Panchanga Calendar

April 1839

SamvatsaraVikari (33)MonthChaitra → Vaishakha from 14.04RituVasantaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

April 1839 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 13.04), Vaishakha (from 14.04). Periods: until 12.04 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 12.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu); 16.04 Akshaya Tritiya; 27.04 Narasimha Jayanti; 28.04 Buddha Purnima (Vesak).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Swa2

2Vish3Angaraki Chaturthi

3Anu4after 15:13

4Jye5

5Jye6

6Mul7Kalashtami

7PAsh8after 10:31

8UAsh9after 12:27

9Shra10

10Dhan11Varuthini Ekadashi

11Shat12Pradosha

12UBh13Mesha Sankranti

13Rev14Shani Amavasya

14Ashw1Chandra Darshan

15Bhar2Parshuram Jayanti

16Krit3Akshaya Tritiya

17Roh4after 12:32

18Mrig5Shankara Jayanti

19Ard6after 10:43

20Pun7

21Push8until 08:01

22Ashl9

23Mag10

24PPh11after 17:59

25UPh12Pradosha

26Has13until 17:19

27Chit14Narasimha Jayanti

28Swa15Buddha Purnima

29Swa1Narada Jayanti

30Vish2

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (25)

SankashtiAmrita Siddhi YogaKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaSankrantiShivaratriShani Amavasyaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra Darshanmoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Parshuram JayantiAkshaya TritiyaVinayaka ChaturthiShankara JayantiSkanda ShashtiGanga SaptamiTripushkar YogaSita NavamiRavi Pushya YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Narasimha JayantiBuddha Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Narada Jayanti

How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

3.04 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Saumya after 15:13
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
14.04 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
16.04 Tue — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
17.04 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha after 12:32
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
19.04 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 10:43
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
21.04 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga until 08:01
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
26.04 Fri — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Harshana until 17:19
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

2.04 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Vikata)
6.04 Sat Kalashtami
10.04 Wed Varuthini Ekadashi
11.04 Thu Pradosha Vrat
12.04 Fri Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)
12.04 Fri Masik Shivaratri
13.04 Sat Chaitra Amavasya
13.04 Sat Shani Amavasya
14.04 Sun Chandra Darshan
15.04 Mon Parashurama Jayanti
16.04 Tue Akshaya Tritiya
17.04 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
18.04 Thu Shankaracharya Jayanti
18.04 Thu Skanda Shashti
19.04 Fri Ganga Saptami
21.04 Sun Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)
21.04 Sun Masik Durgashtami
24.04 Wed Mohini Ekadashi
25.04 Thu Pradosha Vrat
27.04 Sat Narasimha Jayanti
28.04 Sun Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
28.04 Sun Vaishakha Purnima
29.04 Mon Narada Jayanti

Special muhurta yogas

3.04 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:57–05:36 (04.04)
3.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:57–05:36 (04.04)
7.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:31–05:44 (08.04)
8.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:51–05:42 (09.04)
12.04 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:32–05:31 (13.04)
12.04 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:32–05:31 (13.04)
14.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:29–20:35
16.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:24–15:06
17.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
19.04 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:43–05:14 (20.04)
20.04 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 05:14–07:57
21.04 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:11–11:35
21.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:11–11:35
27.04 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:08–04:55 (28.04)
30.04 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 04:50–08:56

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.

Avoid starting important matters

4.04 Thu — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
6.04 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
9.04 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
12.04 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day, Krishna Chaturdashi
13.04 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti (unfavourable day)
20.04 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami
29.04 Mon — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
30.04 Tue — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra

Sky this month

12.04 Mesha Sankranti 08:19 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
14.04 New moon (Amavasya) 02:17
28.04 Full moon (Purnima) 22:24
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 12.04 Kharmas
9.04 21:58 – 13.04 23:35 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vikari (No. 33, “changeable, sickly”) — A year of ailments: illness and changes for the worse; health needs looking after. more

Northern samvatsara: Saumya. Shaka Samvat 1761, Vikram Samvat 1896, Kali Yuga 4940.

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

Vaishakha (Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. 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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:02

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:28 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 00:05 (02.04) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:09 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:28	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 10:28	karana Vanija
from 18:09	yoga Vajra
from 23:44	karana Vishti
from 00:05 (02.04)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:25
Sunrise	06:02
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:06
End of twilight	19:43
Moonrise	22:19
Moonset	06:15
Day length	13 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:28

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, Swati (06:02–19:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–10:28 Yamaghanta 00:05–06:00 (02.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:02–00:05 (02.04) Anandadi: Mitra 00:05–06:00 (02.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:44–12:57 (02.04); Bhadra Puchha 08:19–09:38 (02.04); Bhadra Mukha 09:38–11:51 (02.04)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

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 (02.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:10–15:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:40–09:18
Yamaganda	10:56–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:12–15:50
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:52, 15:37–16:29
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:28–14:01, 17:02–19:06

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	good 10:28–14:01, 17:02–19:06
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 10:28–14:01, 17:02–19:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:02–06:24, 07:15–14:01, 17:02–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 10:28, Krishna-tritya from 10:28; lagna Mina 06:02, Mesha 06:24, Vrishabha 07:15, Mithuna 08:41, Karka 11:03, Simha 14:01, Kanya 17:02

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

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: Chhatra 06:02–00:05 (02.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:02–00:05 (02.04)+1 Yoga Harshana 06:02–18:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:02–10:280 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 18:09–19:24−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:02–10:28−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–10:28

Panchanga at sunrise 06:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Vikata)

At sunrise 06:00

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 12:57 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 02:59 (03.04) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:02 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:57 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:57	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 12:57	karana Bava
from 19:02	yoga Siddhi
from 02:07 (03.04)	karana Balava
from 02:59 (03.04)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:22
Sunrise	06:00
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:08
End of twilight	19:45
Moonrise	23:41
Moonset	06:23
Day length	13 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:00–19:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:00–12:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Vikata) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 23:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:00–12:57

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:00–02:59 (03.04) Anandadi: Vajra 02:59–05:57 (03.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:44 (01.04)–12:57; Bhadra Puchha 08:19–09:38; Bhadra Mukha 09:38–11:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:32–05:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:37
Godhuli	19:08–19:29
Pradosha	19:08–21:17
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (03.04)
Amrita Kalam	17:07–18:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:51–17:29
Yamaganda	09:17–10:55
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:12
Dur Muhurta	08:37–09:30, 23:27–00:11 (03.04)
Varjyam	06:21–08:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:00–06:20, 07:11–12:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:00–06:20, 07:11–12:57
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:00–06:20, 07:11–12:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:00–06:20, 07:11–12:57

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 12:57, Krishna-chaturti from 12:57; lagna Mina 06:00, Mesha 06:20, Vrishabha 07:11, Mithuna 08:37, Karka 10:59, Simha 13:57, Kanya 16:58

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 12:57–19:08: 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 = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:00–12:57+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:00–02:59 (03.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:00–12:570 Yoga Siddhi 19:02–05:57 (03.04)0 Kharmas−1 Rikta tithi 12:57–05:57 (03.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:00–12:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:00

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 15:13
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:57

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:13 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 05:36 (04.04) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 19:44 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:13 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 15:13	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 15:13	karana Kaulava
from 19:44	yoga Vyatipata
from 04:14 (04.04)	karana Taitila
from 05:36 (04.04)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:19
Sunrise	05:57
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:10
End of twilight	19:48
Moonrise	none
Moonset	06:35
Day length	13 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:13

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, Anuradha (05:57–19:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:57–05:36 (04.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:57–05:36 (04.04)

Anandadi: Saumya 05:57–05:36 (04.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:36–05:54 (04.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:30–05:14
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:38
Godhuli	19:10–19:31
Pradosha	19:10–21:19
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (04.04)
Amrita Kalam	18:04–19:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:12
Yamaganda	07:36–09:15
Gulika Kalam	10:54–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Varjyam	07:25–09:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:13–19:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:13–19:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:13–19:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:54–19:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 15:13, Krishna-panchami from 15:13; lagna Mina 05:57, Mesha 06:16, Vrishabha 07:07, Mithuna 08:33, Karka 10:55, Simha 13:53, Kanya 16:54

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.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:57–15:13: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:13

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:57–05:36 (04.04)+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:57–19:44+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:57–05:36 (04.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:57–05:36 (04.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:13–05:54 (04.04)0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 05:57–15:13

Panchanga at sunrise 05:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:54

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:08 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 07:48 (05.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 20:08 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:08 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 17:08	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 17:08	karana Gara
from 20:08	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:16
Sunrise	05:54
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:12
End of twilight	19:50
Moonrise	01:02
Moonset	06:55
Day length	13 h 17 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 17:08

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 (05:54–19:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:54–17:08

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:08–05:52 (05.04)

Anandadi: Kaladanda all day

Gandanta (tithi): 16:42–17:33
Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:18–14:17 (05.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:28–05:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:39
Godhuli	19:12–19:33
Pradosha	19:12–21:20
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (05.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:12–23:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:13–15:52
Yamaganda	05:54–07:34
Gulika Kalam	09:14–10:53
Dur Muhurta	10:20–11:13, 15:39–16:32
Varjyam	11:43–13:27

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 Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 17:08, Krishna-shashti from 17:08; lagna Mina 05:54, Mesha 06:12, Vrishabha 07:03, Mithuna 08:29, Karka 10:52, Simha 13:49, Kanya 16:50

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:

Vyatipata 05:54–19:12: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:54–17:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:54–17:080 Kharmas0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:08–05:52 (05.04)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Vyatipata 05:54–20:08

Panchanga at sunrise 05:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:52

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 18:34 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 07:48 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:10 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:55 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:55	karana Vanija
from 07:48	nakshatra Mula
from 18:34	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 18:34	karana Vishti
from 20:10	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:14
Sunrise	05:52
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:14
End of twilight	19:52
Moonrise	02:17
Moonset	07:27
Day length	13 h 21 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 18:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:52–07:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:48–19:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:34–19:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–18:34 Ravi Yoga 07:48–05:49 (06.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:52–07:48 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:34–05:49 (06.04) Krakacha Yoga 18:34–05:49 (06.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:34–05:49 (06.04)

Anandadi: Chara 05:52–07:48 Anandadi: Sthira 07:48–05:49 (06.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:34–07:03 (06.04); Bhadra Puchha 23:32–00:46 (06.04); Bhadra Mukha 00:46–02:50 (06.04)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:18–14:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:26–05:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:40
Godhuli	19:14–19:35
Pradosha	19:14–21:21
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (06.04)
Amrita Kalam	02:38–04:21 (06.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:53–12:33
Yamaganda	15:53–17:33
Gulika Kalam	07:32–09:12
Dur Muhurta	08:32–09:26, 12:59–13:53
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:52–06:08, 06:59–13:45, 16:46–19:14

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 05:52–06:08, 06:59–13:45, 16:46–19:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:52–06:08, 06:59–13:45, 16:46–19:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:52–06:08, 06:59–13:45, 16:46–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 07:48, Mula from 07:48; tithi Krishna-shashti until 18:34, Krishna-saptami from 18:34; lagna Mina 05:52, Mesha 06:08, Vrishabha 06:59, Mithuna 08:25, Karka 10:48, Simha 13:45, Kanya 16:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 07:48) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 07:48) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:48–05:49 (06.04)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:48–05:49 (06.04)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:52–20:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:34–05:49 (06.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:34–05:49 (06.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–18:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:34–05:49 (06.04)0 Krakacha Yoga 18:34–05:49 (06.04)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:52–07:48−1 Gandanta 05:52–14:17−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:52–07:48

Panchanga at sunrise 05:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:49

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 19:23 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:29 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 19:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:03 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:03	karana Bava
from 09:29	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 19:23	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 19:23	karana Balava
from 19:44	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:11
Sunrise	05:49
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:16
End of twilight	19:54
Moonrise	03:18
Moonset	08:20
Day length	13 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:29

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, Mula (05:49–09:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:29–19:16) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:49–07:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 19:23–21:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:49–09:29

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:49–09:29 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–19:23

Anandadi: Matanga 09:29–05:47 (07.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:49–09:29

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:34 (05.04)–07:03; Bhadra Puchha 23:32 (05.04)–00:46; Bhadra Mukha 00:46–02:50
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:25–05:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:41
Godhuli	19:16–19:37
Pradosha	19:16–21:22
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (07.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:31–07:11 (07.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:11–10:52
Yamaganda	14:13–15:54
Gulika Kalam	05:49–07:30
Dur Muhurta	05:49–06:43, 06:43–07:37
Varjyam	07:46–09:29, 19:30–21:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:56–13:41, 16:42–19:16

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 06:56–13:41, 16:42–19:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:56–13:41, 16:42–19:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:56–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 09:29, Purva-Ashadha from 09:29; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mina 05:49, Mesha 06:04, Vrishabha 06:56, Mithuna 08:21, Karka 10:44, Simha 13:41, Kanya 16:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:29) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:29) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:49–09:29+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:29–05:47 (07.04)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Parigha 05:49–07:570 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:49–07:03−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:49–09:29−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:49–09:29−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:49–09:29−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–19:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:49

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — after 10:31
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:47

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:31 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:31 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 18:46 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:33	karana Kaulava
from 10:31	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 18:46	yoga Siddha
from 19:31	tithi Krishna-navami
from 19:31	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:08
Sunrise	05:47
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:18
End of twilight	19:56
Moonrise	03:59
Moonset	09:33
Day length	13 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:47–10:31) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:31–19:18) is good for sowing.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:31–05:44 (08.04)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:47–10:31 Anandadi: Amrita 10:31–04:50 (08.04) Anandadi: Musala 04:50–05:44 (08.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:23–05:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:41
Godhuli	19:18–19:38
Pradosha	19:18–21:23
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (08.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:31–07:11, 04:22–05:59 (08.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:36–19:18
Yamaganda	12:32–14:14
Gulika Kalam	15:55–17:36
Dur Muhurta	17:29–18:24
Varjyam	18:38–20:15

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:52–13:37, 16:38–19:18

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:31, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:31; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mina 05:47, Mesha 06:00, Vrishabha 06:52, Mithuna 08:17, Karka 10:40, Simha 13:37, Kanya 16:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:31) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:31) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:47–19:18: 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).

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:31

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:31–05:44 (08.04)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:47–10:31+1 Yoga Shiva 05:47–18:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:31–05:44 (08.04)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 05:47–19:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:47–10:31

Panchanga at sunrise 05:47

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 12:27
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:44

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:55 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 10:51 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 17:13 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:19 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:19	karana Gara
from 10:51	nakshatra Shravana
from 17:13	yoga Sadhya
from 18:55	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 18:55	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:06
Sunrise	05:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:20
End of twilight	19:58
Moonrise	04:24
Moonset	11:02
Day length	13 h 35 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 10:51	from 18:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:44–10:51) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (10:51–19:20) is good for sowing.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:51–05:42 (09.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 12:27–05:42 (09.04) Anandadi: Kana 05:44–12:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:21–05:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:42
Godhuli	19:20–19:40
Pradosha	19:20–21:24
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (09.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:22–05:59, 00:13–01:47 (09.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:26–09:08
Yamaganda	10:50–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:14–15:56
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:53, 15:42–16:36
Varjyam	14:47–16:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:55–19:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 18:55–19:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 18:55–19:20
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:55–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 10:51, Shravana from 10:51; tithi Krishna-navami until 18:55, Krishna-dashami from 18:55; lagna Mina 05:44, Mesha 05:56, Vrishabha 06:48, Mithuna 08:14, Karka 10:36, Simha 13:33, Kanya 16:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 10:51) — improved health; Shravana (from 10:51) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 05:44–18:55: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:27

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:51–05:42 (09.04)+2 Yoga Siddha 05:44–17:13+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 12:27–05:42 (09.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:44–10:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 05:44–18:55−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:44–12:27

Panchanga at sunrise 05:44

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:42

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 17:33 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 10:26 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:04 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:19	karana Vishti
from 10:26	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 15:04	yoga Shubha
from 17:33	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 17:33	karana Bava
from 04:36 (10.04)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:03
Sunrise	05:42
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:22
End of twilight	20:00
Moonrise	04:40
Moonset	12:36
Day length	13 h 40 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	from 10:26	from 17:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:42–10:26) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:19–17:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 05:42–17:33 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:33–05:39 (10.04)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:42–10:26 Anandadi: Utpata 10:26–05:39 (10.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:19–17:33; Bhadra Puchha 07:56–09:04; Bhadra Mukha 09:04–10:57
Agni Panchaka: 21:58–23:35 (13.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 17:11–17:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:19–05:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:22–19:42
Pradosha	19:22–21:25
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (10.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:24–00:56 (10.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:57–17:39
Yamaganda	09:07–10:49
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:14
Dur Muhurta	08:26–09:20, 23:29–00:10 (10.04)
Varjyam	14:15–15:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:44–13:29, 16:30–19:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:44–13:29, 16:30–19:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:44–13:29, 16:30–19:22
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 10:26, Dhanishtha from 10:26; tithi Krishna-dashami until 17:33, Krishna-ekadashi from 17:33; lagna Mina 05:42, Mesha 05:52, Vrishabha 06:44, Mithuna 08:10, Karka 10:32, Simha 13:29, Kanya 16:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 10:26) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 10:26) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:42–10:26+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:42–15:040 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:33–05:39 (10.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:19–17:33−3 Anandadi: Utpata 10:26–05:39 (10.04)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:42–17:33

Panchanga at sunrise 05:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:39

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:30 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 09:19 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:21 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:30 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:19	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 12:21	yoga Shukla
from 15:30	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 15:30	karana Kaulava
from 02:13 (11.04)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:00
Sunrise	05:39
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:24
End of twilight	20:03
Moonrise	04:51
Moonset	14:12
Day length	13 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:19	from 15:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (09:19–19:24) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Varuthini Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Chaitra (Vaishakha in North India). “Protective”: the fast guards against misfortune and brings good luck; Vamana is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:33 (09.04)–15:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:36–08:22 (11.04)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:30–05:36 (11.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:39–09:19

Anandadi: Mitra 05:39–09:19 Anandadi: Manasa 09:19–05:36 (11.04)

Agni Panchaka: 21:58 (09.04)–23:35 (13.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:17–04:58
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:24–19:44
Pradosha	19:24–21:26
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (11.04)
Amrita Kalam	00:53–02:22 (11.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:14
Yamaganda	07:22–09:05
Gulika Kalam	10:48–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Varjyam	15:59–17:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:40–13:25, 16:26–19:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:40–13:25, 16:26–19:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:40–13:25, 16:26–19:24
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:40–13:25, 16:26–19:24

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 09:19, Shatabhisha from 09:19; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 15:30, Krishna-dvadashi from 15:30; lagna Mina 05:39, Mesha 05:48, Vrishabha 06:40, Mithuna 08:06, Karka 10:28, Simha 13:25, Kanya 16:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 09:19) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 09:19) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:39–12:21+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:39–09:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:39–09:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:30–05:36 (11.04)0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:39–09:19

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Mudgara
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:36

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:48 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 07:33 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:07 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:48 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:33	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 09:07	yoga Brahma
from 12:48	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 12:48	karana Gara
from 23:16	karana Vanija
from 05:15 (12.04)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 05:26 (12.04)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:57
Sunrise	05:36
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:26
End of twilight	20:05
Moonrise	04:58
Moonset	15:49
Day length	13 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:33	from 12:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:36–07:33) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:33–19:26) is good 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, 19:26–21:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:15–05:34 (12.04) Anandadi: Vajra 05:36–07:33 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:33–05:15 (12.04)

Agni Panchaka: 21:58 (09.04)–23:35 (13.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:15–04:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:45
Godhuli	19:26–19:46
Pradosha	19:26–21:27
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (12.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:01–23:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:15–15:58
Yamaganda	05:36–07:20
Gulika Kalam	09:04–10:47
Dur Muhurta	10:13–11:08, 15:45–16:40
Varjyam	13:20–14:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:36–07:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:36–07:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:36–07:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:36–07:33

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 07:33, Purva-Bhadra from 07:33; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 12:48, Krishna-trayodashi from 12:48; lagna Mina 05:36, Mesha 05:44, Vrishabha 06:36, Mithuna 08:02, Karka 10:24, Simha 13:21, Kanya 16:22, Tula 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 07:33) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 07:33) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Yoga Brahma 09:07–05:26 (12.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:36–07:33+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:33–05:15 (12.04)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:33–05:15 (12.04)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:36

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:34

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:37 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 02:32 (13.04) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 01:26 (13.04) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:37 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:37	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 09:37	karana Vishti
from 19:52	karana Shakuni
from 01:26 (13.04)	yoga Vaidhriti
from 02:32 (13.04)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:55
Sunrise	05:34
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	05:05
Moonset	17:26
Day length	13 h 53 min

Sky

Mesha Sankranti	08:19 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:34–19:28) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:37–19:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 09:37–19:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Aries — the beginning of the solar year: Vaisakhi in Punjab (harvest festival and the founding of the Khalsa), Vishu in Kerala, Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Pana Sankranti in Odisha.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:34–12:19
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:50 (13.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:32–05:31 (13.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:32–05:31 (13.04)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:34–02:32 (13.04) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:32–05:31 (13.04)

Bhadra on earth: 09:37–19:52; Bhadra Mukha 09:37–11:19; Bhadra Puchha 18:49–19:50
Agni Panchaka: 21:58 (09.04)–23:35 (13.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:13–04:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:45
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:28
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (13.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:17–23:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:47–12:31
Yamaganda	15:59–17:43
Gulika Kalam	07:18–09:02
Dur Muhurta	08:21–09:16, 12:59–13:54
Varjyam	13:46–15:11

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:32–09:37

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 09:37, Krishna-chaturdashi from 09:37; lagna Mina 05:34, Mesha 05:40, Vrishabha 06:32, Mithuna 07:58, Karka 10:20, Simha 13:17, Kanya 16:19, Tula 19:19

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:

Krishna-chaturdashi 09:37–19:28: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 08:19 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 09:37–19:28: 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).
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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Indra 05:34–01:26 (13.04)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:34–02:32 (13.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:34–02:32 (13.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 09:37–05:31 (13.04)−3 Bhadra on earth 09:37–19:52

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 05:34

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Shani Amavasya · Chaitra Amavasya

At sunrise 05:31

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:03 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 23:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 21:13 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:03 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:03	tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:03	karana Chatushpada
from 16:11	karana Naga
from 21:13	yoga Vishkambha
from 23:35	nakshatra Ashwini
from 02:17 (14.04)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 02:17 (14.04)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:52
Sunrise	05:31
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:09
Moonrise	05:12
Moonset	19:05
Day length	13 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:03

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 (05:31–19:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 05:31–06:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 06:03–16:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 16:11–19:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:31–06:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)

A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:03–02:17 (14.04)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:03–02:17 (14.04)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–06:03

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:31–23:35

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:31–23:35 Anandadi: Saumya 23:35–05:29 (14.04)

Agni Panchaka: 21:58 (09.04)–23:35
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:20–04:50 (14.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 01:57–02:37 (14.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:29
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (14.04)
Amrita Kalam	21:29–22:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:01–10:46
Yamaganda	14:15–16:00
Gulika Kalam	05:31–07:16
Dur Muhurta	05:31–06:27, 06:27–07:23
Varjyam	13:04–14:28

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 06:28–13:13, 16:15–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 06:03, Amavasya from 06:03; lagna Mina 05:31, Mesha 05:36, Vrishabha 06:28, Mithuna 07:54, Karka 10:16, Simha 13:13, Kanya 16:15, Tula 19:15

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:31–06:03: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 06:03–19:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 05:31–19:30: 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 = −11

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:31–23:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:31–23:350 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–06:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 05:31–23:35−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:31–23:35−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:31–06:03−3 Vaidhriti 05:31–21:13

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 05:31

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:29

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:29 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 20:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:56 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 12:22 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:22	karana Bava
from 16:56	yoga Priti
from 20:35	nakshatra Bharani
from 22:29	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 22:29	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:29
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:32
End of twilight	20:11
Moonrise	05:19
Moonset	20:48
Day length	14 h 02 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	02:17

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:

Kimstughna 05:29–12:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:32–20:48
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:32–20:48

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:29–20:35

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–22:29 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:35–05:26 (15.04)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:29–20:35 Anandadi: Kaladanda 20:35–05:26 (15.04)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:32–19:51
Pradosha	19:32–21:31
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (15.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:17–15:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:46–19:32
Yamaganda	12:30–14:16
Gulika Kalam	16:01–17:46
Dur Muhurta	17:39–18:35
Varjyam	17:05–18:29, 05:01–06:26 (15.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:24–13:10, 16:11–19:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:24–13:10, 16:11–19:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:24–13:10, 16:11–19:32
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:24–13:10, 16:11–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mina 05:29, Mesha 05:32, Vrishabha 06:24, Mithuna 07:50, Karka 10:12, Simha 13:10, Kanya 16:11, Tula 19:11

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

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.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:29–20:35+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:29–20:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:29–20:350 Yoga Priti 16:56–05:26 (15.04)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–22:29 (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 05:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Priti; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Parashurama Jayanti

At sunrise 05:26

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:48 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 17:41 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 12:44 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:37 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:37	karana Kaulava
from 12:44	yoga Ayushman
from 17:41	nakshatra Krittika
from 18:48	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 18:48	karana Taitila
from 05:04 (16.04)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:47
Sunrise	05:26
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:34
End of twilight	20:14
Moonrise	05:30
Moonset	22:33
Day length	14 h 07 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 17:41	from 18:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:26–17:41) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (17:41–19:34) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Parashurama Jayanti · Parashurama

The appearance day of Parashurama — the sixth avatar of Vishnu, “Rama with the axe”. He was born in the evening twilight, so the festival may fall a day before Akshaya Tritiya.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:34–21:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–18:48

Anandadi: Chara 05:26–17:41 Anandadi: Sthira 17:41–05:24 (16.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:48
Godhuli	19:34–19:53
Pradosha	19:34–21:32
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (16.04)
Amrita Kalam	13:28–14:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:12–08:58
Yamaganda	10:44–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:16–16:02
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:55, 15:48–16:44
Varjyam	05:01–06:26, 04:24–05:50 (16.04)

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 06:20–13:06, 16:07–19:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:41–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 17:41, Krittika from 17:41; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 18:48, Shukla-tritya from 18:48; lagna Mina 05:26, Mesha 05:28, Vrishabha 06:20, Mithuna 07:46, Karka 10:08, Simha 13:06, Kanya 16:07, Tula 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 17:41) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 17:41) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:26–17:41+1 Yoga Priti 05:26–12:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:26–18:48−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:26–17:41−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–18:48

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 05:26

Summary	Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Akshaya Tritiya

At sunrise 05:24

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:26 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 15:06 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:45 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:26 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:45	yoga Saubhagya
from 15:06	nakshatra Rohini
from 15:26	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 15:26	karana Vanija
from 01:55 (17.04)	karana Vishti
from 05:07 (17.04)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:44
Sunrise	05:24
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:36
End of twilight	20:16
Moonrise	05:46
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 11 min

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 15:06	from 15:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:24–15:06) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (15:06–19:36) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Akshaya Tritiya · Lakshmi

The “inexhaustible” third tithi of Vaishakha: whatever is begun or given on this day never diminishes. Favourable for buying gold, new undertakings and weddings without choosing a muhurta; according to legend, the Treta Yuga began on this day, and the Pandavas received the inexhaustible vessel (Akshaya Patra).

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:24–12:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:24–15:06 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–15:26 Ravi Yoga 15:06–05:21 (17.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 15:06–05:21 (17.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:24–15:06

Bhadra in heaven: 01:55–12:32 (17.04); Bhadra Mukha 01:59–03:45 (17.04); Bhadra Puchha 11:29–12:32 (17.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:36–19:55
Pradosha	19:36–21:33
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (17.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:58–14:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:03–17:49
Yamaganda	08:57–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:16
Dur Muhurta	08:14–09:11, 23:30–00:09 (17.04)
Varjyam	04:24–05:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:16–13:02, 15:06–15:26

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:16–13:02, 15:06–15:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:16–13:02, 15:06–15:26
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:16–13:02, 15:06–15:26, 16:03–19:36

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 15:06, Rohini from 15:06; tithi Shukla-tritya until 15:26, Shukla-chaturti from 15:26; lagna Mina 05:24, Mesha 05:25, Vrishabha 06:16, Mithuna 07:42, Karka 10:04, Simha 13:02, Kanya 16:03, Tula 19:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 15:06) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 15:06) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 15:26–19:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:24–15:06+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–15:26+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:24–08:45+1 Auspicious tithi 05:24–15:26+1 Ravi Yoga 15:06–05:21 (17.04)0 Anandadi: Matanga 15:06–05:21 (17.04)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:06–05:21 (17.04)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Rikta tithi 15:26–05:21 (17.04)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:24–15:06−1 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 05:24

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:32
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:32 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 12:59 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:56 (18.04) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:32 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:32	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 12:32	karana Bava
from 12:59	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 23:19	karana Balava
from 01:56 (18.04)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:41
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	06:12
Moonset	00:16
Day length	14 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:32	from 12:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:21–12:59) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (12:59–19:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:21–12:32: 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), 11:04–12:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:21–12:59 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Shubha 05:21–12:59 Anandadi: Amrita 12:59–05:19 (18.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:55–12:32; Bhadra Mukha 01:59–03:45; Bhadra Puchha 11:29–12:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:03–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:38–19:57
Pradosha	19:38–21:34
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (18.04)
Amrita Kalam	10:04–11:32, 03:14–04:44 (18.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:17
Yamaganda	07:08–08:55
Gulika Kalam	10:42–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Varjyam	05:42–07:09, 18:14–19:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:32–12:58, 15:59–19:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:32–12:58, 15:59–19:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:32–12:58, 15:59–19:38
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:32–12:58, 15:59–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 12:59, Mrigashirsha from 12:59; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 12:32, Shukla-panchami from 12:32; lagna Mesha 05:21, Vrishabha 06:12, Mithuna 07:38, Karka 10:00, Simha 12:58, Kanya 15:59, Tula 18:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 12:59) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 12:59) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:21–12:32: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:32

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 05:21–12:59+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:21–12:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:21–12:59+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:21–01:56 (18.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:32–05:19 (18.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:21–12:32−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:21–12:32

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 05:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Mrityu, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Shankaracharya Jayanti · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:16 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 11:29 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 23:20 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:16 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:16	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 10:16	karana Kaulava
from 11:29	nakshatra Ardra
from 21:23	karana Taitila
from 23:20	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:39
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:20
Moonrise	06:56
Moonset	01:43
Day length	14 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:16	from 11:29

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, Mrigashirsha (05:19–11:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shankaracharya Jayanti · Adi Shankaracharya

The birthday of Adi Shankaracharya, the great teacher of Advaita Vedanta (8th century).

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:32 (17.04)–10:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 10:16–05:16 (19.04)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–10:16 Ravi Yoga 11:29–05:16 (19.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:16–05:16 (19.04)

Anandadi: Mrityu 05:19–11:29 Anandadi: Kana 11:29–05:16 (19.04)

Gandanta (tithi): 09:54–10:38

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:40–19:59
Pradosha	19:40–21:35
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (19.04)
Amrita Kalam	01:03–02:36 (19.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:17–16:04
Yamaganda	05:19–07:06
Gulika Kalam	08:54–10:42
Dur Muhurta	10:06–11:03, 15:50–16:48
Varjyam	19:37–21:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:08–10:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:08–10:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:08–10:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:08–12:54, 15:55–19:40

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 11:29, Ardra from 11:29; tithi Shukla-panchami until 10:16, Shukla-shashti from 10:16; lagna Mesha 05:19, Vrishabha 06:08, Mithuna 07:34, Karka 09:57, Simha 12:54, Kanya 15:55, Tula 18:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 11:29) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 11:29) — sadness; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:29–05:16 (19.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:19–11:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:19–10:160 Anandadi: Kana 11:29–05:16 (19.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:16–05:16 (19.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–10:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:29–05:16 (19.04)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:16–05:16 (19.04)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:19–11:29

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 05:19

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 10:43
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Ganga Saptami

At sunrise 05:16

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:43 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 10:43 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 21:22 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:43 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:43	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 08:43	karana Gara
from 10:43	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 20:14	karana Vanija
from 21:22	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:16
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:42
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	08:04
Moonset	02:43
Day length	14 h 25 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 08:43	from 10:43

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, Punarvasu (10:43–19:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Saptami · Ganga

The day of the rebirth of the Ganga: according to legend, the sage Jahnu drank her waters and then released her through his ear. A holy bath in the Ganga and puja at noon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:03–13:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–08:43 Ravi Yoga 05:16–10:43 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:43–05:14 (20.04)

Krakacha Yoga 08:43–05:14 (20.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–05:14 (20.04)

Anandadi: Padma 05:16–10:43 Anandadi: Lumbaka 10:43–05:14 (20.04)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:51
Godhuli	19:42–20:01
Pradosha	19:42–21:36
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (20.04)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–12:29
Yamaganda	16:05–17:54
Gulika Kalam	07:05–08:53
Dur Muhurta	08:09–09:07, 12:58–13:56
Varjyam	22:44–00:20 (20.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:43–12:50, 15:51–19:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:43–12:50, 15:51–19:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:43–12:50, 15:51–19:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:04–12:50, 15:51–19:42

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 10:43, Punarvasu from 10:43; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:43, Shukla-saptami from 08:43; lagna Mesha 05:16, Vrishabha 06:04, Mithuna 07:30, Karka 09:53, Simha 12:50, Kanya 15:51, Tula 18:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 10:43) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 10:43) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:43

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:43–05:14 (20.04)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:16–10:43+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–08:43+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:16–10:43+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:16–21:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:43–05:14 (20.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:43–05:14 (20.04)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–05:14 (20.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 10:43–05:14 (20.04)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:16–08:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:16–10:43−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:43–05:14 (20.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:16

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more

At sunrise 05:14

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:57 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 10:45 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:02 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:57 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:57	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 07:57	karana Vishti
from 10:45	nakshatra Pushya
from 19:53	karana Bava
from 20:02	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:33
Sunrise	05:14
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:44
End of twilight	20:25
Moonrise	09:28
Moonset	03:19
Day length	14 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:57	from 10:45

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 (05:14–10:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (10:45–19:44) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:57–19:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:14–07:57

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–07:57

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:14–10:45 Anandadi: Mitra 10:45–05:11 (21.04)

Bhadra on earth: 07:57–19:53; Bhadra Puchha 09:46–10:58; Bhadra Mukha 10:58–12:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:52
Godhuli	19:44–20:03
Pradosha	19:44–21:37
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (21.04)
Amrita Kalam	08:21–09:57, 04:57–06:37 (21.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:51–10:40
Yamaganda	14:18–16:06
Gulika Kalam	05:14–07:03
Dur Muhurta	05:14–06:12, 06:12–07:10
Varjyam	19:02–20:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:14–07:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:14–07:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:14–07:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:00–12:46, 15:47–19:44

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 10:45, Pushya from 10:45; tithi Shukla-saptami until 07:57, Shukla-ashtami from 07:57; lagna Mesha 05:14, Vrishabha 06:00, Mithuna 07:26, Karka 09:49, Simha 12:46, Kanya 15:47, Tula 18:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 10:45) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 10:45) — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:57–19:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 07:57–19:44: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Pushya 10:45–05:11 (21.04)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:14–10:45+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:14–20:02+1 Auspicious tithi 05:14–07:570 Tripushkar Yoga 05:14–07:570 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–07:57−1 Ashtami 07:57–05:11 (21.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Bhadra on earth 07:57–19:53

Panchanga at sunrise 05:14

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 08:01
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:01 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:35 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 19:21 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:01 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:01	tithi Shukla-navami
from 08:01	karana Balava
from 11:35	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 19:21	yoga Ganda
from 20:21	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:30
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:46
End of twilight	20:27
Moonrise	10:56
Moonset	03:40
Day length	14 h 34 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	from 08:01	from 11:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:11–11:35) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita

The appearance day of Sita, the consort of Rama: according to the Ramayana, King Janaka found her in a furrow while ploughing a field. Married women fast for the long life of their husbands.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:01–13:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 07:57 (20.04)–08:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:11–11:35 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:11–11:35 Ravi Yoga 11:35–05:09 (22.04)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:11–11:35 Anandadi: Vajra 11:35–05:09 (22.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:53
Godhuli	19:46–20:04
Pradosha	19:46–21:38
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (22.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:57–06:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:56–19:46
Yamaganda	12:29–14:18
Gulika Kalam	16:07–17:56
Dur Muhurta	17:49–18:47
Varjyam	01:13–02:55 (22.04)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:57–08:01

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 11:35, Ashlesha from 11:35; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 08:01, Shukla-navami from 08:01; lagna Mesha 05:11, Vrishabha 05:57, Mithuna 07:22, Karka 09:45, Simha 12:42, Kanya 15:43, Tula 18:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 11:35) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 11:35) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:11–08:01: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 08:01–19:46: 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 = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:01

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:11–11:35+2 Pushya 05:11–11:35+2 Ravi Yoga 11:35–05:09 (22.04)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:11–11:350 Yoga Ganda 19:21–21:44−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:35–05:09 (22.04)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 11:35–05:09 (22.04)−2 Rikta tithi 08:01–05:09 (22.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:52 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 13:08 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 19:13 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:52 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:52	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 08:52	karana Taitila
from 13:08	nakshatra Magha
from 19:13	yoga Vriddhi
from 21:32	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:28
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	12:21
Moonset	03:52
Day length	14 h 38 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	from 08:52	from 13:08

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 (13:08–19:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:52–13:08

Anandadi: Saumya 05:09–13:08 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:08–05:07 (23.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:41–19:38
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:48–20:06
Pradosha	19:48–21:40
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (23.04)
Amrita Kalam	11:26–13:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:59–08:49
Yamaganda	10:39–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:18–16:08
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:56, 15:53–16:52
Varjyam	02:14–03:59 (23.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:52–19:48

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 08:52–19:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:52–19:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:53–19:48

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 13:08, Magha from 13:08; tithi Shukla-navami until 08:52, Shukla-dashami from 08:52; lagna Mesha 05:09, Vrishabha 05:53, Mithuna 07:18, Karka 09:41, Simha 12:38, Kanya 15:39, Tula 18:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 13:08) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 13:08) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 05:09–08:52: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:09–13:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:52–05:07 (23.04)0 Yoga Vriddhi 19:13–05:07 (23.04)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:52–13:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:08–05:07 (23.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:09–13:08−2 Rikta tithi 05:09–08:52

Panchanga at sunrise 05:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:22 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 15:20 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 19:34 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:22 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:22	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 10:22	karana Vanija
from 15:20	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 19:34	yoga Dhruva
from 23:19	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:25
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:32
Moonrise	13:43
Moonset	04:00
Day length	14 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:22	from 15:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:07–15:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (15:20–19:50) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:07–15:20

Krakacha Yoga 05:07–10:22 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:22–05:04 (24.04)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:07–15:20 Anandadi: Dhumra 15:20–05:04 (24.04)

Bhadra on earth: 23:19–12:23 (24.04); Bhadra Puchha 04:35–05:53 (24.04); Bhadra Mukha 05:53–08:03 (24.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 09:56–10:48
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:54
Godhuli	19:50–20:08
Pradosha	19:50–21:41
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (24.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:42–14:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:09–17:59
Yamaganda	08:47–10:38
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:19
Dur Muhurta	08:03–09:02, 23:32–00:09 (24.04)
Varjyam	00:13–01:59 (24.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:49–12:34, 15:35–19:50

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 05:49–12:34, 15:35–19:50
Cutting fingernails	average 05:49–10:22
Cutting toenails	average 05:49–12:34, 15:35–19:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:49–12:34, 15:35–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 15:20, Purva-Phalguni from 15:20; tithi Shukla-dashami until 10:22, Shukla-ekadashi from 10:22; lagna Mesha 05:07, Vrishabha 05:49, Mithuna 07:15, Karka 09:37, Simha 12:34, Kanya 15:35, Tula 18:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 15:20) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 15:20) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 Ravi Yoga 05:07–15:20+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:07–19:34+1 Auspicious tithi 05:07–10:220 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:22–05:04 (24.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:07–15:20−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:07–15:20−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:07–10:22

Panchanga at sunrise 05:07

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 17:59
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Mohini Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:23 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 17:59 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 20:16 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:23 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:23	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 12:23	karana Bava
from 17:59	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 20:16	yoga Vyaghata
from 01:32 (25.04)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:22
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:52
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	15:00
Moonset	04:06
Day length	14 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:23	from 17:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:04–17:59) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (17:59–19:52) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:04–12:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mohini Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Vaishakha, associated with Mohini — the female form of Vishnu who distributed amrita to the gods. Fasting and worship of Vishnu free the mind from attachments.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:22 (23.04)–12:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:02–08:00 (25.04)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:23–05:02 (25.04)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:04–17:59 Anandadi: Vardhamana 17:59–05:02 (25.04)

Bhadra on earth: 23:19 (23.04)–12:23; Bhadra Puchha 04:35–05:53; Bhadra Mukha 05:53–08:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:50–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:55
Godhuli	19:52–20:10
Pradosha	19:52–21:42
Nishitha	00:08–00:45 (25.04)
Amrita Kalam	10:52–12:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:19
Yamaganda	06:55–08:46
Gulika Kalam	10:37–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Varjyam	02:04–03:52 (25.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:59–19:52

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 17:59–19:52
Cutting fingernails	average 15:31–19:52
Cutting toenails	good 17:59–19:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:59–19:52

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 17:59, Uttara-Phalguni from 17:59; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 12:23, Shukla-dvadashi from 12:23; lagna Mesha 05:04, Vrishabha 05:45, Mithuna 07:11, Karka 09:33, Simha 12:30, Kanya 15:31, Tula 18:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 17:59) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 17:59) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 05:04–12:23: 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.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:59

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:23–05:02 (25.04)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:04–17:59+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:04–20:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:04–12:230 Auspicious nakshatra 17:59–05:02 (25.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:04–17:59−1 Bhadra on earth 05:04–12:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:02

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:45 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 20:56 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 21:11 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:45 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:45	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 14:45	karana Kaulava
from 20:56	nakshatra Hasta
from 21:11	yoga Harshana
from 04:01 (26.04)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:20
Sunrise	05:02
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:54
End of twilight	20:36
Moonrise	16:16
Moonset	04:11
Day length	14 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:45

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, Uttara-Phalguni (05:02–19:54) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:54–21:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:56–00:13 (26.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:02–20:56

Anandadi: Matanga 05:02–20:56 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:56–05:00 (26.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:56
Godhuli	19:54–20:12
Pradosha	19:54–21:43
Nishitha	00:08–00:45 (26.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:51–14:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:19–16:11
Yamaganda	05:02–06:53
Gulika Kalam	08:45–10:36
Dur Muhurta	09:59–10:59, 15:56–16:55
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:41–12:26, 15:27–19:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:41–12:26, 15:27–19:54
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 05:41–12:26, 15:27–19:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:41–12:26, 15:27–19:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 14:45, Shukla-triodashi from 14:45; lagna Mesha 05:02, Vrishabha 05:41, Mithuna 07:07, Karka 09:29, Simha 12:26, Kanya 15:27, Tula 18:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:02–20:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:02–20:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:45–05:00 (26.04)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:02–20:56

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 05:02

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 17:19
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more

At sunrise 05:00

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 17:19 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:02 (27.04) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 22:14 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:19 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 17:19	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 17:19	karana Gara
from 22:14	yoga Vajra
from 00:02 (27.04)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:17
Sunrise	05:00
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:56
End of twilight	20:38
Moonrise	17:31
Moonset	04:15
Day length	14 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:00–19:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 17:19–19:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:02–04:57 (27.04)

Anandadi: Amrita 05:00–00:02 (27.04) Anandadi: Musala 00:02–04:57 (27.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:57
Godhuli	19:56–20:14
Pradosha	19:56–21:44
Nishitha	00:08–00:45 (27.04)
Amrita Kalam	17:16–19:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:36–12:28
Yamaganda	16:12–18:04
Gulika Kalam	06:52–08:44
Dur Muhurta	07:59–08:59, 12:58–13:57
Varjyam	06:26–08:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:37–12:22, 15:23–17:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:37–12:22, 15:23–17:19
Cutting fingernails	average 05:00–17:19
Cutting toenails	good 05:37–12:22, 15:23–17:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:37–12:22, 15:23–17:19

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 17:19, Shukla-chaturdashi from 17:19; lagna Mesha 05:00, Vrishabha 05:37, Mithuna 07:03, Karka 09:25, Simha 12:22, Kanya 15:23, Tula 18:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — 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:

Shukla-chaturdashi 17:19–19:56: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:19

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:00–00:02 (27.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:00–00:02 (27.04)+1 Yoga Harshana 05:00–22:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:00–17:190 Rikta tithi 17:19–04:57 (27.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Narasimha Jayanti

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:54 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 03:08 (28.04) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 23:16 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:37 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:37	karana Vanija
from 19:54	tithi Purnima
from 19:54	karana Vishti
from 23:16	yoga Siddhi
from 03:08 (28.04)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:15
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:58
End of twilight	20:41
Moonrise	18:47
Moonset	04:20
Day length	15 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:57–19:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:54–19:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:57–19:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Narasimha Jayanti · Narasimha

The appearance day of Narasimha — the avatar of Vishnu in the form of a man-lion, who saved Prahlada from the demon Hiranyakashipu. Narasimha appeared at sunset, so puja is performed at Sayahna (the last fifth of the daytime); devotees fast until evening.

Rule: sayahna vyapini: the last fifth of the daytime, until sunset, 16:58–19:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–19:54 Ravi Yoga 04:57–03:08 (28.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:08–04:55 (28.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:08–04:55 (28.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:54–04:55 (28.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:08–04:55 (28.04) Anandadi: Kana 04:57–03:08 (28.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:54–09:10 (28.04); Bhadra Puchha 04:31–05:50 (28.04); Bhadra Mukha 05:50–08:03 (28.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:58
Godhuli	19:58–20:16
Pradosha	19:58–21:45
Nishitha	00:08–00:44 (28.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:55–21:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:42–10:35
Yamaganda	14:20–16:13
Gulika Kalam	04:57–06:50
Dur Muhurta	04:57–05:57, 05:57–06:57
Varjyam	09:04–10:53

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 05:33–12:18, 15:20–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 19:54, Purnima from 19:54; lagna Mesha 04:57, Vrishabha 05:33, Mithuna 06:59, Karka 09:21, Simha 12:18, Kanya 15:20, Tula 18:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:57–19:54: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 19:54–19:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:57–03:08 (28.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:57–03:08 (28.04)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:57–03:08 (28.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:54–04:55 (28.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–19:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:54–04:55 (28.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:57–19:54

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 04:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Lumbaka, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 22:24 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 06:08 (29.04) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 00:15 (29.04) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:10 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:10	karana Bava
from 22:24	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 22:24	karana Balava
from 00:15 (29.04)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:43
Moonrise	20:05
Moonset	04:26
Day length	15 h 04 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	22:24

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:55–20:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:55–09:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Buddha and Kurma

The full moon of Vaishakha: the day of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana; Hindus revere him as the ninth avatar of Vishnu. Kurma Jayanti (the tortoise avatar) falls on the same day. Holy bath, charity and reading of sacred texts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:54 (27.04)–22:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vaishakha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Vaishakha — one of the holiest days of the year: Buddha Purnima and Kurma Jayanti. Holy bath in sacred rivers, charity of water and food.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:54 (27.04)–22:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:24–04:53 (29.04)

Anandadi: Lumbaka all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:54 (27.04)–09:10; Bhadra Puchha 04:31–05:50; Bhadra Mukha 05:50–08:03
Gandanta (tithi): 21:58–22:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:58
Godhuli	20:00–20:18
Pradosha	20:00–21:46
Nishitha	00:08–00:44 (29.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:14–22:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:07–20:00
Yamaganda	12:27–14:20
Gulika Kalam	16:14–18:07
Dur Muhurta	17:59–18:59
Varjyam	09:26–11:14

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 05:29–12:14, 15:16–20:00

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Purnima; lagna Mesha 04:55, Vrishabha 05:29, Mithuna 06:55, Karka 09:17, Simha 12:14, Kanya 15:16, Tula 18:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 04:55–20:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:55–00:15 (29.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:55–09:10−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:55

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti

At sunrise 04:53

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:43 (30.04) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 06:08 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 01:05 (30.04) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:35 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:08	nakshatra Vishakha
from 11:35	karana Kaulava
from 00:43 (30.04)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 00:43 (30.04)	karana Taitila
from 01:05 (30.04)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:09
Sunrise	04:53
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	21:26
Moonset	04:33
Day length	15 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:53–06:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:08–20:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Narada Jayanti · Narada

The birthday of the sage Narada — the divine messenger and devotee of Vishnu who wanders with his vina.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:24 (28.04)–00:43 (30.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 06:08–04:50 (30.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:43–04:50 (30.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:53–06:08 Anandadi: Mitra 06:08–04:50 (30.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:59
Godhuli	20:02–20:19
Pradosha	20:02–21:47
Nishitha	00:08–00:44 (30.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:06–00:53 (30.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:46–08:40
Yamaganda	10:33–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:21–16:14
Dur Muhurta	12:57–13:58, 15:59–17:00
Varjyam	12:23–14:10

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 05:25–06:08

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 06:08, Vishakha from 06:08; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:53, Vrishabha 05:25, Mithuna 06:51, Karka 09:13, Simha 12:11, Kanya 15:12, Tula 18:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 06:08) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 06:08) — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 04:53–20:02: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:08–04:50 (30.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:53–06:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:53–00:43 (30.04)−3 Vyatipata 04:53–01:05 (30.04)−3 Yamaghanta 06:08–04:50 (30.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:47 (01.05) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 08:56 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 01:43 (01.05) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:47 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:56	nakshatra Anuradha
from 13:47	karana Gara
from 01:43 (01.05)	yoga Parigha
from 02:47 (01.05)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 02:47 (01.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:07
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:48
Moonrise	22:48
Moonset	04:44
Day length	15 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:50–08:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:56–20:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 04:50–08:56 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:47–04:48 (01.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:56–02:47 (01.05)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:50–08:56 Anandadi: Vajra 08:56–04:48 (01.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:15
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–16:00
Godhuli	20:04–20:21
Pradosha	20:04–21:49
Nishitha	00:08–00:43 (01.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:58–01:44 (01.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:15–18:10
Yamaganda	08:39–10:33
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:21
Dur Muhurta	07:53–08:54, 23:33–00:08 (01.05)
Varjyam	13:21–15:07

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 05:21–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 08:56, Anuradha from 08:56; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mesha 04:50, Vrishabha 05:21, Mithuna 06:47, Karka 09:09, Simha 12:07, Kanya 15:08, Tula 18:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 08:56) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 08:56) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:50–08:56+1 Yoga Variyana 04:50–01:43 (01.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:50–02:47 (01.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–04:48 (01.05)0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:50–08:56−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:56–04:48 (01.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:56–02:47 (01.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:50

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

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

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.

Vikari (No. 33 of 60, “changeable, sickly”) — A year of ailments: illness and changes for the worse; health needs looking after.
Northern samvatsara: Saumya (No. 43)
Shaka Samvat 1761 · Vikram Samvat 1896 · Kali Yuga 4940
Next year — Sharvari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 2.04.1840
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

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.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable 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.

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable 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).

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”

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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: 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.

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-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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: 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.

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: 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-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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-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.

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.

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable 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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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.

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.

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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)

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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 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-dashami
any undertakings

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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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.

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-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

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 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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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-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.

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

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.

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 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-dvadashi
neutral

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

Krishna 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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

Vaishakha (Vedic name Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima.
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.

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.

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

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.

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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.

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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+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.

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

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.

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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)

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.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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 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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

Ardra
−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.

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)

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Anandadi: 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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+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.

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

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.

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 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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)

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

nakshatra 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).

Purnima
sowing seeds, any 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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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