Panchanga Calendar

March 2181

SamvatsaraVikrama (14)MonthMagha → Phalguna from 16.03RituShishiraAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

March 2181 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 15.03), Phalguna (from 16.03). Periods: from 16.03 — Kharmas; 22–30.03 — Holashtak. Major festivals: 13.03 Maha Shivaratri; 30.03 Holika Dahan; 31.03 Holi (Dhulandi).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Mag15Purnima

2PPh1after 10:04

3UPh2

4Has3Sankashti

5Chit4

6Vish6

7Anu7after 14:34

8Jye8Kalashtami

9Mul9

10PAsh10

11UAsh11until 14:07

12Shra12Soma Pradosha

13Dhan13Maha Shivaratri

14Shat14

15PBh30Amavasya

16UBh1Mina Sankranti

17Rev2

18Ashw3until 13:47

19Bhar4Vinayaka Chaturthi

20Krit5Skanda Shashti

21Roh6

22Roh7

23Mrig8Masik Durgashtami

24Ard9

25Pun10

26Push11until 17:04

27Ashl12

28Mag13Pradosha

29PPh14

30UPh15Holika Dahan

31Has1Holi

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Tripushkar YogaAmrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaMaha Shivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)SankrantiChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiVernal equinoxSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ravi Pushya YogaHolika DahanHolimoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)

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

2.03 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi, Yoga Dhriti after 10:04 until 12:05
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
7.03 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 14:34
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
11.03 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra until 14:07
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
12.03 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
18.03 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga until 13:47
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
21.03 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
25.03 Sun — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
26.03 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga until 17:04
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

1.03 Thu Magha Purnima (Maghi)
4.03 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)
8.03 Thu Kalashtami
11.03 Sun Vijaya Ekadashi
12.03 Mon Soma Pradosha
13.03 Tue Maha Shivaratri
15.03 Thu Magha Amavasya
16.03 Fri Mina Sankranti
16.03 Fri Chandra Darshan
19.03 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
20.03 Tue Skanda Shashti
23.03 Fri Masik Durgashtami
26.03 Mon Amalaki Ekadashi
28.03 Wed Pradosha Vrat
30.03 Fri Holika Dahan
30.03 Fri Phalguna Purnima
31.03 Sat Holi (Dhulandi)

Special muhurta yogas

3.03 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:14–09:28
4.03 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:12–08:35
4.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:12–08:35
6.03 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 03:35–05:03 (07.03)
7.03 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:04–01:33 (08.03)
7.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:04–03:43 (08.03)
11.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:54–22:32
11.03 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 17:28–22:32
12.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:51–21:31
16.03 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:15–06:38 (17.03)
16.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:15–06:38 (17.03)
18.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:36–00:27 (19.03)
20.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:31–05:43 (21.03)
21.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
25.03 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 16:45–06:15 (26.03)
25.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:45–06:15 (26.03)
26.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:15–18:23
27.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:12–19:20
31.03 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 23:21–05:59 (01.04)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

3.03 Sat — Anandadi: Utpata, Yamaghanta, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
5.03 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
8.03 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
10.03 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
13.03 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Bhadra on earth, Krishna Chaturdashi
14.03 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka
15.03 Thu — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
16.03 Fri — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
19.03 Mon — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
22.03 Thu — Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
31.03 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

1.03 Full moon (Purnima) 13:01
15.03 New moon (Amavasya) 12:22
16.03 Mina Sankranti 16:25 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
20.03 Vernal equinox 07:19
31.03 Full moon (Purnima) 01:33
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 16.03 Kharmas
22–30.03 Holashtak
13.03 09:07 – 17.03 22:33 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vikrama (No. 14, “valour”) — A year of valour: victories, success of resolute efforts and a good harvest. more

Northern samvatsara: Manmatha. Shaka Samvat 2102, Vikram Samvat 2237, Kali Yuga 5281.

Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more

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

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Sukarma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Festivals	Magha Purnima (Maghi)

At sunrise 07:19

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:01 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 10:18 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 19:05 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:01 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 13:01	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 13:01	karana Balava
from 19:05	yoga Dhriti
from 00:36 (02.03)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:42
Sunrise	07:19
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:04
End of twilight	18:41
Moonrise	18:33
Moonset	06:48
Day length	10 h 44 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	13:01

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:18	from 13:01

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, Magha (07:19–10:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (10:18–18:04) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Magha Purnima (Maghi) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Magha: the end of Magha Snana, holy bath and generous charity; Ravidas Jayanti, Lalita Jayanti.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:29 (28.02)–13:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 28.02

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:19–13:01

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

Gandanta (tithi): 12:37–13:24
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:33–06:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:12
Godhuli	18:04–18:31
Pradosha	18:04–20:43
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (02.03)
Amrita Kalam	07:53–09:30, 03:44–05:19 (02.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:02–15:23
Yamaganda	07:19–08:40
Gulika Kalam	10:01–11:21
Dur Muhurta	10:54–11:37, 15:12–15:55
Varjyam	18:13–19:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:01–16:27

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 13:01–16:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:01–16:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:46–08:28, 09:23–16:27

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 10:18, Purva-Phalguni from 10:18; tithi Purnima until 13:01, Krishna-pratipat from 13:01; lagna Kumbha 07:19, Mina 07:46, Mesha 08:28, Vrishabha 09:23, Mithuna 10:58, Karka 13:28, Simha 16:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 10:18) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 10:18) — ill health; Thursday — success.

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

Purnima 07:19–13:01: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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) 07:19–13:01+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:19–19:05+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:01–07:17 (02.03)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:19–10:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:19–10:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:19

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 10:04; auspicious time — until 12:05
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more

At sunrise 07:17

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:05 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 10:04 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 17:05 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:05 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:04	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 12:05	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 12:05	karana Taitila
from 17:05	yoga Shula
from 23:28	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:17
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:06
End of twilight	18:43
Moonrise	19:51
Moonset	07:09
Day length	10 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:04	from 12:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:17–10:04) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (10:04–18:06) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:17–10:04 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–12:05

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:05–07:14 (03.03)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:17–10:04 Anandadi: Shubha 10:04–07:14 (03.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:31–06:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:13
Godhuli	18:06–18:32
Pradosha	18:06–20:44
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (03.03)
Amrita Kalam	02:27–04:00 (03.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:20–12:42
Yamaganda	15:24–16:45
Gulika Kalam	08:38–09:59
Dur Muhurta	09:27–10:10, 13:03–13:46
Varjyam	17:05–18:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:43–08:24, 09:19–18:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:43–08:24, 09:19–18:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:43–08:24, 09:19–18:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:04–16:23

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 10:04, Uttara-Phalguni from 10:04; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 12:05, Krishna-dvitya from 12:05; lagna Kumbha 07:17, Mina 07:43, Mesha 08:24, Vrishabha 09:19, Mithuna 10:54, Karka 13:24, Simha 16:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 10:04) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 10:04) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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).
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.

Auspicious time begins after 10:04

Auspicious time ends by 12:05

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–12:05+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:17–10:04+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:17–17:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:17–12:05+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:17–10:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:04–07:14 (03.03)0 Yoga Shula 17:05–18:54−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:17–10:04−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:05–07:14 (03.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:17

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Yamaghanta
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more

At sunrise 07:14

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:47 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 09:28 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:49 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:47 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:28	nakshatra Hasta
from 10:47	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 10:47	karana Vanija
from 14:49	yoga Ganda
from 22:02	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:37
Sunrise	07:14
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:08
End of twilight	18:45
Moonrise	21:10
Moonset	07:29
Day length	10 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:28	from 10:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:14–09:28) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (09:28–18:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:14–09:28

Yamaghanta 09:28–07:12 (04.03)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:14–09:28 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:28–07:12 (04.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:02–09:13 (04.03); Bhadra Puchha 05:17–06:25 (04.03); Bhadra Mukha 06:25–08:17 (04.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:29–06:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:14
Godhuli	18:08–18:34
Pradosha	18:08–20:45
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (04.03)
Amrita Kalam	02:49–04:21 (04.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:58–11:20
Yamaganda	14:03–15:25
Gulika Kalam	07:14–08:36
Dur Muhurta	07:14–07:58, 07:58–08:41
Varjyam	17:33–19:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:39–08:20, 09:15–18:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:39–08:20, 09:15–18:08
Cutting fingernails	average 07:39–08:20, 09:15–16:19
Cutting toenails	average 07:39–08:20, 09:15–18:08
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 09:28, Hasta from 09:28; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 10:47, Krishna-tritya from 10:47; lagna Kumbha 07:14, Mina 07:39, Mesha 08:20, Vrishabha 09:15, Mithuna 10:50, Karka 13:20, Simha 16:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 09:28) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 09:28) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata, Yamaghanta

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:14–09:28+1 Auspicious tithi 07:14–10:470 Tripushkar Yoga 07:14–09:280 Yoga Ganda 14:49–16:58−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:14–09:28−3 Yamaghanta 09:28–07:12 (04.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

At sunrise 07:12

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:13 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 08:35 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:21 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:13 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:35	nakshatra Chitra
from 09:13	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 09:13	karana Bava
from 12:21	yoga Vriddhi
from 20:21	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:35
Sunrise	07:12
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:10
End of twilight	18:47
Moonrise	22:30
Moonset	07:52
Day length	10 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:35	from 09:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:12–08:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:35–18:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:12–09:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:12–08:35 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:12–08:35

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:13–07:09 (05.03)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:12–08:35 Anandadi: Padma 08:35–07:09 (05.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:02 (03.03)–09:13; Bhadra Puchha 05:17–06:25; Bhadra Mukha 06:25–08:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:27–06:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:15
Godhuli	18:10–18:36
Pradosha	18:10–20:46
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (05.03)
Amrita Kalam	01:25–02:56 (05.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:48–18:10
Yamaganda	12:41–14:03
Gulika Kalam	15:26–16:48
Dur Muhurta	16:43–17:26
Varjyam	16:14–17:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:12–09:13

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 07:12–09:13
Cutting fingernails	average 07:35–08:16
Cutting toenails	average 07:12–09:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:12–16:15

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 08:35, Chitra from 08:35; tithi Krishna-tritya until 09:13, Krishna-chaturti from 09:13; lagna Kumbha 07:12, Mina 07:35, Mesha 08:16, Vrishabha 09:12, Mithuna 10:46, Karka 13:16, Simha 16:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 08:35) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 08:35) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 09:13–18:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:35–07:09 (05.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:12–08:35+1 Auspicious tithi 07:12–09:13+1 Yoga Vriddhi 12:21–07:09 (05.03)+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:12–08:350 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:12–09:13−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:13–07:09 (05.03)−2 Rikta tithi 09:13–07:09 (05.03)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:13–07:09 (05.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more

At sunrise 07:09

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:27 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 07:32 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 09:43 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:27 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:27	tithi Krishna-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:27	karana Kaulava
from 07:32	nakshatra Swati
from 09:43	yoga Dhruva
from 18:31	karana Taitila
from 05:34 (06.03)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 05:34 (06.03)	karana Gara
from 06:20 (06.03)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 07:00 (06.03)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:32
Sunrise	07:09
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:12
End of twilight	18:49
Moonrise	23:50
Moonset	08:18
Day length	11 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:27	from 07:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:09–07:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:32–18:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:20–07:07 (06.03)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:09–07:32 Hutashana Yoga 05:34–07:07 (06.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–07:07 (06.03) Yamaghanta 06:20–07:07 (06.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:32–06:20 (06.03) Anandadi: Mitra 06:20–07:07 (06.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:09–07:32

Gandanta (tithi): 05:12–05:56 (06.03)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:25–06:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:16
Godhuli	18:12–18:38
Pradosha	18:12–20:47
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (06.03)
Amrita Kalam	21:58–23:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:32–09:55
Yamaganda	11:18–12:41
Gulika Kalam	14:04–15:27
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:47, 15:16–16:00
Varjyam	12:51–14:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:31–08:12, 09:08–16:11

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 07:31–08:12, 09:08–16:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:31–08:12, 09:08–16:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:31–08:12, 09:08–16:11

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 07:32, Swati from 07:32; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 07:27, Krishna-panchami from 07:27; lagna Kumbha 07:09, Mina 07:31, Mesha 08:12, Vrishabha 09:08, Mithuna 10:42, Karka 13:12, Simha 16:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 07:32) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 07:32) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:09–07:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:32–06:20 (06.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:09–07:32+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:09–09:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:27–05:34 (06.03)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:09–07:320 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:09–07:32−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:09–07:27−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 07:09–07:27

Panchanga at sunrise 07:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Yoga Vyaghata
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more

At sunrise 07:07

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 03:35 (07.03) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 05:03 (07.03) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 04:13 (07.03) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:35 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 16:35	karana Vanija
from 03:35 (07.03)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 03:35 (07.03)	karana Vishti
from 04:13 (07.03)	yoga Harshana
from 05:03 (07.03)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:30
Sunrise	07:07
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:15
End of twilight	18:52
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:50
Day length	11 h 07 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:07–18:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:07–16:24 Tripushkar Yoga 03:35–05:03 (07.03) Ravi Yoga 05:03–07:04 (07.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–03:35 (07.03) Hutashana Yoga 03:35–07:04 (07.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:35–07:04 (07.03)

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

Bhadra in heaven: 03:35–14:34 (07.03); Bhadra Puchha 07:58–09:04 (07.03); Bhadra Mukha 09:04–10:54 (07.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:23–06:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:16
Godhuli	18:15–18:40
Pradosha	18:15–20:49
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (07.03)
Amrita Kalam	20:43–22:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:28–16:51
Yamaganda	09:54–11:17
Gulika Kalam	12:41–14:04
Dur Muhurta	09:20–10:05, 23:22–00:14 (07.03)
Varjyam	11:38–13:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:07, Mina 07:27, Mesha 08:08, Vrishabha 09:04, Mithuna 10:38, Karka 13:08, Simha 16:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:07–16:24+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:07–05:03 (07.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–03:35 (07.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:35–05:03 (07.03)−1 Yoga Vyaghata 07:07–10:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:07

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:34
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more

At sunrise 07:04

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:33 (08.03) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 03:43 (08.03) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 01:23 (08.03) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:34 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:34	karana Bava
from 01:23 (08.03)	yoga Vajra
from 01:33 (08.03)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 01:33 (08.03)	karana Balava
from 03:43 (08.03)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:27
Sunrise	07:04
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:17
End of twilight	18:54
Moonrise	01:06
Moonset	09:30
Day length	11 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:04–18:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:04–14:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:04–01:33 (08.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–01:33 (08.03) Ravi Yoga 07:04–03:43 (08.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:04–03:43 (08.03)

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 01:33–03:43 (08.03) Hutashana Yoga 01:33–07:02 (08.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:33–07:02 (08.03)

Anandadi: Saumya 07:04–03:43 (08.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:43–07:02 (08.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:35–14:34; Bhadra Puchha 07:58–09:04; Bhadra Mukha 09:04–10:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:22–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:17
Godhuli	18:17–18:42
Pradosha	18:17–20:50
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (08.03)
Amrita Kalam	17:54–19:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:40–14:04
Yamaganda	08:28–09:52
Gulika Kalam	11:16–12:40
Dur Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Varjyam	08:50–10:21

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 07:23–08:04, 09:00–16:03

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:04, Mina 07:23, Mesha 08:04, Vrishabha 09:00, Mithuna 10:34, Karka 13:04, Simha 16:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:34

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:04–01:33 (08.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:04–03:43 (08.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–01:33 (08.03)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:04–03:43 (08.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:04–03:43 (08.03)+1 Yoga Harshana 07:04–01:23 (08.03)+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:04–14:34

Panchanga at sunrise 07:04

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:29 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 02:22 (09.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:32 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:31 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:31	karana Kaulava
from 22:32	yoga Siddhi
from 23:29	tithi Krishna-navami
from 23:29	karana Taitila
from 02:22 (09.03)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:25
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:19
End of twilight	18:56
Moonrise	02:15
Moonset	10:20
Day length	11 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:02–18:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:19–20:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:02–23:29 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–23:29 Hutashana Yoga 23:29–06:59 (09.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:29–06:59 (09.03)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:02–02:22 (09.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 02:22–06:59 (09.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:42–08:02 (09.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:20–06:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:18
Godhuli	18:19–18:44
Pradosha	18:19–20:51
Nishitha	00:14–01:04 (09.03)
Amrita Kalam	18:04–19:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:05–15:29
Yamaganda	07:02–08:26
Gulika Kalam	09:51–11:16
Dur Muhurta	10:47–11:32, 15:18–16:03
Varjyam	09:00–10:31

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 07:19–08:00, 08:56–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:02, Mina 07:19, Mesha 08:00, Vrishabha 08:56, Mithuna 10:30, Karka 13:00, Simha 15:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 07:02–23:29−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:02–02:22 (09.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:02–02:22 (09.03)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–23:29−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:02–23:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more

At sunrise 06:59

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:25 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 01:01 (10.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 19:41 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:27 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:27	karana Gara
from 19:41	yoga Vyatipata
from 21:25	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 21:25	karana Vanija
from 01:01 (10.03)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:22
Sunrise	06:59
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:21
End of twilight	18:58
Moonrise	03:15
Moonset	11:21
Day length	11 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 7, 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, Mula (06:59–18:21) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:59–21:25 Hutashana Yoga 21:25–06:56 (10.03)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:59–01:01 (10.03) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:01–06:56 (10.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:42 (08.03)–08:02
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:18–06:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:19
Godhuli	18:21–18:46
Pradosha	18:21–20:52
Nishitha	00:13–01:04 (10.03)
Amrita Kalam	18:59–20:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:15–12:40
Yamaganda	15:30–16:56
Gulika Kalam	08:24–09:49
Dur Muhurta	09:15–10:01, 13:03–13:48
Varjyam	23:30–01:01 (10.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:15–07:57, 08:52–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kumbha 06:59, Mina 07:15, Mesha 07:57, Vrishabha 08:52, Mithuna 10:26, Karka 12:56, Simha 15:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — 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 06:59–18:21: 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.

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:59–19:41+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:59–01:01 (10.03)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Gandanta 06:59–08:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:59–01:01 (10.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:59–21:25−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:59–21:25

Panchanga at sunrise 06:59

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more

At sunrise 06:56

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:24 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 23:43 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 16:51 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:24 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:24	karana Vishti
from 16:51	yoga Variyana
from 19:24	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 19:24	karana Bava
from 23:43	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 06:25 (11.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:20
Sunrise	06:56
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:23
End of twilight	19:00
Moonrise	04:03
Moonset	12:31
Day length	11 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, 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, Purva-Ashadha (06:56–18:23) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:24–18:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–19:24 Hutashana Yoga 19:24–06:54 (11.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:56–23:43 Anandadi: Rakshasa 23:43–06:54 (11.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:24–19:24; Bhadra Puchha 10:03–11:09; Bhadra Mukha 11:09–12:59
Gandanta (tithi): 19:02–19:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:16–06:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:20
Godhuli	18:23–18:48
Pradosha	18:23–20:53
Nishitha	00:13–01:03 (11.03)
Amrita Kalam	19:11–20:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:48–11:14
Yamaganda	14:05–15:31
Gulika Kalam	06:56–08:22
Dur Muhurta	06:56–07:42, 07:42–08:28
Varjyam	10:06–11:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kumbha 06:56, Mina 07:11, Mesha 07:53, Vrishabha 08:48, Mithuna 10:22, Karka 12:53, Simha 15:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vyatipata 06:56–16:51: 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 = −8

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:56–23:430 Yoga Variyana 16:51–06:54 (11.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:56–23:43−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–19:24−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:24–19:24−3 Vyatipata 06:56–16:51

Panchanga at sunrise 06:56

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 14:07
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Festivals	Vijaya Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:28 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 22:32 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 14:07 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:28 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:07	yoga Parigha
from 17:28	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 17:28	karana Kaulava
from 22:32	nakshatra Shravana
from 04:34 (12.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:17
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:25
End of twilight	19:02
Moonrise	04:41
Moonset	13:47
Day length	11 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:54–18:25) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:24 (10.03)–17:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:51–09:10 (12.03)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:54–22:32 Tripushkar Yoga 17:28–22:32

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–17:28 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:28–06:51 (12.03) Hutashana Yoga 17:28–06:51 (12.03) Krakacha Yoga 17:28–06:51 (12.03)

Anandadi: Amrita 06:54–16:49 Anandadi: Musala 16:49–00:03 (12.03) Anandadi: Gada 00:03–06:51 (12.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:14–06:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:21
Godhuli	18:25–18:50
Pradosha	18:25–20:54
Nishitha	00:13–01:03 (12.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:27–17:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:59–18:25
Yamaganda	12:39–14:06
Gulika Kalam	15:32–16:59
Dur Muhurta	16:53–17:39
Varjyam	07:19–08:50, 02:22–03:53 (12.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:07–07:49, 08:44–15:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:07–07:49, 08:44–15:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:07–07:49, 08:44–15:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:54–17:28

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 17:28, Krishna-dvadashi from 17:28; lagna Kumbha 06:54, Mina 07:07, Mesha 07:49, Vrishabha 08:44, Mithuna 10:18, Karka 12:49, Simha 15:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; 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

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 14:07

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:54–22:32+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:54–16:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–22:32+1 Yoga Variyana 06:54–14:070 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:28–06:51 (12.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 17:28–06:51 (12.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–17:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 17:28–22:320 Anandadi: Musala 16:49–00:03 (12.03)0 Krakacha Yoga 17:28–06:51 (12.03)0 Yoga Parigha 14:07–00:48 (12.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:54

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 06:51

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:43 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 21:31 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 11:29 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:43 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:29	yoga Shiva
from 15:43	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 15:43	karana Gara
from 21:31	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 02:55 (13.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:15
Sunrise	06:51
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:27
End of twilight	19:04
Moonrise	05:12
Moonset	15:06
Day length	11 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:43

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 (06:51–18:27) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:27–20:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:51–21:31 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:31–06:49 (13.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–15:43

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:51–21:31 Anandadi: Shubha 21:31–06:49 (13.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:12–06:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:22
Godhuli	18:27–18:52
Pradosha	18:27–20:55
Nishitha	00:13–01:03 (13.03)
Amrita Kalam	11:33–13:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:18–09:45
Yamaganda	11:12–12:39
Gulika Kalam	14:06–15:33
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:49, 15:22–16:08
Varjyam	01:24–02:57 (13.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:03–07:45, 08:40–15:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:03–07:45, 08:40–15:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:03–07:45, 08:40–15:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:03–07:45, 08:40–15:44

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 15:43, Krishna-trayodashi from 15:43; lagna Kumbha 06:51, Mina 07:03, Mesha 07:45, Vrishabha 08:40, Mithuna 10:14, Karka 12:45, Simha 15:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); 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 = +7

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:51–21:31+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:51–21:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:51–21:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 11:29–06:49 (13.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–15:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Bhadra on earth
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri

At sunrise 06:49

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:12 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 20:48 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 09:04 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:12 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:04	yoga Siddha
from 14:12	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 14:12	karana Vishti
from 20:48	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 01:35 (14.03)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:12
Sunrise	06:49
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:29
End of twilight	19:06
Moonrise	05:37
Moonset	16:25
Day length	11 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:12

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:12–18:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 14:12–18:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Maha Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:13–01:02 (14.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–14:12

Anandadi: Utpata 06:49–20:48 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:48–06:46 (14.03)

Bhadra on earth: 14:12–01:35 (14.03); Bhadra Mukha 14:12–16:07; Bhadra Puchha 00:29–01:38 (14.03)
Agni Panchaka: 09:07–22:33 (17.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:10–05:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:22
Godhuli	18:29–18:54
Pradosha	18:29–20:57
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (14.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:42–12:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:34–17:02
Yamaganda	09:44–11:11
Gulika Kalam	12:39–14:06
Dur Muhurta	09:09–09:56, 23:24–00:13 (14.03)
Varjyam	03:53–05:28 (14.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:59–07:41, 08:36–14:12

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	average 06:59–07:41, 08:36–14:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:59–07:41, 08:36–14:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:59–07:41, 08:36–15:40

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 14:12, Krishna-chaturdashi from 14:12; lagna Kumbha 06:49, Mina 06:59, Mesha 07:41, Vrishabha 08:36, Mithuna 10:10, Karka 12:41, Simha 15:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 14:12–18:29: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 14:12–18:29: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+2 Yoga Siddha 09:04–06:46 (14.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:49–20:480 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–14:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 09:07–06:46 (14.03)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 14:12–06:46 (14.03)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:12–01:35 (14.03)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:49–20:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more

At sunrise 06:46

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:04 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 20:27 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 06:54 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:54	yoga Sadhya
from 13:04	tithi Amavasya
from 13:04	karana Chatushpada
from 20:27	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 00:39 (15.03)	karana Naga
from 05:04 (15.03)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:09
Sunrise	06:46
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:31
End of twilight	19:08
Moonrise	06:00
Moonset	17:43
Day length	11 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:46–18:31) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 06:46–13:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 13:04–18:31: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:46–13:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Manasa 06:46–20:27 Anandadi: Padma 20:27–06:44 (15.03)

Agni Panchaka: 09:07 (13.03)–22:33 (17.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:08–05:57
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:23
Godhuli	18:31–18:56
Pradosha	18:31–20:58
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (15.03)
Amrita Kalam	13:21–14:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:39–14:07
Yamaganda	08:14–09:42
Gulika Kalam	11:11–12:39
Dur Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Varjyam	02:53–04:29 (15.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 13:04, Amavasya from 13:04; lagna Kumbha 06:46, Mina 06:55, Mesha 07:37, Vrishabha 08:32, Mithuna 10:06, Karka 12:37, Simha 15:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:46–13:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 13:04–18:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:46–06:54+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:46–20:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:46–20:27+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:46–13:04

Panchanga at sunrise 06:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Festivals	Magha Amavasya

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 12:22 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 20:34 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:40 (16.03) more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:22	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 12:22	karana Kimstughna
from 20:34	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 00:13 (16.03)	karana Bava
from 03:40 (16.03)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:33
End of twilight	19:10
Moonrise	06:20
Moonset	18:59
Day length	11 h 49 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	12:22

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 0, bad — 13

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:44–18:33) is good for root crops.
Naga 06:44–12:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 12:22–18:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:04 (14.03)–12:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 20:34–06:41 (16.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:44–20:34

Agni Panchaka: 09:07 (13.03)–22:33 (17.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 11:59–12:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:06–05:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:24
Godhuli	18:33–18:57
Pradosha	18:33–20:59
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (16.03)
Amrita Kalam	12:32–14:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:07–15:36
Yamaganda	06:44–08:12
Gulika Kalam	09:41–11:10
Dur Muhurta	10:40–11:27, 15:24–16:11
Varjyam	06:27–08:05 (16.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:22–15:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:22–15:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:22–15:32
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:51–07:33, 08:28–15:32

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Amavasya until 12:22, Shukla-pratipat from 12:22; lagna Kumbha 06:44, Mina 06:51, Mesha 07:33, Vrishabha 08:28, Mithuna 10:02, Karka 12:33, Simha 15:32, Kanya 18:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 06:44–12:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:44–03:40 (16.03)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:44–20:34−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:44–20:34−3 Amavasya 06:44–12:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mina Sankranti · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:41

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:13 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 21:15 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 02:43 (17.03) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:13 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:13	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 12:13	karana Balava
from 21:15	nakshatra Revati
from 00:23 (17.03)	karana Kaulava
from 02:43 (17.03)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:04
Sunrise	06:41
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:35
End of twilight	19:12
Moonrise	06:40
Moonset	20:13
Day length	11 h 54 min

Sky

Mina Sankranti	16:25 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:41–18:35) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Mina Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Pisces: the second Kharmas of the year (Mina Masa) begins — weddings and housewarmings are not held until Mesha Sankranti.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 16:25–18:35
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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, 18:35–20:13
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:35–20:13

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–12:13 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:15–06:38 (17.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:15–06:38 (17.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:13–06:38 (17.03)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:41–21:15 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 21:15–06:38 (17.03)

Agni Panchaka: 09:07 (13.03)–22:33 (17.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:04–05:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:25
Godhuli	18:35–18:59
Pradosha	18:35–21:00
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (17.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:19–17:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:09–12:38
Yamaganda	15:37–17:06
Gulika Kalam	08:10–09:40
Dur Muhurta	09:04–09:51, 13:02–13:50
Varjyam	06:27–08:05

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 12:13–15:28

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 12:13, Shukla-dvitya from 12:13; lagna Kumbha 06:41, Mina 06:47, Mesha 07:29, Vrishabha 08:24, Mithuna 09:59, Karka 12:29, Simha 15:28, Kanya 18:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Sankranti at 16:25 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–12:13+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:41–21:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:41–21:15+1 Yoga Shukla 06:41–02:43 (17.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:13–06:38 (17.03)0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:13–06:38 (17.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:38

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 12:41 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 22:33 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 02:15 (18.03) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:41 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:41	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 12:41	karana Taitila
from 22:33	nakshatra Ashwini
from 01:10 (18.03)	karana Gara
from 02:15 (18.03)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:02
Sunrise	06:38
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:37
End of twilight	19:14
Moonrise	07:01
Moonset	21:26
Day length	11 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:41

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:33–06:36 (18.03)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:38–22:33

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:38–22:33 Anandadi: Saumya 22:33–06:36 (18.03)

Agni Panchaka: 09:07 (13.03)–22:33
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:10–04:58 (18.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:26
Godhuli	18:37–19:01
Pradosha	18:37–21:01
Nishitha	00:13–01:00 (18.03)
Amrita Kalam	20:01–21:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:38–11:08
Yamaganda	14:08–15:38
Gulika Kalam	06:38–08:08
Dur Muhurta	06:38–07:26, 07:26–08:14
Varjyam	09:54–11:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:44–07:25, 08:20–18:37
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 12:41, Shukla-tritya from 12:41; lagna Kumbha 06:38, Mina 06:44, Mesha 07:25, Vrishabha 08:20, Mithuna 09:55, Karka 12:25, Simha 15:24, Kanya 18:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:38–02:15 (18.03)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:38–22:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:38–22:33+1 Auspicious tithi 06:38–12:410 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 06:38–22:33−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:38–12:41−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:38–22:33

Panchanga at sunrise 06:38

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — until 13:47
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:47 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 00:27 (19.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 02:16 (19.03) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:47 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:47	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 13:47	karana Vanija
from 00:27 (19.03)	nakshatra Bharani
from 02:16 (19.03)	yoga Vaidhriti
from 02:34 (19.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:39
End of twilight	19:16
Moonrise	07:24
Moonset	22:35
Day length	12 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:47

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:36–00:27 (19.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:36–00:27 (19.03)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:47–06:33 (19.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:27–06:33 (19.03)

Anandadi: Ananda 06:36–00:27 (19.03) Anandadi: Kaladanda 00:27–06:33 (19.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:34–15:29 (19.03); Bhadra Mukha 02:38–04:47 (19.03); Bhadra Puchha 14:12–15:29 (19.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:00–05:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:26
Godhuli	18:39–19:03
Pradosha	18:39–21:02
Nishitha	00:12–01:00 (19.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:40–18:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:09–18:39
Yamaganda	12:38–14:08
Gulika Kalam	15:38–17:09
Dur Muhurta	17:03–17:51
Varjyam	20:08–21:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:36–13:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:36–13:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:36–13:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:36–15:20, 18:21–18:39

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-tritya until 13:47, Shukla-chaturti from 13:47; lagna Kumbha 06:36, Mina 06:40, Mesha 07:21, Vrishabha 08:17, Mithuna 09:51, Karka 12:21, Simha 15:20, Kanya 18:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 13:47–18:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:47

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:36–00:27 (19.03)+2 Yoga Indra 06:36–02:16 (19.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:36–00:27 (19.03)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:36–00:27 (19.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–00:27 (19.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:36–13:470 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:47–06:33 (19.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 13:47–06:33 (19.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:36

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 06:33

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:29 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 02:53 (20.03) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 02:43 (20.03) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:29 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 15:29	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 15:29	karana Bava
from 02:43 (20.03)	yoga Vishkambha
from 02:53 (20.03)	nakshatra Krittika
from 04:32 (20.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:56
Sunrise	06:33
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:41
End of twilight	19:18
Moonrise	07:50
Moonset	23:41
Day length	12 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:33–18:41) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:33–15:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:24–13:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:43–02:53 (20.03)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:29–02:53 (20.03)

Anandadi: Chara 06:33–02:53 (20.03) Anandadi: Sthira 02:53–06:31 (20.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:34–15:29; Bhadra Mukha 02:38–04:47; Bhadra Puchha 14:12–15:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:27
Godhuli	18:41–19:05
Pradosha	18:41–21:03
Nishitha	00:12–01:00 (20.03)
Amrita Kalam	21:35–23:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:04–09:35
Yamaganda	11:06–12:37
Gulika Kalam	14:08–15:39
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:50, 15:27–16:16
Varjyam	11:01–12:47

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:36–07:17, 08:13–15:16, 15:29–18:41

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:29, Shukla-panchami from 15:29; lagna Kumbha 06:33, Mina 06:36, Mesha 07:17, Vrishabha 08:13, Mithuna 09:47, Karka 12:17, Simha 15:16, Kanya 18:17

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 06:33–15:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 06:33–18:41: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:33–02:53 (20.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:29–06:31 (20.03)0 Kharmas−1 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:29–02:53 (20.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:33–02:53 (20.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:33–15:29−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:33–15:29−3 Vaidhriti 06:33–02:43 (20.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:33

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious tithi; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 06:31

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:40 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 05:43 (21.03) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:28 (21.03) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:40 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 17:40	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 17:40	karana Kaulava
from 03:28 (21.03)	yoga Priti
from 05:43 (21.03)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:54
Sunrise	06:31
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:43
End of twilight	19:20
Moonrise	08:21
Moonset	none
Day length	12 h 12 min

Sky

Vernal equinox	07:19

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:31–18:43) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 17:40–06:28 (21.03)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:31–05:43 (21.03) Ravi Yoga 05:43–06:28 (21.03)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:31–17:40 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:40–06:28 (21.03) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:43–06:28 (21.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:43–06:28 (21.03) Anandadi: Gada 06:31–05:43 (21.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 17:14–18:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:56–05:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:28
Godhuli	18:43–19:07
Pradosha	18:43–21:04
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (21.03)
Amrita Kalam	03:02–04:49 (21.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:40–17:12
Yamaganda	09:34–11:05
Gulika Kalam	12:37–14:09
Dur Muhurta	08:57–09:46, 23:25–00:12 (21.03)
Varjyam	16:18–18:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:32–07:13, 08:09–15:12

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	average 06:32–07:13, 08:09–15:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:32–07:13, 08:09–15:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:32–07:13, 08:09–15:12, 18:13–18:43

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-panchami until 17:40, Shukla-shashti from 17:40; lagna Kumbha 06:31, Mina 06:32, Mesha 07:13, Vrishabha 08:09, Mithuna 09:43, Karka 12:13, Simha 15:12, Kanya 18:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:31–05:43 (21.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:31–17:400 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:31–17:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:40–06:28 (21.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:31–05:43 (21.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:31

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:10 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:45 (22.03) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:24 (22.03) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:54 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:54	karana Taitila
from 20:10	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 20:10	karana Gara
from 04:24 (22.03)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:51
Sunrise	06:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:45
End of twilight	19:22
Moonrise	08:58
Moonset	00:42
Day length	12 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:10–06:25 (22.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:28–20:10

Anandadi: Shubha all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:54–05:41
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:29
Godhuli	18:45–19:09
Pradosha	18:45–21:05
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (22.03)
Amrita Kalam	05:09–06:57 (22.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:37–14:09
Yamaganda	08:00–09:32
Gulika Kalam	11:04–12:37
Dur Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Varjyam	23:44–01:33 (22.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:28–07:09, 08:05–15:08, 18:09–18:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Mina 06:28, Mesha 07:09, Vrishabha 08:05, Mithuna 09:39, Karka 12:09, Simha 15:08, Kanya 18:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Priti 06:28–04:24 (22.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:28–20:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas

Panchanga at sunrise 06:28

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:25

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:45 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:45 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:21 (23.03) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:28 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:45	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 09:28	karana Vanija
from 22:45	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 22:45	karana Vishti
from 05:21 (23.03)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:48
Sunrise	06:25
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:47
End of twilight	19:25
Moonrise	09:41
Moonset	01:36
Day length	12 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:25–08:45) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:45–18:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:25–08:45

Krakacha Yoga 22:45–06:23 (23.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:45–06:23 (23.03)

Anandadi: Utpata 06:25–08:45 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:45–06:23 (23.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 22:45–12:00 (23.03); Bhadra Puchha 00:44–02:03 (23.03); Bhadra Mukha 02:03–04:15 (23.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:52–05:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:30
Godhuli	18:47–19:11
Pradosha	18:47–21:07
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (23.03)
Amrita Kalam	05:09–06:57, 01:51–03:40 (23.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:42
Yamaganda	06:25–07:58
Gulika Kalam	09:31–11:04
Dur Muhurta	10:33–11:22, 15:30–16:19
Varjyam	15:03–16:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:25–07:05, 08:01–15:04, 18:05–18:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:25–07:05, 08:01–15:04, 18:05–18:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:25–07:05, 08:01–15:04, 18:05–18:47
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:25–07:05, 08:01–15:04, 18:05–18:47

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 08:45, Mrigashirsha from 08:45; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mina 06:25, Mesha 07:05, Vrishabha 08:01, Mithuna 09:35, Karka 12:05, Simha 15:04, Kanya 18:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 08:45) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 08:45) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +1

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:25–08:45+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:25–05:21 (23.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:25–22:450 Ravi Yoga 06:25–08:450 Anandadi: Utpata 06:25–08:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:45–06:23 (23.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ashtami
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 06:23

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:10 (24.03) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 11:46 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:07 (24.03) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:00 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:46	nakshatra Ardra
from 12:00	karana Bava
from 01:10 (24.03)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 01:10 (24.03)	karana Balava
from 06:07 (24.03)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:46
Sunrise	06:23
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:50
End of twilight	19:27
Moonrise	10:32
Moonset	02:23
Day length	12 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:23–11:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:23–12:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:45 (22.03)–01:10 (24.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–01:10 (24.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:10–06:20 (24.03)

Anandadi: Manasa 06:23–11:46 Anandadi: Padma 11:46–06:20 (24.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 22:45 (22.03)–12:00; Bhadra Puchha 00:44–02:03; Bhadra Mukha 02:03–04:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:30
Godhuli	18:50–19:13
Pradosha	18:50–21:08
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (24.03)
Amrita Kalam	03:21–05:08 (24.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:03–12:36
Yamaganda	15:43–17:16
Gulika Kalam	07:56–09:29
Dur Muhurta	08:52–09:42, 13:01–13:51
Varjyam	21:07–22:54

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 06:23–07:01, 07:57–15:01, 18:01–18:50

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 11:46, Ardra from 11:46; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mina 06:23, Mesha 07:01, Vrishabha 07:57, Mithuna 09:31, Karka 12:01, Simha 15:01, Kanya 18:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 11:46) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 11:46) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 06:23–18:50: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:23–11:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:23–11:46+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:23–06:07 (24.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:46–06:20 (24.03)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:23–12:00−1 Ashtami 06:23–01:10 (24.03)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–01:10 (24.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shobhana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:20

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:11 (25.03) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 14:30 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 06:34 (25.03) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:14 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:14	karana Kaulava
from 14:30	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 03:11 (25.03)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 03:11 (25.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:43
Sunrise	06:20
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:52
End of twilight	19:29
Moonrise	11:30
Moonset	03:02
Day length	12 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:30

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, Punarvasu (14:30–18:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–03:11 (25.03) Ravi Yoga 14:30–06:17 (25.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:11–06:17 (25.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 14:30–06:17 (25.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:20–14:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:48–05:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:31
Godhuli	18:52–19:14
Pradosha	18:52–21:09
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (25.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:28–11:02
Yamaganda	14:10–15:44
Gulika Kalam	06:20–07:54
Dur Muhurta	06:20–07:10, 07:10–08:00
Varjyam	03:37–05:23 (25.03)

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 06:20–06:58, 07:53–14:30

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 14:30, Punarvasu from 14:30; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mina 06:20, Mesha 06:58, Vrishabha 07:53, Mithuna 09:27, Karka 11:57, Simha 14:57, Kanya 17:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 14:30) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 14:30) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-navami 06:20–18:52: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–03:11 (25.03)+1 Yoga Shobhana all day+1 Ravi Yoga 14:30–06:17 (25.03)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 14:30–06:17 (25.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:30–06:17 (25.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:20–14:30−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:20–14:30−2 Rikta tithi 06:20–03:11 (25.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:20

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:17

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:36 (26.03) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 16:45 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 06:34 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:34	yoga Atiganda
from 15:59	karana Gara
from 16:45	nakshatra Pushya
from 04:36 (26.03)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 04:36 (26.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:40
Sunrise	06:17
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:54
End of twilight	19:31
Moonrise	12:34
Moonset	03:36
Day length	12 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:17–16:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (16:45–18:54) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Ravi Pushya Yoga 16:45–06:15 (26.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:45–06:15 (26.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–06:15 (26.03)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:17–16:45 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 16:45–06:15 (26.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 04:11–05:01 (26.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:46–05:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:32
Godhuli	18:54–19:16
Pradosha	18:54–21:10
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (26.03)
Amrita Kalam	14:08–15:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:19–18:54
Yamaganda	12:36–14:10
Gulika Kalam	15:45–17:19
Dur Muhurta	17:13–18:03
Varjyam	01:18–03:00 (26.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:17–06:54, 07:49–14:53, 17:53–18:54

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 16:45, Pushya from 16:45; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mina 06:17, Mesha 06:54, Vrishabha 07:49, Mithuna 09:23, Karka 11:54, Simha 14:53, Kanya 17:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 16:45) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 16:45) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

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.

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:17–16:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:17–16:45+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:17–06:34+1 Auspicious tithi 06:17–04:36 (26.03)+1 Ravi Pushya Yoga 16:45–06:15 (26.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Atiganda 06:34–08:57

Panchanga at sunrise 06:17

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 17:04
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Amalaki Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:15

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 05:21 (27.03) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 18:23 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 06:33 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:04 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:33	yoga Sukarma
from 17:04	karana Vishti
from 18:23	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 05:21 (27.03)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 05:21 (27.03)	karana Bava
from 06:00 (27.03)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:38
Sunrise	06:15
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:56
End of twilight	19:33
Moonrise	13:43
Moonset	04:04
Day length	12 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:15–18:23) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:04–18:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Amalaki Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:36–05:21 (27.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:51–16:25 (27.03)

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:15–18:23 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:15–18:23

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–05:21 (27.03) Krakacha Yoga 06:15–05:21 (27.03) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:21–06:12 (27.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–06:12 (27.03)

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:15–18:23 Anandadi: Saumya 18:23–06:12 (27.03)

Bhadra on earth: 17:04–05:21 (27.03); Bhadra Puchha 21:55–23:10; Bhadra Mukha 23:10–01:13 (27.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:44–05:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:33
Godhuli	18:56–19:18
Pradosha	18:56–21:11
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (27.03)
Amrita Kalam	11:33–13:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:50–09:25
Yamaganda	11:00–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:45
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:51, 15:33–16:23
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:15–06:50, 07:45–14:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:15–06:50, 07:45–14:49
Cutting fingernails	average 06:15–17:04
Cutting toenails	good 06:15–06:50, 07:45–14:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:15–06:50, 07:45–14:49, 17:49–18:23

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 18:23, Ashlesha from 18:23; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:15, Mesha 06:50, Vrishabha 07:45, Mithuna 09:19, Karka 11:50, Simha 14:49, Kanya 17:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 18:23) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 18:23) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 17:04–18:56: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:04

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:15–18:23+2 Pushya 06:15–18:23+2 Ravi Yoga 06:15–18:23+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:15–18:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:15–05:21 (27.03)+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:33–06:00 (27.03)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–05:21 (27.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:23–06:12 (27.03)0 Bhadra on earth 17:04–05:21 (27.03)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:15–05:21 (27.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:15

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:12

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:21 (28.03) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:20 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 04:54 (28.03) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:26 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 17:26	karana Balava
from 19:20	nakshatra Magha
from 04:54 (28.03)	yoga Shula
from 05:21 (28.03)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 05:21 (28.03)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:35
Sunrise	06:12
Noon	12:34
Sunset	18:58
End of twilight	19:35
Moonrise	14:55
Moonset	04:28
Day length	12 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:12–19:20 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–06:10 (28.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:12–19:20

Anandadi: Ananda 06:12–19:20 Anandadi: Kaladanda 19:20–06:10 (28.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:10–01:27 (28.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:42–05:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:34
Godhuli	18:58–19:20
Pradosha	18:58–21:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (28.03)
Amrita Kalam	17:40–19:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:46–17:22
Yamaganda	09:24–10:59
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:11
Dur Muhurta	08:45–09:36, 23:26–00:11 (28.03)
Varjyam	07:41–09:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:12, Mesha 06:46, Vrishabha 07:41, Mithuna 09:15, Karka 11:46, Simha 14:45, Kanya 17:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:12–19:20+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:12–19:20+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:12–04:54 (28.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:12–19:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:12–19:20

Panchanga at sunrise 06:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:10

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 04:40 (29.03) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 19:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 03:15 (29.03) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:06 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 17:06	karana Taitila
from 19:35	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 03:15 (29.03)	yoga Ganda
from 04:40 (29.03)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 04:40 (29.03)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:32
Sunrise	06:10
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:00
End of twilight	19:37
Moonrise	16:10
Moonset	04:50
Day length	12 h 49 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, Magha (06:10–19:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:00–21:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:35–06:07 (29.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–04:40 (29.03)

Anandadi: Chara 06:10–19:35 Anandadi: Sthira 19:35–06:07 (29.03)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:40–05:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:34
Godhuli	19:00–19:22
Pradosha	19:00–21:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (29.03)
Amrita Kalam	17:09–18:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:11
Yamaganda	07:46–09:22
Gulika Kalam	10:58–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Varjyam	07:27–09:04, 03:27–05:01 (29.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 06:10–06:42, 07:37–14:41, 17:42–19:00
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mina 06:10, Mesha 06:42, Vrishabha 07:37, Mithuna 09:11, Karka 11:42, Simha 14:41, Kanya 17:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:10–19:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:10–04:40 (29.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 06:10–06:46−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:10–19:35−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–04:40 (29.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:22 (30.03) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 19:11 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:06 (30.03) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:05 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 16:05	karana Vanija
from 19:11	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 01:06 (30.03)	yoga Vriddhi
from 03:22 (30.03)	tithi Purnima
from 03:22 (30.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:30
Sunrise	06:07
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:02
End of twilight	19:39
Moonrise	17:27
Moonset	05:11
Day length	12 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:07–19:02) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:07–19:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:07–19:11 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:22–06:04 (30.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–03:22 (30.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:11–06:04 (30.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 19:11–06:04 (30.03) Anandadi: Gada 06:07–19:11

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:22–14:31 (30.03); Bhadra Puchha 10:35–11:41 (30.03); Bhadra Mukha 11:41–13:32 (30.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:38–05:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:35
Godhuli	19:02–19:24
Pradosha	19:02–21:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (30.03)
Amrita Kalam	12:53–14:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:11–15:48
Yamaganda	06:07–07:44
Gulika Kalam	09:21–10:58
Dur Muhurta	10:25–11:17, 15:35–16:27
Varjyam	02:06–03:38 (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 06:07–06:38, 07:33–14:37, 17:38–19:02

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 06:07, Mesha 06:38, Vrishabha 07:33, Mithuna 09:07, Karka 11:38, Simha 14:37, Kanya 17:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:07–19:02: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:07–19:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–03:22 (30.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:07–19:11−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:07–19:11−2 Rikta tithi 06:07–03:22 (30.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Holika Dahan · Phalguna Purnima

At sunrise 06:04

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 01:33 (31.03) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 18:15 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 22:32 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:31 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:31	karana Bava
from 18:15	nakshatra Hasta
from 22:32	yoga Dhruva
from 01:33 (31.03)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 01:33 (31.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:27
Sunrise	06:04
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:04
End of twilight	19:41
Moonrise	18:47
Moonset	05:32
Day length	12 h 59 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 18:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:04–18:15) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (18:15–19:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:04–14:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Holika Dahan · Narasimha and Prahlada

On the evening of the full moon of Phalguna the bonfire of Holika is burnt — in memory of Prahlada’s rescue from the fire in which the demoness Holika perished. The bonfire is lit in Pradosha, avoiding Bhadra.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:04–21:15
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 03:22–01:33 (31.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:33–06:02 (31.03)

Anandadi: Shubha 06:04–18:15 Anandadi: Amrita 18:15–06:02 (31.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:22–14:31; Bhadra Puchha 10:35–11:41; Bhadra Mukha 11:41–13:32
Gandanta (tithi): 01:11–01:55 (31.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:36–05:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:36
Godhuli	19:04–19:26
Pradosha	19:04–21:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (31.03)
Amrita Kalam	11:20–12:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:57–12:34
Yamaganda	15:49–17:26
Gulika Kalam	07:42–09:19
Dur Muhurta	08:40–09:32, 13:00–13:52
Varjyam	02:10–03:41 (31.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:04–06:34, 07:29–14:33, 17:34–19:04

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 18:15, Hasta from 18:15; tithi Purnima; lagna Mina 06:04, Mesha 06:34, Vrishabha 07:29, Mithuna 09:03, Karka 11:34, Simha 14:33, Kanya 17:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 18:15) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 18:15) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

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

Purnima 06:04–19:04: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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: Shubha 06:04–18:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:04–18:15+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:04–22:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:04–14:31

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:04

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikrama (No. 14) · Shaka 2102 · Vikram 2237 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Holi (Dhulandi)

At sunrise 06:02

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:21 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 16:53 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 19:39 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:30 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:30	karana Kaulava
from 16:53	nakshatra Chitra
from 19:39	yoga Vyaghata
from 23:21	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 23:21	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:24
Sunrise	06:02
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:06
End of twilight	19:44
Moonrise	20:09
Moonset	05:54
Day length	13 h 03 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	01:33

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:02–16:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (16:53–19:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 23:21–05:59 (01.04)

Yamaghanta 06:02–16:53

Anandadi: Mrityu 06:02–16:53 Anandadi: Kana 16:53–05:59 (01.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:34–05:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:37
Godhuli	19:06–19:27
Pradosha	19:06–21:16
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (01.04)
Amrita Kalam	11:14–12:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:18–10:56
Yamaganda	14:12–15:50
Gulika Kalam	06:02–07:40
Dur Muhurta	06:02–06:54, 06:54–07:46
Varjyam	00:20–01:49 (01.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:02–06:30, 07:25–14:29, 17:30–19:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:02–06:30, 07:25–14:29, 17:30–19:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:02–06:30, 07:25–14:29, 17:30–19:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:02–06:30, 07:25–14:29, 17:30–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 16:53, Chitra from 16:53; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mina 06:02, Mesha 06:30, Vrishabha 07:25, Mithuna 09:00, Karka 11:30, Simha 14:29, Kanya 17:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 16:53) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 16:53) — improvement of well-being; 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:02–16:53+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:02–19:39+1 Auspicious tithi 06:02–23:210 Dwipushkar Yoga 23:21–05:59 (01.04)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:02–16:53−3 Yamaghanta 06:02–16:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:02

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

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

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

Vikrama (No. 14 of 60, “valour”) — A year of valour: victories, success of resolute efforts and a good harvest.
Northern samvatsara: Manmatha (No. 29)
Shaka Samvat 2102 · Vikram Samvat 2237 · Kali Yuga 5281
Next year — Vrisha, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 14.04.2181
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.

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.

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

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

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

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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).

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

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

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“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.

Hutashana Yoga
“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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
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.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

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

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

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

The Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north (tropical longitude 0°): day and night are equal. The Vedic Mesha Sankranti comes about 24–25 days later.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Holashtak
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).

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

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

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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