Panchanga Calendar

April 2024

SamvatsaraShobhakrit (37) → Krodhi (38) from 9.04MonthPhalguna → Chaitra from 9.04RituShishira → Vasanta from 9.04AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

April 2024 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Phalguna (until 8.04), Chaitra (from 9.04). Periods: until 13.04 — Kharmas; 9–17.04 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 9.04 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 9.04 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 13.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu); 17.04 Rama Navami; 23.04 Hanuman Jayanti. 8.04 — solar eclipse, total (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Mul7Kalashtami

2PAsh8Sheetala Ashtami

3UAsh9

4Shra10after 13:44

5Dhan11until 10:59

6Shat12Shani Pradosha

7PBh14Masik Shivaratri

8UBh30Somvati Amavasya

9Ashw1Ugadi, New Year

10Bhar2Navaratri, day 2

11Krit3until 12:33

12Roh4Navaratri, day 4

13Mrig5Mesha Sankranti

14Ard6Navaratri, day 6

15Pun7Navaratri, day 7

16Push8until 10:54

17Ashl9Rama Navami

18Ashl10after 12:10

19Mag11Kamada Ekadashi

20PPh12

21UPh13Pradosha

22Has14

23Chit15Hanuman Jayanti

24Swa1

25Vish2

26Anu2until 17:36

27Jye3Sankashti

28Mul4after 08:06

29PAsh5

30UAsh7

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

KalashtamiSheetala AshtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriSolar eclipse, totalday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Ugadi, New YearChaitra NavaratriAmrita Siddhi YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Vinayaka ChaturthiSankrantiSkanda ShashtiYamuna ChhathRama NavamiTripushkar YogaMahavir JayantiHanuman Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Sankashti

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

4.04 Thu — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja after 13:44
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
21.04 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
26.04 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Variyana until 17:36
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

1.04 Mon Kalashtami
2.04 Tue Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
5.04 Fri Papmochani Ekadashi
6.04 Sat Shani Pradosha
7.04 Sun Masik Shivaratri
8.04 Mon Phalguna Amavasya
8.04 Mon Somvati Amavasya
9.04 Tue Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year
9.04 Tue Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
9.04 Tue Chandra Darshan
11.04 Thu Gangaur
11.04 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
13.04 Sat Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)
13.04 Sat Skanda Shashti
14.04 Sun Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)
16.04 Tue Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri
17.04 Wed Rama Navami
19.04 Fri Kamada Ekadashi
21.04 Sun Pradosha Vrat
21.04 Sun Mahavir Jayanti
23.04 Tue Hanuman Jayanti
23.04 Tue Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)
27.04 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)

Special muhurta yogas

7.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:28–05:41 (08.04)
9.04 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:39–02:36 (10.04)
9.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:39–02:36 (10.04)
10.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:35–05:33 (11.04)
14.04 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 23:04–05:23 (15.04)
15.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:35–05:21 (16.04)
16.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:46–05:18 (17.04)
20.04 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 11:34–20:12
21.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
21.04 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:38–05:06 (22.04)
25.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:54–04:57 (26.04)
26.04 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–01:09 (27.04)
28.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:52–02:19 (29.04)
30.04 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 04:48–01:39 (01.05)

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

Avoid starting important matters

3.04 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Vajra
6.04 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
7.04 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
8.04 Mon — Amavasya, Panchaka, Eclipse (not visible here)
10.04 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
12.04 Fri — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
13.04 Sat — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
14.04 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
17.04 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
19.04 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
20.04 Sat — Anandadi: Utpata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
23.04 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhwanksha
25.04 Thu — Vyatipata, Tryahasparsha
27.04 Sat — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
29.04 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)

Sky this month

8.04 New moon (Amavasya) 21:20
8.04 Solar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 21:17, magnitude 1.057
not visible here (below the horizon)
13.04 Mesha Sankranti 18:35 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
24.04 Full moon (Purnima) 02:49

Periods

until 13.04 Kharmas
9–17.04 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
5.04 04:42 – 9.04 05:02 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Shobhakrit (No. 37, “maker of beauty”) — A year of beauty: prosperity, success in the arts and in making life beautiful. more

Krodhi (No. 38, “wrathful”) — A wrathful year: flare-ups of conflict and irritability; not a time for arguments. more

Northern samvatsara: Pingala. Shaka Samvat 1946, Vikram Samvat 2081, Kali Yuga 5125.

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

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

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: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Variyana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:59

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:40 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 20:42 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 17:59 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:55 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:55	karana Bava
from 17:59	yoga Parigha
from 18:40	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 18:40	karana Balava
from 20:42	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:21
Sunrise	05:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:08
End of twilight	19:46
Moonrise	03:13
Moonset	08:18
Day length	13 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:59–19:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:59–06:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 19:08–21:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:59–20:42

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:59–18:40 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–18:40

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:59–20:42 Anandadi: Utpata 20:42–05:57 (02.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:26 (31.03)–06:55; Bhadra Puchha 23:45 (31.03)–00:56; Bhadra Mukha 00:56–02:54
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:32–05:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:38
Godhuli	19:08–19:29
Pradosha	19:08–21:18
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (02.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:14–15:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:38–09:16
Yamaganda	10:55–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:12–15:51
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:52, 15:38–16:30
Varjyam	19:05–20:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:59–18:40

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	average 05:59–18:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:59–18:40
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-saptami until 18:40, Krishna-ashtami from 18:40; lagna Mina 05:59, Mesha 06:23, Vrishabha 07:16, Mithuna 08:47, Karka 11:13, Simha 14:12, Kanya 17:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 18:40–19:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 05:59–20:42+1 Yoga Variyana 05:59–17:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:59–18:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–18:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 18:40–05:57 (02.04)0 Yoga Parigha 17:59–05:02 (02.04)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:59–06:55−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:59–20:42−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:59–20:42

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	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)

At sunrise 05:57

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:39 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 20:18 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 16:05 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:14 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:14	karana Kaulava
from 16:05	yoga Shiva
from 17:39	tithi Krishna-navami
from 17:39	karana Taitila
from 20:18	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 04:54 (03.04)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:19
Sunrise	05:57
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:10
End of twilight	19:48
Moonrise	04:08
Moonset	09:25
Day length	13 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:39

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, Purva-Ashadha (05:57–19:10) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) · Sheetala

Worship of the goddess Sheetala, protector against smallpox and fevers: on this day the hearth is not lit and food cooked the day before is eaten.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:40 (01.04)–17:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:57–17:39

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:18–05:54 (03.04)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:57–20:18 Anandadi: Manasa 20:18–05:54 (03.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:30–05:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:38
Godhuli	19:10–19:31
Pradosha	19:10–21:19
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (03.04)
Amrita Kalam	15:35–17:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:52–17:31
Yamaganda	09:15–10:54
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:12
Dur Muhurta	08:35–09:28, 23:28–00:10 (03.04)
Varjyam	06:08–07:43, 03:58–05:30 (03.04)

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 05:57–06:19, 07:12–14:08, 17:09–19:10

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 17:39, Krishna-navami from 17:39; lagna Mina 05:57, Mesha 06:19, Vrishabha 07:12, Mithuna 08:43, Karka 11:09, Simha 14:08, Kanya 17:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:57–17:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 17:39–19:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:57–17:39+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:57–20:180 Yoga Shiva 16:05–05:54 (03.04)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 05:57–17:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:57–20:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:54

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 15:59 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 19:17 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 13:39 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:59 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 13:39	yoga Siddha
from 15:59	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 15:59	karana Vanija
from 19:17	nakshatra Shravana
from 02:56 (04.04)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:16
Sunrise	05:54
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:12
End of twilight	19:50
Moonrise	04:43
Moonset	10:53
Day length	13 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:54–19:12) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 05:54–15:59

Anandadi: Chhatra 20:48–05:51 (04.04) Anandadi: Vajra 05:54–13:36 Anandadi: Mudgara 13:36–20:48

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:56–13:44 (04.04); Bhadra Puchha 04:30–05:35 (04.04); Bhadra Mukha 05:35–07:24 (04.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:28–05:11
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:39
Godhuli	19:12–19:33
Pradosha	19:12–21:20
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (04.04)
Amrita Kalam	13:10–14:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:13
Yamaganda	07:34–09:13
Gulika Kalam	10:53–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:06–13:00
Varjyam	23:01–00:31 (04.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:05–19:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 17:05–19:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 17:05–19:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:05–19:12

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-navami until 15:59, Krishna-dashami from 15:59; lagna Mina 05:54, Mesha 06:15, Vrishabha 07:08, Mithuna 08:39, Karka 11:05, Simha 14:04, Kanya 17:05

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

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

Krishna-navami 05:54–15:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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.

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:54–19:17+1 Yoga Shiva 05:54–13:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:54–13:36−2 Rikta tithi 05:54–15:59−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:54–15:59

Panchanga at sunrise 05:54

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 13:44
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:51

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:44 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:41 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 10:45 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:44 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:45	yoga Sadhya
from 13:44	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 13:44	karana Bava
from 17:41	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 00:25 (05.04)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:13
Sunrise	05:51
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:14
End of twilight	19:52
Moonrise	05:03
Moonset	12:31
Day length	13 h 22 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 13:44	from 17:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:51–17:41) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:51–13:44: 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) 05:51–13:44

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:51–17:41 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 17:41–05:49 (05.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:56–13:44; Bhadra Puchha 04:30–05:35; Bhadra Mukha 05:35–07:24
Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:42 (05.04)–05:02 (09.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 13:22–14:05

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 (05.04)
Amrita Kalam	07:59–09:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:13–15:53
Yamaganda	05:51–07:32
Gulika Kalam	09:12–10:52
Dur Muhurta	10:19–11:12, 15:40–16:33
Varjyam	21:21–22:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:51–06:11, 07:04–14:00, 17:01–19:14

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	good 05:51–06:11, 07:04–14:00, 17:01–19:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:51–06:11, 07:04–14:00, 17:01–19:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:51–06:11, 07:04–14:00, 17:01–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 17:41, Dhanishtha from 17:41; tithi Krishna-dashami until 13:44, Krishna-ekadashi from 13:44; lagna Mina 05:51, Mesha 06:11, Vrishabha 07:04, Mithuna 08:35, Karka 11:01, Simha 14:00, Kanya 17:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 17:41) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 17:41) — longevity (increased vitality); 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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:44

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:51–10:45+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–13:44+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:51–17:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:51–17:41+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:51–13:44

Panchanga at sunrise 05:51

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — until 10:59
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Papmochani Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:49

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:59 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 15:36 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 07:25 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:59 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:25	yoga Shubha
from 10:59	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 10:59	karana Kaulava
from 15:36	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 21:27	karana Taitila
from 03:44 (06.04)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:11
Sunrise	05:49
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:16
End of twilight	19:54
Moonrise	05:16
Moonset	14:12
Day length	13 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:59	from 15:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (15:36–19:16) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Papmochani Ekadashi · Vishnu

The last Ekadashi of the lunar year (dark half of Phalguna). “Liberator from sins”: the fast removes accumulated misdeeds.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:44 (04.04)–10:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:46–07:49 (06.04)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–10:59

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:59–05:46 (06.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:49–15:36 Anandadi: Saumya 15:36–05:46 (06.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:42–05:02 (09.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:24–05:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:41
Godhuli	19:16–19:37
Pradosha	19:16–21:22
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (06.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:07–07:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:51–12:32
Yamaganda	15:54–17:35
Gulika Kalam	07:30–09:11
Dur Muhurta	08:30–09:24, 12:59–13:53
Varjyam	22:04–23:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:49–06:07, 07:01–13:56, 16:57–19:16

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	good 05:49–06:07, 07:01–13:56, 16:57–19:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:49–06:07, 07:01–13:56, 16:57–19:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:49–06:07, 07:01–13:56, 16:57–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 15:36, Shatabhisha from 15:36; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 10:59, Krishna-dvadashi from 10:59; lagna Mina 05:49, Mesha 06:07, Vrishabha 07:01, Mithuna 08:31, Karka 10:58, Simha 13:56, Kanya 16:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 15:36) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 15:36) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:59

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–10:59+2 Yoga Shubha 07:25–03:44 (06.04)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:49–15:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:49–15:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:59–05:46 (06.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 05:46

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:49 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 13:09 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:49 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:49 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:49	tithi Krishna-trayodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:49	karana Gara
from 13:09	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 18:08	karana Vanija
from 23:49	yoga Brahma
from 04:24 (07.04)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 04:24 (07.04)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:08
Sunrise	05:46
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:18
End of twilight	19:57
Moonrise	05:26
Moonset	15:51
Day length	13 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:49	from 13:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:46–13:09) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (13:09–19:18) is good for root crops.

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Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:18–21:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–05:44 (07.04)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:46–13:09 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:09–05:44 (07.04)

Bhadra on earth: 04:24–14:38 (07.04); Bhadra Mukha 04:24–06:06 (07.04); Bhadra Puchha 13:36–14:38 (07.04)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:42 (05.04)–05:02 (09.04)

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 (07.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:41–08:08, 03:22–04:47 (07.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:09–10:51
Yamaganda	14:14–15:55
Gulika Kalam	05:46–07:28
Dur Muhurta	05:46–06:40, 06:40–07:34
Varjyam	18:50–20:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:46–06:03, 06:57–13:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:46–06:03, 06:57–13:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:46–06:03, 06:57–13:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:46–06:03, 06:57–13:09

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 13:09, Purva-Bhadra from 13:09; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 07:49, Krishna-trayodashi from 07:49; lagna Mina 05:46, Mesha 06:03, Vrishabha 06:57, Mithuna 08:27, Karka 10:54, Simha 13:52, Kanya 16:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 13:09) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 13:09) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:46–13:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:46–13:09+1 Yoga Shukla 05:46–23:490 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:09–05:44 (07.04)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:09–05:44 (07.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:44

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:51 (08.04) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 10:28 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:46 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:38 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:28	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 14:38	karana Shakuni
from 19:46	yoga Indra
from 00:51 (08.04)	tithi Amavasya
from 00:51 (08.04)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:05
Sunrise	05:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:20
End of twilight	19:59
Moonrise	05:33
Moonset	17:29
Day length	13 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:44–10:28) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (10:28–19:20) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:44–14:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 14:38–19:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:44–19:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 00:10–00:51 (08.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:28–05:41 (08.04)

Anandadi: Chara 05:44–10:28 Anandadi: Sthira 10:28–05:41 (08.04)

Bhadra on earth: 05:09–14:38; Bhadra Mukha 04:24–06:06; Bhadra Puchha 13:36–14:38
Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:42 (05.04)–05:02 (09.04)

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 (08.04)
Amrita Kalam	03:27–04:52 (08.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:38–19:20
Yamaganda	12:32–14:14
Gulika Kalam	15:56–17:38
Dur Muhurta	17:31–18:26
Varjyam	18:58–20:23

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 10:28–13:48, 16:49–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 10:28, Uttara-Bhadra from 10:28; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 05:44, Mesha 05:59, Vrishabha 06:53, Mithuna 08:23, Karka 10:50, Simha 13:48, Kanya 16:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 10:28) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 10:28) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:44–19:20: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 05:44–14:38: 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).

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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:28–05:41 (08.04)+2 Yoga Brahma 05:44–19:46+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:44–10:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:28–05:41 (08.04)0 Kharmas−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:44–10:28−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:44–00:51 (08.04)−3 Bhadra on earth 05:44–14:38

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 05:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1945 · Vikram 2080 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Phalguna Amavasya · Solar eclipse, total (not visible here)

At sunrise 05:41

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:20 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 07:42 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 15:43 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:05 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:42	nakshatra Revati
from 11:05	karana Naga
from 15:43	yoga Vaidhriti
from 21:20	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 21:20	karana Kimstughna
from 05:02 (09.04)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:02
Sunrise	05:41
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:22
End of twilight	20:01
Moonrise	05:40
Moonset	19:08
Day length	13 h 40 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	21:20
Solar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 21:17, magnitude 1.057
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon)

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 07:42

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, Uttara-Bhadra (05:41–07:42) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:42–19:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 05:41–11:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 11:05–19:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:51–21:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Phalguna Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Phalguna — the last day of the lunar year; it is followed (usually the next day, sometimes the same day) by Ugadi, the New Year.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:51–21:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 07:42–05:02 (09.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:41–07:42 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:02–05:39 (09.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:42 (05.04)–05:02 (09.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 21:00–21:41
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:41–10:24 (09.04)

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 (09.04)
Amrita Kalam	02:54–04:19 (09.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:24–09:06
Yamaganda	10:49–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:14–15:57
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:54, 15:43–16:38
Varjyam	18:22–19:47

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 07:42, Revati from 07:42; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mina 05:41, Mesha 05:55, Vrishabha 06:49, Mithuna 08:19, Karka 10:46, Simha 13:44, Kanya 16:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 07:42) — a good life; Revati (from 07:42) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 05:41–19:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 15:43–19:22: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Indra 05:41–15:43+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:42–05:02 (09.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:41–07:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Gada 05:41–07:42−1 Vaidhriti 15:43–05:39 (09.04)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Panchaka 05:41–05:02 (09.04)−3 Amavasya 05:41–21:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:41

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Amrita Siddhi Yoga
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas
Festivals	Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:39

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:01 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 02:36 (10.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:48 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 07:39 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:39	karana Bava
from 11:48	yoga Vishkambha
from 18:01	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 18:01	karana Balava
from 02:36 (10.04)	nakshatra Bharani
from 04:29 (10.04)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:00
Sunrise	05:39
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:24
End of twilight	20:03
Moonrise	05:47
Moonset	20:47
Day length	13 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:01

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

Kimstughna 05:39–07:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Brahma

The first day of the bright half of Chaitra — the beginning of the new lunar year (samvatsara) and of the new year of the Shaka era. According to the Brahma Purana, Brahma created the world on this day. In Maharashtra (Gudi Padwa) people raise the gudi — a pole topped with an inverted pot and silk cloth — and eat a paste of neem leaves with jaggery; in Andhra and Karnataka they prepare the bittersweet Ugadi Pachadi with neem flowers.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:20 (08.04)–18:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga

The beginning of the spring Navaratri — the nine nights of the Mother Goddess. In the morning, within the first third of the day, the kalasha is installed (Ghatasthapana) and barley is sown; each day one of the nine forms of Durga is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:20 (08.04)–18:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 05:39–10:14
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:04–12:59

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.

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, 19:24–20:47
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:24–20:47

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:39–02:36 (10.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:39–02:36 (10.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:39–18:01

Anandadi: Amrita 05:39–02:36 (10.04) Anandadi: Musala 02:36–05:36 (10.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:41 (08.04)–10:24
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:16–04:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:24–19:44
Pradosha	19:24–21:26
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (10.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:08–21:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:58–17:41
Yamaganda	09:05–10:48
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:14
Dur Muhurta	08:24–09:19, 23:29–00:10 (10.04)
Varjyam	23:00–00:27 (10.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:48–13:40, 16:41–19:24

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	average 11:48–13:40, 16:41–19:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:48–13:40, 16:41–19:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:45–13:40, 16:41–19:24

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 18:01, Shukla-dvitya from 18:01; lagna Mina 05:39, Mesha 05:51, Vrishabha 06:45, Mithuna 08:15, Karka 10:42, Simha 13:40, Kanya 16:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vaidhriti 05:39–11:48: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +2

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

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:39–02:36 (10.04)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:39–02:36 (10.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:39–02:36 (10.04)0 Auspicious tithi 18:01–05:36 (10.04)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:39–18:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Surya Dagdha tithi 18:01–05:36 (10.04)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 05:39–10:24−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Vaidhriti 05:39–11:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:39

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2 · Kharmas

At sunrise 05:36

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:02 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 00:35 (11.04) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:07 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:02 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:07	yoga Priti
from 15:02	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 15:02	karana Taitila
from 00:35 (11.04)	nakshatra Krittika
from 01:44 (11.04)	karana Gara
from 04:48 (11.04)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:57
Sunrise	05:36
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:26
End of twilight	20:05
Moonrise	05:56
Moonset	22:28
Day length	13 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:02

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, Bharani (05:36–19:26) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga

Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–15:02 Ravi Yoga 00:35–05:33 (11.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:35–05:33 (11.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:35–05:33 (11.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:02–05:33 (11.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:02–05:33 (11.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 00:35–05:33 (11.04) Anandadi: Kana 05:36–00:35 (11.04)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:14–04:55
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:45
Godhuli	19:26–19:46
Pradosha	19:26–21:28
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (11.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:11–21:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:15
Yamaganda	07:20–09:04
Gulika Kalam	10:47–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Varjyam	11:24–12:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:41–13:36, 15:02–19:26
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 15:02, Shukla-tritya from 15:02; lagna Mina 05:36, Mesha 05:47, Vrishabha 06:41, Mithuna 08:11, Karka 10:38, Simha 13:36, Kanya 16:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:36–15:02+1 Yoga Priti 08:07–04:48 (11.04)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–15:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:02–05:33 (11.04)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:02–05:33 (11.04)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:36–15:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:36–00:35 (11.04)−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:36–00:35 (11.04)

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 05:36

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Ayushman; auspicious time — until 12:33
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3 · Kharmas
Festivals	Gangaur · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:33

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 12:33 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 23:08 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 01:59 (12.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:33 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:33	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 12:33	karana Vanija
from 23:08	nakshatra Rohini
from 23:32	karana Vishti
from 01:59 (12.04)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:54
Sunrise	05:33
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	06:09
Moonset	none
Day length	13 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:33–19:28) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta · Durga

Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.

Gangaur · Shiva and Parvati

The festival of Gauri (Parvati) in Rajasthan: from Holi onwards women worship clay figures of Gauri and Shiva, and on the third day of the bright half of Chaitra they carry them in procession to the water.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:02 (10.04)–12:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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), 12:33–13:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:33–23:08

Yamaghanta 05:33–23:08 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:33–05:31 (12.04)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:33–23:08 Anandadi: Utpata 23:08–05:31 (12.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:32–10:42 (12.04); Bhadra Mukha 23:38–01:28 (12.04); Bhadra Puchha 09:35–10:42 (12.04)

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 (12.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:52–22:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:15–15:59
Yamaganda	05:33–07:18
Gulika Kalam	09:02–10:46
Dur Muhurta	10:12–11:07, 15:45–16:41
Varjyam	11:51–13:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:33–12:33

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 05:33–12:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:33–12:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:37–12:33

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-tritya until 12:33, Shukla-chaturti from 12:33; lagna Mina 05:33, Mesha 05:43, Vrishabha 06:37, Mithuna 08:07, Karka 10:34, Simha 13:32, Kanya 16:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 12:33–19:28: 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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:33

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:33–23:08+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:33–01:59 (12.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:33–12:330 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:33–05:31 (12.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 05:33–23:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 12:33–05:31 (12.04)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:33–23:08

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	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4 · Kharmas

At sunrise 05:31

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:42 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 22:21 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:42 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:42 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:42	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 10:42	karana Bava
from 22:02	karana Balava
from 22:21	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 23:42	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:52
Sunrise	05:31
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	06:30
Moonset	00:07
Day length	13 h 59 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 10:42

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, Rohini (05:31–19:30) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:31–10:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Kushmanda · Durga

Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:21–05:28 (13.04)

Yamaghanta 05:31–22:21

Anandadi: Mitra 05:31–22:21 Anandadi: Manasa 22:21–05:28 (13.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:32 (11.04)–10:42; Bhadra Mukha 23:38 (11.04)–01:28; Bhadra Puchha 09:35–10:42

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 (13.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:15–20:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–12:30
Yamaganda	16:00–17:45
Gulika Kalam	07:16–09:01
Dur Muhurta	08:19–09:15, 12:58–13:54
Varjyam	14:36–16:09, 03:56–05:32 (13.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:42–13:28, 16:29–19:30

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 10:42–13:28, 16:29–19:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:42–13:28, 16:29–19:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:42–13:28, 16:29–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 10:42, Shukla-panchami from 10:42; lagna Mina 05:31, Mesha 05:39, Vrishabha 06:33, Mithuna 08:03, Karka 10:30, Simha 13:28, Kanya 16:29, Tula 19:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:31–10:42: 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.
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

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: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:31–22:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:31–22:21+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:31–23:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:42–05:28 (13.04)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:31–10:42−2 Rikta tithi 05:31–10:42−3 Yamaghanta 05:31–22:21

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 — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5 · Kharmas
Festivals	Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:34 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 22:19 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 22:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:34 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:34	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 09:34	karana Kaulava
from 21:18	karana Taitila
from 22:03	yoga Atiganda
from 22:19	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:32
End of twilight	20:12
Moonrise	07:03
Moonset	01:35
Day length	14 h 03 min

Sky

Mesha Sankranti	18:35 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:28–19:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 14:35–19:32
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Navaratri, day 5: Skandamata · Durga

Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.

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, 09:34–05:26 (14.04)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:28–18:35 Ravi Yoga 22:19–05:26 (14.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:28–09:34 Krakacha Yoga 09:34–05:26 (14.04)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:28–22:19 Anandadi: Mudgara 22:19–05:26 (14.04)

Gandanta (tithi): 09:11–09:58

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 (14.04)
Amrita Kalam	13:31–15:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:59–10:45
Yamaganda	14:16–16:01
Gulika Kalam	05:28–07:14
Dur Muhurta	05:28–06:25, 06:25–07:21
Varjyam	03:56–05:32

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 05:28–13:24, 16:25–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 09:34, Shukla-shashti from 09:34; lagna Mina 05:28, Mesha 05:35, Vrishabha 06:29, Mithuna 07:59, Karka 10:26, Simha 13:24, Kanya 16:25, Tula 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Sankranti at 18:35 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:28–18:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:28–22:19+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:28–22:03+1 Auspicious tithi 05:28–09:340 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:28–09:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:28–22:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:34–05:26 (14.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6
Festivals	Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)

At sunrise 05:26

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:14 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 23:04 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:02 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:14 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:14	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 09:14	karana Gara
from 21:02	yoga Sukarma
from 21:22	karana Vanija
from 23:04	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:46
Sunrise	05:26
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:34
End of twilight	20:14
Moonrise	07:55
Moonset	02:44
Day length	14 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:14

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 6: Katyayani · Durga

Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.

Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) · Yamuna

The appearance day of the river goddess Yamuna; it is celebrated especially in Mathura and Vrindavan with a holy bath and aarti on the riverbank.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:34 (13.04)–09:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:26–23:04 Tripushkar Yoga 23:04–05:23 (15.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–09:14 Samvartaka Yoga 09:14–05:23 (15.04)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 23:04–05:23 (15.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:26–23:04

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

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 (15.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:45–14:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:48–19:34
Yamaganda	12:30–14:16
Gulika Kalam	16:02–17:48
Dur Muhurta	17:41–18:38
Varjyam	06:59–08:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:14–13:21, 16:21–19:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:14–13:21, 16:21–19:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:14–13:21, 16:21–19:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:25–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-shashti until 09:14, Shukla-saptami from 09:14; lagna Mina 05:26, Mesha 05:32, Vrishabha 06:25, Mithuna 07:55, Karka 10:22, Simha 13:21, Kanya 16:21, Tula 19:22

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:26–23:04+1 Auspicious tithi 09:14–05:23 (15.04)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–09:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 23:04–05:23 (15.04)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:26–23:04−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:26–09:14−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:26–23:04−3 Samvartaka Yoga 09:14–05:23 (15.04)

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 05:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:42 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 00:35 (16.04) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:38 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:42 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:42	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 09:42	karana Vishti
from 20:38	yoga Dhriti
from 22:13	karana Bava
from 00:35 (16.04)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:43
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:36
End of twilight	20:16
Moonrise	09:06
Moonset	03:29
Day length	14 h 12 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 09:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:23–19:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:42–19:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 7: Kalaratri · Durga

Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:35–05:21 (16.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–09:42

Anandadi: Prajapati 00:35–05:21 (16.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:23–00:35 (16.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 09:42–18:09; Bhadra Puchha 11:35–12:51; Bhadra Mukha 12:51–14:57
Bhadra on earth: 18:09–22:13

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 (16.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:02–23:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:10–08:57
Yamaganda	10:43–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:16–16:03
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:55, 15:49–16:46
Varjyam	11:50–13:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:21–09:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:21–09:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:21–09:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:21–09:42

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-saptami until 09:42, Shukla-ashtami from 09:42; lagna Mina 05:23, Mesha 05:28, Vrishabha 06:21, Mithuna 07:51, Karka 10:18, Simha 13:17, Kanya 16:18, Tula 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 09:42–19:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 18:09–19:36: 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

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 Auspicious nakshatra 05:23–00:35 (16.04)+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:23–20:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:23–09:42−1 Ashtami 09:42–05:21 (16.04)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:23–00:35 (16.04)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–09:42−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:42–18:09

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 05:23

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 10:54
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8
Festivals	Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:54 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 02:46 (17.04) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:46 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:54 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:54	tithi Shukla-navami
from 10:54	karana Balava
from 20:46	yoga Shula
from 23:45	karana Kaulava
from 02:46 (17.04)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:41
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:19
Moonrise	10:27
Moonset	03:56
Day length	14 h 17 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 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, Pushya (05:21–19:38) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri · Durga

The eighth day of Chaitra Navaratri: Durga Puja and Kanya Puja (feeding young girls as embodiments of the Goddess); on this day Annapurna, the goddess of food, is also worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:42 (15.04)–10:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri · Durga

Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–10:54 Ravi Yoga 02:46–05:18 (17.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:46–05:18 (17.04)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:21–02:46 (17.04) Anandadi: Ananda 02:46–05:18 (17.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:03–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:50
Godhuli	19:38–19:57
Pradosha	19:38–21:34
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (17.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:47–21:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:04–17:51
Yamaganda	08:55–10:42
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:17
Dur Muhurta	08:12–09:10, 23:30–00:09 (17.04)
Varjyam	09:19–11:03

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:17–10:54

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 10:54, Shukla-navami from 10:54; lagna Mina 05:21, Mesha 05:24, Vrishabha 06:17, Mithuna 07:48, Karka 10:14, Simha 13:13, Kanya 16:14, Tula 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:21–10:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 10:54–19:38: 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 10:54

+2 Pushya 05:21–02:46 (17.04)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–10:54+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:21–02:46 (17.04)+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:21–20:46−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 10:54–05:18 (17.04)

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 05:21

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9
Festivals	Rama Navami

At sunrise 05:18

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 12:44 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:26 (18.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 21:20 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:44 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:44	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 12:44	karana Taitila
from 21:20	yoga Ganda
from 01:50 (18.04)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:38
Sunrise	05:18
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:21
Moonrise	11:49
Moonset	04:12
Day length	14 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:44

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Festivals and periods

Rama Navami · Rama

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:03–12:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the second is chosen by rule

Navaratri, day 9: Siddhidatri · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 05:18–12:44 Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:44–05:16 (18.04)

Anandadi: Rakshasa all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:44–12:10 (18.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:40–19:59
Pradosha	19:40–21:35
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (18.04)
Amrita Kalam	03:40–05:26 (18.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:17
Yamaganda	07:06–08:54
Gulika Kalam	10:42–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Varjyam	16:59–18:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:44–19:40

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	average 12:44–19:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:44–19:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:13–19:40

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-navami until 12:44, Shukla-dashami from 12:44; lagna Mina 05:18, Mesha 05:20, Vrishabha 06:13, Mithuna 07:44, Karka 10:10, Simha 13:09, Kanya 16:10, Tula 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 05:18–12:44: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 12:44–05:16 (18.04)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:44–05:16 (18.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 05:18–12:44−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:18–12:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:18

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 12:10
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more

At sunrise 05:16

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 15:02 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 22:13 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:02 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:26	nakshatra Magha
from 15:02	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 15:02	karana Vanija
from 22:13	yoga Vriddhi
from 04:17 (19.04)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:35
Sunrise	05:16
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:42
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	13:10
Moonset	04:22
Day length	14 h 26 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 05:26	from 15:02

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, Magha (05:26–19:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–15:02 Ravi Yoga all day

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:16–05:26

Anandadi: Amrita 05:16–05:26 Anandadi: Musala 05:26–05:14 (19.04)

Bhadra on earth: 04:17–17:35 (19.04); Bhadra Puchha 09:37–10:57 (19.04); Bhadra Mukha 10:57–13:09 (19.04)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:44 (17.04)–12:10
Gandanta (tithi): 14:35–15:28
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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 (19.04)
Amrita Kalam	03:40–05:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:17–16:06
Yamaganda	05:16–07:04
Gulika Kalam	08:53–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:05–11:02, 15:51–16:49
Varjyam	18:56–20:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 05:16–15:02, 16:06–19:42
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 05:26, Magha from 05:26; tithi Shukla-dashami until 15:02, Shukla-ekadashi from 15:02; lagna Mesha 05:16, Vrishabha 06:09, Mithuna 07:40, Karka 10:06, Simha 13:05, Kanya 16:06, Tula 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 05:26) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 05:26) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:10

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–15:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:16–15:020 Anandadi: Amrita 05:16–05:260 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:16–05:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:26–05:14 (19.04)−1 Gandanta 05:16–12:10−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:16–05:26

Panchanga at sunrise 05:16

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Festivals	Kamada Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:14

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:35 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 08:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 23:14 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:35 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:26	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 17:35	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 17:35	karana Bava
from 23:14	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:33
Sunrise	05:14
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:44
End of twilight	20:25
Moonrise	14:27
Moonset	04:29
Day length	14 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:26	from 17:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:14–08:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:26–19:44) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:14–17:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kamada Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:02 (18.04)–17:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:11–08:06 (20.04)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:14–08:26 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–17:35 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:26–05:11 (20.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:35–05:11 (20.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:26–05:11 (20.04) Anandadi: Kana 05:14–08:26

Bhadra on earth: 04:17–17:35; Bhadra Puchha 09:37–10:57; Bhadra Mukha 10:57–13:09
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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 (20.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:44–07:32, 04:20–06:08 (20.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:40–12:29
Yamaganda	16:07–17:55
Gulika Kalam	07:02–08:51
Dur Muhurta	08:08–09:06, 12:58–13:56
Varjyam	17:29–19:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:35–19:44

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 17:35–19:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:35–19:44
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 08:26, Purva-Phalguni from 08:26; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 17:35, Shukla-dvadashi from 17:35; lagna Mesha 05:14, Vrishabha 06:05, Mithuna 07:36, Karka 10:03, Simha 13:01, Kanya 16:02, Tula 19:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 08:26) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 08:26) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 05:14–17:35: 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.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:14–08:26+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:26–05:11 (20.04)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:14–23:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:14–17:35+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:26–05:11 (20.04)0 Anandadi: Kana 05:14–08:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:35–05:11 (20.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–17:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:14–08:26−3 Bhadra on earth 05:14–17:35

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 05:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:12 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 11:34 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 00:17 (21.04) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:54 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:54	karana Balava
from 11:34	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 20:12	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 20:12	karana Kaulava
from 00:17 (21.04)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:30
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:46
End of twilight	20:28
Moonrise	15:43
Moonset	04:35
Day length	14 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:11–11:34) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (11:34–19:46) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 11:34–20:12

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:11–11:34 Anandadi: Utpata 11:34–05:09 (21.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:46–20:05
Pradosha	19:46–21:39
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (21.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:20–06:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:50–10:39
Yamaganda	14:18–16:07
Gulika Kalam	05:11–07:01
Dur Muhurta	05:11–06:09, 06:09–07:08
Varjyam	19:41–21:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:34–12:57, 15:58–19:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:34–12:57, 15:58–19:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:34–12:57, 15:58–19:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 11:34–12:57, 15:58–19:46

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 11:34, Uttara-Phalguni from 11:34; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mesha 05:11, Vrishabha 06:02, Mithuna 07:32, Karka 09:59, Simha 12:57, Kanya 15:58, Tula 18:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 11:34) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 11:34) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:11–00:17 (21.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:34–05:09 (21.04)0 Tripushkar Yoga 11:34–20:12−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:11–11:34−3 Anandadi: Utpata 11:34–05:09 (21.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:11

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Mahavir Jayanti

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 22:42 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 14:38 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 01:13 (22.04) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:28 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:28	karana Taitila
from 14:38	nakshatra Hasta
from 22:42	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 22:42	karana Gara
from 01:13 (22.04)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:27
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:30
Moonrise	16:58
Moonset	04:39
Day length	14 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:09–14:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (14:38–19:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:48–21:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Mahavir Jayanti · Mahavira

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:12 (20.04)–22:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:38–05:06 (22.04) Ravi Yoga 14:38–05:06 (22.04)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:09–14:38 Anandadi: Manasa 14:38–05:06 (22.04)

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 (22.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:31–08:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:58–19:48
Yamaganda	12:28–14:18
Gulika Kalam	16:08–17:58
Dur Muhurta	17:51–18:50
Varjyam	00:02–01:49 (22.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 05:58–12:53, 15:54–19:48
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 14:38, Hasta from 14:38; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mesha 05:09, Vrishabha 05:58, Mithuna 07:28, Karka 09:55, Simha 12:53, Kanya 15:54, Tula 18:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 14:38) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 14:38) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:09–14:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:09–14:38+1 Auspicious tithi 05:09–22:42+1 Ravi Yoga 14:38–05:06 (22.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more

At sunrise 05:06

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:56 (23.04) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 17:29 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 01:58 (23.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:51	karana Vanija
from 17:29	nakshatra Chitra
from 00:56 (23.04)	tithi Purnima
from 00:56 (23.04)	karana Vishti
from 01:58 (23.04)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:25
Sunrise	05:06
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:32
Moonrise	18:14
Moonset	04:44
Day length	14 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:06–17:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (17:29–19:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:06–19:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:06–17:29

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:29–05:04 (23.04)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:06–17:29 Anandadi: Mudgara 17:29–05:04 (23.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:56–06:48 (23.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:55
Godhuli	19:50–20:09
Pradosha	19:50–21:41
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (23.04)
Amrita Kalam	10:47–12:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:57–08:47
Yamaganda	10:38–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:19–16:09
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:57, 15:55–16:53
Varjyam	02:20–04:06 (23.04)

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 Hasta until 17:29, Chitra from 17:29; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 05:06, Vrishabha 05:54, Mithuna 07:24, Karka 09:51, Simha 12:49, Kanya 15:50, Tula 18:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 17:29) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 17:29) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:06–19:50: 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 05:06–17:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:06–17:29+1 Yoga Harshana 05:06–01:58 (23.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:29–05:04 (23.04)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:06–17:29−2 Rikta tithi 05:06–00:56 (23.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Festivals	Hanuman Jayanti · Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 02:49 (24.04) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 20:02 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:26 (24.04) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:55 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:55	karana Bava
from 20:02	nakshatra Swati
from 02:26 (24.04)	yoga Siddhi
from 02:49 (24.04)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 02:49 (24.04)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:22
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:52
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	19:32
Moonset	04:49
Day length	14 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:04–19:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:04–13:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Hanuman Jayanti · Hanuman

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:56–02:49 (24.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:56–02:49 (24.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:49–05:02 (24.04)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 20:02–05:02 (24.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:04–20:02

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:56–13:55; Bhadra Puchha 09:20–10:38; Bhadra Mukha 10:38–12:47
Gandanta (tithi): 02:23–03:14 (24.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:50–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:55
Godhuli	19:52–20:11
Pradosha	19:52–21:42
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (24.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:57–14:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:10–18:01
Yamaganda	08:46–10:37
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:19
Dur Muhurta	08:02–09:01, 23:32–00:09 (24.04)
Varjyam	02:08–03:52 (24.04)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:50–12:45, 15:46–19:52

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Purnima; lagna Mesha 05:04, Vrishabha 05:50, Mithuna 07:20, Karka 09:47, Simha 12:45, Kanya 15:46, Tula 18:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Purnima 05:04–19:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:04–20:02−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:04–20:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:04–13:55

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: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more

At sunrise 05:02

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:16 (25.04) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 22:11 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 02:35 (25.04) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:36 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 15:36	karana Kaulava
from 22:11	nakshatra Vishakha
from 02:35 (25.04)	yoga Vyatipata
from 04:16 (25.04)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 04:16 (25.04)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:19
Sunrise	05:02
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:54
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	20:54
Moonset	04:55
Day length	14 h 52 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	02:49

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:02–19:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–04:59 (25.04)

Samvartaka Yoga 05:02–04:16 (25.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 22:11–04:59 (25.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:02–22:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:56
Godhuli	19:54–20:12
Pradosha	19:54–21:43
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (25.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:35–14:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:20
Yamaganda	06:53–08:45
Gulika Kalam	10:36–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Varjyam	04:11–05:54 (25.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:46–12:41, 15:42–19:54

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mesha 05:02, Vrishabha 05:46, Mithuna 07:16, Karka 09:43, Simha 12:41, Kanya 15:42, Tula 18:42

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

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 Yoga Siddhi 05:02–02:35 (25.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:02–22:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:02–04:16 (25.04)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:02–22:11−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:02–04:16 (25.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Tryahasparsha
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:16 (26.04) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 23:54 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 02:23 (26.04) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:50 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 16:50	karana Gara
from 23:54	nakshatra Anuradha
from 02:23 (26.04)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:17
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:56
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	22:20
Moonset	05:04
Day length	14 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:59–19:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:54–04:57 (26.04)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:54–04:57 (26.04)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:59–23:54 Anandadi: Ananda 23:54–04:57 (26.04)

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 (26.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:28–16:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:20–16:12
Yamaganda	04:59–06:51
Gulika Kalam	08:43–10:36
Dur Muhurta	09:58–10:58, 15:57–16:57
Varjyam	04:11–05:54, 04:06–05:47 (26.04)

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 Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mesha 04:59, Vrishabha 05:42, Mithuna 07:12, Karka 09:39, Simha 12:37, Kanya 15:38, Tula 18:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 04:59–19:56: 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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:59–23:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vyatipata 04:59–02:23 (26.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:59

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 17:36
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:16 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:09 (27.04) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 01:49 (27.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:16 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:16	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 05:16	karana Vanija
from 17:36	karana Vishti
from 01:09 (27.04)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 01:49 (27.04)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:58
End of twilight	20:41
Moonrise	23:45
Moonset	05:17
Day length	15 h 01 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 05:16

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 (04:57–19:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:36–19:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–01:09 (27.04)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:57–05:16 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–05:16 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:09–04:55 (27.04)

Anandadi: Chara 01:09–04:55 (27.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:57–01:09 (27.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:36–05:48 (27.04); Bhadra Puchha 01:31–02:44 (27.04); Bhadra Mukha 02:44–04:47 (27.04)

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 (27.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:13–15:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:35–12:28
Yamaganda	16:13–18:06
Gulika Kalam	06:50–08:42
Dur Muhurta	07:57–08:57, 12:58–13:58
Varjyam	04:06–05:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:16–19:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:16–19:58
Cutting fingernails	average 05:38–12:33, 15:34–19:58
Cutting toenails	average 05:16–19:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:38–12:33, 15:34–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 05:16, Krishna-tritya from 05:16; lagna Mesha 04:57, Vrishabha 05:38, Mithuna 07:08, Karka 09:35, Simha 12:33, Kanya 15:34, Tula 18:34

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”); Friday — universal respect.

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).
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 = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:36

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–01:09 (27.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:57–01:09 (27.04)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:57–01:49 (27.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:57–05:160 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:57–05:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–05:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:36–04:55 (27.04)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:57–01:09 (27.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:48 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 01:58 (28.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 00:53 (28.04) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:48 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:48	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 05:48	karana Bava
from 17:54	karana Balava
from 00:53 (28.04)	yoga Shiva
from 01:58 (28.04)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:44
Moonrise	none
Moonset	05:39
Day length	15 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:55–20:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:55–05:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 01:04 (28.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–04:52 (28.04)

Anandadi: Musala 04:55–01:58 (28.04) Anandadi: Gada 01:58–04:52 (28.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:36 (26.04)–05:48; Bhadra Puchha 01:31–02:44; Bhadra Mukha 02:44–04:47
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:48–08:06 (28.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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 (28.04)
Amrita Kalam	16:52–18:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:41–10:34
Yamaganda	14:21–16:14
Gulika Kalam	04:55–06:48
Dur Muhurta	04:55–05:55, 05:55–06:55
Varjyam	06:57–08:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 05:48, Krishna-chaturti from 05:48; lagna Mesha 04:55, Vrishabha 05:34, Mithuna 07:04, Karka 09:31, Simha 12:29, Kanya 15:30, Tula 18:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:48–20:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–04:52 (28.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:55–05:480 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:55–05:48−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:55–01:58 (28.04)−1 Yoga Parigha 04:55–13:21−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:55–01:58 (28.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:48–04:52 (28.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:55

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 08:06
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:52 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 02:19 (29.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 23:35 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:52 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:52	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 05:52	karana Kaulava
from 17:43	karana Taitila
from 23:35	yoga Siddha
from 02:19 (29.04)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:09
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:46
Moonrise	01:04
Moonset	06:16
Day length	15 h 10 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 05:52

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, Mula (04:52–20:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:52–02:19 (29.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:52–02:19 (29.04)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–05:52

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:52–02:19 (29.04) Anandadi: Shubha 02:19–04:50 (29.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:48 (27.04)–08:06
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

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 (29.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:49–21:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:09–20:02
Yamaganda	12:27–14:21
Gulika Kalam	16:15–18:09
Dur Muhurta	18:01–19:02
Varjyam	00:41–02:19 (29.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:52–12:26, 15:26–20:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:52–12:26, 15:26–20:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:52–12:26, 15:26–20:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:52–12:26, 15:26–20:02

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 05:52, Krishna-panchami from 05:52; lagna Mesha 04:52, Vrishabha 05:30, Mithuna 07:00, Karka 09:27, Simha 12:26, Kanya 15:26, Tula 18:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:52–05:52: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:06

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:52–02:19 (29.04)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:52–02:19 (29.04)+1 Yoga Shiva 04:52–23:35+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:52–02:19 (29.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:52–04:50 (29.04)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–05:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 04:52–08:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:52–02:19 (29.04)−2 Rikta tithi 04:52–05:52

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:27 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 02:12 (30.04) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 21:55 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:27 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:27	tithi Krishna-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:27	karana Gara
from 17:05	karana Vanija
from 21:55	yoga Sadhya
from 02:12 (30.04)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 04:35 (30.04)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 04:35 (30.04)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:06
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:48
Moonrise	02:05
Moonset	07:15
Day length	15 h 14 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 05:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:50–20:04) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:12–04:48 (30.04)

Hutashana Yoga 05:27–04:35 (30.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–04:35 (30.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–04:48 (30.04)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:50–02:12 (30.04) Anandadi: Mrityu 02:12–04:48 (30.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:35–08:06 (30.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:04–05:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:15
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:00
Godhuli	20:04–20:22
Pradosha	20:04–21:49
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (30.04)
Amrita Kalam	21:25–23:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:44–08:39
Yamaganda	10:33–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:21–16:16
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:59, 16:00–17:01
Varjyam	11:52–13:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:50–12:22, 15:22–20:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:50–12:22, 15:22–20:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:50–12:22, 15:22–20:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:26–12:22, 15:22–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 05:27, Krishna-shashti from 05:27; lagna Mesha 04:50, Vrishabha 05:26, Mithuna 06:56, Karka 09:23, Simha 12:22, Kanya 15:22, Tula 18:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:50–21:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:50–05:27−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:27–04:35 (30.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:50–02:12 (30.04)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:27–04:35 (30.04)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–04:35 (30.04)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:50–02:12 (30.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1946 · Vikram 2081 more

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 03:16 (01.05) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 01:39 (01.05) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 19:54 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:59	karana Bava
from 19:54	yoga Shubha
from 01:39 (01.05)	nakshatra Shravana
from 03:16 (01.05)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 03:16 (01.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:04
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:06
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	02:45
Moonset	08:36
Day length	15 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:48–20:06) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:48–15:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:48–01:39 (01.05) Tripushkar Yoga 04:48–01:39 (01.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:16–04:46 (01.05)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:48–01:39 (01.05) Hutashana Yoga 04:48–03:16 (01.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–03:16 (01.05)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:48–19:50 Anandadi: Padma 19:50–03:12 (01.05) Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:12–04:46 (01.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:35–15:59; Bhadra Puchha 09:07–10:15; Bhadra Mukha 10:15–12:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:01
Godhuli	20:06–20:24
Pradosha	20:06–21:50
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (01.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:24–20:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:17–18:11
Yamaganda	08:37–10:32
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:22
Dur Muhurta	07:51–08:53, 23:34–00:09 (01.05)
Varjyam	10:01–11:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mesha 04:48, Vrishabha 05:22, Mithuna 06:52, Karka 09:19, Simha 12:18, Kanya 15:19, Tula 18:19

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:48–01:39 (01.05)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:48–19:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:48–01:39 (01.05)+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:48–19:540 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:48–01:39 (01.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:48–03:16 (01.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:48–01:39 (01.05)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–03:16 (01.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:48–15:59

Panchanga at sunrise 04:48

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

Phalguna (Vedic name Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.

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.

Shobhakrit (No. 37 of 60, “maker of beauty”) — A year of beauty: prosperity, success in the arts and in making life beautiful.
Northern samvatsara: Pingala (No. 51)
Shaka Samvat 1945 · Vikram Samvat 2080 · Kali Yuga 5124
Next year — Krodhi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 8.04.2024
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-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)

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.

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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)

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.

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 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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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.

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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 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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Anandadi: 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: 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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

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 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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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.

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

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-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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 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-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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.

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.

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.

Solar eclipse, total
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.

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-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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

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.

Krodhi (No. 38 of 60, “wrathful”) — A wrathful year: flare-ups of conflict and irritability; not a time for arguments.
Northern samvatsara: Pingala (No. 51)
Shaka Samvat 1946 · Vikram Samvat 2081 · Kali Yuga 5125
Next year — Vishvavasu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 29.03.2025
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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.

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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 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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

nakshatra 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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−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.

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)

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.

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 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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

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

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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 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)

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.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

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

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.

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

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 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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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

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

nakshatra 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)

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

Krishna-shashti
−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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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