Panchanga Calendar

April 1974

SamvatsaraAnanda (48)MonthChaitra → Vaishakha from 23.04RituVasantaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

April 1974 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 22.04), Vaishakha (from 23.04). Periods: until 13.04 — Kharmas; until 1.04 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 1.04 Rama Navami; 6.04 Hanuman Jayanti; 13.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu); 25.04 Akshaya Tritiya.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Pun9Rama Navami

2Push10after 11:11

3Ashl11Kamada Ekadashi

4PPh12Pradosha

5UPh14

6Has15Hanuman Jayanti

7Chit1

8Swa2

9Vish3until 09:57

10Anu4

11Jye5after 06:58

12Mul6after 10:37

13Mul7Mesha Sankranti

14PAsh8after 09:36

15UAsh8

16Shra9

17Dhan10

18Shat11Varuthini Ekadashi

19PBh12Pradosha

20UBh13Masik Shivaratri

21Rev14

22Ashw30Somvati Amavasya

23Bhar1Chandra Darshan

24Krit2Parshuram Jayanti

25Roh3Akshaya Tritiya

26Mrig4Shankara Jayanti

27Ard6Skanda Shashti

28Pun7until 13:09

29Push8after 10:39

30Ashl9Sita Navami

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (24)

Rama NavamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)EkadashiPradoshaMahavir JayantiHanuman Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiAmrita Siddhi YogaSankrantiKalashtamiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanParshuram JayantiAkshaya TritiyaVinayaka ChaturthiShankara JayantiSkanda ShashtiGanga SaptamiTripushkar YogaRavi Pushya YogaSita Navami

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

1.04 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Pushya after 13:32
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
2.04 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga after 11:11
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
24.04 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.

Festivals

1.04 Mon Rama Navami
3.04 Wed Kamada Ekadashi
4.04 Thu Pradosha Vrat
4.04 Thu Mahavir Jayanti
6.04 Sat Hanuman Jayanti
6.04 Sat Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)
9.04 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Vikata)
13.04 Sat Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)
14.04 Sun Kalashtami
18.04 Thu Varuthini Ekadashi
19.04 Fri Pradosha Vrat
20.04 Sat Masik Shivaratri
22.04 Mon Chaitra Amavasya
22.04 Mon Somvati Amavasya
23.04 Tue Chandra Darshan
24.04 Wed Parashurama Jayanti
25.04 Thu Akshaya Tritiya
25.04 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
26.04 Fri Shankaracharya Jayanti
27.04 Sat Skanda Shashti
28.04 Sun Ganga Saptami
29.04 Mon Masik Durgashtami
30.04 Tue Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)

Special muhurta yogas

1.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:20–05:59 (02.04)
2.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:45–05:56 (03.04)
7.04 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 22:42–23:42
10.04 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:38–01:54 (11.04)
10.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:38–01:54 (11.04)
14.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:36–05:26 (15.04)
15.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:40–05:23 (16.04)
21.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:18–05:08 (22.04)
23.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:13–05:04 (24.04)
23.04 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 21:13–05:04 (24.04)
24.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
27.04 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 01:56–04:54 (28.04)
28.04 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 04:54–14:42
28.04 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 14:42–04:52 (29.04)
28.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:42–04:52 (29.04)
29.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:52–13:17
30.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–11:56

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

4.04 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Gada
6.04 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) (unfavourable day)
10.04 Wed — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
13.04 Sat — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
16.04 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
20.04 Sat — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth, Krishna Chaturdashi
21.04 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka, Vaidhriti
22.04 Mon — Amavasya, Anandadi: Rakshasa
23.04 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
26.04 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
27.04 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi

Sky this month

7.04 Full moon (Purnima) 00:00
13.04 Mesha Sankranti 22:54 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
22.04 New moon (Amavasya) 13:16
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 13.04 Kharmas
until 1.04 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
17.04 04:52 – 21.04 22:18 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Ananda (No. 48, “bliss”) — A year of bliss: joy, peace and contentment among people. more

Northern samvatsara: Akshaya. Shaka Samvat 1896, Vikram Samvat 2031, Kali Yuga 5075.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:32
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9 · Kharmas
Festivals	Rama Navami

At sunrise 06:01

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:32 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 09:20 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 07:47 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:32 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:47	yoga Sukarma
from 09:20	nakshatra Pushya
from 13:32	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 13:32	karana Taitila
from 00:22 (02.04)	karana Gara
from 04:46 (02.04)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:24
Sunrise	06:01
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:06
End of twilight	19:44
Moonrise	12:02
Moonset	03:31
Day length	13 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:20	from 13:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:01–09:20) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (09:20–19:06) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Rama Navami · Rama

The appearance day of Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. Rama was born at noon, so puja is performed at Madhyahna; devotees fast and read the Ramayana. This day concludes the spring Navaratri.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:15–13:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 9: Siddhidatri · Durga

Navaratri day. Siddhidatri — bestower of siddhis, the spiritual perfections; she completes the nine nights.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:20–05:59 (02.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:20–05:59 (02.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 09:20–05:59 (02.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:01–09:20

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:34–05:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:37
Godhuli	19:06–19:28
Pradosha	19:06–21:17
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (02.04)
Amrita Kalam	07:04–08:35, 01:47–03:16 (02.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:40–09:18
Yamaganda	10:56–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:12–15:50
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:52, 15:37–16:29
Varjyam	16:48–18:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:32–14:11, 17:12–19:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:32–14:11, 17:12–19:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:32–14:11, 17:12–19:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:32–14:11, 17:12–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 09:20, Pushya from 09:20; tithi Shukla-navami until 13:32, Shukla-dashami from 13:32; lagna Mina 06:01, Mesha 06:25, Vrishabha 07:18, Mithuna 08:47, Karka 11:13, Simha 14:11, Kanya 17:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 09:20) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 09:20) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 06:01–13:32: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:32

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:20–05:59 (02.04)+2 Ravi Yoga 09:20–05:59 (02.04)+1 Pushya 09:20–05:59 (02.04)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 09:20–05:59 (02.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:47–04:46 (02.04)0 Auspicious tithi 13:32–05:59 (02.04)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:01–09:20−2 Rikta tithi 06:01–13:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:01

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 11:11
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:59

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:11 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 07:45 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 01:40 (03.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:11 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:45	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 11:11	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 11:11	karana Vanija
from 21:58	karana Vishti
from 01:40 (03.04)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:21
Sunrise	05:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:08
End of twilight	19:46
Moonrise	13:29
Moonset	03:57
Day length	13 h 09 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 07:45	from 11:11

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 (05:59–07:45) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:45–05:56 (03.04)

Krakacha Yoga 05:59–11:11 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:45–11:11 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:11–05:56 (03.04)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:59–07:45 Anandadi: Ananda 07:45–05:56 (03.04)

Bhadra on earth: 21:58–06:04 (03.04); Bhadra Puchha 02:16–03:21 (03.04); Bhadra Mukha 03:21–05:09 (03.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 10:49–11:32
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:30–11:39 (03.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:32–05:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:38
Godhuli	19:08–19:30
Pradosha	19:08–21:18
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (03.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:35–06:04 (03.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:51–17:29
Yamaganda	09:16–10:55
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:12
Dur Muhurta	08:37–09:29, 23:27–00:11 (03.04)
Varjyam	19:39–21:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:59–14:07, 17:08–19:08

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 05:59–14:07, 17:08–19:08
Cutting fingernails	average 05:59–11:11
Cutting toenails	average 05:59–14:07, 17:08–19:08
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:59–06:21, 07:14–14:07, 17:08–19:08

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 07:45, Ashlesha from 07:45; tithi Shukla-dashami until 11:11, Shukla-ekadashi from 11:11; lagna Mina 05:59, Mesha 06:21, Vrishabha 07:14, Mithuna 08:43, Karka 11:09, Simha 14:07, Kanya 17:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 07:45) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 07:45) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:11

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:45–05:56 (03.04)+2 Pushya 05:59–07:45+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:45–05:56 (03.04)+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:59–01:40 (03.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:59–11:110 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:45–11:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:11–05:56 (03.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:45–05:56 (03.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:59–11:11

Panchanga at sunrise 05:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kamada Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:56

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:44 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:04 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 22:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:44 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:04	nakshatra Magha
from 08:44	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 08:44	karana Bava
from 19:30	karana Balava
from 22:31	yoga Ganda
from 04:22 (04.04)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:18
Sunrise	05:56
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:10
End of twilight	19:48
Moonrise	14:57
Moonset	04:17
Day length	13 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:04	from 08:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:04–19:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:56–08:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kamada Ekadashi · Vishnu

The first Ekadashi of the new lunar year (Chaitra, bright half). “Fulfiller of desires”: according to the Puranas, the fast removes grave misdeeds and helps fulfil righteous wishes. Devotees fast and worship Vishnu.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:11 (02.04)–08:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:54–06:17 (04.04)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:56–06:04 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–05:54 (04.04)

Anandadi: Chara 06:04–04:22 (04.04) Anandadi: Sthira 04:22–05:54 (04.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:56–06:04

Bhadra on earth: 21:58 (02.04)–08:44; Bhadra Puchha 02:16–03:21; Bhadra Mukha 03:21–05:09
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:30–11:39
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:30–05:13
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:38
Godhuli	19:10–19:32
Pradosha	19:10–21:19
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (04.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:35–06:04, 02:08–03:37 (04.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:12
Yamaganda	07:36–09:15
Gulika Kalam	10:54–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Varjyam	17:13–18:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:44–14:03, 17:04–19:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:44–14:03, 17:04–19:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:44–14:03, 17:04–19:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:56–14:03, 17:04–19:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 06:04, Magha from 06:04; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 08:44, Shukla-dvadashi from 08:44; lagna Mina 05:56, Mesha 06:17, Vrishabha 07:10, Mithuna 08:39, Karka 11:05, Simha 14:03, Kanya 17:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 06:04) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 06:04) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 05:56–08:44: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–05:54 (04.04)+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:04–04:22 (04.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:56–08:440 Ravi Yoga 05:56–06:040 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:56–06:04−1 Bhadra on earth 05:56–08:44−1 Gandanta 05:56–11:39−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:56–06:04

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 05:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Mahavir Jayanti

At sunrise 05:54

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:17 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 02:44 (05.04) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 19:25 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:17	tithi Shukla-triodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:17	karana Kaulava
from 17:05	karana Taitila
from 19:25	yoga Vriddhi
from 02:44 (05.04)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 03:55 (05.04)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 03:55 (05.04)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:16
Sunrise	05:54
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:12
End of twilight	19:50
Moonrise	16:24
Moonset	04:34
Day length	13 h 18 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 06:17

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, Purva-Phalguni (05:54–19:12) 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, 19:12–21:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Mahavir Jayanti · Mahavira

The birthday of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of the Jains: processions, ritual bathing of images and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:17–03:55 (05.04)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:44–05:51 (05.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:44–05:51 (05.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–05:51 (05.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 02:44–05:51 (05.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:54–02:44 (05.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:28–05:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:39
Godhuli	19:12–19:33
Pradosha	19:12–21:20
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (05.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:46–22:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:13–15:53
Yamaganda	05:54–07:33
Gulika Kalam	09:13–10:53
Dur Muhurta	10:20–11:13, 15:39–16:32
Varjyam	11:49–13:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:54–06:13, 06:17–19:12

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 05:54–06:13, 06:17–19:12
Cutting fingernails	average 05:54–06:13, 07:06–13:59, 17:00–19:12
Cutting toenails	average 05:54–06:13, 06:17–19:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:54–06:13, 06:17–19:12

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 06:17, Shukla-triodashi from 06:17; lagna Mina 05:54, Mesha 06:13, Vrishabha 07:06, Mithuna 08:35, Karka 11:01, Simha 13:59, Kanya 17:00

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:17–03:55 (05.04)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:54–02:44 (05.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:54–02:44 (05.04)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:54

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:51

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:47 (06.04) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 01:20 (06.04) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 16:28 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:49 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:49	karana Vanija
from 16:28	yoga Dhruva
from 01:20 (06.04)	nakshatra Hasta
from 01:47 (06.04)	tithi Purnima
from 01:47 (06.04)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:13
Sunrise	05:51
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:14
End of twilight	19:52
Moonrise	17:50
Moonset	04:49
Day length	13 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:51–19:14) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:51–19:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:51–01:20 (06.04)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:51–01:20 (06.04) Anandadi: Amrita 01:20–05:49 (06.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:47–12:50 (06.04); Bhadra Puchha 09:00–10:07 (06.04); Bhadra Mukha 10:07–11:58 (06.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:26–05:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:40
Godhuli	19:14–19:35
Pradosha	19:14–21:21
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (06.04)
Amrita Kalam	18:33–20:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:52–12:33
Yamaganda	15:53–17:34
Gulika Kalam	07:31–09:12
Dur Muhurta	08:32–09:25, 12:59–13:53
Varjyam	09:31–11:01

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 05:51, Mesha 06:09, Vrishabha 07:02, Mithuna 08:32, Karka 10:57, Simha 13:55, Kanya 16:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:51–19:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:51–01:20 (06.04)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:51–01:20 (06.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:51–01:20 (06.04)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:51–16:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 05:51–01:47 (06.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:51

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Hanuman Jayanti · Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)

At sunrise 05:49

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 00:00 (07.04) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:16 (07.04) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 13:45 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:50 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:50	karana Bava
from 13:45	yoga Vyaghata
from 00:00 (07.04)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 00:00 (07.04)	karana Balava
from 00:16 (07.04)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:10
Sunrise	05:49
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:16
End of twilight	19:55
Moonrise	19:15
Moonset	05:05
Day length	13 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:49–19:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:49–12:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Hanuman Jayanti · Hanuman

The birthday of Hanuman (in the northern tradition — on the full moon of Chaitra, at sunrise). Devotees read the Hanuman Chalisa and the Sundara Kanda and offer Hanuman sindoor and oil; in South India his birthday is celebrated on other days.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:47–00:00 (07.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of the month of Chaitra. A holy bath is taken and charity is given; in North India, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:47–00:00 (07.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–00:00 (07.04) Yamaghanta 05:49–00:16 (07.04)

Anandadi: Mrityu 05:49–00:16 (07.04) Anandadi: Kana 00:16–05:46 (07.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:47–12:50; Bhadra Puchha 09:00–10:07; Bhadra Mukha 10:07–11:58
Gandanta (tithi): 23:38–00:22 (07.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:24–05:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:41
Godhuli	19:16–19:37
Pradosha	19:16–21:22
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (07.04)
Amrita Kalam	18:32–20:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:10–10:51
Yamaganda	14:13–15:54
Gulika Kalam	05:49–07:29
Dur Muhurta	05:49–06:42, 06:42–07:36
Varjyam	09:22–10:53

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:49–06:05, 06:59–13:51, 16:52–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Purnima; lagna Mina 05:49, Mesha 06:05, Vrishabha 06:59, Mithuna 08:28, Karka 10:53, Simha 13:51, Kanya 16:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Purnima 05:49–19:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:49–00:16 (07.04)+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:49–13:450 Kharmas0 Yoga Vyaghata 13:45–16:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–00:00 (07.04)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:49–12:50−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:49–00:16 (07.04)−3 Yamaghanta 05:49–00:16 (07.04)

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 05:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:46

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:42 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 23:42 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 11:23 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:17 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:17	karana Kaulava
from 11:23	yoga Harshana
from 22:42	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 22:42	karana Taitila
from 23:42	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:08
Sunrise	05:46
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:18
End of twilight	19:57
Moonrise	20:38
Moonset	05:23
Day length	13 h 32 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	00:00

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:46–19:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 22:42–23:42

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–22:42

Anandadi: Padma 05:46–23:42 Anandadi: Lumbaka 23:42–05:43 (08.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:22–05:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:42
Godhuli	19:18–19:39
Pradosha	19:18–21:23
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (08.04)
Amrita Kalam	17:27–19:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:37–19:18
Yamaganda	12:32–14:14
Gulika Kalam	15:55–17:37
Dur Muhurta	17:30–18:24
Varjyam	08:05–09:39, 05:19–06:55 (08.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:46–06:02, 06:55–13:47, 16:48–19:18

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 05:46–06:02, 06:55–13:47, 16:48–19:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:46–06:02, 06:55–13:47, 16:48–19:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:46–06:02, 06:55–13:47, 16:48–19:18

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mina 05:46, Mesha 06:02, Vrishabha 06:55, Mithuna 08:24, Karka 10:49, Simha 13:47, Kanya 16:48

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:46–23:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:46–23:42+1 Auspicious tithi 05:46–22:42+1 Yoga Harshana 11:23–05:43 (08.04)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 22:42–23:420 Kharmas−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–22:42

Panchanga at sunrise 05:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:43

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:02 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 23:45 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 09:28 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:17 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:28	yoga Vajra
from 10:17	karana Gara
from 22:02	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 22:02	karana Vanija
from 23:45	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:05
Sunrise	05:43
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:20
End of twilight	19:59
Moonrise	21:59
Moonset	05:43
Day length	13 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:43–19:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:43–22:02 Yamaghanta 23:45–05:41 (09.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:43–23:45 Anandadi: Mitra 23:45–05:41 (09.04)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:20–05:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:42
Godhuli	19:20–19:41
Pradosha	19:20–21:24
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (09.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:56–16:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:25–09:08
Yamaganda	10:50–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:14–15:56
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:53, 15:42–16:37
Varjyam	05:19–06:55, 05:31–07:10 (09.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:51–13:43, 16:44–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mina 05:43, Mesha 05:58, Vrishabha 06:51, Mithuna 08:20, Karka 10:45, Simha 13:43, Kanya 16:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:43–23:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:43–23:45+1 Yoga Harshana 05:43–09:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:43–22:020 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 09:28–10:36−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:43–22:02−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:43–22:02

Panchanga at sunrise 05:43

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 09:57
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Vikata)

At sunrise 05:41

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:03 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 00:28 (10.04) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:04 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:57 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:04	yoga Siddhi
from 09:57	karana Vishti
from 22:03	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 22:03	karana Bava
from 00:28 (10.04)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:02
Sunrise	05:41
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:22
End of twilight	20:01
Moonrise	23:13
Moonset	06:08
Day length	13 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:41–19:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:57–19:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Vikata) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:41–22:03

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:41–00:28 (10.04) Anandadi: Vajra 00:28–05:38 (10.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:57–18:13; Bhadra Puchha 17:51–19:03
Bhadra in heaven: 18:13–22:03; Bhadra Puchha 17:51–19:03; Bhadra Mukha 19:03–21:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:18–04:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:22–19:43
Pradosha	19:22–21:25
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (10.04)
Amrita Kalam	15:24–17:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:57–17:40
Yamaganda	09:06–10:49
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:14
Dur Muhurta	08:25–09:20, 23:29–00:10 (10.04)
Varjyam	05:31–07:10, 04:43–06:24 (10.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:47–13:39, 16:40–19:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:47–13:39, 16:40–19:22
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:47–13:39, 16:40–19:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:47–13:39, 16:40–19:22

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mina 05:41, Mesha 05:54, Vrishabha 06:47, Mithuna 08:16, Karka 10:41, Simha 13:39, Kanya 16:40

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:57

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:41–22:03+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:04–05:38 (10.04)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:41–00:28 (10.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:41–22:030 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:57–18:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:38

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:48 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:54 (11.04) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 07:14 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:20 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:14	yoga Vyatipata
from 10:20	karana Balava
from 22:48	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 22:48	karana Kaulava
from 01:54 (11.04)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:59
Sunrise	05:38
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:24
End of twilight	20:03
Moonrise	none
Moonset	06:41
Day length	13 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:38–19:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:38–01:54 (11.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:38–01:54 (11.04)

Anandadi: Saumya 05:38–01:54 (11.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 01:54–05:36 (11.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:16–04:57
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:24–19:45
Pradosha	19:24–21:27
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (11.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:53–16:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:14
Yamaganda	07:22–09:05
Gulika Kalam	10:48–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Varjyam	04:43–06:24

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 Anuradha; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mina 05:38, Mesha 05:50, Vrishabha 06:43, Mithuna 08:12, Karka 10:37, Simha 13:36, Kanya 16:37

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:38–19:24: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 07:14–19:24: 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.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:38–01:54 (11.04)+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:38–07:14+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:38–01:54 (11.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:38–01:54 (11.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 05:38–22:48−3 Vyatipata 07:14–05:36 (11.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:38

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious weekday; auspicious time — after 06:58
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:36

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:14 (12.04) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 04:00 (12.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 06:58 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:26 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:58	yoga Variyana
from 11:26	karana Taitila
from 00:14 (12.04)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 00:14 (12.04)	karana Gara
from 04:00 (12.04)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:57
Sunrise	05:36
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:26
End of twilight	20:06
Moonrise	00:19
Moonset	07:23
Day length	13 h 50 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

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 (05:36–19:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–00:14 (12.04) Ravi Yoga 04:00–05:33 (12.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:14–05:33 (12.04)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:36–04:00 (12.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:00–05:33 (12.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:26–10:37 (12.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 23:49–00:40 (12.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:14–04:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:45
Godhuli	19:26–19:46
Pradosha	19:26–21:28
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (12.04)
Amrita Kalam	18:26–20:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:15–15:59
Yamaganda	05:36–07:20
Gulika Kalam	09:03–10:47
Dur Muhurta	10:13–11:08, 15:45–16:40
Varjyam	08:00–09:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:58–19:26

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:58–19:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:58–19:26
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mina 05:36, Mesha 05:46, Vrishabha 06:39, Mithuna 08:08, Karka 10:34, Simha 13:32, Kanya 16:33

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

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

Vyatipata 05:36–06:58: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:58

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–00:14 (12.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:36–00:14 (12.04)+1 Yoga Variyana 06:58–05:33 (12.04)0 Kharmas0 Vyatipata 05:36–06:58−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:36–04:00 (12.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:36–04:00 (12.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:36

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 10:37
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:33

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:16 (13.04) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 06:38 (13.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 07:13 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:11 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:13	yoga Parigha
from 13:11	karana Vanija
from 02:16 (13.04)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 02:16 (13.04)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:54
Sunrise	05:33
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:08
Moonrise	01:12
Moonset	08:15
Day length	13 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:33–19:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:33–02:16 (13.04) Ravi Yoga all day

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:16–05:31 (13.04) Krakacha Yoga 02:16–05:31 (13.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:16–05:31 (13.04)

Anandadi: Sthira all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:16–15:26 (13.04); Bhadra Puchha 07:33–08:52 (13.04); Bhadra Mukha 08:52–11:04 (13.04)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:26 (11.04)–10:37
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:12–04:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:29
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (13.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:32–01:19 (13.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–12:31
Yamaganda	15:59–17:44
Gulika Kalam	07:18–09:02
Dur Muhurta	08:20–09:16, 12:59–13:54
Varjyam	04:52–06:38 (13.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:35–13:28, 16:29–19:28

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 06:35–13:28, 16:29–19:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:35–13:28, 16:29–19:28
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:35–13:28, 16:29–19:28

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mina 05:33, Mesha 05:42, Vrishabha 06:35, Mithuna 08:04, Karka 10:30, Simha 13:28, Kanya 16:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; 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 = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:37

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:33–02:16 (13.04)+1 Anandadi: Sthira all day+1 Yoga Variyana 05:33–07:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Yoga Parigha 07:13–19:33−1 Gandanta 05:33–10:37−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:33

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)

At sunrise 05:31

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:40 (14.04) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 06:38 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 07:52 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:26 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:38	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 07:52	yoga Shiva
from 15:26	karana Bava
from 04:40 (14.04)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 04:40 (14.04)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:51
Sunrise	05:31
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	01:54
Moonset	09:16
Day length	13 h 59 min

Sky

Mesha Sankranti	22:54 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)

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 06:38

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 (05:31–06:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:38–19:30) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:31–15:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 18:54–19:30
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:31–06:38 Ravi Yoga 22:54–05:28 (14.04)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:31–06:38 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–04:40 (14.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:38–05:28 (14.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:31–06:38

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:16–15:26; Bhadra Puchha 07:33–08:52; Bhadra Mukha 08:52–11:04
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:30
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (14.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:13–06:01 (14.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:01–10:46
Yamaganda	14:15–16:00
Gulika Kalam	05:31–07:16
Dur Muhurta	05:31–06:27, 06:27–07:23
Varjyam	04:52–06:38, 17:26–19:13

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 06:31–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 06:38, Purva-Ashadha from 06:38; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mina 05:31, Mesha 05:38, Vrishabha 06:31, Mithuna 08:00, Karka 10:26, Simha 13:24, Kanya 16:25, Tula 19:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 06:38) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 06:38) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Sankranti at 22:54 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:38–05:28 (14.04)+1 Yoga Shiva 07:52–05:28 (14.04)0 Ravi Yoga 05:31–06:380 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Gada 05:31–06:380 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:31–06:38−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:31–06:38−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–04:40 (14.04)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:31–15:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:31

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:36
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:14 (15.04) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:36 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 08:47 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:57 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:47	yoga Siddha
from 09:36	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 17:57	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:32
End of twilight	20:12
Moonrise	02:25
Moonset	10:23
Day length	14 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Purva-Ashadha (05:28–09:36) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:36–19:32) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:32–21:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:28–09:36 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:36–05:26 (15.04)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:28–09:36 Anandadi: Amrita 09:36–05:26 (15.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:32–19:52
Pradosha	19:32–21:31
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (15.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:13–06:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:47–19:32
Yamaganda	12:30–14:16
Gulika Kalam	16:01–17:47
Dur Muhurta	17:40–18:36
Varjyam	18:37–20:26

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 06:27–13:20, 16:21–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:36, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:36; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mina 05:28, Mesha 05:34, Vrishabha 06:27, Mithuna 07:56, Karka 10:22, Simha 13:20, Kanya 16:21, Tula 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:36) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:36) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:28–19:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:36

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:36–05:26 (15.04)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:28–09:36+2 Yoga Siddha 08:47–05:26 (15.04)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:28–09:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:36–05:26 (15.04)−1 Ashtami all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:28–09:36−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more

At sunrise 05:26

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:14 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:40 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:47 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:14 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:14	tithi Krishna-navami
from 07:14	karana Taitila
from 09:47	yoga Sadhya
from 12:40	nakshatra Shravana
from 20:28	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:46
Sunrise	05:26
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:34
End of twilight	20:14
Moonrise	02:49
Moonset	11:33
Day length	14 h 08 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 07:14	from 12:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:26–12:40) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:40–19:34) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:40–05:23 (16.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 14:28–05:23 (16.04) Anandadi: Mrityu 05:26–05:54 Anandadi: Kana 05:54–14:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:48
Godhuli	19:34–19:54
Pradosha	19:34–21:32
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (16.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:27–07:15, 03:54–05:41 (16.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:12–08:58
Yamaganda	10:44–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:16–16:02
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:55, 15:48–16:45
Varjyam	17:09–18:56

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:23–07:14

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:40, Shravana from 12:40; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 07:14, Krishna-navami from 07:14; lagna Mina 05:26, Mesha 05:30, Vrishabha 06:23, Mithuna 07:52, Karka 10:18, Simha 13:16, Kanya 16:17, Tula 19:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:40) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:40) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:26–07:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 07:14–19:34: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 05:26–09:47+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:40–05:23 (16.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:26–12:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Siddhi 14:28–05:23 (16.04)−2 Rikta tithi 07:14–05:23 (16.04)−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:54–14:28

Panchanga at sunrise 05:26

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:39 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:33 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 10:39 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:39 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:39	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 09:39	karana Vanija
from 10:39	yoga Shubha
from 15:33	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 22:45	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:43
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:36
End of twilight	20:17
Moonrise	03:08
Moonset	12:44
Day length	14 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:39	from 15:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:23–15:33) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 09:39–05:21 (17.04)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:23–15:33 Anandadi: Utpata 15:33–05:21 (17.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:45–04:52 (17.04); Bhadra Puchha 00:39–01:57 (17.04); Bhadra Mukha 01:57–04:08 (17.04)
Bhadra on earth: 04:52–11:44 (17.04)
Agni Panchaka: 04:52 (17.04)–22:18 (21.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:36–19:56
Pradosha	19:36–21:33
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (17.04)
Amrita Kalam	03:54–05:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:03–17:50
Yamaganda	08:56–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:16
Dur Muhurta	08:14–09:11, 23:30–00:09 (17.04)
Varjyam	19:58–21:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:39–13:12, 16:13–19:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:39–13:12, 16:13–19:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:39–13:12, 16:13–19:36
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:19–19:36

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:33, Dhanishtha from 15:33; tithi Krishna-navami until 09:39, Krishna-dashami from 09:39; lagna Mina 05:23, Mesha 05:26, Vrishabha 06:19, Mithuna 07:48, Karka 10:14, Simha 13:12, Kanya 16:13, Tula 19:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:33) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:33) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 05:23–09:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Yoga Shubha 10:39–05:21 (17.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:23–15:33−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:23–15:33−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:23–09:39−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:39–05:21 (17.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Bhadra on earth
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:44 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:04 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:16 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:44 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:16	yoga Shukla
from 11:44	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 11:44	karana Bava
from 18:04	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 00:35 (18.04)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:40
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:19
Moonrise	03:23
Moonset	13:56
Day length	14 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:44	from 18:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (18:04–19:38) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:21–11:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:21–18:04

Anandadi: Mitra 05:21–18:04 Anandadi: Manasa 18:04–05:18 (18.04)

Bhadra on earth: 04:52–11:44
Agni Panchaka: 04:52–22:18 (21.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 11:18–12:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:03–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:50
Godhuli	19:38–19:58
Pradosha	19:38–21:34
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (18.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:34–08:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:17
Yamaganda	07:08–08:55
Gulika Kalam	10:42–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Varjyam	01:51–03:35 (18.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:44–13:08, 16:09–19:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:44–13:08, 16:09–19:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 11:44–13:08, 16:09–19:38
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:15–13:08, 16:09–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 18:04, Shatabhisha from 18:04; tithi Krishna-dashami until 11:44, Krishna-ekadashi from 11:44; lagna Mina 05:21, Mesha 05:22, Vrishabha 06:15, Mithuna 07:44, Karka 10:10, Simha 13:08, Kanya 16:09, Tula 19:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 18:04) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 18:04) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 05:21–11:44: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:21–11:16+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:21–18:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:21–18:04+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 05:21–11:44−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:21–18:04

Panchanga at sunrise 05:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:18

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 13:17 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 20:02 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 11:29 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:29	yoga Brahma
from 13:17	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 13:17	karana Kaulava
from 20:02	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 01:49 (19.04)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:38
Sunrise	05:18
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:21
Moonrise	03:37
Moonset	15:09
Day length	14 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:17

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 (05:18–19:40) 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 11:44 (17.04)–13:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:16–08:09 (19.04)

Muhurta

Anandadi: Vajra 05:18–20:02 Anandadi: Mudgara 20:02–05:16 (19.04)

Agni Panchaka: 04:52 (17.04)–22:18 (21.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:40–20:00
Pradosha	19:40–21:35
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (19.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:15–13:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:17–16:05
Yamaganda	05:18–07:06
Gulika Kalam	08:54–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:06–11:03, 15:50–16:48
Varjyam	02:48–04:30 (19.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:11–13:04, 16:05–19:40

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 06:11–13:04, 16:05–19:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:11–13:04, 16:05–19:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:11–13:04, 16:05–19:40

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 13:17, Krishna-dvadashi from 13:17; lagna Mesha 05:18, Vrishabha 06:11, Mithuna 07:40, Karka 10:06, Simha 13:04, Kanya 16:05, Tula 19:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Yoga Brahma 11:29–05:16 (19.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:18–20:02+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:18–20:02−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:16

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:12 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:24 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:13 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:13	yoga Indra
from 14:12	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 14:12	karana Gara
from 21:24	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 02:25 (20.04)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:35
Sunrise	05:16
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:42
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	03:51
Moonset	16:24
Day length	14 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:16–19:42) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:42–21:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–14:12

Anandadi: Dhwaja 21:24–05:13 (20.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:16–21:24

Agni Panchaka: 04:52 (17.04)–22:18 (21.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:51
Godhuli	19:42–20:01
Pradosha	19:42–21:37
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (20.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:57–14:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–12:29
Yamaganda	16:06–17:54
Gulika Kalam	07:04–08:52
Dur Muhurta	08:09–09:07, 12:58–13:56
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:07–13:00, 16:01–19:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:07–13:00, 16:01–19:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:07–13:00, 16:01–19:42
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:07–13:00, 16:01–19:42

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 14:12, Krishna-trayodashi from 14:12; lagna Mesha 05:16, Vrishabha 06:07, Mithuna 07:36, Karka 10:02, Simha 13:00, Kanya 16:01, Tula 19:01

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:16–11:13+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:16–21:24−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:16–21:24−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–14:12

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 05:16

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:29 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:08 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 10:27 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:27	yoga Vaidhriti
from 14:29	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 14:29	karana Vishti
from 22:08	nakshatra Revati
from 02:23 (21.04)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:32
Sunrise	05:13
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:44
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	04:04
Moonset	17:41
Day length	14 h 31 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 14:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:13–19:44) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:29–19:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 14:29–19:44: 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, 00:09–00:46 (21.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:29–05:11 (21.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:08–05:11 (21.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 22:08–05:11 (21.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:13–22:08

Bhadra on earth: 14:29–02:23 (21.04); Bhadra Mukha 14:29–16:27; Bhadra Puchha 01:08–02:19 (21.04)
Agni Panchaka: 04:52 (17.04)–22:18 (21.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:52
Godhuli	19:44–20:03
Pradosha	19:44–21:38
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (21.04)
Amrita Kalam	17:11–18:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:51–10:40
Yamaganda	14:18–16:07
Gulika Kalam	05:13–07:02
Dur Muhurta	05:13–06:11, 06:11–07:09
Varjyam	07:18–08:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:03–10:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:03–10:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:03–10:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:03–12:56, 15:57–19:44

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 14:29, Krishna-chaturdashi from 14:29; lagna Mesha 05:13, Vrishabha 06:03, Mithuna 07:33, Karka 09:58, Simha 12:56, Kanya 15:57, Tula 18:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 14:29–19:44: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 14:29–19:44: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vaidhriti 10:27–19:44: 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 = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 05:13–10:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:13–22:08+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:29–05:11 (21.04)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:13–22:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 14:29–05:11 (21.04)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:29–02:23 (21.04)−3 Vaidhriti 10:27–05:11 (21.04)

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 05:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:09 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 22:18 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:12 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:09 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:12	yoga Vishkambha
from 14:09	tithi Amavasya
from 14:09	karana Chatushpada
from 22:18	nakshatra Ashwini
from 01:46 (22.04)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:30
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:46
End of twilight	20:28
Moonrise	04:20
Moonset	19:00
Day length	14 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:09

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, Revati (05:11–19:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 05:11–14:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 14:09–19:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:11–14:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:18–05:08 (22.04)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:11–22:18 Anandadi: Ananda 22:18–05:08 (22.04)

Agni Panchaka: 04:52 (17.04)–22:18
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:18–04:15 (22.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:55–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:46–20:05
Pradosha	19:46–21:39
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (22.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:53–21:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:57–19:46
Yamaganda	12:29–14:18
Gulika Kalam	16:08–17:57
Dur Muhurta	17:50–18:48
Varjyam	10:13–11:50

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 06:00–12:52, 15:53–19:46

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 14:09, Amavasya from 14:09; lagna Mesha 05:11, Vrishabha 06:00, Mithuna 07:29, Karka 09:54, Simha 12:52, Kanya 15:53, Tula 18:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:11–14:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 14:09–19:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 05:11–09:12: 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 = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:11–22:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:11–22:18−1 Vaidhriti 05:11–09:12−1 Panchaka 05:11–22:18−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:11–14:09

Panchanga at sunrise 05:11

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Chaitra Amavasya

At sunrise 05:08

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:16 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 21:57 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 07:31 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:16 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:31	yoga Priti
from 13:16	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 13:16	karana Kimstughna
from 21:57	nakshatra Bharani
from 00:39 (23.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:27
Sunrise	05:08
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:30
Moonrise	04:38
Moonset	20:22
Day length	14 h 39 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	13:16

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:16

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:

Naga 05:08–13:16: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 13:16–19:48: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:09 (21.04)–13:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:09 (21.04)–13:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 21:57–05:06 (23.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:08–21:57

Gandanta (tithi): 12:53–13:39
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:54
Godhuli	19:48–20:07
Pradosha	19:48–21:40
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (23.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:52–16:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:58–08:48
Yamaganda	10:38–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:18–16:08
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:56, 15:54–16:52
Varjyam	18:01–19:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:16–19:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:16–19:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:16–19:48
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Amavasya until 13:16, Shukla-pratipat from 13:16; lagna Mesha 05:08, Vrishabha 05:56, Mithuna 07:25, Karka 09:50, Simha 12:48, Kanya 15:49, Tula 18:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 05:08–13:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:08–21:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 07:31–05:06 (23.04)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:08–21:57−3 Amavasya 05:08–13:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:06

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:57 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 21:13 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 05:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:57 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:27	yoga Ayushman
from 11:57	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 11:57	karana Balava
from 21:13	nakshatra Krittika
from 23:09	karana Kaulava
from 03:05 (24.04)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:24
Sunrise	05:06
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:32
Moonrise	05:02
Moonset	21:43
Day length	14 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:06–19:50) 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, 19:50–21:43
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:50–21:43

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:13–05:04 (24.04) Tripushkar Yoga 21:13–05:04 (24.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–11:57

Anandadi: Musala 05:06–21:13 Anandadi: Gada 21:13–05:04 (24.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:55
Godhuli	19:50–20:09
Pradosha	19:50–21:41
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (24.04)
Amrita Kalam	16:34–18:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:09–18:00
Yamaganda	08:47–10:38
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:19
Dur Muhurta	08:03–09:02, 23:32–00:09 (24.04)
Varjyam	07:16–08:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:57–12:44, 15:45–19:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:57–12:44, 15:45–19:50
Cutting fingernails	average 11:57–12:44, 15:45–19:50
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 11:57–12:44, 15:45–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 11:57, Shukla-dvitya from 11:57; lagna Mesha 05:06, Vrishabha 05:52, Mithuna 07:21, Karka 09:46, Simha 12:44, Kanya 15:45, Tula 18:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Priti 05:06–05:27+1 Auspicious tithi 11:57–05:04 (24.04)0 Tripushkar Yoga 21:13–05:04 (24.04)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:06–21:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:06–21:13−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–11:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:06

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Parashurama Jayanti

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:17 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 20:11 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:30 (25.04) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:17 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:17	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 10:17	karana Taitila
from 20:11	nakshatra Rohini
from 21:21	karana Gara
from 00:30 (25.04)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:22
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:52
End of twilight	20:35
Moonrise	05:33
Moonset	22:59
Day length	14 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Krittika (05:04–19:52) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Parashurama Jayanti · Parashurama

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:52–21:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–10:17 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:04–20:11 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 20:11–05:01 (25.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:17–05:01 (25.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:17–05:01 (25.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:04–20:11 Anandadi: Shubha 20:11–05:01 (25.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:50–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:55
Godhuli	19:52–20:11
Pradosha	19:52–21:42
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (25.04)
Amrita Kalam	17:53–19:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:19
Yamaganda	06:55–08:46
Gulika Kalam	10:37–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Varjyam	08:42–10:14

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 05:48–19:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:48–12:41, 15:41–19:52

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 10:17, Shukla-tritya from 10:17; lagna Mesha 05:04, Vrishabha 05:48, Mithuna 07:17, Karka 09:42, Simha 12:41, Kanya 15:41, Tula 18:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Best day · score S = +10

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–10:17+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:04–20:11+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:04–00:30 (25.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:04–10:17+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:04–20:110 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:17–05:01 (25.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:17–05:01 (25.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:04

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Akshaya Tritiya · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:22 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 18:56 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 21:45 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:22	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 08:22	karana Vanija
from 18:56	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 19:21	karana Vishti
from 21:45	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:19
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:54
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	06:17
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:22	from 18:56

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, Rohini (05:01–18:56) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (18:56–19:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:21–19:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Akshaya Tritiya · Lakshmi

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:01–08:22
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen

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), 10:59–13:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:01–18:56

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–04:59 (26.04)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:01–18:56 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:56–04:59 (26.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:21–06:16 (26.04); Bhadra Mukha 19:20–21:10; Bhadra Puchha 05:12–06:18 (26.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:56
Godhuli	19:54–20:13
Pradosha	19:54–21:43
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (26.04)
Amrita Kalam	15:54–17:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:20–16:11
Yamaganda	05:01–06:53
Gulika Kalam	08:45–10:36
Dur Muhurta	09:59–10:59, 15:56–16:56
Varjyam	11:21–12:52, 00:13–01:44 (26.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:44–08:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:44–08:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:44–08:22
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:44–08:22

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 18:56, Mrigashirsha from 18:56; tithi Shukla-tritya until 08:22, Shukla-chaturti from 08:22; lagna Mesha 05:01, Vrishabha 05:44, Mithuna 07:13, Karka 09:38, Simha 12:37, Kanya 15:38, Tula 18:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 18:56) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 18:56) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:22–19:54: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:01–18:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–18:56+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:01–21:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:01–08:220 Anandadi: Utpata 05:01–18:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–04:59 (26.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:21–04:59 (26.04)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:56–04:59 (26.04)−2 Rikta tithi 08:22–04:59 (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 05:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Shankaracharya Jayanti

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:18 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 17:34 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 18:55 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:18	tithi Shukla-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:18	karana Bava
from 17:14	karana Balava
from 17:34	nakshatra Ardra
from 18:55	yoga Sukarma
from 04:08 (27.04)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 04:08 (27.04)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:17
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:56
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	07:16
Moonset	00:05
Day length	14 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:18	from 17:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:59–17:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:59–06:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shankaracharya Jayanti · Adi Shankaracharya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:18–04:08 (27.04)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:34–04:57 (27.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–04:57 (27.04)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:59–17:34 Anandadi: Padma 17:34–04:57 (27.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:21 (25.04)–06:18; Bhadra Mukha 19:20–21:10 (25.04); Bhadra Puchha 05:12–06:18
Gandanta (tithi): 03:46–04:30 (27.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:46–04:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:57
Godhuli	19:56–20:14
Pradosha	19:56–21:44
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (27.04)
Amrita Kalam	09:16–10:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:35–12:28
Yamaganda	16:12–18:04
Gulika Kalam	06:51–08:43
Dur Muhurta	07:58–08:58, 12:58–13:57
Varjyam	01:28–02:58 (27.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:18–12:33, 15:34–17:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:18–12:33, 15:34–17:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:18–12:33, 15:34–17:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:18–12:33, 15:34–19:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 17:34, Ardra from 17:34; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 06:18, Shukla-panchami from 06:18; lagna Mesha 04:59, Vrishabha 05:40, Mithuna 07:09, Karka 09:35, Simha 12:33, Kanya 15:34, Tula 18:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 17:34) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 17:34) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:59–06:18: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:59–17:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:59–17:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:18–04:08 (27.04)0 Ravi Yoga 17:34–04:57 (27.04)0 Yoga Sukarma 18:55–04:57 (27.04)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:34–04:57 (27.04)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:59–06:18−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 04:59–06:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:56 (28.04) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 16:08 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 16:03 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:02 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:02	karana Taitila
from 16:03	yoga Dhriti
from 16:08	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 01:56 (28.04)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 01:56 (28.04)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:58
End of twilight	20:41
Moonrise	08:29
Moonset	00:55
Day length	15 h 01 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 16:08

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, Punarvasu (16:08–19:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 04:08–01:56 (28.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:57–14:39 Ravi Yoga 16:08–04:54 (28.04) Tripushkar Yoga 01:56–04:54 (28.04)

Krakacha Yoga 04:57–01:56 (28.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:56–04:54 (28.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 16:08–04:54 (28.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:57–16:08

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:58
Godhuli	19:58–20:16
Pradosha	19:58–21:46
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (28.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:44–08:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:42–10:35
Yamaganda	14:20–16:13
Gulika Kalam	04:57–06:49
Dur Muhurta	04:57–05:57, 05:57–06:57
Varjyam	03:25–04:55 (28.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:08–19:58

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 16:08–19:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:08–19:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:36–12:29, 15:30–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 16:08, Punarvasu from 16:08; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Mesha 04:57, Vrishabha 05:36, Mithuna 07:05, Karka 09:31, Simha 12:29, Kanya 15:30, Tula 18:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 16:08) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 16:08) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:57–14:39+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:57–16:03+1 Ravi Yoga 16:08–04:54 (28.04)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 16:08–04:54 (28.04)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:08–04:54 (28.04)0 Tripushkar Yoga 01:56–04:54 (28.04)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:57–16:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:57–01:56 (28.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:57–16:08−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:57–01:56 (28.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:57

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Ravi Pushya Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:09
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Ganga Saptami

At sunrise 04:54

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:44 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:42 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:09 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:50 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:50	karana Vanija
from 13:09	yoga Shula
from 14:42	nakshatra Pushya
from 23:44	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 23:44	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:11
Sunrise	04:54
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:44
Moonrise	09:51
Moonset	01:33
Day length	15 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:54–14:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:42–20:00) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Saptami · Ganga

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:57–13:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:54–14:42 Tripushkar Yoga 04:54–14:42 Ravi Pushya Yoga 14:42–04:52 (29.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:42–04:52 (29.04)

Samvartaka Yoga 04:54–23:44

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:54–14:42 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 14:42–04:52 (29.04)

Bhadra on earth: 23:44–10:39 (29.04); Bhadra Puchha 01:22–02:28 (29.04); Bhadra Mukha 02:28–04:17 (29.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:59
Godhuli	20:00–20:18
Pradosha	20:00–21:47
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (29.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:26–13:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:07–20:00
Yamaganda	12:27–14:21
Gulika Kalam	16:14–18:07
Dur Muhurta	18:00–19:00
Varjyam	03:25–04:55, 22:13–23:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:32–12:25, 15:26–20:00

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:42, Pushya from 14:42; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mesha 04:54, Vrishabha 05:32, Mithuna 07:01, Karka 09:27, Simha 12:25, Kanya 15:26, Tula 18:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 14:42) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:42) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:09

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:54–14:42+1 Ravi Pushya Yoga 14:42–04:52 (29.04)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:54–14:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–14:42+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:54–13:09+1 Auspicious tithi 04:54–23:440 Tripushkar Yoga 04:54–14:420 Yoga Shula 13:09–14:55−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:54–23:44

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	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 10:39
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:34 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 13:17 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:17 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:39 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:17	yoga Ganda
from 10:39	karana Bava
from 13:17	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 21:34	tithi Shukla-navami
from 21:34	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:09
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:46
Moonrise	11:17
Moonset	02:01
Day length	15 h 10 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 13:17

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, Pushya (04:52–13:17) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:52–10:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 23:44 (28.04)–21:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:52–13:17

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:52–13:17 Anandadi: Saumya 13:17–04:50 (30.04)

Bhadra on earth: 23:44 (28.04)–10:39; Bhadra Puchha 01:22–02:28; Bhadra Mukha 02:28–04:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–16:00
Godhuli	20:02–20:20
Pradosha	20:02–21:48
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (30.04)
Amrita Kalam	07:15–08:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:46–08:40
Yamaganda	10:33–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:21–16:15
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:58, 16:00–17:00
Varjyam	01:21–02:52 (30.04)

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 04:52–13:17, 15:22–20:02

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 13:17, Ashlesha from 13:17; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mesha 04:52, Vrishabha 05:28, Mithuna 06:57, Karka 09:23, Simha 12:21, Kanya 15:22, Tula 18:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 13:17) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 13:17) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:52–20:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 04:52–10:39: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:39

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:52–13:17+2 Pushya 04:52–13:17+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:52–13:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 10:17–12:240 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:17–04:50 (30.04)−1 Ashtami 04:52–21:34−1 Bhadra on earth 04:52–10:39

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 04:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1896 · Vikram 2031 more
Festivals	Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 19:30 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 11:56 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 07:28 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:31 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:28	yoga Vriddhi
from 08:31	karana Kaulava
from 11:56	nakshatra Magha
from 19:30	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 19:30	karana Taitila
from 04:43 (01.05)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:06
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:48
Moonrise	12:43
Moonset	02:22
Day length	15 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:56	from 19:30

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, Magha (11:56–20:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:56–13:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–11:56 Ravi Yoga 11:56–04:47 (01.05)

Krakacha Yoga 19:30–04:47 (01.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:50–11:56 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:56–04:47 (01.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:15–17:36
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:15
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:01
Godhuli	20:04–20:22
Pradosha	20:04–21:49
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (01.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:25–11:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:16–18:10
Yamaganda	08:38–10:33
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:21
Dur Muhurta	07:53–08:54, 23:34–00:09 (01.05)
Varjyam	23:18–00:49 (01.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:30–20:04

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 19:30–20:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 19:30–20:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 19:30–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 11:56, Magha from 11:56; tithi Shukla-navami until 19:30, Shukla-dashami from 19:30; lagna Mesha 04:50, Vrishabha 05:24, Mithuna 06:53, Karka 09:19, Simha 12:17, Kanya 15:18, Tula 18:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 11:56) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 11:56) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 04:50–19:30: 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 = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–11:56+2 Ravi Yoga 11:56–04:47 (01.05)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:50–11:56+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:28–04:43 (01.05)0 Auspicious tithi 19:30–04:47 (01.05)0 Krakacha Yoga 19:30–04:47 (01.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:56–04:47 (01.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:50–11:56−2 Rikta tithi 04:50–19:30

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 04:50

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

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

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

Ananda (No. 48 of 60, “bliss”) — A year of bliss: joy, peace and contentment among people.
Northern samvatsara: Akshaya (No. 60)
Shaka Samvat 1896 · Vikram Samvat 2031 · Kali Yuga 5075
Next year — Rakshasa, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 11.04.1975
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

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.

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
+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.

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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 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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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 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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

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

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.

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.

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.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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-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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

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.

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable 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.

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

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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.

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

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

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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)

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

Shravana
+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)

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.

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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).

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-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.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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-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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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).

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.

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

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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)

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

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

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.

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut