March 2158 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Phalguna (until 30.03), Chaitra (from 31.03). Periods: 7–14.03 — Holashtak; from 16.03 — Kharmas; from 31.03 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 14.03 Holika Dahan; 15.03 Holi (Dhulandi); 31.03 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 31.03 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana.
Icons this month (21)
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
- 3.03 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga until 16:20
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 10.03 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 14:12
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 18.03 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi after 10:09
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 27.03 Mon — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra until 10:15
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 31.03 Fri — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 2.03 Thu Chandra Darshan
- 4.03 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 5.03 Sun Skanda Shashti
- 7.03 Tue Masik Durgashtami
- 10.03 Fri Amalaki Ekadashi
- 12.03 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 14.03 Tue Holika Dahan
- 14.03 Tue Phalguna Purnima
- 15.03 Wed Holi (Dhulandi)
- 16.03 Thu Mina Sankranti
- 18.03 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
- 20.03 Mon Rang Panchami
- 23.03 Thu Kalashtami
- 23.03 Thu Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
- 26.03 Sun Papmochani Ekadashi
- 27.03 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 28.03 Tue Masik Shivaratri
- 30.03 Thu Phalguna Amavasya
- 31.03 Fri Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year
- 31.03 Fri Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
- 31.03 Fri Chandra Darshan
Special muhurta yogas
- 2.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:12–07:15 (03.03)
- 3.03 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:15–03:56 (04.03)
- 3.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 6.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:16–07:05 (07.03)
- 8.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:03–20:22
- 9.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:06–06:58 (10.03)
- 10.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:58–20:17
- 15.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:05–06:42 (16.03)
- 18.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:12–06:34 (19.03)
- 20.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:06–06:29 (21.03)
- 25.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:48–06:16 (26.03)
- 26.03 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 23:39–06:13 (27.03)
- 30.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:10–06:03 (31.03)
- 31.03 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:03–13:20
- 31.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
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
- 6.03 Mon — Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 14.03 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 16.03 Thu — Sankranti day, Tryahasparsha, Anandadi: Rakshasa
- 19.03 Sun — Anandadi: Utpata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
- 20.03 Mon — Yamaghanta, Yoga Vajra (unfavourable day)
- 21.03 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
- 23.03 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 25.03 Sat — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 28.03 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
- 29.03 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 30.03 Thu — Amavasya, Panchaka
Sky this month
- 1.03 New moon (Amavasya) 00:53
- 15.03 Full moon (Purnima) 04:22
- 16.03 Mina Sankranti 18:49 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
- 20.03 Vernal equinox 17:29
- 30.03 New moon (Amavasya) 11:16
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- 7–14.03 Holashtak
- from 16.03 Kharmas
- from 31.03 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
- 28.02 00:51 – 4.03 03:56 Raja Panchaka
- 27.03 11:16 – 31.03 13:20 Raja Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Pingala (No. 51, “fiery red, tawny”) — A mixed year: moderate rains, anxieties and instability in affairs. more
Kalayukta (No. 52, “joined with Time (Kala)”) — A hard year: illness, losses and fear of change. more
Northern samvatsara: Angirasa. Shaka Samvat 2080, Vikram Samvat 2215, Kali Yuga 5259.
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 | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
At sunrise 07:20
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 10:29 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 18:46 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 11:37 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:29 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 11:37 | karana Bava |
| from 18:46 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 22:15 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 22:15 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:20 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:03 |
| End of twilight | 18:40 |
| Moonrise | 07:11 |
| Moonset | 19:12 |
| Day length | 10 h 42 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 00:53 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:20–10:29) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (10:29–18:03) is good for root crops.
- Kimstughna 07:20–11:37: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:15–07:18 (02.03)
Samvartaka Yoga 07:20–22:15
Anandadi: Manasa 07:20–10:29 Anandadi: Padma 10:29–07:18 (02.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 00:51 (28.02)–03:56 (04.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:34–06:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:03–18:30 |
| Pradosha | 18:03–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (02.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:07–02:35 (02.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:42–14:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:41–10:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:21–12:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 16:20–17:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:20–16:27
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:20–16:27 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:20–16:27 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:20–16:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 10:29, Purva-Bhadra from 10:29; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 07:20, Mina 07:48, Mesha 08:29, Vrishabha 09:24, Mithuna 10:58, Karka 13:28, Simha 16:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 10:29) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 10:29) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 07:20–18:46+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:20–10:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:20–10:29+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:29–07:18 (02.03)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 07:20–22:15
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Sadhya; auspicious time — after 08:26 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 07:18
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:26 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:14 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:50 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:26 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 08:50 | karana Kaulava |
| from 15:14 | yoga Shubha |
| from 19:21 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 19:21 | karana Taitila |
| from 05:51 (03.03) | karana Gara |
| from 06:12 (03.03) | nakshatra Revati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:18 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:05 |
| End of twilight | 18:42 |
| Moonrise | 07:20 |
| Moonset | 20:45 |
| Day length | 10 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:18–08:26) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:26–18:05) is good for sowing.
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, 18:05–20:45
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:05–20:45
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:12–07:15 (03.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:12–07:15 (03.03)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:21–06:12 (03.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:26–06:12 (03.03) Anandadi: Mitra 06:12–07:15 (03.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:18–08:26
- Raja Panchaka: 00:51 (28.02)–03:56 (04.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:32–06:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:05–18:32 |
| Pradosha | 18:05–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (03.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:51–03:18 (03.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:03–15:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:18–08:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:00–11:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:54–11:37, 15:13–15:56 |
| Varjyam | 17:08–18:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:20–16:23
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 09:20–16:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 09:20–16:23 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:44–18:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:20–16:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:26, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:26; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:18, Mina 07:44, Mesha 08:25, Vrishabha 09:20, Mithuna 10:54, Karka 13:24, Simha 16:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:26) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:26) — a good life; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 08:26
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:26–06:12 (03.03)+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:18–15:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:18–19:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:26–06:12 (03.03)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:18–08:26−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:18–08:26
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — until 16:20 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
At sunrise 07:15
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 03:56 (04.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:35 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:20 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:35 | yoga Shukla |
|---|---|
| from 16:20 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 16:20 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:50 (04.03) | karana Vishti |
| from 03:56 (04.03) | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:15 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:07 |
| End of twilight | 18:45 |
| Moonrise | 07:31 |
| Moonset | 22:20 |
| Day length | 10 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:20 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:15–18:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:15–03:56 (04.03) Ravi Yoga 07:15–03:56 (04.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:15–03:56 (04.03) Anandadi: Vajra 03:56–07:13 (04.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 02:50–03:56 (04.03); Bhadra Mukha 02:51–04:36 (04.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:56–13:22 (04.03); Bhadra Mukha 02:51–04:36 (04.03); Bhadra Puchha 12:19–13:22 (04.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 00:51 (28.02)–03:56 (04.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:30–09:22 (04.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:30–06:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:07–18:34 |
| Pradosha | 18:07–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (04.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:45–03:12 (04.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:20–12:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:24–16:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:37–09:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:26–10:09, 13:03–13:47 |
| Varjyam | 17:04–18:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:40–08:21, 09:16–16:19
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 | good 07:40–08:21, 09:16–16:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:40–08:21, 09:16–16:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:40–08:21, 09:16–16:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-tritya until 16:20, Shukla-chaturti from 16:20; lagna Kumbha 07:15, Mina 07:40, Mesha 08:21, Vrishabha 09:16, Mithuna 10:50, Karka 13:20, Simha 16:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 16:20–18:07: 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
Best day · score S = +11
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 16:20
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:15–03:56 (04.03)+2 Yoga Shubha 07:15–11:35+2 Ravi Yoga 07:15–03:56 (04.03)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:15–03:56 (04.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:15–03:56 (04.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:15–16:200 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:20–07:13 (04.03)0 Rikta tithi 16:20–07:13 (04.03)−1 Panchaka 07:15–03:56 (04.03)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Brahma; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 07:13
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 01:46 (05.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 07:56 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:22 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:56 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 13:22 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 13:22 | karana Bava |
| from 23:56 | karana Balava |
| from 01:46 (05.03) | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 04:24 (05.03) | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:13 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:10 |
| End of twilight | 18:47 |
| Moonrise | 07:43 |
| Moonset | 23:56 |
| Day length | 10 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:22 |
|---|
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:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:13–13:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:36–13:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:13–13:22 Ravi Yoga 01:46–07:10 (05.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:22–07:10 (05.03) Jwalamukhi Yoga 01:46–07:10 (05.03)
Anandadi: Saumya 07:13–01:46 (05.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 01:46–07:10 (05.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:56–13:22; Bhadra Mukha 02:51–04:36; Bhadra Puchha 12:19–13:22
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:30 (03.03)–09:22
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:28–06:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:10–18:36 |
| Pradosha | 18:10–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (05.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:13–20:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:57–11:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:03–15:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:13–08:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:13–07:57, 07:57–08:40 |
| Varjyam | 22:08–23:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:22–18:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:22–18:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:22–18:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:36–08:17, 09:12–18:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 13:22, Shukla-panchami from 13:22; lagna Kumbha 07:13, Mina 07:36, Mesha 08:17, Vrishabha 09:12, Mithuna 10:46, Karka 13:16, Simha 16:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:13–13:22: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:13–13:22+2 Yoga Brahma 07:56–04:24 (05.03)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:13–01:46 (05.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:13–01:46 (05.03)0 Auspicious tithi 13:22–07:10 (05.03)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:22–07:10 (05.03)−1 Gandanta 07:13–09:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:13–13:22−2 Rikta tithi 07:13–13:22−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:13–13:22
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 07:10
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 23:51 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 01:05 (06.03) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:33 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:33 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 10:33 | karana Kaulava |
| from 21:15 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:51 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 01:05 (06.03) | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:10 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:12 |
| End of twilight | 18:49 |
| Moonrise | 08:00 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 11 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 6, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:10–18:12) 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, 10:33–07:08 (06.03)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:10–23:51
Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:10–10:33 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:10–23:51 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:33–07:08 (06.03)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:10–23:51 Anandadi: Dhumra 23:51–07:08 (06.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:12–10:55
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:26–06:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:12–18:38 |
| Pradosha | 18:12–20:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (06.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:26–20:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:49–18:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:41–14:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:26–16:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:43–17:28 |
| Varjyam | 10:36–12:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:32–08:13, 09:09–10:33
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:32–08:13, 09:09–10:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:32–08:13, 09:09–10:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:32–08:13, 09:09–10:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-panchami until 10:33, Shukla-shashti from 10:33; lagna Kumbha 07:10, Mina 07:32, Mesha 08:13, Vrishabha 09:09, Mithuna 10:42, Karka 13:12, Simha 16:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Yoga Indra 07:10–01:05 (06.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:10–23:51+1 Auspicious tithi 07:10–10:330 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:10–23:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:10–10:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:33–07:08 (06.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:10–23:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:10–23:51
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 | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
At sunrise 07:08
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 22:16 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 22:02 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:01 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:01 | tithi Shukla-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 08:01 | karana Gara |
| from 18:54 | karana Vanija |
| from 22:02 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 22:16 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 05:52 (07.03) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 05:52 (07.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:08 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:14 |
| End of twilight | 18:51 |
| Moonrise | 08:26 |
| Moonset | 01:32 |
| Day length | 11 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:01 |
|---|
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, Krittika (07:08–18:14) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:41–22:16 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:16–07:05 (07.03)
Hutashana Yoga 07:08–08:01 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:08–08:01 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:01–05:52 (07.03)
Anandadi: Sthira 07:08–22:16 Anandadi: Vardhamana 22:16–07:05 (07.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:52–16:57 (07.03); Bhadra Puchha 07:32–08:39 (07.03); Bhadra Mukha 08:39–10:30 (07.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:24–06:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:14–18:39 |
| Pradosha | 18:14–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (07.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:02–21:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:31–09:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:18–12:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:04–15:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:47, 15:16–16:01 |
| Varjyam | 11:04–12:33 |
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 09:05–16:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:01, Shukla-saptami from 08:01; lagna Kumbha 07:08, Mina 07:28, Mesha 08:10, Vrishabha 09:05, Mithuna 10:38, Karka 13:08, Simha 16:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 07:08–18:14: 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 = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:08–22:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:01–05:52 (07.03)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:08–08:010 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:08–08:01−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:01–05:52 (07.03)−3 Vaidhriti 07:08–22:02
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 07:05
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:08 (08.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 21:06 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:19 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:57 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:57 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 19:19 | yoga Priti |
| from 21:06 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 04:08 (08.03) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 04:08 (08.03) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:05 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:16 |
| End of twilight | 18:53 |
| Moonrise | 09:04 |
| Moonset | 02:58 |
| Day length | 11 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (07:05–18:16) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:05–16:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:52–04:08 (08.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–04:08 (08.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 07:05–21:06 Anandadi: Rakshasa 21:06–07:03 (08.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:52–16:57; Bhadra Puchha 07:32–08:39; Bhadra Mukha 08:39–10:30
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:22–06:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:16–18:41 |
| Pradosha | 18:16–20:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (08.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:03–19:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:28–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:53–11:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:41–14:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:19–10:04, 23:23–00:14 (08.03) |
| Varjyam | 13:29–15:00, 02:32–04:05 (08.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:24–08:06, 09:01–16:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:05, Mina 07:24, Mesha 08:06, Vrishabha 09:01, Mithuna 10:34, Karka 13:04, Simha 16:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:05–18:16: 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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–04:08 (08.03)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:05–21:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:05–21:060 Holashtak−1 Ashtami 07:05–04:08 (08.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:05–16:57
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: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 07:03
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 02:52 (09.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 20:22 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 16:58 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:27 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:27 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 16:58 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 20:22 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 02:52 (09.03) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 02:52 (09.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:03 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:18 |
| End of twilight | 18:55 |
| Moonrise | 10:02 |
| Moonset | 04:07 |
| Day length | 11 h 15 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 |
|---|
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 (07:03–18:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:03–20:22 Ravi Yoga 20:22–07:00 (09.03)
Krakacha Yoga 07:03–02:52 (09.03)
Anandadi: Amrita 07:03–20:22 Anandadi: Musala 20:22–07:00 (09.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:20–06:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:18–18:43 |
| Pradosha | 18:18–20:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (09.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:50–13:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:40–14:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:27–09:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:16–12:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 04:41–06:16 (09.03) |
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 Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:03, Mina 07:20, Mesha 08:02, Vrishabha 08:57, Mithuna 10:30, Karka 13:00, Simha 15:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 07:03–18:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:03–20:22+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:03–20:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:03–20:22+1 Yoga Priti 07:03–16:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak−2 Rikta tithi 07:03–02:52 (09.03)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:03–02:52 (09.03)
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 07:00
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 02:04 (10.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 20:06 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 14:59 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:25 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:25 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 14:59 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 20:06 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 02:04 (10.03) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 02:04 (10.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:00 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:20 |
| End of twilight | 18:57 |
| Moonrise | 11:17 |
| Moonset | 04:54 |
| Day length | 11 h 19 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 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–02:04 (10.03) Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:06–06:58 (10.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:06–06:58 (10.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 20:06–06:58 (10.03) Anandadi: Kana 07:00–20:06
- Gandanta (tithi): 01:41–02:28 (10.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:19–06:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:20–18:45 |
| Pradosha | 18:20–20:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (10.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:13–11:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:05–15:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:00–08:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:50–11:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:47–11:32, 15:19–16:04 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:16–07:58, 08:53–15:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:00, Mina 07:16, Mesha 07:58, Vrishabha 08:53, Mithuna 10:26, Karka 12:56, Simha 15:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:00–14:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:00–02:04 (10.03)0 Anandadi: Kana 07:00–20:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–02:04 (10.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:00–20:06
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 14:12 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Amalaki Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:58
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 01:43 (11.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 20:17 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:23 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:50 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:23 | yoga Shobhana |
|---|---|
| from 13:50 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:17 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 01:43 (11.03) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 01:43 (11.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:58 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:59 |
| Moonrise | 12:41 |
| Moonset | 05:25 |
| Day length | 11 h 24 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, Punarvasu (06:58–18:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:50–18:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Amalaki Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Phalguna, dedicated to the amalaki (amla) tree, in which, according to legend, Vishnu resides. Devotees worship the amla tree and fast.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:04–01:43 (11.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:44–09:13 (11.03)
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:58–20:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:58–20:17 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–01:43 (11.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:43–06:55 (11.03)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:58–20:17 Anandadi: Utpata 20:17–06:55 (11.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:50–14:12
- Bhadra on earth: 14:12–01:43 (11.03); Bhadra Puchha 18:37–19:48; Bhadra Mukha 19:48–21:46
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:17–06:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:22–18:47 |
| Pradosha | 18:22–20:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:04 (11.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:52–19:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:14–12:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:31–16:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:23–09:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:14–10:00, 13:03–13:48 |
| Varjyam | 08:12–09:48, 04:29–06:07 (11.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:12–07:54, 08:49–14:12
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 07:12–07:54, 08:49–14:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:58–14:12 |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:12–07:54, 08:49–14:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:12–07:54, 08:49–15:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 06:58, Mina 07:12, Mesha 07:54, Vrishabha 08:49, Mithuna 10:22, Karka 12:52, Simha 15:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 14:12–18:22: 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
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 14:12
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:58–20:17+2 Ravi Yoga 06:58–20:17+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–01:43 (11.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:58–20:17+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:58–13:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:58–01:43 (11.03)0 Holashtak−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:58–20:17−1 Bhadra on earth 14:12–01:43 (11.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Pushya, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — until 12:06 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:55
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:47 (12.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:53 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 12:06 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:42 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:06 | yoga Atiganda |
|---|---|
| from 13:42 | karana Balava |
| from 20:53 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 01:47 (12.03) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 01:47 (12.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:55 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:24 |
| End of twilight | 19:01 |
| Moonrise | 14:07 |
| Moonset | 05:45 |
| Day length | 11 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:55–18:24) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:53–01:47 (12.03)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:55–20:53 Anandadi: Manasa 20:53–06:52 (12.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:15–06:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:24–18:49 |
| Pradosha | 18:24–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (12.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:19–15:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:47–11:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:06–15:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:55–08:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:55–07:41, 07:41–08:27 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:08–07:50, 08:45–15:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:08–07:50, 08:45–15:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:08–07:50, 08:45–15:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:08–07:50, 08:45–15:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 06:55, Mina 07:08, Mesha 07:50, Vrishabha 08:45, Mithuna 10:19, Karka 12:48, Simha 15:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 12:06
+2 Pushya 06:55–20:53+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:55–20:53+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:55–12:060 Holashtak0 Yoga Atiganda 12:06–14:25−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:52
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:16 (13.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 21:53 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 11:10 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:59 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:10 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 13:59 | karana Taitila |
| from 21:53 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 02:16 (13.03) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 02:16 (13.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:52 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:26 |
| End of twilight | 19:03 |
| Moonrise | 15:31 |
| Moonset | 05:58 |
| Day length | 11 h 33 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 |
|---|
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, 18:26–20:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 21:53–06:50 (13.03)
Yamaghanta 21:53–06:50 (13.03)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:52–21:53 Anandadi: Mudgara 21:53–06:50 (13.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:36–04:11 (13.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:13–06:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:26–18:51 |
| Pradosha | 18:26–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (13.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:13–21:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:59–18:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:39–14:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:33–16:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:54–17:40 |
| Varjyam | 10:13–11:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–07:46, 08:41–15:44
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 | average 07:04–07:46, 08:41–15:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:04–07:46, 08:41–15:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:04–07:46, 08:41–15:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kumbha 06:52, Mina 07:04, Mesha 07:46, Vrishabha 08:41, Mithuna 10:15, Karka 12:44, Simha 15:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
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 Auspicious tithi 06:52–02:16 (13.03)+1 Yoga Sukarma 11:10–06:50 (13.03)0 Holashtak−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:52–21:53−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:52–21:53
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:50
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:08 (14.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 23:15 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 10:32 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:39 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:32 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 14:39 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:15 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 03:08 (14.03) | tithi Purnima |
| from 03:08 (14.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:50 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:28 |
| End of twilight | 19:05 |
| Moonrise | 16:51 |
| Moonset | 06:08 |
| Day length | 11 h 38 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, Magha (06:50–18:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:50–18:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:50–23:15
Anandadi: Dhwaja 23:15–06:47 (14.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:50–23:15
- Bhadra on earth: 03:08–15:42 (14.03); Bhadra Puchha 11:20–12:36 (14.03); Bhadra Mukha 12:36–14:42 (14.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:11–06:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:28–18:53 |
| Pradosha | 18:28–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (14.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:43–22:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:17–09:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:12–12:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:06–15:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–13:49, 15:22–16:09 |
| Varjyam | 10:34–12:15 |
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 | average 07:01–07:42, 08:37–15:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 06:50, Mina 07:01, Mesha 07:42, Vrishabha 08:37, Mithuna 10:11, Karka 12:41, Simha 15:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:50–18:28: 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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:50–23:15+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:50–10:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:50–23:15−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:50–23:15−2 Rikta tithi 06:50–03:08 (14.03)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Holika Dahan · Phalguna Purnima |
At sunrise 06:47
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 04:22 (15.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 00:59 (15.03) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 10:11 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:42 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:11 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 15:42 | karana Bava |
| from 00:59 (15.03) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 04:22 (15.03) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 04:22 (15.03) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:47 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:30 |
| End of twilight | 19:07 |
| Moonrise | 18:09 |
| Moonset | 06:17 |
| Day length | 11 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 6, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:47–18:30) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:47–15:42: 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, 18:30–20:57
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 03:08–04:22 (15.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–06:45 (15.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 00:59–06:45 (15.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:47–00:59 (15.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:08–15:42; Bhadra Puchha 11:20–12:36; Bhadra Mukha 12:36–14:42
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:57–04:48 (15.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:09–05:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:30–18:55 |
| Pradosha | 18:30–20:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (15.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:08–19:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:35–17:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:43–11:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:39–14:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:08–09:55, 23:24–00:13 (15.03) |
| Varjyam | 07:50–09:33 |
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; tithi Purnima; lagna Kumbha 06:47, Mina 06:57, Mesha 07:38, Vrishabha 08:33, Mithuna 10:07, Karka 12:37, Simha 15:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:47–18:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 06:47–15:42: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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
+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:47–10:110 Holashtak0 Yoga Shula 10:11–12:11−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:47–00:59 (15.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:47–00:59 (15.03)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:47–15:42
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 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Festivals | Holi (Dhulandi) |
At sunrise 06:45
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 05:58 (16.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 03:05 (16.03) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:08 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 17:07 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:08 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 17:07 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:05 (16.03) | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 05:58 (16.03) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 05:58 (16.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:45 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:32 |
| End of twilight | 19:09 |
| Moonrise | 19:26 |
| Moonset | 06:24 |
| Day length | 11 h 47 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 04:22 |
|---|
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 |
|---|
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 (06:45–18:32) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha
The spring festival of colours: on the day after Holika Dahan people shower each other with coloured powders and drench each other with water; grievances and caste distinctions are forgotten.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:05–06:42 (16.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:58–06:42 (16.03)
Samvartaka Yoga 06:45–05:58 (16.03)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:45–03:05 (16.03) Anandadi: Ananda 03:05–06:42 (16.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:07–05:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:32–18:57 |
| Pradosha | 18:32–20:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (16.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:15–20:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:39–14:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:13–09:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:10–12:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 08:49–10:33 |
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 06:53–07:34, 08:29–15:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 06:45, Mina 06:53, Mesha 07:34, Vrishabha 08:29, Mithuna 10:03, Karka 12:33, Simha 15:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; 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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:45–03:05 (16.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:45–03:05 (16.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:45–05:58 (16.03)0 Yoga Ganda 10:08–12:33−3 Samvartaka Yoga 06:45–05:58 (16.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Mina Sankranti |
At sunrise 06:42
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:54 (17.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 05:30 (17.03) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 10:21 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 18:54 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:21 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 18:54 | karana Gara |
| from 05:30 (17.03) | nakshatra Chitra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:42 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:34 |
| End of twilight | 19:11 |
| Moonrise | 20:42 |
| Moonset | 06:32 |
| Day length | 11 h 52 min |
Sky
| Mina Sankranti | 18:49 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces) |
|---|
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 |
|---|
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 (06:42–18:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Mina Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Pisces: the second Kharmas of the year (Mina Masa) begins — weddings and housewarmings are not held until Mesha Sankranti.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 12:38–18:34
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 05:30–06:39 (17.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:42–05:30 (17.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:05–05:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:34–18:59 |
| Pradosha | 18:34–20:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (17.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:53–00:39 (17.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:07–15:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:42–08:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:40–11:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:40–11:27, 15:24–16:12 |
| Varjyam | 12:19–14:05 |
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 06:49–07:30, 08:25–15:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 06:42, Mina 06:49, Mesha 07:30, Vrishabha 08:25, Mithuna 09:59, Karka 12:29, Simha 15:28, Kanya 18:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 18:49 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:42–05:30 (17.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Yoga Vriddhi 10:21–06:39 (17.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:42–05:30 (17.03)−1 Sankranti day−2 Tryahasparsha
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, Anandadi: Musala |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:39
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:54 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 08:12 (18.03) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 10:49 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:54 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:54 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 07:54 | karana Vanija |
| from 10:49 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 21:00 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:39 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:36 |
| End of twilight | 19:13 |
| Moonrise | 21:58 |
| Moonset | 06:41 |
| Day length | 11 h 56 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 07:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:39–18:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–07:54
Anandadi: Musala all day
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:00–10:09 (18.03); Bhadra Puchha 05:33–06:52 (18.03); Bhadra Mukha 06:52–09:03 (18.03)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:03–05:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:36–19:00 |
| Pradosha | 18:36–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (18.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:05–02:51 (18.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:08–12:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:37–17:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:09–09:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:03–09:51, 13:02–13:50 |
| Varjyam | 14:24–16:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:21–15:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:21–15:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 08:21–15:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:45–07:26, 08:21–15:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 07:54, Krishna-tritya from 07:54; lagna Kumbha 06:39, Mina 06:45, Mesha 07:26, Vrishabha 08:21, Mithuna 09:55, Karka 12:25, Simha 15:24, Kanya 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; 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 = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:39–10:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:39–07:540 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–07:54−1 Anandadi: Musala all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:39–07:54
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 10:09 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) |
At sunrise 06:37
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 08:12 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 11:30 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:09 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:12 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 10:09 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 10:09 | karana Bava |
| from 11:30 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 23:21 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:37 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:38 |
| End of twilight | 19:15 |
| Moonrise | 23:15 |
| Moonset | 06:51 |
| Day length | 12 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:12 | from 10:09 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:37–08:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:12–18:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:37–10:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 23:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:12–06:34 (19.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:12–06:34 (19.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:09–06:34 (19.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 08:12–06:34 (19.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:37–08:12
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:00 (17.03)–10:09; Bhadra Puchha 05:33–06:52; Bhadra Mukha 06:52–09:03
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:01–05:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:38–19:02 |
| Pradosha | 18:38–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (19.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:14–03:02 (19.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:37–11:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:08–15:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:37–08:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:37–07:25, 07:25–08:13 |
| Varjyam | 14:29–16:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:37–10:09
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:37–10:09 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:41–07:22, 08:17–10:09 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:37–10:09 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:37–15:20, 18:21–18:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 08:12, Swati from 08:12; tithi Krishna-tritya until 10:09, Krishna-chaturti from 10:09; lagna Kumbha 06:37, Mina 06:41, Mesha 07:22, Vrishabha 08:17, Mithuna 09:51, Karka 12:21, Simha 15:20, Kanya 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 08:12) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 08:12) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 10:09–18:38: 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 10:09
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:12–06:34 (19.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:09–06:34 (19.03)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:12–06:34 (19.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:37–08:12+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:37–11:30+1 Auspicious tithi 06:37–10:09+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:12–06:34 (19.03)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vyaghata 11:30–15:140 Anandadi: Kana 06:37–08:12−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:37–10:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 10:09–06:34 (19.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:34
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:06 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 12:21 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:35 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:06 | nakshatra Vishakha |
|---|---|
| from 12:21 | yoga Harshana |
| from 12:35 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 12:35 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:50 (20.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:34 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:41 |
| End of twilight | 19:17 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 07:05 |
| Day length | 12 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 3, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:06 | 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, Swati (06:34–11:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:06–18:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–12:35
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:34–11:06 Anandadi: Utpata 11:06–06:32 (20.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:59–05:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:41–19:04 |
| Pradosha | 18:41–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:00 (20.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:12–06:00 (20.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:10–18:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:37–14:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:39–17:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:04–17:52 |
| Varjyam | 17:24–19:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:35–15:16, 18:17–18:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 12:35–15:16, 18:17–18:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:35–15:16, 18:17–18:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:37–07:18, 08:14–11:06, 12:35–15:16 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 11:06, Vishakha from 11:06; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 12:35, Krishna-panchami from 12:35; lagna Kumbha 06:34, Mina 06:37, Mesha 07:18, Vrishabha 08:14, Mithuna 09:47, Karka 12:17, Simha 15:16, Kanya 18:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:06) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:06) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:34–12:35: 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.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:34–11:06+1 Yoga Harshana 12:21–06:32 (20.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 12:35–06:32 (20.03)0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 06:34–12:35−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–12:35−3 Anandadi: Utpata 11:06–06:32 (20.03)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Rang Panchami |
At sunrise 06:32
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 14:06 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 13:15 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:06 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:15 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 14:06 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 15:06 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 15:06 | karana Gara |
| from 04:20 (21.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:32 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:43 |
| End of twilight | 19:20 |
| Moonrise | 00:32 |
| Moonset | 07:25 |
| Day length | 12 h 10 min |
Sky
| Vernal equinox | 17:29 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:06 | from 15:06 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:32–14:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (14:06–18:43) 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 12:35 (19.03)–15:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:06–06:29 (21.03)
Yamaghanta 06:32–14:06 Hutashana Yoga 15:06–06:29 (21.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:06–06:29 (21.03)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:32–14:06 Anandadi: Manasa 14:06–06:29 (21.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 14:39–15:32
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:57–05:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:43–19:06 |
| Pradosha | 18:43–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (21.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:20–07:08 (21.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:03–09:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:06–12:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:08–15:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:50, 15:28–16:16 |
| Varjyam | 18:35–20:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:32–15:12, 18:13–18:43
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 06:32–15:12, 18:13–18:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:32–15:12, 18:13–18:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 14:06–15:12, 18:13–18:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 14:06, Anuradha from 14:06; tithi Krishna-panchami until 15:06, Krishna-shashti from 15:06; lagna Kumbha 06:32, Mina 06:33, Mesha 07:14, Vrishabha 08:10, Mithuna 09:43, Karka 12:13, Simha 15:12, Kanya 18:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 14:06) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 14:06) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = +2
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:06–06:29 (21.03)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:32–14:06+1 Yoga Harshana 06:32–13:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:32–15:060 Auspicious nakshatra 14:06–06:29 (21.03)0 Hutashana Yoga 15:06–06:29 (21.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:06–06:29 (21.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 13:15–14:29−3 Yamaghanta 06:32–14:06
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 — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:29
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 17:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 16:59 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:05 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:30 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:05 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 16:59 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 17:30 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 17:30 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:29 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:45 |
| End of twilight | 19:22 |
| Moonrise | 01:44 |
| Moonset | 07:54 |
| Day length | 12 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:59 | from 17:30 |
|---|
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 (06:29–16:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (16:59–18:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:30–18:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 16:59–06:26 (22.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–17:30 Hutashana Yoga 17:30–06:26 (22.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:30–06:26 (22.03)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:29–16:59 Anandadi: Mudgara 16:59–06:26 (22.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:30–06:36 (22.03); Bhadra Puchha 22:43–00:02 (22.03); Bhadra Mukha 00:02–02:12 (22.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:55–05:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:45–19:08 |
| Pradosha | 18:45–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (22.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:20–07:08 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:41–17:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:33–11:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:37–14:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:56–09:45, 23:25–00:12 (22.03) |
| Varjyam | 23:12–00:58 (22.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:09–18:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 18:09–18:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 18:09–18:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:29–07:11, 08:06–15:08, 18:09–18:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 16:59, Jyestha from 16:59; tithi Krishna-shashti until 17:30, Krishna-saptami from 17:30; lagna Mina 06:29, Mesha 07:11, Vrishabha 08:06, Mithuna 09:39, Karka 12:09, Simha 15:08, Kanya 18:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 16:59) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 16:59) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:29–16:59+1 Yoga Siddhi 14:05–06:26 (22.03)0 Ravi Yoga 16:59–06:26 (22.03)0 Kharmas0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:59–06:26 (22.03)0 Hutashana Yoga 17:30–06:26 (22.03)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:30–06:26 (22.03)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:30–06:26 (22.03)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:29–16:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–17:30
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 14:42 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:26
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 19:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 19:35 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:42 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:36 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:36 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 14:42 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 19:35 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 19:36 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 19:36 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:26 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| End of twilight | 19:24 |
| Moonrise | 02:47 |
| Moonset | 08:36 |
| Day length | 12 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:26–18:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:26–06:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:26–19:35 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–19:36
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:35–19:36 Yamaghanta 19:35–06:24 (23.03) Hutashana Yoga 19:36–06:24 (23.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:36–06:24 (23.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:35–06:24 (23.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:26–19:35
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:30 (21.03)–06:36; Bhadra Puchha 22:43 (21.03)–00:02; Bhadra Mukha 00:02–02:12
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:59–02:10 (23.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:53–05:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 09:50–11:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:37–14:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:59–09:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:04–12:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:26–14:42
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 06:26–14:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:26–14:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mina 06:26, Mesha 07:07, Vrishabha 08:02, Mithuna 09:35, Karka 12:05, Simha 15:04, Kanya 18:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 14:42–18:47: 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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 14:42
+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:26–14:42+2 Ravi Yoga 06:26–19:35+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–19:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:26–06:36−1 Vyatipata 14:42–06:24 (23.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:26–19:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:26–19:35
| 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 | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) |
At sunrise 06:24
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 21:42 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 14:57 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:28 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:28 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 14:57 | yoga Variyana |
| from 21:11 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 21:11 | karana Taitila |
| from 21:42 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:24 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:49 |
| End of twilight | 19:26 |
| Moonrise | 03:36 |
| Moonset | 09:34 |
| Day length | 12 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:24–18:49) 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 both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
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 19:36 (22.03)–21:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 06:24–21:11 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–21:11 Hutashana Yoga 21:11–06:21 (24.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:11–06:21 (24.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 21:42–06:21 (24.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:24–21:42
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:51–05:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 18:49–19:12 |
| Pradosha | 18:49–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (24.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:44–16:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:09–15:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:24–07:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:30–11:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:32–11:22, 15:30–16:20 |
| Varjyam | 19:57–21:42 |
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 06:24–07:03, 07:58–15:00, 18:01–18:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mina 06:24, Mesha 07:03, Vrishabha 07:58, Mithuna 09:31, Karka 12:01, Simha 15:00, Kanya 18:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 06:24–18:49: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 06:24–14:57: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −10
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 14:57–06:21 (24.03)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 06:24–21:11−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:24–21:42−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:24–21:42−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–21:11−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:24–21:11−3 Vyatipata 06:24–14:57
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, Yoga Variyana; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:21
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 22:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 23:09 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 14:43 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:43 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:43 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 14:43 | yoga Parigha |
| from 22:04 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 22:04 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:09 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:21 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:51 |
| End of twilight | 19:28 |
| Moonrise | 04:11 |
| Moonset | 10:47 |
| Day length | 12 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 2, bad — 11
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:21–18:51) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–22:04 Hutashana Yoga 22:04–06:19 (25.03)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:21–23:09 Anandadi: Ananda 23:09–06:19 (25.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:49–05:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 18:51–19:14 |
| Pradosha | 18:51–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (25.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:03–19:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:02–12:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:43–17:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:55–09:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:51–09:41, 13:01–13:51 |
| Varjyam | 07:53–09:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mina 06:21, Mesha 06:59, Vrishabha 07:54, Mithuna 09:27, Karka 11:57, Simha 14:56, Kanya 17:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 06:21–18:51: 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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:21–23:09+1 Yoga Variyana 06:21–14:43+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Yoga Parigha 14:43–02:18 (25.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:21–23:09−2 Rikta tithi 06:21–22:04−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–22:04
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:19
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 23:48 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 13:53 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:12 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:12 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 13:53 | yoga Shiva |
| from 22:09 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 22:09 | karana Bava |
| from 23:48 | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:19 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:53 |
| End of twilight | 19:30 |
| Moonrise | 04:36 |
| Moonset | 12:09 |
| Day length | 12 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:19–18:53) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:12–18:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:48–06:16 (26.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–22:09 Hutashana Yoga 22:09–06:16 (26.03)
Anandadi: Chara 17:43–01:25 (26.03) Anandadi: Sthira 01:25–06:16 (26.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:19–17:43
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:12–22:09; Bhadra Puchha 11:55–13:07; Bhadra Mukha 13:07–15:07
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:45–22:32
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:47–05:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:53–19:15 |
| Pradosha | 18:53–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (26.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:14–18:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:27–11:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:10–15:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:19–07:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:19–07:09, 07:09–07:59 |
| Varjyam | 07:22–09:00, 03:47–05:22 (26.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:19–06:55, 07:50–14:52, 17:53–18:53
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:19–06:55, 07:50–14:52, 17:53–18:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:19–06:55, 07:50–14:52, 17:53–18:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mina 06:19, Mesha 06:55, Vrishabha 07:50, Mithuna 09:24, Karka 11:53, Simha 14:52, Kanya 17:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; 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
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.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:19–23:480 Yoga Shiva 13:53–06:16 (26.03)0 Anandadi: Chara 17:43–01:25 (26.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:19–17:43−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–22:09−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:12–22:09
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Papmochani Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:16
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 23:39 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:24 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:52 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:52 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 12:24 | yoga Siddha |
| from 21:23 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 21:23 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:39 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:16 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:55 |
| End of twilight | 19:32 |
| Moonrise | 04:53 |
| Moonset | 13:37 |
| Day length | 12 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:16–18:55) 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 22:09 (25.03)–21:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:13–08:46 (27.03)
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 23:39–06:13 (27.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–21:23 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:23–06:13 (27.03) Hutashana Yoga 21:23–06:13 (27.03) Krakacha Yoga 21:23–06:13 (27.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 23:39–06:13 (27.03) Anandadi: Gada 06:16–23:39
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 | 04:45–05:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:55–19:17 |
| Pradosha | 18:55–21:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:57 (27.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:19–14:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:20–18:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:45–17:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:14–18:04 |
| Varjyam | 03:29–05:01 (27.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:16–06:51, 07:46–14:48, 17:49–18:55
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 | average 06:16–06:51, 07:46–14:48, 17:49–18:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:16–06:51, 07:46–14:48, 17:49–18:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:16, Mesha 06:51, Vrishabha 07:46, Mithuna 09:20, Karka 11:49, Simha 14:48, Kanya 17:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Siddha 12:24–06:13 (27.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:16–23:390 Dwipushkar Yoga 23:39–06:13 (27.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:16–23:39−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–21:23
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — until 10:15 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 06:13
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 22:41 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 10:15 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:42 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:42 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 10:15 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 19:48 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 19:48 | karana Gara |
| from 22:41 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:13 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:57 |
| End of twilight | 19:34 |
| Moonrise | 05:06 |
| Moonset | 15:06 |
| Day length | 12 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:48–21:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:13–22:41
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–19:48
Anandadi: Shubha 06:13–22:41 Anandadi: Amrita 22:41–06:11 (28.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:16–13:20 (31.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:43–05:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:57–19:19 |
| Pradosha | 18:57–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (28.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:42–14:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:49–09:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:00–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:10–15:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:51, 15:33–16:24 |
| Varjyam | 05:23–06:53 (28.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:13–06:47, 07:42–14:45, 17:45–18:57
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 | good 06:13–06:47, 07:42–14:45, 17:45–18:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:13–06:47, 07:42–14:45, 17:45–18:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:13–06:47, 07:42–14:45, 17:45–18:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:13, Mesha 06:47, Vrishabha 07:42, Mithuna 09:16, Karka 11:46, Simha 14:45, Kanya 17:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 10:15
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:13–10:15+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:13–22:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:13–22:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:13–22:410 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–19:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 11:16–06:11 (28.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:11
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 17:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:02 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 07:29 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:44 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:44 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 07:29 | yoga Shubha |
| from 17:30 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 17:30 | karana Vishti |
| from 21:02 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 04:07 (29.03) | karana Shakuni |
| from 04:11 (29.03) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:11 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:59 |
| End of twilight | 19:36 |
| Moonrise | 05:17 |
| Moonset | 16:36 |
| Day length | 12 h 48 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 17:30 |
|---|
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 (06:11–18:59) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:30–18:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 17:30–18:59: 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, 00:11–00:56 (29.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–17:30
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:11–21:02 Anandadi: Kana 21:02–06:08 (29.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 17:30–04:07 (29.03); Bhadra Mukha 17:30–19:16; Bhadra Puchha 03:00–04:03 (29.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:16 (27.03)–13:20 (31.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:41–05:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 18:59–19:21 |
| Pradosha | 18:59–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (29.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:19–15:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:47–17:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:23–10:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:44–09:36, 23:27–00:11 (29.03) |
| Varjyam | 05:23–06:53, 02:50–04:17 (29.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:11–06:43, 07:38–14:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:11–06:43, 07:38–14:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:11–06:43, 07:38–14:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:11–06:43, 07:38–14:41, 17:41–18:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 17:30, Krishna-chaturdashi from 17:30; lagna Mina 06:11, Mesha 06:43, Vrishabha 07:38, Mithuna 09:12, Karka 11:42, Simha 14:41, Kanya 17:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 17:30–18:59: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 17:30–18:59: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −3
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
+2 Yoga Shubha 07:29–04:11 (29.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:11–21:020 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–17:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 17:30–06:08 (29.03)0 Bhadra on earth 17:30–04:07 (29.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:11–21:02
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, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:08
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 18:48 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 00:28 (30.03) more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:36 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:36 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 14:36 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 18:48 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 00:28 (30.03) | yoga Brahma |
| from 00:59 (30.03) | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:08 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:01 |
| End of twilight | 19:38 |
| Moonrise | 05:27 |
| Moonset | 18:09 |
| Day length | 12 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:36 | from 18:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:08–18:48) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (18:48–19:01) is good for sowing.
- Shakuni 06:08–14:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 14:36–19:01: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:08–14:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Padma 06:08–18:48 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:48–06:06 (30.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:16 (27.03)–13:20 (31.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:39–05:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:01–19:23 |
| Pradosha | 19:01–21:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (30.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:32–12:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:45–09:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:58–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 03:21–04:46 (30.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:08–06:39, 07:34–14:37, 17:37–19:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 18:48, Uttara-Bhadra from 18:48; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 14:36, Amavasya from 14:36; lagna Mina 06:08, Mesha 06:39, Vrishabha 07:34, Mithuna 09:08, Karka 11:38, Simha 14:37, Kanya 17:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 18:48) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 18:48) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:08–14:36: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 14:36–19:01: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:08–18:48+1 Yoga Shukla 06:08–00:28 (30.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:48–06:06 (30.03)0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:48–06:06 (30.03)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:08–18:48−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:08–14:36
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 2079 · Vikram 2214 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Phalguna Amavasya |
At sunrise 06:06
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 11:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 16:10 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:28 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:16 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:16 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 11:16 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 16:10 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 20:28 | yoga Indra |
| from 21:30 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:06 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:03 |
| End of twilight | 19:41 |
| Moonrise | 05:37 |
| Moonset | 19:45 |
| Day length | 12 h 57 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 11:16 |
|---|
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 11:16 | from 16:10 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:06–16:10) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (16:10–19:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Naga 06:06–11:16: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 11:16–19:03: 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 14:36 (29.03)–11:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:10–06:03 (31.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:06–16:10 Anandadi: Mitra 16:10–06:03 (31.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:16 (27.03)–13:20 (31.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:56–11:37
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:37–05:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:03–19:25 |
| Pradosha | 19:03–21:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (31.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:54–13:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:11–15:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:06–07:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:20–10:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:25–11:16, 15:36–16:27 |
| Varjyam | 02:45–04:10 (31.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:16–19:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:16–19:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:16–19:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 16:10, Revati from 16:10; tithi Amavasya until 11:16, Shukla-pratipat from 11:16; lagna Mina 06:06, Mesha 06:35, Vrishabha 07:30, Mithuna 09:04, Karka 11:34, Simha 14:33, Kanya 17:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 16:10) — a good life; Revati (from 16:10) — increase in property; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 06:06–11:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:06–20:28+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:06–16:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:06–16:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:10–06:03 (31.03)0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 06:06–11:16
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 — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Amrita Siddhi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 2080 · Vikram 2215 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:03
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:20 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:19 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:42 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:42 | tithi Shukla-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:42 | karana Balava |
| from 13:20 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 16:19 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 17:52 | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:03 (01.04) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 04:03 (01.04) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:03 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:05 |
| End of twilight | 19:43 |
| Moonrise | 05:49 |
| Moonset | 21:24 |
| Day length | 13 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:42 | from 13:20 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:03–13:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 11:16 (30.03)–07:42
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 11:16 (30.03)–07:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:03–07:42
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:08–13:00
Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri, Brahmacharini · Durga
Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:05–21:24
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:05–21:24
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:03–07:42 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:03–13:20 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:42–04:03 (01.04)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:03–13:20 Anandadi: Vajra 13:20–06:00 (01.04)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:16 (27.03)–13:20
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:03–18:37
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:35–05:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:05–19:27 |
| Pradosha | 19:05–21:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:54 (01.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:13–12:38, 04:09–05:33 (01.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:56–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:49–17:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:41–09:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:39–09:31, 13:00–13:52 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:42–14:29
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:42–14:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 07:42–14:29 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:03–16:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:42–14:29, 17:30–19:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 13:20, Ashwini from 13:20; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 07:42, Shukla-dvitya from 07:42; lagna Mina 06:03, Mesha 06:31, Vrishabha 07:26, Mithuna 09:00, Karka 11:30, Simha 14:29, Kanya 17:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:20) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:20) — joy; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 16:19–19:05: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account (prohibitions lifted: Kshaya tithi)
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:03–13:20+2 Yoga Indra 06:03–16:19+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:03–13:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:03–13:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:42–04:03 (01.04)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:03–07:420 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:42–04:03 (01.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Anandadi: Vajra 13:20–06:00 (01.04)−1 Vaidhriti 16:19–06:00 (01.04)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:42–04:03 (01.04)−1 Panchaka 06:03–13:20−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. 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: Angirasa (No. 6)
Shaka Samvat 2079 · Vikram Samvat 2214 · Kali Yuga 5258
Next year — Kalayukta, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 30.03.2158
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: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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: 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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting 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.
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 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.
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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
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 an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: 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: 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: 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: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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 — 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.
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)
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: 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: 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 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
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.
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 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 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 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
−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
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: 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: 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 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.
“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.
“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 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
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 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.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−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: 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.
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 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.
“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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Auspicious: 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): 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
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 of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: 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: 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): 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
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable 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: 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.
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): 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
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — 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
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.
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.
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
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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
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.
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
“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
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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
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
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
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
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): 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
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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
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
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
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.
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
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)
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
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.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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)
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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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.
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
any undertakings
−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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
plowing the ground
−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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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)
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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
+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 trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
+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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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
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): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.
Northern samvatsara: Angirasa (No. 6)
Shaka Samvat 2080 · Vikram Samvat 2215 · Kali Yuga 5259
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In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
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 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
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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).