07:55 |
| Varjyam | 07:30–09:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:13–06:45, 07:40–14:41, 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 06:13–06:45, 07:40–14:41, 17:42–18:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:13–06:45, 07:40–14:41, 17:42–18:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:13–06:45, 07:40–14:41, 17:42–18:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:13, Mesha 06:45, Vrishabha 07:40, Mithuna 09:13, Karka 11:42, Simha 14:41, Kanya 17:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 12:53
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:13–12:53+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:13–03:07 (28.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:13–03:07 (28.03)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:13–01:46 (28.03)0 Kharmas0 Panchaka 15:19–06:10 (28.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Rakshasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:10
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:57 (29.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 02:59 (29.03) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 10:55 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:19 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:55 | yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| from 13:19 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:57 (29.03) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 00:57 (29.03) | karana Vishti |
| from 02:59 (29.03) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:59 |
| End of twilight | 19:37 |
| Moonrise | 05:22 |
| Moonset | 16:03 |
| Day length | 12 h 49 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 (06:10–18:59) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:59–21:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 02:59–06:07 (29.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:10–02:59 (29.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 00:57–12:40 (29.03); Bhadra Mukha 00:57–02:55 (29.03); Bhadra Puchha 11:33–12:43 (29.03)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 15:19 (27.03)–05:03 (01.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:40–05:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 18:59–19:22 |
| Pradosha | 18:59–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (29.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:50–21:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:23–18:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:47–17:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:17–18:08 |
| Varjyam | 10:17–11:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:10–06:41, 07:36–14:37, 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 06:10–06:41, 07:36–14:37, 17:38–18:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:10–06:41, 07:36–14:37, 17:38–18:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:10–06:41, 07:36–14:37, 17:38–18:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mina 06:10, Mesha 06:41, Vrishabha 07:36, Mithuna 09:09, Karka 11:38, Simha 14:37, Kanya 17:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.
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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Shubha 10:55–06:07 (29.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:10–02:59 (29.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:10–02:59 (29.03)−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:07
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:30 (30.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:14 (30.03) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:14 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:40 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:14 | yoga Shukla |
|---|---|
| from 12:40 | karana Shakuni |
| from 00:30 (30.03) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 00:30 (30.03) | karana Chatushpada |
| from 03:14 (30.03) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:07 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:01 |
| End of twilight | 19:39 |
| Moonrise | 05:46 |
| Moonset | 17:18 |
| Day length | 12 h 53 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:07–19:01) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:07–12:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 12:40–19:01: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:07–19:01: 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, 00:11–00:30 (30.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Musala 06:07–03:14 (30.03) Anandadi: Gada 03:14–06:05 (30.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 00:57–12:40; Bhadra Mukha 00:57–02:55; Bhadra Puchha 11:33–12:43
- Mrityu Panchaka: 15:19 (27.03)–05:03 (01.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:38–05:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:01–19:23 |
| Pradosha | 19:01–21:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (30.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:09–20:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:44–09:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:58–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:11–15:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:52, 15:35–16:27 |
| Varjyam | 09:27–11:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:07–06:37, 07:32–14:33, 17:34–19:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 06:07, Mesha 06:37, Vrishabha 07:32, Mithuna 09:05, Karka 11:34, Simha 14:33, Kanya 17:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:07–19:01: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 06:07–12:40: 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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, Bhadra on earth
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:07–09:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:07–03:14 (30.03)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:07–03:14 (30.03)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:07–00:30 (30.03)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:07–12:40
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Phalguna Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya |
At sunrise 06:05
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 00:29 (31.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 03:55 (31.03) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 07:53 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:26 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:53 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 12:26 | karana Naga |
| from 00:29 (31.03) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 00:29 (31.03) | karana Kimstughna |
| from 03:55 (31.03) | nakshatra Revati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:05 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:03 |
| End of twilight | 19:41 |
| Moonrise | 06:09 |
| Moonset | 18:31 |
| Day length | 12 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 5, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:05–19:03) is good for sowing.
- Chatushpada 06:05–12:26: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 12:26–19:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Phalguna Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Phalguna — the last day of the lunar year; it is followed (usually the next day, sometimes the same day) by Ugadi, the New Year.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:30–00:29 (31.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:30–00:29 (31.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–03:55 (31.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:05–03:55 (31.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:29–06:02 (31.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:05–03:55 (31.03) Anandadi: Shubha 03:55–06:02 (31.03)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 15:19 (27.03)–05:03 (01.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:05–00:53 (31.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:36–05:21 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 22:59–00:38 (31.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:49–17:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:20–10:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:41–09:32, 23:27–00:11 (31.03) |
| Varjyam | 13:07–14:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:05–06:33, 07:28–14:29, 17:30–19:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mina 06:05, Mesha 06:33, Vrishabha 07:28, Mithuna 09:01, Karka 11:30, Simha 14:29, Kanya 17:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 06:05–19:03: 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 = +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: Amavasya
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–03:55 (31.03)+2 Yoga Brahma 07:53–06:02 (31.03)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:05–03:55 (31.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:05–03:55 (31.03)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:05–03:55 (31.03)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 06:05–00:29 (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 | Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2050 · Vikram 2185 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana |
At sunrise 06:02
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:56 (01.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 05:03 (01.04) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 06:52 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 12:39 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:52 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 12:39 | karana Bava |
| from 00:56 (01.04) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 00:56 (01.04) | karana Balava |
| from 05:03 (01.04) | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:02 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:05 |
| End of twilight | 19:43 |
| Moonrise | 06:30 |
| Moonset | 19:43 |
| Day length | 13 h 03 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 00:29 |
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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 |
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The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:02–19:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Kimstughna 06:02–12:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Brahma
The first day of the bright half of Chaitra — the beginning of the new lunar year (samvatsara) and of the new year of the Shaka era. According to the Brahma Purana, Brahma created the world on this day. In Maharashtra (Gudi Padwa) people raise the gudi — a pole topped with an inverted pot and silk cloth — and eat a paste of neem leaves with jaggery; in Andhra and Karnataka they prepare the bittersweet Ugadi Pachadi with neem flowers.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:29–00:56 (01.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga
The beginning of the spring Navaratri — the nine nights of the Mother Goddess. In the morning, within the first third of the day, the kalasha is installed (Ghatasthapana) and barley is sown; each day one of the nine forms of Durga is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:29–00:56 (01.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:02–10:23
Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga
Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:56–06:00 (01.04)
Samvartaka Yoga 06:02–00:56 (01.04)
Anandadi: Utpata 06:02–05:03 (01.04) Anandadi: Mrityu 05:03–06:00 (01.04)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 15:19 (27.03)–05:03 (01.04)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:43–11:24 (01.04)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:34–05:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:37 |
| Godhuli | 19:05–19:27 |
| Pradosha | 19:05–21:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:54 (01.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:32–04:13 (01.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:40–09:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:56–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 16:29–18:09 |
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 Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mina 06:02, Mesha 06:30, Vrishabha 07:24, Mithuna 08:57, Karka 11:26, Simha 14:25, Kanya 17:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = −3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:02–06:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:02–05:03 (01.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Panchaka 06:02–05:03 (01.04)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:02–05:03 (01.04)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 06:02–00:56 (01.04)
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: Shubhakrit (No. 36)
Shaka Samvat 2049 · Vikram Samvat 2184 · Kali Yuga 5228
Next year — Sarvadhari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 31.03.2128
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: 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: 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.
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.
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 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.
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
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 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.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — 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.
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.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.
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: 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 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)
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.
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.
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.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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 — 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.
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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: 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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
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.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
“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.
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 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: 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: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra 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
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.
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 time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The 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 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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, 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.
“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.
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
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: 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.
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
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.
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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
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.
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: 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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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: 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)
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: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Auspicious: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
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 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
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 flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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): 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 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
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
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): 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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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
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.
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.
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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
+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).
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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: 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): 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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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): 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 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
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): 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 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.
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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.
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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)
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.
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 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.
“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.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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): 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 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): 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 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
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
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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
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.
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-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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.
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Patron: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.
Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit (No. 36)
Shaka Samvat 2050 · Vikram Samvat 2185 · Kali Yuga 5229
Next year — Virodhi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 20.03.2129
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.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).