Panchanga Calendar

April 1991

SamvatsaraPrajapati (5)MonthChaitra → Adhika Vaishakha from 15.04RituVasantaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

April 1991 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 14.04), Adhika Vaishakha (from 15.04). Adhika Vaishakha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: until 14.04 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 14.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Swa2

2Vish3Angaraki Chaturthi

3Anu4after 13:16

4Anu5

5Jye6

6Mul7

7PAsh8Kalashtami

8UAsh9

9Shra10

10Dhan11Varuthini Ekadashi

11Shat12

12PBh13Pradosha

13UBh14Masik Shivaratri

14Rev30Mesha Sankranti

15Ashw1Chandra Darshan

16Bhar2

17Krit3until 14:33

18Roh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

19Mrig5after 11:58

20Ard6

21Pun8Masik Durgashtami

22Push9until 08:03

23Ashl10

24Mag11Padmini Ekadashi

25PPh12

26UPh13after 07:28

27Has14

28Chit15after 11:32

29Swa1

30Vish2

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (15)

SankashtiAmrita Siddhi YogaKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriSankrantiday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiTripushkar YogaRavi Pushya YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

3.04 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Saumya after 13:16
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
17.04 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Yoga Ayushman until 14:33
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
19.04 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa after 11:58
Ardra (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
26.04 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:28
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

Festivals

2.04 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Vikata)
7.04 Sun Kalashtami
10.04 Wed Varuthini Ekadashi
12.04 Fri Pradosha Vrat
13.04 Sat Masik Shivaratri
14.04 Sun Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)
14.04 Sun Chaitra Amavasya
15.04 Mon Chandra Darshan
18.04 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
19.04 Fri Skanda Shashti
21.04 Sun Masik Durgashtami
24.04 Wed Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
26.04 Fri Pradosha Vrat
28.04 Sun Adhika Purnima

Special muhurta yogas

3.04 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day
3.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
4.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:54–07:42
7.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:43–05:44 (08.04)
8.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:26–05:41 (09.04)
14.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:35–05:26 (15.04)
16.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:53–05:21 (17.04)
17.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
20.04 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 10:21–04:35 (21.04)
21.04 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 09:02–05:09 (22.04)
21.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:02–05:09 (22.04)
22.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:09–08:03
23.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:06–07:24
30.04 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 04:50–12:55

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

Avoid starting important matters

4.04 Thu — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kaladanda, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
8.04 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
9.04 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Lumbaka
13.04 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
14.04 Sun — Amavasya, Vaidhriti, Sankranti day
20.04 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
21.04 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Ashtami, Yoga Shula
23.04 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
24.04 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.04 Mon — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

14.04 New moon (Amavasya) 22:37
14.04 Mesha Sankranti 07:35 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
28.04 Full moon (Purnima) 23:58
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 14.04 Kharmas
from 15.04 Adhika Masa
10.04 10:25 – 14.04 21:35 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Prajapati (No. 5, “lord of creatures, progenitor”) — A year of growth and fertility: offspring, livestock and harvests multiply. more

Northern samvatsara: Subhanu. Shaka Samvat 1913, Vikram Samvat 2048, Kali Yuga 5092.

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

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

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

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

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

Summary	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	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:02

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:37 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:12 (02.04) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 00:47 (02.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:37 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:37	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 10:37	karana Vanija
from 23:04	karana Vishti
from 00:47 (02.04)	yoga Vajra
from 03:12 (02.04)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:24
Sunrise	06:02
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:06
End of twilight	19:44
Moonrise	22:28
Moonset	06:00
Day length	13 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:37

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

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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–10:37 Yamaghanta 03:12–05:59 (02.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:02–03:12 (02.04) Anandadi: Mitra 03:12–05:59 (02.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:04–11:39 (02.04); Bhadra Puchha 07:16–08:31 (02.04); Bhadra Mukha 08:31–10:37 (02.04)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:34–05:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:37
Godhuli	19:06–19:28
Pradosha	19:06–21:17
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (02.04)
Amrita Kalam	17:53–19:34

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	07:42–09:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:37–14:13, 17:14–19:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:37–14:13, 17:14–19:06
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 10:37–14:13, 17:14–19:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:02–06:26, 07:19–14:13, 17:14–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 10:37, Krishna-tritya from 10:37; lagna Mina 06:02, Mesha 06:26, Vrishabha 07:19, Mithuna 08:49, Karka 11:15, Simha 14:13, Kanya 17:14

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:02–03:12 (02.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:02–03:12 (02.04)+1 Yoga Harshana 06:02–00:47 (02.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:02–10:370 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:02–10:37−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–10:37

Panchanga at sunrise 06:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Vikata)

At sunrise 05:59

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:39 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 05:12 (03.04) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:47 (03.04) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:39 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:39	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 11:39	karana Bava
from 00:23 (03.04)	karana Balava
from 00:47 (03.04)	yoga Siddhi
from 05:12 (03.04)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:21
Sunrise	05:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:08
End of twilight	19:46
Moonrise	23:45
Moonset	06:17
Day length	13 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:39

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 (05:59–19:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:59–11:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Vikata) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–11:39

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:59–05:12 (03.04) Anandadi: Vajra 05:12–05:57 (03.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:04 (01.04)–11:39; Bhadra Puchha 07:16–08:31; Bhadra Mukha 08:31–10:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:32–05:16
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	19:40–21:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:51–17:29
Yamaganda	09:16–10:55
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:12
Dur Muhurta	08:37–09:29, 23:27–00:11 (03.04)
Varjyam	09:16–11:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:59–06:22, 07:15–11:39

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 05:59–06:22, 07:15–11:39
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 05:59–06:22, 07:15–11:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:59–06:22, 07:15–11:39

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 11:39, Krishna-chaturti from 11:39; lagna Mina 05:59, Mesha 06:22, Vrishabha 07:15, Mithuna 08:45, Karka 11:11, Simha 14:09, Kanya 17:10

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 11:39–19:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–11:39+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:59–05:12 (03.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:59–11:390 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:59–11:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 11:39–05:57 (03.04)

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 05:59

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 13:16
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:57

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:16 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:42 (04.04) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:13 (04.04) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:16 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:16	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 13:16	karana Kaulava
from 01:13 (04.04)	yoga Vyatipata
from 02:17 (04.04)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:19
Sunrise	05:57
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:10
End of twilight	19:48
Moonrise	none
Moonset	06:41
Day length	13 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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:

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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Saumya all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:30–05:13
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:38
Godhuli	19:10–19:31
Pradosha	19:10–21:19
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (04.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:13–21:59

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	09:37–11:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:16–19:10

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 13:16–19:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:16–19:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:16–14:05, 17:06–19:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 13:16, Krishna-panchami from 13:16; lagna Mina 05:57, Mesha 06:18, Vrishabha 07:11, Mithuna 08:41, Karka 11:07, Simha 14:05, Kanya 17:06

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:57–13:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:16

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:57–01:13 (04.04)+1 Anandadi: Saumya all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:16–05:54 (04.04)0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 05:57–13:16

Panchanga at sunrise 05:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:54

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:24 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:42 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 01:59 (05.04) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:24 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:42	nakshatra Jyestha
from 15:24	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 15:24	karana Gara
from 01:59 (05.04)	yoga Variyana
from 04:36 (05.04)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:16
Sunrise	05:54
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:12
End of twilight	19:50
Moonrise	00:56
Moonset	07:15
Day length	13 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:42	from 15:24

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 (05:54–07:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:42–19:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:54–07:42 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:54–15:24

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:24–05:51 (05.04)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:54–07:42 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:42–05:51 (05.04)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:58–15:50
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:51–17:22 (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	00:45–02:32 (05.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:13–15:52
Yamaganda	05:54–07:34
Gulika Kalam	09:13–10:53
Dur Muhurta	10:20–11:13, 15:39–16:32
Varjyam	13:59–15:47

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:54–06:14, 07:07–07:42

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 07:42, Jyestha from 07:42; tithi Krishna-panchami until 15:24, Krishna-shashti from 15:24; lagna Mina 05:54, Mesha 06:14, Vrishabha 07:07, Mithuna 08:37, Karka 11:03, Simha 14:01, Kanya 17:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 07:42) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 07:42) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:54–15:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:54–07:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:54–15:240 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:54–07:420 Anandadi: Ananda 05:54–07:420 Kharmas−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:24–05:51 (05.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:42–05:51 (05.04)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:42–05:51 (05.04)−3 Vyatipata 05:54–01:59 (05.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:51

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 17:52 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 10:36 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 02:57 (06.04) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:52 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:36	nakshatra Mula
from 17:52	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 17:52	karana Vishti
from 02:57 (06.04)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:13
Sunrise	05:51
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:14
End of twilight	19:52
Moonrise	01:54
Moonset	08:01
Day length	13 h 22 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 17:52

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 (05:51–10:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (10:36–19:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:52–19:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–17:52 Ravi Yoga 10:36–05:49 (06.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:51–10:36 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:52–05:49 (06.04) Krakacha Yoga 17:52–05:49 (06.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:52–05:49 (06.04)

Anandadi: Chara 05:51–10:36 Anandadi: Sthira 10:36–05:49 (06.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:52–07:10 (06.04); Bhadra Puchha 23:12–00:31 (06.04); Bhadra Mukha 00:31–02:44 (06.04)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:51–17:22
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:26–05:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:40
Godhuli	19:14–19:35
Pradosha	19:14–21:21
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (06.04)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:52–12:33
Yamaganda	15:53–17:34
Gulika Kalam	07:32–09:12
Dur Muhurta	08:32–09:25, 12:59–13:53
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:51–06:10, 07:03–13:57, 16:58–19:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:51–06:10, 07:03–13:57, 16:58–19:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:51–06:10, 07:03–13:57, 16:58–19:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:51–06:10, 07:03–13:57, 16:58–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 10:36, Mula from 10:36; tithi Krishna-shashti until 17:52, Krishna-saptami from 17:52; lagna Mina 05:51, Mesha 06:10, Vrishabha 07:03, Mithuna 08:33, Karka 10:59, Simha 13:57, Kanya 16:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 10:36) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 10:36) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:36–05:49 (06.04)+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:51–10:36+1 Yoga Variyana 05:51–02:57 (06.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:52–05:49 (06.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:52–05:49 (06.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–17:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:52–05:49 (06.04)0 Krakacha Yoga 17:52–05:49 (06.04)−1 Gandanta 05:51–17:22−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:51–10:36−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:51–10:36

Panchanga at sunrise 05:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:49

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 20:29 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 13:42 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 03:57 (07.04) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:10 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:10	karana Bava
from 13:42	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 20:29	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 20:29	karana Balava
from 03:57 (07.04)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:11
Sunrise	05:49
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:16
End of twilight	19:54
Moonrise	02:39
Moonset	09:00
Day length	13 h 27 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 13:42

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, Mula (05:49–13:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (13:42–19:16) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:49–07:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:49–13:42

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:49–13:42 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–20:29

Anandadi: Matanga 13:42–05:46 (07.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:49–13:42

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:52 (05.04)–07:10; Bhadra Puchha 23:12 (05.04)–00:31; Bhadra Mukha 00:31–02:44
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

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	06:28–08:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:11–10:51
Yamaganda	14:13–15:54
Gulika Kalam	05:49–07:30
Dur Muhurta	05:49–06:43, 06:43–07:36
Varjyam	11:53–13:42, 00:30–02:19 (07.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:49–06:06, 07:00–13:53, 16:54–19:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:49–06:06, 07:00–13:53, 16:54–19:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:49–06:06, 07:00–13:53, 16:54–19:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:49–06:06, 07:00–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 13:42, Purva-Ashadha from 13:42; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mina 05:49, Mesha 06:06, Vrishabha 07:00, Mithuna 08:29, Karka 10:55, Simha 13:53, Kanya 16:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 13:42) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 13:42) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:49–13:420 Anandadi: Matanga 13:42–05:46 (07.04)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:49–13:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–20:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:49–07:10−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:49–13:42−1 Yoga Parigha 05:49–15:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:49–13:42

Panchanga at sunrise 05:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Yoga Shiva; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Ashtami
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:46

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:57 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 16:43 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 04:48 (08.04) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:45 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:45	karana Kaulava
from 16:43	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 22:57	tithi Krishna-navami
from 22:57	karana Taitila
from 04:48 (08.04)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:08
Sunrise	05:46
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:18
End of twilight	19:57
Moonrise	03:11
Moonset	10:09
Day length	13 h 31 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 16:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:46–16:43) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (16:43–19:18) 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, 19:18–21:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:43–05:44 (08.04)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:46–16:43 Anandadi: Amrita 16:43–05:44 (08.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:22–05:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:41
Godhuli	19:18–19:39
Pradosha	19:18–21:23
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (08.04)
Amrita Kalam	11:19–13:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:36–19:18
Yamaganda	12:32–14:14
Gulika Kalam	15:55–17:36
Dur Muhurta	17:30–18:24
Varjyam	01:38–03:24 (08.04)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:46–06:02, 06:56–13:49, 16:50–19:18

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 16:43, Uttara-Ashadha from 16:43; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mina 05:46, Mesha 06:02, Vrishabha 06:56, Mithuna 08:25, Karka 10:51, Simha 13:49, Kanya 16:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 16:43) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 16:43) — 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 05:46–19:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:46–16:43+1 Yoga Shiva 05:46–04:48 (08.04)+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:43–05:44 (08.04)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:43–05:44 (08.04)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 05:46–22:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:46–16:43

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 05:46

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:44

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:01 (09.04) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 19:26 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 05:19 (09.04) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:03 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:03	karana Gara
from 19:26	nakshatra Shravana
from 01:01 (09.04)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 01:01 (09.04)	karana Vanija
from 05:19 (09.04)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:05
Sunrise	05:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:20
End of twilight	19:59
Moonrise	03:34
Moonset	11:24
Day length	13 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:26–05:41 (09.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 21:12–05:41 (09.04) Anandadi: Mrityu 05:44–12:48 Anandadi: Kana 12:48–21:12

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	12:18–14:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:26–09:08
Yamaganda	10:50–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:14–15:56
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:53, 15:42–16:37
Varjyam	23:47–01:32 (09.04)

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mina 05:44, Mesha 05:58, Vrishabha 06:52, Mithuna 08:21, Karka 10:47, Simha 13:45, Kanya 16:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 05:44–19:20: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:44–05:19 (09.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:44–19:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 05:44–01:01 (09.04)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:44–12:48

Panchanga at sunrise 05:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:41

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 02:29 (10.04) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 21:35 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:20 (10.04) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:50 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 13:50	karana Vishti
from 21:35	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 02:29 (10.04)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 02:29 (10.04)	karana Bava
from 05:20 (10.04)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:02
Sunrise	05:41
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:22
End of twilight	20:01
Moonrise	03:51
Moonset	12:41
Day length	13 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:41–19:22) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:50–19:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 05:41–02:29 (10.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:29–05:39 (10.04)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:41–21:35 Anandadi: Utpata 21:35–05:39 (10.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:50–02:29 (10.04); Bhadra Puchha 15:40–16:56; Bhadra Mukha 16:56–19:03
Gandanta (tithi): 02:04–02:54 (10.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:18–05:00
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	10:15–12:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:57–17:39
Yamaganda	09:06–10:49
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:14
Dur Muhurta	08:25–09:20, 23:29–00:10 (10.04)
Varjyam	01:50–03:32 (10.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:48–13:41, 16:42–19:22

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 06:48–13:41, 16:42–19:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:48–13:41, 16:42–19:22
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mina 05:41, Mesha 05:54, Vrishabha 06:48, Mithuna 08:17, Karka 10:43, Simha 13:41, Kanya 16:42

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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:41–21:35+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:41–05:20 (10.04)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:50–02:29 (10.04)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:41–21:35−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:41–02:29 (10.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:39

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 03:12 (11.04) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 23:03 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 04:47 (11.04) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:56 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:56	karana Balava
from 23:03	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 03:12 (11.04)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 03:12 (11.04)	karana Kaulava
from 04:47 (11.04)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:00
Sunrise	05:39
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:24
End of twilight	20:03
Moonrise	04:04
Moonset	14:00
Day length	13 h 45 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

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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 02:29–03:12 (11.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:54–16:40 (11.04)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:12–05:36 (11.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:39–23:03

Anandadi: Mitra 05:39–23:03 Anandadi: Manasa 23:03–05:36 (11.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:25–21:35 (14.04)

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	19:24–19:44
Pradosha	19:24–21:26
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (11.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:01–13:43

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	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:44–13:37, 16:38–19:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:44–13:37, 16:38–19:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:44–13:37, 16:38–19:24
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:44–13:37, 16:38–19:24

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mina 05:39, Mesha 05:51, Vrishabha 06:44, Mithuna 08:13, Karka 10:39, Simha 13:37, Kanya 16:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:39–04:47 (11.04)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:39–23:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:39–23:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka 10:25–05:36 (11.04)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:39–23:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shukla; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:36

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 03:07 (12.04) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 23:44 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 03:36 (12.04) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:15 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:15	karana Taitila
from 23:44	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 03:07 (12.04)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 03:07 (12.04)	karana Gara
from 03:36 (12.04)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:57
Sunrise	05:36
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:26
End of twilight	20:05
Moonrise	04:15
Moonset	15:21
Day length	13 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:36–19:26) is good for sowing.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Vajra 05:36–23:44 Anandadi: Mudgara 23:44–05:33 (12.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:25 (10.04)–21:35 (14.04)

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	16:20–17:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:15–15:59
Yamaganda	05:36–07:20
Gulika Kalam	09:04–10:47
Dur Muhurta	10:13–11:08, 15:45–16:40
Varjyam	06:27–08:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:40–13:34, 16:34–19:26

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	good 06:40–13:34, 16:34–19:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:40–13:34, 16:34–19:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:40–13:34, 16:34–19:26

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mina 05:36, Mesha 05:47, Vrishabha 06:40, Mithuna 08:09, Karka 10:35, Simha 13:34, Kanya 16:34

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:36–23:44+1 Yoga Shukla 05:36–03:36 (12.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:36–23:44−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:33

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:15 (13.04) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 23:40 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 01:48 (13.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:46	karana Vanija
from 23:40	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 01:48 (13.04)	yoga Indra
from 02:15 (13.04)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 02:15 (13.04)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:54
Sunrise	05:33
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	04:25
Moonset	16:43
Day length	13 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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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, 19:28–21:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 23:40–05:31 (13.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:33–23:40

Bhadra on earth: 02:15–13:34 (13.04); Bhadra Mukha 02:15–04:07 (13.04); Bhadra Puchha 12:22–13:29 (13.04)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:25 (10.04)–21:35 (14.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:12–04:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:45
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:29
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (13.04)
Amrita Kalam	15:41–17:17

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	06:07–07:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:36–13:30, 16:31–19:28

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 06:36–13:30, 16:31–19:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:36–13:30, 16:31–19:28
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:36–13:30, 16:31–19:28

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mina 05:33, Mesha 05:43, Vrishabha 06:36, Mithuna 08:05, Karka 10:31, Simha 13:30, Kanya 16:31

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 = 0

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:33–01:48 (13.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:33–23:40−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:33–23:40

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:33

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:31

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:43 (14.04) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:54 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 23:28 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:34 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:34	karana Shakuni
from 22:54	nakshatra Revati
from 23:28	yoga Vaidhriti
from 00:43 (14.04)	tithi Amavasya
from 00:43 (14.04)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:52
Sunrise	05:31
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	04:35
Moonset	18:08
Day length	13 h 59 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

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 (05:31–19:30) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:31–13:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 13:34–19:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:31–19:30: 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, 00:09–00:43 (14.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–00:43 (14.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:54–05:28 (14.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 22:54–05:28 (14.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:31–22:54

Bhadra on earth: 02:15–13:34; Bhadra Mukha 02:15–04:07; Bhadra Puchha 12:22–13:29
Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:25 (10.04)–21:35 (14.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:30
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (14.04)
Amrita Kalam	18:15–19:48

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	08:57–10:30

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:32–13:26, 16:27–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 05:31, Mesha 05:39, Vrishabha 06:32, Mithuna 08:01, Karka 10:27, Simha 13:26, Kanya 16:27, Tula 19:27

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 05:31–19:30: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 05:31–13:34: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Indra 05:31–23:28+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–00:43 (14.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:31–22:540 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:31–22:54−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:31–00:43 (14.04)−3 Bhadra on earth 05:31–13:34

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	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Vaidhriti
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Chaitra Amavasya

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 22:37 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 21:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:41 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:43 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:43	karana Naga
from 20:41	yoga Vishkambha
from 21:35	nakshatra Ashwini
from 22:37	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 22:37	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:32
End of twilight	20:12
Moonrise	04:46
Moonset	19:37
Day length	14 h 03 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	22:37
Mesha Sankranti	07:35 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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, Revati (05:28–19:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 05:28–11:43: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 11:43–19:32: a fixed karana — 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, 05:28–11:35
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:43–22:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:35–05:26 (15.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:37–05:26 (15.04)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:28–21:35 Anandadi: Ananda 21:35–05:26 (15.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:25 (10.04)–21:35
Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:58–03:11 (15.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 22:15–22:59
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:32–19:52
Pradosha	19:32–21:31
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (15.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:19–20:50

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	10:15–11:45

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:28–13:22, 16:23–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mina 05:28, Mesha 05:35, Vrishabha 06:28, Mithuna 07:58, Karka 10:24, Simha 13:22, Kanya 16:23, Tula 19:23

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:

Amavasya 05:28–19:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 07:35 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 05:28–19:32: 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 = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Vaidhriti, Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:28–21:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:28–21:350 Kharmas−1 Panchaka 05:28–21:35−1 Sankranti day−3 Amavasya 05:28–22:37−3 Vaidhriti 05:28–20:41

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: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Rakshasa Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:26

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 20:07 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 19:52 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:33 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 09:25 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:25	karana Bava
from 17:33	yoga Priti
from 19:52	nakshatra Bharani
from 20:07	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 20:07	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:46
Sunrise	05:26
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:34
End of twilight	20:14
Moonrise	05:01
Moonset	21:09
Day length	14 h 08 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

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

Kimstughna 05:26–09:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:34–21:09
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:34–21:09

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:07–05:23 (16.04)

Anandadi: Chara 19:52–05:23 (16.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:26–19:52

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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	13:11–14:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:12–08:58
Yamaganda	10:44–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:16–16:02
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:55, 15:48–16:44
Varjyam	16:09–17:38, 04:40–06:08 (16.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mina 05:26, Mesha 05:31, Vrishabha 06:24, Mithuna 07:54, Karka 10:20, Simha 13:18, Kanya 16:19, Tula 19:19

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:26–19:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 17:33–05:23 (16.04)0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:26–19:52

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Priti, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:23 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 17:53 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 14:13 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:47 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:47	karana Kaulava
from 14:13	yoga Ayushman
from 17:23	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 17:23	karana Taitila
from 17:53	nakshatra Krittika
from 03:58 (17.04)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:43
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:36
End of twilight	20:16
Moonrise	05:20
Moonset	22:41
Day length	14 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:23	from 17:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:23–17:53) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (17:53–19:36) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:23–05:21 (17.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:53–05:21 (17.04)

Anandadi: Musala 05:23–17:53 Anandadi: Gada 17:53–05:21 (17.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:36–19:56
Pradosha	19:36–21:33
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (17.04)
Amrita Kalam	13:29–14:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:03–17:50
Yamaganda	08:57–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:16
Dur Muhurta	08:14–09:11, 23:30–00:09 (17.04)
Varjyam	04:40–06:08, 04:52–06:19 (17.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:20–13:14, 16:15–19:36

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 06:20–13:14, 16:15–19:36
Cutting fingernails	average 06:20–13:14, 16:15–19:36
Cutting toenails	average 17:23–19:36
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:20–13:14, 16:15–19:36

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 17:53, Krittika from 17:53; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 17:23, Shukla-tritya from 17:23; lagna Mina 05:23, Mesha 05:27, Vrishabha 06:20, Mithuna 07:50, Karka 10:16, Simha 13:14, Kanya 16:15, Tula 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 17:53) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 17:53) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Priti 05:23–14:13+1 Auspicious tithi 05:23–17:230 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:53–05:21 (17.04)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:23–05:21 (17.04)0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:23–17:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:23–17:53

Panchanga at sunrise 05:23

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 14:33 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:33 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 15:50 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 10:47 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:47	yoga Saubhagya
from 14:33	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 14:33	karana Vanija
from 15:50	nakshatra Rohini
from 01:08 (18.04)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:41
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:19
Moonrise	05:49
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 17 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 14:33	from 15:50

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 (05:21–15:50) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (15:50–19:38) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:21–15:50 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 15:50–05:18 (18.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–14:33 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–14:33

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:21–15:50 Anandadi: Shubha 15:50–05:18 (18.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:08–11:45 (18.04); Bhadra Mukha 01:09–02:55 (18.04); Bhadra Puchha 10:42–11:45 (18.04)

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	19:38–19:57
Pradosha	19:38–21:34
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (18.04)
Amrita Kalam	13:38–15:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:17
Yamaganda	07:08–08:55
Gulika Kalam	10:42–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Varjyam	04:52–06:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:21–14:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:21–14:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:21–14:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:16–13:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 15:50, Rohini from 15:50; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:33, Shukla-chaturti from 14:33; lagna Mina 05:21, Mesha 05:23, Vrishabha 06:16, Mithuna 07:46, Karka 10:12, Simha 13:10, Kanya 16:11, Tula 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 15:50) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 15:50) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturti 14:33–19:38: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:33

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:21–15:50+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:21–10:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:21–14:33+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:21–15:50+1 Ravi Yoga 15:50–05:18 (18.04)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:50–05:18 (18.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–14:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–14:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 14:33–05:18 (18.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Mrityu Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:18

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:45 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 13:49 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:22 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:45 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:22	yoga Shobhana
from 11:45	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 11:45	karana Bava
from 13:49	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 22:24	karana Balava
from 04:03 (19.04)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:38
Sunrise	05:18
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:21
Moonrise	06:33
Moonset	00:06
Day length	14 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:45	from 13:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:18–13:49) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (13:49–19:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:18–11:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:03–11:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:18–13:49 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:45–05:16 (19.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–11:45

Anandadi: Utpata 05:18–13:49 Anandadi: Mrityu 13:49–05:16 (19.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:08–11:45; Bhadra Mukha 01:09–02:55; Bhadra Puchha 10:42–11:45

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:40–19:59
Pradosha	19:40–21:35
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (19.04)
Amrita Kalam	10:53–12:21, 03:50–05:19 (19.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:17–16:05
Yamaganda	05:18–07:06
Gulika Kalam	08:54–10:42
Dur Muhurta	10:06–11:03, 15:50–16:48
Varjyam	06:29–07:57, 18:59–20:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:45–13:06, 16:07–19:40

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 11:45–13:06, 16:07–19:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 11:45–13:06, 16:07–19:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:45–13:06, 16:07–19:40

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 13:49, Mrigashirsha from 13:49; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 11:45, Shukla-panchami from 11:45; lagna Mina 05:18, Mesha 05:19, Vrishabha 06:12, Mithuna 07:42, Karka 10:08, Simha 13:06, Kanya 16:07, Tula 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 13:49) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 13:49) — 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 05:18–11:45: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:18–13:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:18–13:49+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:18–07:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:45–05:16 (19.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Utpata 05:18–13:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–11:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:45–05:16 (19.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:18–11:45−1 Anandadi: Mrityu 13:49–05:16 (19.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:18–11:45

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:18

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 11:58 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:16

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:06 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 11:58 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:55 (20.04) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:06 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:06	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 09:06	karana Kaulava
from 11:58	nakshatra Ardra
from 19:52	karana Taitila
from 00:55 (20.04)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:35
Sunrise	05:16
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:42
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	07:36
Moonset	01:15
Day length	14 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:06	from 11:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:16–11:58) 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: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 09:06–05:14 (20.04)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:06–05:14 (20.04) Ravi Yoga 11:58–05:14 (20.04)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:16–11:58 Anandadi: Padma 11:58–05:14 (20.04)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:45–09:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:51
Godhuli	19:42–20:01
Pradosha	19:42–21:36
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (20.04)
Amrita Kalam	03:50–05:19, 01:01–02:31 (20.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–12:29
Yamaganda	16:06–17:54
Gulika Kalam	07:04–08:53
Dur Muhurta	08:09–09:07, 12:58–13:56
Varjyam	19:48–21:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:08–09:06

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 06:08–09:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:08–09:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:08–13:02, 16:03–19:42

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 11:58, Ardra from 11:58; tithi Shukla-panchami until 09:06, Shukla-shashti from 09:06; lagna Mesha 05:16, Vrishabha 06:08, Mithuna 07:38, Karka 10:04, Simha 13:02, Kanya 16:03, Tula 19:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 11:58) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 11:58) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:58

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:58–05:14 (20.04)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:06–05:14 (20.04)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:16–11:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:16–11:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:16–09:060 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Atiganda 05:16–06:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:58–05:14 (20.04)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:06–05:14 (20.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:16

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 05:14

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:42 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 10:21 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 22:01 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:42 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:42	tithi Shukla-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:42	karana Gara
from 10:21	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 17:36	karana Vanija
from 22:01	yoga Dhriti
from 04:35 (21.04)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 04:35 (21.04)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:33
Sunrise	05:14
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:44
End of twilight	20:25
Moonrise	08:55
Moonset	02:03
Day length	14 h 30 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 06:42	from 10:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (10:21–19:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:14–10:21 Tripushkar Yoga 10:21–04:35 (21.04)

Krakacha Yoga 05:14–06:42 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–04:35 (21.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 10:21–05:11 (21.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:14–10:21

Bhadra on earth: 04:35–15:38 (21.04); Bhadra Puchha 06:14–07:21 (21.04); Bhadra Mukha 07:21–09:12 (21.04)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

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	00:09–00:47 (21.04)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:51–10:40
Yamaganda	14:18–16:07
Gulika Kalam	05:14–07:02
Dur Muhurta	05:14–06:12, 06:12–07:10
Varjyam	21:42–23:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:42–19:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:42–19:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:42–19:44
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:04–12:58, 15:59–19:44

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 10:21, Punarvasu from 10:21; tithi Shukla-shashti until 06:42, Shukla-saptami from 06:42; lagna Mesha 05:14, Vrishabha 06:04, Mithuna 07:34, Karka 10:00, Simha 12:58, Kanya 15:59, Tula 18:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 10:21) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 10:21) — 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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:14–10:21+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 10:21–05:11 (21.04)+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:14–22:01+1 Auspicious tithi 06:42–04:35 (21.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:21–05:11 (21.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Tripushkar Yoga 10:21–04:35 (21.04)0 Krakacha Yoga 05:14–06:42−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:14–10:21−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:14–06:42−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:14–10:21−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–04:35 (21.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Ashtami Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:47 (22.04) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 09:02 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 19:22 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:38 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:02	nakshatra Pushya
from 15:38	karana Bava
from 19:22	yoga Shula
from 02:47 (22.04)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 02:47 (22.04)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:30
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:46
End of twilight	20:28
Moonrise	10:24
Moonset	02:35
Day length	14 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:11–09:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (09:02–19:46) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:11–15:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:35–02:47 (22.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 09:02–05:09 (22.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:02–05:09 (22.04)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:11–09:02 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:02–05:09 (22.04)

Bhadra on earth: 04:35–15:38; Bhadra Puchha 06:14–07:21; Bhadra Mukha 07:21–09:12

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:53
Godhuli	19:46–20:05
Pradosha	19:46–21:39
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (22.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:46–08:17, 01:55–03:27 (22.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:57–19:46
Yamaganda	12:29–14:18
Gulika Kalam	16:07–17:57
Dur Muhurta	17:50–18:48
Varjyam	16:43–18:15

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:01–12:54, 15:55–19:46

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 09:02, Pushya from 09:02; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mesha 05:11, Vrishabha 06:01, Mithuna 07:30, Karka 09:56, Simha 12:54, Kanya 15:55, Tula 18:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 09:02) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 09:02) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:11–19:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:11–15:38: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 09:02–05:09 (22.04)+1 Pushya 09:02–05:09 (22.04)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:11–09:02+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:11–19:220 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Shula 19:22–21:10−1 Ashtami 05:11–02:47 (22.04)−3 Bhadra on earth 05:11–15:38

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:11

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 08:03 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:19 (23.04) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:03 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 17:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:00 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:03	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 14:00	karana Kaulava
from 17:00	yoga Ganda
from 01:19 (23.04)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 01:19 (23.04)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:27
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:30
Moonrise	11:54
Moonset	02:56
Day length	14 h 39 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 08:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:09–08:03) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:09–08:03 Ravi Yoga 08:03–05:06 (23.04)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 01:19–05:06 (23.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:09–08:03 Anandadi: Saumya 08:03–05:06 (23.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:32–13:18 (23.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:31
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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:59–08:49
Yamaganda	10:39–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:18–16:08
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:56, 15:54–16:52
Varjyam	20:30–22:04

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:57–12:50, 15:51–19:48

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 08:03, Ashlesha from 08:03; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mesha 05:09, Vrishabha 05:57, Mithuna 07:26, Karka 09:52, Simha 12:50, Kanya 15:51, Tula 18:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 08:03) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 08:03) — 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-navami 05:09–19:48: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:03

+2 Pushya 05:09–08:03+2 Ravi Yoga 08:03–05:06 (23.04)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:03–05:06 (23.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:09–08:030 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Ganda 17:00–19:11−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:03–05:06 (23.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:09–01:19 (23.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 05:06

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:12 (24.04) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 07:24 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 14:54 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:43 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:24	nakshatra Magha
from 12:43	karana Gara
from 14:54	yoga Vriddhi
from 00:12 (24.04)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 00:12 (24.04)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:25
Sunrise	05:06
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:32
Moonrise	13:21
Moonset	03:11
Day length	14 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:24–19:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:06–07:24 Ravi Yoga all day

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:06–07:24 Krakacha Yoga 05:06–00:12 (24.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:12–05:04 (24.04)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:06–07:24 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:24–05:04 (24.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:32–13:18
Gandanta (tithi): 23:49–00:35 (24.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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	00:09–00:46 (24.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:51–07:24, 04:43–06:18 (24.04)

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	19:15–20:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:53–12:46, 15:47–19:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:53–12:46, 15:47–19:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:53–12:46, 15:47–19:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:53–12:46, 15:47–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 07:24, Magha from 07:24; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mesha 05:06, Vrishabha 05:53, Mithuna 07:22, Karka 09:48, Simha 12:46, Kanya 15:47, Tula 18:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 07:24) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 07:24) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious tithi 05:06–00:12 (24.04)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:06–07:240 Yoga Vriddhi 14:54–05:04 (24.04)0 Anandadi: Ananda 05:06–07:240 Adhika Masa0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:06–07:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:24–05:04 (24.04)−1 Gandanta 05:06–13:18−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:06–07:24−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:06–00:12 (24.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:24 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 07:05 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 13:04 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:45 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:05	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 11:45	karana Vishti
from 13:04	yoga Dhruva
from 23:24	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 23:24	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:22
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:52
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	14:45
Moonset	03:23
Day length	14 h 48 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 07:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:04–07:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:05–19:52) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:45–19:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:12–23:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:18–08:00 (25.04)

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:04–07:05 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:24–05:02 (25.04)

Anandadi: Chara 05:04–07:05 Anandadi: Sthira 07:05–05:02 (25.04)

Bhadra on earth: 11:45–23:24; Bhadra Puchha 16:27–17:36; Bhadra Mukha 17:36–19:32
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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	04:43–06:18, 00:42–02:18 (25.04)

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	15:05–16:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:04–11:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:04–11:45
Cutting fingernails	average 05:49–11:45
Cutting toenails	average 05:04–11:45
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 07:05, Purva-Phalguni from 07:05; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mesha 05:04, Vrishabha 05:49, Mithuna 07:18, Karka 09:44, Simha 12:42, Kanya 15:43, Tula 18:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 07:05) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 07:05) — ill health; 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 11:45–19:52: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:05–05:02 (25.04)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:04–13:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:04–23:240 Ravi Yoga 05:04–07:050 Adhika Masa−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:04–07:05−3 Bhadra on earth 11:45–23:24

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 05:02

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:58 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:06 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 11:31 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:08 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:06	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 11:08	karana Balava
from 11:31	yoga Vyaghata
from 22:58	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 22:58	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:19
Sunrise	05:02
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:54
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	16:07
Moonset	03:33
Day length	14 h 52 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 07:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:02–07:06) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:06–19:54) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:06–04:59 (26.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:06–04:59 (26.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:02–07:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:56
Godhuli	19:54–20:12
Pradosha	19:54–21:43
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (26.04)
Amrita Kalam	00:09–01:47 (26.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:19–16:11
Yamaganda	05:02–06:53
Gulika Kalam	08:45–10:36
Dur Muhurta	09:59–10:59, 15:56–16:56
Varjyam	14:25–16:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:06–12:38, 15:39–19:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:06–12:38, 15:39–19:54
Cutting fingernails	average 05:45–19:54
Cutting toenails	good 07:06–12:38, 15:39–19:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:06–12:38, 15:39–19:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 07:06, Uttara-Phalguni from 07:06; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mesha 05:02, Vrishabha 05:45, Mithuna 07:14, Karka 09:40, Simha 12:38, Kanya 15:39, Tula 18:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 07:06) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 07:06) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:06–04:59 (26.04)+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:02–11:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:06–04:59 (26.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Gada 05:02–07:060 Yoga Vyaghata 11:31–14:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:02–07:06−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:06–04:59 (26.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:02

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 07:28 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 22:53 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 07:28 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 10:14 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:53 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:28	nakshatra Hasta
from 10:14	yoga Harshana
from 10:53	karana Taitila
from 22:53	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 22:53	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:17
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:56
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	17:28
Moonset	03:44
Day length	14 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:59–07:28) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:28–19:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:56–21:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:28–04:57 (27.04)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:59–07:28 Anandadi: Amrita 07:28–04:57 (27.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:57
Godhuli	19:56–20:14
Pradosha	19:56–21:44
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (27.04)
Amrita Kalam	02:01–03:40 (27.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:36–12:28
Yamaganda	16:12–18:04
Gulika Kalam	06:51–08:43
Dur Muhurta	07:59–08:58, 12:58–13:57
Varjyam	16:07–17:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:41–12:35, 15:36–19:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:41–12:35, 15:36–19:56
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 05:41–12:35, 15:36–19:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:41–12:35, 15:36–19:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 07:28, Hasta from 07:28; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mesha 04:59, Vrishabha 05:41, Mithuna 07:10, Karka 09:36, Simha 12:35, Kanya 15:36, Tula 18:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 07:28) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 07:28) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:28

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:28–04:57 (27.04)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:28–04:57 (27.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:59–07:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:59–22:53+1 Yoga Harshana 10:14–04:57 (27.04)0 Adhika Masa

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	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:13 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 08:12 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 09:16 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:00 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:12	nakshatra Chitra
from 09:16	yoga Vajra
from 11:00	karana Vanija
from 23:13	tithi Purnima
from 23:13	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:58
End of twilight	20:41
Moonrise	18:49
Moonset	03:54
Day length	15 h 01 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 08:12

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, Hasta (04:57–08:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:12–19:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:57–19:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:57–08:12 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–23:13 Ravi Yoga 23:24–04:55 (28.04)

Yamaghanta 04:57–08:12 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:13–04:55 (28.04)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:57–08:12 Anandadi: Kana 08:12–04:55 (28.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:13–11:32 (28.04); Bhadra Puchha 07:15–08:30 (28.04); Bhadra Mukha 08:30–10:33 (28.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
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	02:38–04:18 (28.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:42–10:35
Yamaganda	14:20–16:13
Gulika Kalam	04:57–06:50
Dur Muhurta	04:57–05:57, 05:57–06:57
Varjyam	16:34–18:15

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:37–12:31, 15:32–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 08:12, Chitra from 08:12; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:57, Vrishabha 05:37, Mithuna 07:06, Karka 09:32, Simha 12:31, Kanya 15:32, Tula 18:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 08:12) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 08:12) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:57–08:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:57–08:12+1 Yoga Harshana 04:57–09:160 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:57–08:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–23:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 04:57–08:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 09:16–10:26−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:57–23:13−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:12–04:55 (28.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:57

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 11:32 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Adhika Purnima

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 23:58 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 09:20 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:37 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:32 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:37	yoga Siddhi
from 09:20	nakshatra Swati
from 11:32	karana Bava
from 23:58	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 23:58	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:44
Moonrise	20:09
Moonset	04:07
Day length	15 h 05 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	23:58

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 09:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:55–09:20) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (09:20–20:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:55–11:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:13 (27.04)–23:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:55–09:20

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:58–04:52 (29.04)

Anandadi: Padma 04:55–09:20 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:20–04:52 (29.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:13 (27.04)–11:32; Bhadra Puchha 07:15–08:30; Bhadra Mukha 08:30–10:33
Gandanta (tithi): 23:33–00:23 (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	01:31–03:14 (29.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:07–20:00
Yamaganda	12:27–14:21
Gulika Kalam	16:14–18:07
Dur Muhurta	17:59–19:00
Varjyam	15:18–17:00

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:33–12:27, 15:28–20:00

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra until 09:20, Swati from 09:20; tithi Purnima; lagna Mesha 04:55, Vrishabha 05:33, Mithuna 07:02, Karka 09:29, Simha 12:27, Kanya 15:28, Tula 18:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 09:20) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 09:20) — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:32

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:55–09:20+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:37–04:52 (29.04)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:55–09:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:55–09:200 Adhika Masa−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:55–11:32−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:20–04:52 (29.04)

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 04:55

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:11 (30.04) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 10:54 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 08:19 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:31 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:19	yoga Vyatipata
from 10:54	nakshatra Vishakha
from 12:31	karana Kaulava
from 01:11 (30.04)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 01:11 (30.04)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:09
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:46
Moonrise	21:27
Moonset	04:23
Day length	15 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:52–10:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (10:54–20:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 10:54–04:50 (30.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:11–04:50 (30.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:52–10:54 Anandadi: Mitra 10:54–04:50 (30.04)

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	03:23–05:07 (30.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:46–08:40
Yamaganda	10:34–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:21–16:15
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:58, 16:00–17:00
Varjyam	16:58–18:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:52–08:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:52–08:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:52–08:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:29–10:54

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 10:54, Vishakha from 10:54; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:52, Vrishabha 05:29, Mithuna 06:59, Karka 09:25, Simha 12:23, Kanya 15:24, Tula 18:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 10:54) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 10:54) — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 08:19–20:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:52–08:19+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:52–10:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:52–10:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:52–01:11 (30.04)0 Adhika Masa−3 Vyatipata 08:19–04:50 (30.04)−3 Yamaghanta 10:54–04:50 (30.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious tithi; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:52 (01.05) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 12:55 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 08:23 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:58 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:23	yoga Variyana
from 12:55	nakshatra Anuradha
from 13:58	karana Gara
from 02:52 (01.05)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 02:52 (01.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:06
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:48
Moonrise	22:40
Moonset	04:44
Day length	15 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:50–12:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (12:55–20:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 04:50–12:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:52–04:48 (01.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:55–02:52 (01.05)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:50–12:55 Anandadi: Vajra 12:55–04:48 (01.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:15
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–16:00
Godhuli	20:04–20:22
Pradosha	20:04–21:49
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (01.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:23–05:07, 03:55–05:41 (01.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:16–18:10
Yamaganda	08:39–10:33
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:21
Dur Muhurta	07:53–08:54, 23:34–00:09 (01.05)
Varjyam	17:20–19:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:25–12:19, 12:55–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 12:55, Anuradha from 12:55; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mesha 04:50, Vrishabha 05:25, Mithuna 06:55, Karka 09:21, Simha 12:19, Kanya 15:20, Tula 18:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 12:55) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 12:55) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vyatipata 04:50–08:23: 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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:50–12:55+1 Auspicious tithi 04:50–02:52 (01.05)+1 Yoga Variyana 08:23–04:48 (01.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:55–04:48 (01.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:50–12:550 Anandadi: Vajra 12:55–04:48 (01.05)−1 Vyatipata 04:50–08:23−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:55–02:52 (01.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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.

Prajapati (No. 5 of 60, “lord of creatures, progenitor”) — A year of growth and fertility: offspring, livestock and harvests multiply.
Northern samvatsara: Subhanu (No. 17)
Shaka Samvat 1913 · Vikram Samvat 2048 · Kali Yuga 5092
Next year — Angirasa, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.1992
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Krishna-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)

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.

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

Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

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

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

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

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

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

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

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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.

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

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

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Anandadi: 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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+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-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.

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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

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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-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.

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

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

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

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

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-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

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.

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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