Panchanga Calendar

April 1915

SamvatsaraRakshasa (49)MonthChaitra → Adhika Vaishakha from 15.04RituVasantaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

April 1915 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 14.04), Adhika Vaishakha (from 15.04). Adhika Vaishakha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: until 13.04 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 13.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Chit2until 16:45

2Swa3Sankashti

3Vish4

4Anu5

5Jye6

6Mul7Kalashtami

7UAsh8

8Shra9

9Dhan10after 09:23

10Dhan11Varuthini Ekadashi

11Shat12Pradosha

12PBh13Masik Shivaratri

13UBh14Mesha Sankranti

14Rev30Amavasya

15Ashw1until 15:38

16Bhar2

17Krit3

18Roh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

19Mrig5until 15:47

20Ard6Skanda Shashti

21Ard7

22Pun7

23Push8Masik Durgashtami

24Ashl9

25Mag10Padmini Ekadashi

26PPh11Ekadashi Vaish.

27UPh13Bhauma Pradosha

28Has14

29Swa15after 07:12

30Vish1

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (15)

SankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiTripushkar YogaPradoshaShivaratriSankrantiday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiAmrita Siddhi YogaSkanda ShashtiGuru Pushya YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)

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

15.04 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 15:38
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
19.04 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 15:47
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
27.04 Tue — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
29.04 Thu — Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira after 07:12
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

Festivals

2.04 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)
6.04 Tue Kalashtami
10.04 Sat Varuthini Ekadashi
11.04 Sun Pradosha Vrat
12.04 Mon Masik Shivaratri
13.04 Tue Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)
14.04 Wed Chaitra Amavasya
15.04 Thu Chandra Darshan
18.04 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
20.04 Tue Skanda Shashti
23.04 Fri Masik Durgashtami
25.04 Sun Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
26.04 Mon Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) — Vaishnava fast
27.04 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
29.04 Thu Adhika Purnima

Special muhurta yogas

11.04 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:08–10:17
13.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–10:46
15.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–15:38
17.04 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:22–05:20 (18.04)
17.04 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:22–05:20 (18.04)
19.04 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:17–02:12 (20.04)
19.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:17–03:17 (20.04)
22.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
22.04 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:09–05:08 (23.04)
22.04 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 08:09–05:08 (23.04)
28.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:56–06:01
30.04 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:19–04:49 (01.05)

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 Sun — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
6.04 Tue — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
7.04 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
11.04 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
12.04 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
13.04 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti, Sankranti day
14.04 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
22.04 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Ashtami
26.04 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
30.04 Fri — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)

Sky this month

13.04 Mesha Sankranti 19:46 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
14.04 New moon (Amavasya) 14:35
29.04 Full moon (Purnima) 17:19
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 13.04 Kharmas
from 15.04 Adhika Masa
9.04 17:27 – 14.04 13:04 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Rakshasa (No. 49, “demonic”) — A cruel year: violence, disease and fear; a time for caution. more

Northern samvatsara: Akshaya. Shaka Samvat 1837, Vikram Samvat 1972, Kali Yuga 5016.

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

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

Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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	Favourable day — Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 16:45
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:03

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:03 (02.04) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 16:45 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 14:37 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:44 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:37	yoga Harshana
from 15:44	karana Gara
from 16:45	nakshatra Swati
from 02:03 (02.04)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 02:03 (02.04)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:26
Sunrise	06:03
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:05
End of twilight	19:42
Moonrise	21:33
Moonset	05:53
Day length	13 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:45

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, Chitra (06:03–16:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (16:45–19:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 06:03–16:45 Anandadi: Sthira 16:45–06:01 (02.04)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:35–05:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:36
Godhuli	19:05–19:27
Pradosha	19:05–21:16
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (02.04)
Amrita Kalam	11:02–12:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:12–15:49
Yamaganda	06:03–07:41
Gulika Kalam	09:19–10:56
Dur Muhurta	10:24–11:16, 15:36–16:28
Varjyam	21:44–23:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:03–06:27, 07:19–14:09, 17:10–19:05

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 16:45, Swati from 16:45; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mina 06:03, Mesha 06:27, Vrishabha 07:19, Mithuna 08:47, Karka 11:11, Simha 14:09, Kanya 17:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 16:45) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 16:45) — relief from all suffering; 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:45

+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:03–16:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:03–16:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:03–02:03 (02.04)0 Yoga Harshana 14:37–06:01 (02.04)0 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:03–02:03 (02.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Harshana; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)

At sunrise 06:01

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:40 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 14:08 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 10:41 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:21 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:41	yoga Vajra
from 12:21	karana Vishti
from 14:08	nakshatra Vishakha
from 22:40	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 22:40	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:23
Sunrise	06:01
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:07
End of twilight	19:45
Moonrise	23:15
Moonset	06:06
Day length	13 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:08

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 (06:01–14:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (14:08–19:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:21–19:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 14:08–05:58 (03.04) Anandadi: Gada 06:01–14:08

Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:21–22:40; Bhadra Puchha 19:03–20:05; Bhadra Mukha 20:05–21:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:33–05:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:37
Godhuli	19:07–19:28
Pradosha	19:07–21:17
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (03.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:18–07:43, 03:44–05:10 (03.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:55–12:34
Yamaganda	15:50–17:28
Gulika Kalam	07:39–09:17
Dur Muhurta	08:38–09:30, 13:00–13:52
Varjyam	19:09–20:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:01–06:23, 07:15–14:05

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 06:01–06:23, 07:15–14:05
Cutting fingernails	average 06:01–14:08, 17:06–19:07
Cutting toenails	good 06:01–06:23, 07:15–14:05
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:01–06:23, 07:15–14:05

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 14:08, Vishakha from 14:08; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mina 06:01, Mesha 06:23, Vrishabha 07:15, Mithuna 08:43, Karka 11:07, Simha 14:05, Kanya 17:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 14:08) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 14:08) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:01–14:08+1 Yoga Harshana 06:01–10:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:01–22:400 Anandadi: Matanga 14:08–05:58 (03.04)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 10:41–11:41−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:01–14:08−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:21–22:40

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Siddhi; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:58

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:26 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:36 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:48 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:01 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:48	yoga Siddhi
from 09:01	karana Balava
from 11:36	nakshatra Anuradha
from 19:26	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 19:26	karana Kaulava
from 03:05 (04.04)	yoga Vyatipata
from 05:55 (04.04)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:20
Sunrise	05:58
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:09
End of twilight	19:47
Moonrise	none
Moonset	06:24
Day length	13 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:58–11:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:36–19:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:58–19:26

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:26–05:56 (04.04)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:58–11:36 Anandadi: Amrita 11:36–05:56 (04.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:31–05:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:38
Godhuli	19:09–19:30
Pradosha	19:09–21:18
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (04.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:55–01:22 (04.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:16–10:55
Yamaganda	14:12–15:51
Gulika Kalam	05:58–07:37
Dur Muhurta	05:58–06:51, 06:51–07:44
Varjyam	15:14–16:41

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 11:36–14:01, 17:02–19:09

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:36, Anuradha from 11:36; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mina 05:58, Mesha 06:19, Vrishabha 07:11, Mithuna 08:39, Karka 11:03, Simha 14:01, Kanya 17:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:36) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:36) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:58–19:09: 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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:58–19:26+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:48–03:05 (04.04)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:58–11:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:36–05:56 (04.04)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:58–19:26

Panchanga at sunrise 05:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Mrityu
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:56

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:30 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 09:20 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 23:40 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:30 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:20	nakshatra Jyestha
from 16:30	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 16:30	karana Gara
from 23:40	yoga Variyana
from 03:11 (05.04)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:18
Sunrise	05:56
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:11
End of twilight	19:49
Moonrise	00:54
Moonset	06:53
Day length	13 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:20	from 16:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:56–09:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (09:20–19:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:30–05:53 (05.04)

Anandadi: Mrityu 05:56–09:20 Anandadi: Kana 09:20–05:53 (05.04)

Gandanta (tithi): 16:09–16:52
Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:52–13:02 (05.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:29–05:12
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:39
Godhuli	19:11–19:32
Pradosha	19:11–21:19
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (05.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:19–00:48 (05.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:31–19:11
Yamaganda	12:33–14:13
Gulika Kalam	15:52–17:31
Dur Muhurta	17:25–18:18
Varjyam	14:29–15:57

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 05:56–13:57

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 09:20, Jyestha from 09:20; tithi Krishna-panchami until 16:30, Krishna-shashti from 16:30; lagna Mina 05:56, Mesha 06:15, Vrishabha 07:07, Mithuna 08:35, Karka 10:59, Simha 13:57, Kanya 16:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 09:20) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 09:20) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vyatipata 05:56–19:11: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:56–09:20+1 Auspicious tithi 05:56–16:300 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:30–05:53 (05.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:20–05:53 (05.04)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:56–09:20−3 Vyatipata 05:56–23:40

Panchanga at sunrise 05:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Variyana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:53

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:00 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 07:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:37 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:00 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:26	nakshatra Mula
from 14:00	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 14:00	karana Vishti
from 20:37	yoga Parigha
from 00:55 (06.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:15
Sunrise	05:53
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:13
End of twilight	19:51
Moonrise	02:17
Moonset	07:42
Day length	13 h 19 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 14:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:53–07:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:26–19:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:00–19:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:26–05:50 (06.04)

Hutashana Yoga 05:53–14:00 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–14:00 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:00–05:50 (06.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:00–05:50 (06.04)

Anandadi: Padma 05:53–07:26 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:26–05:50 (06.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:00–00:55 (06.04); Bhadra Puchha 18:23–19:29; Bhadra Mukha 19:29–21:19
Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:52–13:02
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:27–05:10
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:39
Godhuli	19:13–19:34
Pradosha	19:13–21:20
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (06.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:59–01:30 (06.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:33–09:13
Yamaganda	10:53–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:13–15:53
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:53, 15:39–16:33
Varjyam	04:30–06:01 (06.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:53–06:11, 07:03–13:53, 14:00–19:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:53–06:11, 07:03–13:53, 14:00–19:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:53–06:11, 07:03–13:53, 14:00–19:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:53–06:11, 07:03–13:53, 14:00–19:13

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 07:26, Mula from 07:26; tithi Krishna-shashti until 14:00, Krishna-saptami from 14:00; lagna Mina 05:53, Mesha 06:11, Vrishabha 07:03, Mithuna 08:31, Karka 10:55, Simha 13:53, Kanya 16:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 07:26) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 07:26) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

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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 07:26–05:50 (06.04)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:53–20:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Padma 05:53–07:260 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:00–05:50 (06.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 05:53–14:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:00–05:50 (06.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–14:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:00–00:55 (06.04)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:26–05:50 (06.04)−1 Gandanta 05:53–13:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:53–07:26

Panchanga at sunrise 05:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:50

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:59 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 06:01 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 18:00 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:01	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 11:59	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 11:59	karana Balava
from 18:00	yoga Shiva
from 23:12	karana Kaulava
from 05:09 (07.04)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:12
Sunrise	05:50
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:15
End of twilight	19:53
Moonrise	03:16
Moonset	08:54
Day length	13 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:01	from 11:59

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, Mula (05:50–06:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:01–19:15) is good for root crops.

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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, 19:15–21:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:50–06:01 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:59–05:48 (07.04)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:50–06:01 Hutashana Yoga 05:50–11:59 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–11:59 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:09–05:48 (07.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:50–06:01 Anandadi: Mitra 06:01–05:09 (07.04) Anandadi: Manasa 05:09–05:48 (07.04)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:25–05:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:40
Godhuli	19:15–19:36
Pradosha	19:15–21:21
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (07.04)
Amrita Kalam	00:31–02:04 (07.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:54–17:34
Yamaganda	09:11–10:52
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:13
Dur Muhurta	08:31–09:25, 23:28–00:10 (07.04)
Varjyam	04:30–06:01, 15:16–16:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:50–06:07, 06:59–11:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:50–06:07, 06:59–11:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:50–06:07, 06:59–11:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:50–13:49, 16:50–19:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 06:01, Purva-Ashadha from 06:01; tithi Krishna-saptami until 11:59, Krishna-ashtami from 11:59; lagna Mina 05:50, Mesha 06:07, Vrishabha 06:59, Mithuna 08:27, Karka 10:51, Simha 13:49, Kanya 16:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 06:01) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 06:01) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 11:59–19:15: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:59–05:48 (07.04)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:01–05:09 (07.04)0 Yoga Shiva 18:00–05:48 (07.04)0 Ravi Yoga 05:50–06:010 Kharmas0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:50–06:010 Yoga Parigha 05:50–07:18−1 Ashtami 11:59–05:48 (07.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:50–06:01−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:50–11:59−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–11:59

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 05:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:48

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:33 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 04:51 (08.04) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:50 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:33	tithi Krishna-navami
from 10:33	karana Taitila
from 15:50	yoga Siddha
from 22:03	karana Gara
from 04:51 (08.04)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:09
Sunrise	05:48
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:17
End of twilight	19:55
Moonrise	03:51
Moonset	10:21
Day length	13 h 29 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 10:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:48–19:17) is good for sowing.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 05:48–10:33 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–10:33 Krakacha Yoga 10:33–05:45 (08.04)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:48–22:52 Anandadi: Mudgara 22:52–05:45 (08.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:23–05:06
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:41
Godhuli	19:17–19:38
Pradosha	19:17–21:22
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (08.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:32–00:07 (08.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:13
Yamaganda	07:29–09:10
Gulika Kalam	10:51–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Varjyam	13:03–14:38

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 05:48–06:03, 06:56–10:33

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 10:33, Krishna-navami from 10:33; lagna Mina 05:48, Mesha 06:03, Vrishabha 06:56, Mithuna 08:23, Karka 10:47, Simha 13:45, Kanya 16:46

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:48–10:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 10:33–19:17: 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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:48–04:51 (08.04)+1 Yoga Shiva 05:48–15:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:48–22:52−1 Rikta tithi 10:33–05:45 (08.04)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:48–10:33−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–10:33−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:33–05:45 (08.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:45

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:41 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 05:07 (09.04) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:08 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:41 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:41	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 09:41	karana Vanija
from 14:08	yoga Sadhya
from 21:28	karana Vishti
from 05:07 (09.04)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:07
Sunrise	05:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:19
End of twilight	19:57
Moonrise	04:12
Moonset	11:52
Day length	13 h 33 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 09:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:45–19:19) is good for sowing.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:41–05:43 (09.04)

Hutashana Yoga 05:45–09:41 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–09:41

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:27–05:07 (09.04) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:07–05:43 (09.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:45–06:27

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:28–09:23 (09.04); Bhadra Puchha 23:19–00:30 (09.04); Bhadra Mukha 00:30–02:28 (09.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:21–05:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:42
Godhuli	19:19–19:40
Pradosha	19:19–21:24
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (09.04)
Amrita Kalam	18:36–20:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:14–15:55
Yamaganda	05:45–07:27
Gulika Kalam	09:09–10:50
Dur Muhurta	10:16–11:11, 15:42–16:36
Varjyam	08:54–10:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:41–13:41, 16:42–19:19

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 09:41–13:41, 16:42–19:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:41–13:41, 16:42–19:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:41–13:41, 16:42–19:19

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-navami until 09:41, Krishna-dashami from 09:41; lagna Mina 05:45, Mesha 05:59, Vrishabha 06:52, Mithuna 08:19, Karka 10:43, Simha 13:41, Kanya 16:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-navami 05:45–09:41: 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).

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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 Siddha 05:45–14:08+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:41–05:43 (09.04)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:27–05:07 (09.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:45–05:07 (09.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:45–06:27−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:45–09:41−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–09:41−2 Rikta tithi 05:45–09:41

Panchanga at sunrise 05:45

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 09:23; auspicious time — until 17:27
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:43

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:23 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 05:54 (10.04) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 12:53 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:23 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:23	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 09:23	karana Bava
from 12:53	yoga Shubha
from 21:26	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:04
Sunrise	05:43
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:21
End of twilight	20:00
Moonrise	04:25
Moonset	13:21
Day length	13 h 38 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 09:23

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:43–09:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:23–05:40 (10.04)

Hutashana Yoga 05:43–09:23

Anandadi: Prajapati all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:28 (08.04)–09:23; Bhadra Puchha 23:19 (08.04)–00:30; Bhadra Mukha 00:30–02:28
Chora Panchaka: 17:27–13:04 (14.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:59–09:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:19–05:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:21–19:41
Pradosha	19:21–21:25
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (10.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:09–20:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:49–12:32
Yamaganda	15:56–17:39
Gulika Kalam	07:25–09:07
Dur Muhurta	08:26–09:21, 12:59–13:54
Varjyam	09:15–10:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:48–13:37, 16:38–19:21

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 06:48–13:37, 16:38–19:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:48–13:37, 16:38–19:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:48–13:37, 16:38–19:21

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 09:23, Krishna-ekadashi from 09:23; lagna Mina 05:43, Mesha 05:55, Vrishabha 06:48, Mithuna 08:15, Karka 10:39, Simha 13:37, Kanya 16:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:23

Auspicious time ends by 17:27

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:23–05:40 (10.04)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:43–12:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Panchaka 17:27–05:40 (10.04)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:43–09:23−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:43–09:23

Panchanga at sunrise 05:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:40

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:36 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 05:54 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:01 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:36 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:54	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 09:36	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 09:36	karana Kaulava
from 12:01	yoga Shukla
from 21:53	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:01
Sunrise	05:40
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:23
End of twilight	20:02
Moonrise	04:35
Moonset	14:45
Day length	13 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:54	from 09:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:54–19:23) 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 09:23 (09.04)–09:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:37–08:23 (11.04)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 05:40–09:36

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:40–05:54 Anandadi: Ananda 05:54–05:37 (11.04)

Chora Panchaka: 17:27 (09.04)–13:04 (14.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:17–04:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:43
Godhuli	19:23–19:43
Pradosha	19:23–21:26
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (11.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:34–01:15 (11.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:06–10:49
Yamaganda	14:14–15:57
Gulika Kalam	05:40–07:23
Dur Muhurta	05:40–06:35, 06:35–07:30
Varjyam	13:28–15:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:44–13:33, 16:34–19:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:44–13:33, 16:34–19:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:44–13:33, 16:34–19:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:40–13:33, 16:34–19:23

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 05:54, Shatabhisha from 05:54; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 09:36, Krishna-dvadashi from 09:36; lagna Mina 05:40, Mesha 05:51, Vrishabha 06:44, Mithuna 08:11, Karka 10:36, Simha 13:33, Kanya 16:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 05:54) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 05:54) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:40–12:01+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:54–05:37 (11.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:40–05:540 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:40–09:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:40

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:37

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 10:17 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 07:08 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 11:31 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:17 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:08	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 10:17	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 10:17	karana Gara
from 11:31	yoga Brahma
from 22:47	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:59
Sunrise	05:37
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:25
End of twilight	20:04
Moonrise	04:42
Moonset	16:05
Day length	13 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:08	from 10:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:37–07:08) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:08–19:25) 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, 19:25–21:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:08–10:17

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:37–10:17 Hutashana Yoga 05:37–10:17 Krakacha Yoga 05:37–10:17

Anandadi: Chara 07:08–05:35 (12.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:37–07:08

Chora Panchaka: 17:27 (09.04)–13:04 (14.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:16–04:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:25–19:45
Pradosha	19:25–21:27
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (12.04)
Amrita Kalam	00:14–01:56 (12.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:41–19:25
Yamaganda	12:31–14:15
Gulika Kalam	15:58–17:41
Dur Muhurta	17:35–18:30
Varjyam	13:58–15:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:40–07:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:40–07:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:40–07:08
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:40–07:08

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 07:08, Purva-Bhadra from 07:08; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 10:17, Krishna-trayodashi from 10:17; lagna Mina 05:37, Mesha 05:47, Vrishabha 06:40, Mithuna 08:07, Karka 10:32, Simha 13:29, Kanya 16:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 07:08) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 07:08) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Yoga Brahma 11:31–05:35 (12.04)+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:08–05:35 (12.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:37–07:080 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:08–10:170 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:37–07:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:08–05:35 (12.04)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:37–10:17−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:37–10:17−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:37–10:17

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 05:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:35

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:23 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:46 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:20 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:23 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:46	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 11:20	yoga Indra
from 11:23	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 11:23	karana Vishti
from 00:03 (13.04)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:56
Sunrise	05:35
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:27
End of twilight	20:06
Moonrise	04:48
Moonset	17:24
Day length	13 h 51 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 08:46	from 11:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:35–08:46) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:46–19:27) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:23–19:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 11:23–19:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

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

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 05:35–08:46 Anandadi: Gada 08:46–05:32 (13.04)

Bhadra on earth: 11:23–00:03 (13.04); Bhadra Mukha 11:23–13:30; Bhadra Puchha 22:50–00:06 (13.04)
Chora Panchaka: 17:27 (09.04)–13:04 (14.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:14–04:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:45
Godhuli	19:27–19:47
Pradosha	19:27–21:28
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (13.04)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:19–09:03
Yamaganda	10:47–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:15–15:59
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:54, 15:45–16:40
Varjyam	19:10–20:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:36–11:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:36–11:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:36–11:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:46–11:23

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:46, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:46; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 11:23, Krishna-chaturdashi from 11:23; lagna Mina 05:35, Mesha 05:43, Vrishabha 06:36, Mithuna 08:04, Karka 10:28, Simha 13:25, Kanya 16:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:46) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:46) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 11:23–19:27: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 11:23–19:27: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:35–11:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:46–05:32 (13.04)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:35–08:46−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:35–08:46−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 11:23–05:32 (13.04)−3 Bhadra on earth 11:23–00:03 (13.04)

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 05:35

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)

At sunrise 05:32

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:49 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 10:46 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 11:26 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:49 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:46	nakshatra Revati
from 11:26	yoga Vaidhriti
from 12:49	tithi Amavasya
from 12:49	karana Chatushpada
from 01:40 (14.04)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:53
Sunrise	05:32
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:29
End of twilight	20:08
Moonrise	04:54
Moonset	18:41
Day length	13 h 56 min

Sky

Mesha Sankranti	19:46 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:46	from 12:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:32–10:46) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (10:46–19:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 05:32–12:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 12:49–19:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:32–12:49: 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, 15:46–19:29
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–10:46 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:32–10:46

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:32–10:46 Anandadi: Shubha 10:46–05:30 (14.04)

Chora Panchaka: 17:27 (09.04)–13:04 (14.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:12–04:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:29–19:49
Pradosha	19:29–21:29
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (14.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:34–07:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:00–17:44
Yamaganda	09:02–10:46
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:15
Dur Muhurta	08:20–09:15, 23:29–00:09 (14.04)
Varjyam	23:55–01:40 (14.04)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:32–13:22, 16:23–19:29

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 10:46, Revati from 10:46; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 12:49, Amavasya from 12:49; lagna Mina 05:32, Mesha 05:40, Vrishabha 06:32, Mithuna 08:00, Karka 10:24, Simha 13:22, Kanya 16:23, Tula 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 10:46) — a good life; Revati (from 10:46) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:32–12:49: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 12:49–19:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 19:46 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 11:26–19:29: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti, Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–10:46+2 Yoga Indra 05:32–11:26+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:32–10:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:32–10:46+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:32–10:460 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:32–12:49−3 Vaidhriti 11:26–05:30 (14.04)

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 05:32

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Festivals	Chaitra Amavasya

At sunrise 05:30

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 14:35 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:04 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:46 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:35 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:46	yoga Vishkambha
from 13:04	nakshatra Ashwini
from 14:35	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 14:35	karana Kimstughna
from 03:34 (15.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:50
Sunrise	05:30
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:31
End of twilight	20:11
Moonrise	05:01
Moonset	19:59
Day length	14 h 00 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	14:35

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:04	from 14:35

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, Revati (05:30–13:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Naga 05:30–14:35: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 14:35–19:31: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:49 (13.04)–14:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 14:35–05:27 (15.04)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:30–13:04 Anandadi: Mrityu 13:04–05:27 (15.04)

Chora Panchaka: 17:27 (09.04)–13:04
Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:27–19:41
Gandanta (tithi): 14:09–15:01
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:31–19:51
Pradosha	19:31–21:30
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (15.04)
Amrita Kalam	10:26–12:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:15
Yamaganda	07:15–09:00
Gulika Kalam	10:45–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:35–19:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:35–19:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:35–19:31
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 13:04, Ashwini from 13:04; tithi Amavasya until 14:35, Shukla-pratipat from 14:35; lagna Mina 05:30, Mesha 05:36, Vrishabha 06:28, Mithuna 07:56, Karka 10:20, Simha 13:18, Kanya 16:19, Tula 19:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:04) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:04) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Amavasya 05:30–14:35: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 05:30–11:46: 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 = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:30–13:04+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka 05:30–13:04−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:35–05:27 (15.04)−1 Vaidhriti 05:30–11:46−3 Amavasya 05:30–14:35−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:30–13:04

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 05:30

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 15:38 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:27

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:37 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:38 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:19 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:37 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:19	yoga Priti
from 15:38	nakshatra Bharani
from 16:37	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 16:37	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:48
Sunrise	05:27
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:13
Moonrise	05:09
Moonset	21:18
Day length	14 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:38	from 16:37

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, Bharani (15:38–19:33) is good for root crops.

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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, 19:33–21:18
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:33–21:18

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–15:38

Anandadi: Manasa 05:27–15:38 Anandadi: Padma 15:38–05:25 (16.04)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:33–19:53
Pradosha	19:33–21:31
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (16.04)
Amrita Kalam	07:39–09:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:16–16:01
Yamaganda	05:27–07:13
Gulika Kalam	08:59–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:09–11:06, 15:47–16:44
Varjyam	11:12–12:58, 02:20–04:08 (16.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:27–15:38, 16:15–19:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:27–15:38, 16:15–19:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:27–15:38, 16:15–19:33
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:27–15:38, 16:15–19:33

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:38, Bharani from 15:38; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 16:37, Shukla-dvitya from 16:37; lagna Mina 05:27, Mesha 05:32, Vrishabha 06:24, Mithuna 07:52, Karka 10:16, Simha 13:14, Kanya 16:15, Tula 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:38) — joy; Bharani (from 15:38) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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 15:38

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–15:38+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:27–15:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:27–15:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 12:19–05:25 (16.04)0 Auspicious tithi 16:37–05:25 (16.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:38–05:25 (16.04)

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 05:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Priti, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 05:25

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:53 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 18:25 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 13:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:44 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:44	karana Kaulava
from 13:03	yoga Ayushman
from 18:25	nakshatra Krittika
from 18:53	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 18:53	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:45
Sunrise	05:25
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	05:20
Moonset	22:37
Day length	14 h 10 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 18:25	from 18:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:25–18:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (18:25–19:35) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–18:53

Anandadi: Chhatra 18:25–05:22 (17.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:25–18:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:48
Godhuli	19:35–19:54
Pradosha	19:35–21:32
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (17.04)
Amrita Kalam	13:03–14:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–12:30
Yamaganda	16:02–17:49
Gulika Kalam	07:11–08:57
Dur Muhurta	08:15–09:12, 12:58–13:55
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:20–13:10, 16:11–19:35
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:25–19:35

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 18:25, Krittika from 18:25; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 18:53, Shukla-tritya from 18:53; lagna Mina 05:25, Mesha 05:28, Vrishabha 06:20, Mithuna 07:48, Karka 10:12, Simha 13:10, Kanya 16:11, Tula 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 18:25) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 18:25) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Yoga Priti 05:25–13:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:25–18:530 Anandadi: Chhatra 18:25–05:22 (17.04)0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:25–18:25−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:25–18:25−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–18:53

Panchanga at sunrise 05:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 05:22

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:19 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 21:22 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 13:55 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:05 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:05	karana Gara
from 13:55	yoga Saubhagya
from 21:19	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 21:19	karana Vanija
from 21:22	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:22
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:37
End of twilight	20:17
Moonrise	05:36
Moonset	23:53
Day length	14 h 14 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

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 (05:22–19:37) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:19–05:20 (18.04) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:22–05:20 (18.04) Ravi Yoga 21:22–05:20 (18.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:22–05:20 (18.04)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:22–21:22 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 21:22–05:20 (18.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:37–19:56
Pradosha	19:37–21:33
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (18.04)
Amrita Kalam	18:40–20:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:56–10:43
Yamaganda	14:16–16:03
Gulika Kalam	05:22–07:09
Dur Muhurta	05:22–06:19, 06:19–07:16
Varjyam	07:53–09:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:16–13:06, 16:07–19:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:16–13:06, 16:07–19:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:16–13:06, 16:07–19:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:16–13:06, 16:07–19:37

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mina 05:22, Mesha 05:24, Vrishabha 06:16, Mithuna 07:44, Karka 10:08, Simha 13:06, Kanya 16:07, Tula 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:22–21:22+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:22–13:55+1 Auspicious tithi 05:22–21:190 Adhika Masa−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:20

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:48 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 00:22 (19.04) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:52 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:34 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:34	karana Vishti
from 14:52	yoga Shobhana
from 23:48	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 23:48	karana Bava
from 00:22 (19.04)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:40
Sunrise	05:20
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:39
End of twilight	20:19
Moonrise	06:00
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:20–19:39) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:34–19:39: 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), 11:03–13:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:20–00:22 (19.04)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–23:48

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:20–00:22 (19.04) Anandadi: Saumya 00:22–05:17 (19.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:34–23:48; Bhadra Mukha 10:34–12:46; Bhadra Puchha 22:29–23:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:39–19:58
Pradosha	19:39–21:35
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (19.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:46–22:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:52–19:39
Yamaganda	12:29–14:17
Gulika Kalam	16:04–17:52
Dur Muhurta	17:44–18:42
Varjyam	15:22–17:10

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	average 06:12–13:02, 16:03–19:39

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Mesha 05:20, Vrishabha 06:12, Mithuna 07:40, Karka 10:04, Simha 13:02, Kanya 16:03, Tula 19:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:20–19:39: 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

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 05:20–00:22 (19.04)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:20–00:22 (19.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:20–00:22 (19.04)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:20–14:520 Adhika Masa0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–23:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 05:20–23:48−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:34–23:48

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 05:20

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 15:47 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 02:12 (20.04) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 03:17 (20.04) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 15:47 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:02 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:02	karana Balava
from 15:47	yoga Atiganda
from 02:12 (20.04)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 02:12 (20.04)	karana Kaulava
from 03:17 (20.04)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:37
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:41
End of twilight	20:22
Moonrise	06:36
Moonset	01:01
Day length	14 h 23 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

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 (05:17–19:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:17–02:12 (20.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:17–03:17 (20.04) Ravi Yoga 03:17–05:15 (20.04)

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 02:12–03:17 (20.04) Hutashana Yoga 02:12–05:15 (20.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:12–05:15 (20.04)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:17–03:17 (20.04) Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:17–05:15 (20.04)

Gandanta (tithi): 01:46–02:39 (20.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:51
Godhuli	19:41–20:00
Pradosha	19:41–21:36
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (20.04)
Amrita Kalam	17:25–19:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:05–08:53
Yamaganda	10:41–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:17–16:05
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:56, 15:51–16:48
Varjyam	06:39–08:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:08–12:58, 15:59–19:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:08–12:58, 15:59–19:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:08–12:58, 15:59–19:41
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:08–12:58, 15:59–19:41

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Mesha 05:17, Vrishabha 06:08, Mithuna 07:36, Karka 10:00, Simha 12:58, Kanya 15:59, Tula 18:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:47

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:17–02:12 (20.04)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:17–03:17 (20.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–03:17 (20.04)+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:17–15:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:17–02:12 (20.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Atiganda 15:47–18:15

Panchanga at sunrise 05:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:15

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 04:21 (21.04) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 05:56 (21.04) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 16:33 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:19	karana Taitila
from 16:33	yoga Sukarma
from 04:21 (21.04)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 04:21 (21.04)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:34
Sunrise	05:15
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:24
Moonrise	07:29
Moonset	01:55
Day length	14 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:12–04:21 (21.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–04:21 (21.04) Yamaghanta all day Hutashana Yoga 04:21–05:13 (21.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–05:13 (21.04)

Anandadi: Chara all day

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:51
Godhuli	19:43–20:02
Pradosha	19:43–21:37
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (21.04)
Amrita Kalam	18:50–20:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:06–17:54
Yamaganda	08:52–10:40
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:17
Dur Muhurta	08:09–09:06, 23:31–00:09 (21.04)
Varjyam	12:37–14:23

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 06:04–12:54, 15:55–19:43

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Mesha 05:15, Vrishabha 06:04, Mithuna 07:32, Karka 09:56, Simha 12:54, Kanya 15:55, Tula 18:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 all day+1 Anandadi: Chara all day0 Yoga Sukarma 16:33–05:13 (21.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–04:21 (21.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:15–04:21 (21.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 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 05:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Sukarma; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:01 (22.04) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 05:56 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:03 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:15 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:56	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 17:03	yoga Dhriti
from 17:15	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:32
Sunrise	05:13
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	08:37
Moonset	02:33
Day length	14 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:56

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, Punarvasu (05:56–19:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:13–05:56 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Musala 05:13–05:56 Anandadi: Gada 05:56–05:10 (22.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:35
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:52
Godhuli	19:45–20:04
Pradosha	19:45–21:38
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (22.04)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:18
Yamaganda	07:02–08:51
Gulika Kalam	10:40–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Varjyam	19:03–20:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:00–12:50, 15:51–19:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:00–12:50, 15:51–19:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:00–12:50, 15:51–19:45
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:00–12:50, 15:51–19:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 05:56, Punarvasu from 05:56; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mesha 05:13, Vrishabha 06:00, Mithuna 07:28, Karka 09:52, Simha 12:50, Kanya 15:51, Tula 18:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 05:56) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 05:56) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:13–17:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:56–05:10 (22.04)0 Ravi Yoga 05:13–05:560 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:56–05:10 (22.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:13–05:56−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 05:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 05:10

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:01 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:09 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 17:09 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:01 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:01	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 06:01	karana Vishti
from 08:09	nakshatra Pushya
from 17:09	yoga Shula
from 18:38	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:29
Sunrise	05:10
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:47
End of twilight	20:28
Moonrise	09:56
Moonset	02:58
Day length	14 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:01	from 08:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:10–08:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:09–19:47) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:01–18:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:10–08:09 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:09–05:08 (23.04) Guru Pushya Yoga 08:09–05:08 (23.04)

Krakacha Yoga 06:01–05:08 (23.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–05:08 (23.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:10–08:09 Anandadi: Shubha 08:09–05:08 (23.04)

Bhadra on earth: 06:01–18:38; Bhadra Puchha 07:54–09:09; Bhadra Mukha 09:09–11:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:55–04:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:47–20:06
Pradosha	19:47–21:39
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (23.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:32–07:17, 02:55–04:38 (23.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:18–16:08
Yamaganda	05:10–07:00
Gulika Kalam	08:49–10:39
Dur Muhurta	10:02–11:01, 15:53–16:52
Varjyam	16:41–18:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:10–05:57

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 05:10–05:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:10–05:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:10–05:57, 06:01–19:47

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 08:09, Pushya from 08:09; tithi Shukla-saptami until 06:01, Shukla-ashtami from 06:01; lagna Mesha 05:10, Vrishabha 05:57, Mithuna 07:24, Karka 09:48, Simha 12:46, Kanya 15:47, Tula 18:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 08:09) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 08:09) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 06:01–19:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 06:01–18:38: 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 = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:09–05:08 (23.04)+2 Pushya 08:09–05:08 (23.04)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:10–08:09+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:10–17:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:10–06:01+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:10–08:090 Adhika Masa0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–05:08 (23.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 17:09–19:06−1 Ashtami 06:01–05:08 (23.04)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:01–05:08 (23.04)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:01–18:38

Panchanga at sunrise 05:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Ravi Yoga; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:08

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:04 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:45 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:41 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:04 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:04	tithi Shukla-navami
from 07:04	karana Balava
from 09:45	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 16:41	yoga Ganda
from 19:19	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:26
Sunrise	05:08
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:49
End of twilight	20:31
Moonrise	11:20
Moonset	03:15
Day length	14 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:04	from 09:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:08–09:45) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:01 (22.04)–07:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:45–05:05 (24.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–07:04 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–05:05 (24.04)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:08–09:45 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:45–05:05 (24.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:27–16:40 (24.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:54
Godhuli	19:49–20:08
Pradosha	19:49–21:40
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (24.04)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:38–12:28
Yamaganda	16:09–17:59
Gulika Kalam	06:58–08:48
Dur Muhurta	08:04–09:03, 12:58–13:56
Varjyam	22:59–00:39 (24.04)

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 05:08–12:42, 15:43–19:49

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:45, Ashlesha from 09:45; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 07:04, Shukla-navami from 07:04; lagna Mesha 05:08, Vrishabha 05:53, Mithuna 07:20, Karka 09:44, Simha 12:42, Kanya 15:43, Tula 18:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:45) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:45) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:08–07:04: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 07:04–19:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Pushya 05:08–09:45+2 Ravi Yoga 09:45–05:05 (24.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:45–05:05 (24.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–07:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–05:05 (24.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 16:41–18:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:45–05:05 (24.04)−2 Rikta tithi 07:04–05:05 (24.04)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:08–09:45

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 05:08

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:21 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 10:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 15:37 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:21 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:21	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 07:21	karana Taitila
from 10:35	nakshatra Magha
from 15:37	yoga Vriddhi
from 19:11	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:24
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:51
End of twilight	20:33
Moonrise	12:47
Moonset	03:27
Day length	14 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:21	from 10:35

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, Magha (10:35–19:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–07:21 Ravi Yoga all day

Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:21–10:35 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:21–05:03 (25.04)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:05–10:35 Anandadi: Padma 10:35–05:03 (25.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:27–16:40
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:55
Godhuli	19:51–20:09
Pradosha	19:51–21:41
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (25.04)
Amrita Kalam	08:56–10:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:47–10:37
Yamaganda	14:19–16:10
Gulika Kalam	05:05–06:56
Dur Muhurta	05:05–06:04, 06:04–07:03
Varjyam	22:35–00:11 (25.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:21–12:38, 15:39–19:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:21–12:38, 15:39–19:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:21–12:38, 15:39–19:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:21–12:38, 15:39–19:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 10:35, Magha from 10:35; tithi Shukla-navami until 07:21, Shukla-dashami from 07:21; lagna Mesha 05:05, Vrishabha 05:49, Mithuna 07:16, Karka 09:41, Simha 12:38, Kanya 15:39, Tula 18:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 10:35) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 10:35) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-navami 05:05–07:21: 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: Manasa 05:05–10:35+1 Auspicious tithi 07:21–05:03 (25.04)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–07:210 Yoga Vriddhi 15:37–05:03 (25.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:21–10:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:21–05:03 (25.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 05:05–16:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:05–10:35−2 Rikta tithi 05:05–07:21

Panchanga at sunrise 05:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)

At sunrise 05:03

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:48 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 10:36 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 13:52 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:48 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:48	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 06:48	karana Vanija
from 10:36	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 13:52	yoga Dhruva
from 18:12	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:21
Sunrise	05:03
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:53
End of twilight	20:35
Moonrise	14:14
Moonset	03:36
Day length	14 h 50 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 06:48	from 10:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:03–10:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (10:36–19:53) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:12–19:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Adhika Masa — it occurs once every two or three years. Dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu); fasting in the intercalary month is considered especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:48–05:24 (26.04)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:57–16:56 (26.04)
Vaishnava date: 26.04

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:03–10:36

Yamaghanta 05:03–10:36 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–05:01 (26.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 10:36–05:01 (26.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:03–10:36

Bhadra on earth: 18:12–05:24 (26.04); Bhadra Puchha 22:37–23:45; Bhadra Mukha 23:45–01:38 (26.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:24–07:10
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:56
Godhuli	19:53–20:11
Pradosha	19:53–21:42
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (26.04)
Amrita Kalam	08:12–09:48, 03:36–05:09 (26.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:02–19:53
Yamaganda	12:28–14:19
Gulika Kalam	16:10–18:02
Dur Muhurta	17:54–18:54
Varjyam	18:20–19:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:45–12:34, 15:35–18:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:45–12:34, 15:35–18:12
Cutting fingernails	average 05:45–06:48
Cutting toenails	average 05:45–12:34, 15:35–18:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:45–12:34, 15:35–19:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 10:36, Purva-Phalguni from 10:36; tithi Shukla-dashami until 06:48, Shukla-ekadashi from 06:48; lagna Mesha 05:03, Vrishabha 05:45, Mithuna 07:12, Karka 09:37, Simha 12:34, Kanya 15:35, Tula 18:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 10:36) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 10:36) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 18:12–19:53: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 05:03–10:36+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 10:36–05:01 (26.04)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:03–13:52+1 Auspicious tithi 05:03–06:480 Adhika Masa0 Yamaghanta 05:03–10:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 18:12–05:01 (26.04)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:03–10:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:03–10:36−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–05:01 (26.04)

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 05:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 05:24 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:47 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 11:27 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:24 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:24	tithi Shukla-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:24	karana Bava
from 09:47	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 11:27	yoga Vyaghata
from 16:24	karana Balava
from 03:13 (27.04)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 03:13 (27.04)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:18
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:38
Moonrise	15:43
Moonset	03:44
Day length	14 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:24	from 09:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:01–09:47) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (09:47–19:55) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:01–05:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) — Vaishnava fast · Purushottama (Vishnu)

Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.

Smarta date: 25.04
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–05:24 Krakacha Yoga 05:01–05:24 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–03:13 (27.04)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:01–09:47 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:47–04:58 (27.04)

Bhadra on earth: 18:12 (25.04)–05:24; Bhadra Puchha 22:37–23:45 (25.04); Bhadra Mukha 23:45 (25.04)–01:38

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:56
Godhuli	19:55–20:13
Pradosha	19:55–21:44
Nishitha	00:08–00:45 (27.04)
Amrita Kalam	03:36–05:09, 01:29–02:59 (27.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:52–08:44
Yamaganda	10:36–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:20–16:11
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:57, 15:56–16:56
Varjyam	16:31–18:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:47–12:30, 15:31–19:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:47–12:30, 15:31–19:55
Cutting fingernails	average 05:41–19:55
Cutting toenails	good 09:47–12:30, 15:31–19:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:47–12:30, 15:31–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 09:47, Uttara-Phalguni from 09:47; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 05:24, Shukla-dvadashi from 05:24; lagna Mesha 05:01, Vrishabha 05:41, Mithuna 07:08, Karka 09:33, Simha 12:30, Kanya 15:31, Tula 18:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 09:47) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 09:47) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 05:01–05:24: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:01–09:47+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:01–11:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:01–05:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:47–04:58 (27.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–05:240 Krakacha Yoga 05:01–05:240 Bhadra on earth 05:01–05:240 Yoga Vyaghata 11:27–14:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:01–09:47−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–03:13 (27.04)

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 05:01

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:58

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:23 (28.04) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:13 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 08:26 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:52 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:13	nakshatra Hasta
from 08:26	yoga Harshana
from 13:52	karana Taitila
from 00:23 (28.04)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 00:23 (28.04)	karana Gara
from 04:53 (28.04)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:16
Sunrise	04:58
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:57
End of twilight	20:40
Moonrise	17:15
Moonset	03:52
Day length	14 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:58–08:13) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:13–19:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:57–21:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–00:23 (28.04) Ravi Yoga 08:13–11:37

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:58–08:13 Anandadi: Saumya 08:13–04:56 (28.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:46–04:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:57
Godhuli	19:57–20:15
Pradosha	19:57–21:45
Nishitha	00:08–00:44 (28.04)
Amrita Kalam	00:34–02:01 (28.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:12–18:05
Yamaganda	08:43–10:35
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:20
Dur Muhurta	07:58–08:58, 23:33–00:08 (28.04)
Varjyam	15:51–17:18

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 05:37–12:26, 15:28–19:57
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:13, Hasta from 08:13; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mesha 04:58, Vrishabha 05:37, Mithuna 07:05, Karka 09:29, Simha 12:26, Kanya 15:28, Tula 18:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:13) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:13) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–00:23 (28.04)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:58–08:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:58–08:13+1 Auspicious tithi 04:58–00:23 (28.04)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:26–04:53 (28.04)0 Ravi Yoga 08:13–11:370 Adhika Masa−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 04:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Kaladanda Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:56

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:01 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:01 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:57 (29.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:45 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:01	nakshatra Chitra
from 10:45	karana Vanija
from 21:01	tithi Purnima
from 21:01	karana Vishti
from 00:57 (29.04)	yoga Siddhi
from 03:20 (29.04)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:13
Sunrise	04:56
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:59
End of twilight	20:42
Moonrise	18:53
Moonset	04:00
Day length	15 h 03 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 06:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:56–06:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:01–19:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:56–19:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:56–06:01 Ravi Yoga 06:01–03:20 (29.04)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:56–06:01 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:01–03:20 (29.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:20–04:54 (29.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:01–07:12 (29.04); Bhadra Puchha 03:37–04:37 (29.04); Bhadra Mukha 04:37–06:19 (29.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:20
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:58
Godhuli	19:59–20:17
Pradosha	19:59–21:46
Nishitha	00:08–00:44 (29.04)
Amrita Kalam	21:39–23:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:20
Yamaganda	06:49–08:42
Gulika Kalam	10:35–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Varjyam	13:08–14:33

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 06:01, Chitra from 06:01; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:56, Vrishabha 05:33, Mithuna 07:01, Karka 09:25, Simha 12:23, Kanya 15:24, Tula 18:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 06:01) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 06:01) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:56–19:59: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:01–03:20 (29.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:56–06:01+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:56–06:010 Anandadi: Ananda 04:56–06:010 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vajra 04:56–05:53−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:01–03:20 (29.04)−2 Rikta tithi 04:56–21:01

Panchanga at sunrise 04:56

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 07:12 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Adhika Purnima

At sunrise 04:54

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 17:19 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 00:23 (30.04) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 20:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:12 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:12	karana Bava
from 17:19	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 17:19	karana Balava
from 20:44	yoga Vyatipata
from 00:23 (30.04)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 03:23 (30.04)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:10
Sunrise	04:54
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:01
End of twilight	20:44
Moonrise	20:35
Moonset	04:11
Day length	15 h 07 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	17:19

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Swati (04:54–20:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:54–07:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:01 (28.04)–17:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–17:19

Anandadi: Sthira 04:54–00:23 (30.04) Anandadi: Vardhamana 00:23–04:51 (30.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:01 (28.04)–07:12; Bhadra Puchha 03:37–04:37; Bhadra Mukha 04:37–06:19
Gandanta (tithi): 16:58–17:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:59
Godhuli	20:01–20:19
Pradosha	20:01–21:47
Nishitha	00:08–00:44 (30.04)
Amrita Kalam	16:40–18:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:21–16:14
Yamaganda	04:54–06:47
Gulika Kalam	08:40–10:34
Dur Muhurta	09:56–10:57, 15:59–17:00
Varjyam	08:15–09:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:19–20:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:19–20:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:19–20:01
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:29–12:19, 15:20–20:01

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Purnima until 17:19, Krishna-pratipat from 17:19; lagna Mesha 04:54, Vrishabha 05:29, Mithuna 06:57, Karka 09:21, Simha 12:19, Kanya 15:20, Tula 18:20

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

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

Purnima 04:54–17:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 07:12

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:54–20:44+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–17:19+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:54–00:23 (30.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–00:23 (30.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:19–04:51 (30.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:54–07:12

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 04:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1837 · Vikram 1972 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:51

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:27 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 21:19 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 16:26 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:27 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:27	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 13:27	karana Taitila
from 16:26	yoga Variyana
from 21:19	nakshatra Anuradha
from 23:31	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:08
Sunrise	04:51
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:03
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	22:19
Moonset	04:26
Day length	15 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:51–20:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–13:27 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:19–04:49 (01.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:27–04:49 (01.05) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:19–04:49 (01.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:51–21:19 Anandadi: Rakshasa 21:19–04:49 (01.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–16:00
Godhuli	20:03–20:21
Pradosha	20:03–21:48
Nishitha	00:08–00:44 (01.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:39–15:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:33–12:27
Yamaganda	16:15–18:09
Gulika Kalam	06:45–08:39
Dur Muhurta	07:54–08:54, 12:58–13:58
Varjyam	05:16–06:40, 00:50–02:14 (01.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:26–20:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:26–20:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:26–20:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:25–12:15, 13:27–20:03

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 13:27, Krishna-dvitya from 13:27; lagna Mesha 04:51, Vrishabha 05:25, Mithuna 06:53, Karka 09:17, Simha 12:15, Kanya 15:16, Tula 18:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 04:51–16:26: 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).
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 = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–13:27+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:51–21:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:51–13:270 Yoga Variyana 16:26–04:49 (01.05)0 Adhika Masa−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:27–04:49 (01.05)−3 Vyatipata 04:51–16:26

Panchanga at sunrise 04:51

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.

Rakshasa (No. 49 of 60, “demonic”) — A cruel year: violence, disease and fear; a time for caution.
Northern samvatsara: Akshaya (No. 60)
Shaka Samvat 1837 · Vikram Samvat 1972 · Kali Yuga 5016
Next year — Nala, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 2.04.1916
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.

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)

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Chitra
+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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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: 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.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

Anuradha
−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.

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

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

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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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.

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.

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable 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.

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)

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.

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

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

nakshatra 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: 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.

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.

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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 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.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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.

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.

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

Anandadi: 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.

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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: 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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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.

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.

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 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-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
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-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.

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.

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.

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 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: 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.

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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 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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable 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.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

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.

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.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign 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.

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.

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

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.

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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 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.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.

Adhika Vaishakha (Vedic name Madhava) — intercalary month: festivals of the month with this name are observed in the Nija month that follows it.
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable 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.

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

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

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 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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

Shukla-tritya
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.

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)

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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

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)

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.

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 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

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

Anandadi: 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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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)

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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).

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

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.

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 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.

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

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).

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.

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

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 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.

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

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 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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

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

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

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

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

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.

Shukla-chaturdashi
−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.

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 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
digging, plowing, planting trees

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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