Panchanga Calendar

April 2038

SamvatsaraPingala (51) → Kalayukta (52) from 5.04MonthPhalguna → Chaitra from 5.04RituShishira → Vasanta from 5.04AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

April 2038 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Phalguna (until 4.04), Chaitra (from 5.04). Periods: until 14.04 — Kharmas; 5–13.04 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 5.04 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 5.04 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 13.04 Rama Navami; 14.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu); 19.04 Hanuman Jayanti.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Shat12Pradosha

2Shat13Masik Shivaratri

3PBh14

4UBh30Amavasya

5Rev1Ugadi, New Year

6Ashw2after 06:44

7Bhar3Navaratri, day 3

8Krit4Navaratri, day 4

9Roh5Navaratri, day 5

10Mrig5Navaratri, day 6

11Ard6Navaratri, day 7

12Pun7Navaratri, day 8

13Pun8Rama Navami

14Push9Mesha Sankranti

15Mag10Kamada Ekadashi

16PPh12Ekadashi Vaish.

17UPh13Shani Pradosha

18Has14after 17:33

19Chit15Hanuman Jayanti

20Swa1

21Vish2

22Anu4Sankashti

23Jye5

24Mul6

25PAsh7

26UAsh8after 07:39

27Shra9

28Dhan10

29Shat11Varuthini Ekadashi

30PBh12Ekadashi Vaish.

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (21)

PradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Ugadi, New YearChaitra NavaratriGoddess (Durga, Kali)Amrita Siddhi YogaChandra DarshanGangaurVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiYamuna ChhathRama NavamiSankrantiEkadashiMahavir JayantiHanuman Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Tripushkar YogaSankashtiKalashtami

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

6.04 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra after 06:44 until 17:39
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
13.04 Tue — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Pushya until 08:54
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
18.04 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa after 17:33
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
26.04 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Siddhi after 07:39
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

1.04 Thu Pradosha Vrat
2.04 Fri Masik Shivaratri
4.04 Sun Phalguna Amavasya
5.04 Mon Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year
5.04 Mon Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
6.04 Tue Chandra Darshan
7.04 Wed Gangaur
8.04 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
10.04 Sat Skanda Shashti
11.04 Sun Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)
13.04 Tue Rama Navami
13.04 Tue Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri
14.04 Wed Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)
14.04 Wed Rama Navami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
15.04 Thu Kamada Ekadashi
16.04 Fri Kamada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
17.04 Sat Shani Pradosha
17.04 Sat Mahavir Jayanti
19.04 Mon Hanuman Jayanti
19.04 Mon Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)
22.04 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)
26.04 Mon Kalashtami
29.04 Thu Varuthini Ekadashi
30.04 Fri Varuthini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

Special muhurta yogas

4.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:52–11:43
6.04 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:47–17:39
6.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:47–17:39
7.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:33–05:42 (08.04)
11.04 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 05:07–05:32 (12.04)
18.04 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:17–19:13
18.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:17–19:13
20.04 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 13:00–05:10 (21.04)
21.04 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:15–05:07 (22.04)
21.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:15–05:07 (22.04)
22.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:07–07:58
25.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:17–04:58 (26.04)
25.04 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 05:17–21:05
26.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:59–04:56 (27.04)

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 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
4.04 Sun — Amavasya, Panchaka
7.04 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
9.04 Fri — Yamaghanta, Tryahasparsha (unfavourable day)
11.04 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
14.04 Wed — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Rakshasa
15.04 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
21.04 Wed — Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
27.04 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
28.04 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka
30.04 Fri — Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)

Sky this month

4.04 New moon (Amavasya) 19:43
14.04 Mesha Sankranti 08:44 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
19.04 Full moon (Purnima) 13:36
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 14.04 Kharmas
5–13.04 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
31.03 14:22 – 5.04 14:41 Dosha-free Panchaka
27.04 20:21 – 2.05 20:42 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Pingala (No. 51, “fiery red, tawny”) — A mixed year: moderate rains, anxieties and instability in affairs. more

Kalayukta (No. 52, “joined with Time (Kala)”) — A hard year: illness, losses and fear of change. more

Northern samvatsara: Prajapati. Shaka Samvat 1960, Vikram Samvat 2095, Kali Yuga 5139.

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: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 1959 · Vikram 2094 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:00

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:53 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 06:04 (02.04) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:27 (02.04) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:53 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:53	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 12:53	karana Gara
from 01:55 (02.04)	karana Vanija
from 03:27 (02.04)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:23
Sunrise	06:00
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:07
End of twilight	19:45
Moonrise	05:40
Moonset	15:13
Day length	13 h 06 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 12:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:00–19:07) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 19:07–21:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Vajra all day

Dosha-free Panchaka: 14:22 (31.03)–14:41 (05.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:33–05:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:37
Godhuli	19:07–19:29
Pradosha	19:07–21:17
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (02.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:06–23:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:12–15:50
Yamaganda	06:00–07:39
Gulika Kalam	09:17–10:55
Dur Muhurta	10:22–11:15, 15:37–16:30
Varjyam	11:29–13:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:00–06:24, 07:18–12:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:00–06:24, 07:18–12:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:00–06:24, 07:18–12:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:00–06:24, 07:18–14:14, 17:15–19:07

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 12:53, Krishna-trayodashi from 12:53; lagna Mina 06:00, Mesha 06:24, Vrishabha 07:18, Mithuna 08:49, Karka 11:16, Simha 14:14, Kanya 17:15

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:00–03:27 (02.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra all day−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shukla; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 1959 · Vikram 2094 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:58

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:00 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 06:04 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 04:08 (03.04) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:00 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:04	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 15:00	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 15:00	karana Vishti
from 04:07 (03.04)	karana Shakuni
from 04:08 (03.04)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:20
Sunrise	05:58
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:09
End of twilight	19:47
Moonrise	05:57
Moonset	16:24
Day length	13 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:04	from 15:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:58–06:04) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:04–19:09) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:00–19:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 15:00–19:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:11–00:54 (03.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 05:58–06:04 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:04–05:55 (03.04)

Bhadra on earth: 15:00–04:07 (03.04); Bhadra Mukha 15:00–17:11; Bhadra Puchha 02:50–04:09 (03.04)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 14:22 (31.03)–14:41 (05.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:31–05:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:38
Godhuli	19:09–19:31
Pradosha	19:09–21:18
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (03.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:54–01:41 (03.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:54–12:33
Yamaganda	15:51–17:30
Gulika Kalam	07:37–09:15
Dur Muhurta	08:36–09:29, 13:00–13:52
Varjyam	13:12–14:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:58–06:21, 07:14–14:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:58–06:21, 07:14–14:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:58–06:21, 07:14–14:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:04–06:21, 07:14–14:10, 17:11–19:09

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 06:04, Purva-Bhadra from 06:04; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 15:00, Krishna-chaturdashi from 15:00; lagna Mina 05:58, Mesha 06:21, Vrishabha 07:14, Mithuna 08:45, Karka 11:12, Simha 14:10, Kanya 17:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 06:04) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 06:04) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 15:00–19:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 15:00–19:09: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 05:58–06:04+1 Yoga Shukla 05:58–04:08 (03.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Saumya 05:58–06:040 Kharmas−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 15:00–05:55 (03.04)−1 Bhadra on earth 15:00–04:07 (03.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:04–05:55 (03.04)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:04–05:55 (03.04)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 1959 · Vikram 2094 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:55

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:18 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:50 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 04:57 (04.04) more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:50	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 17:18	tithi Amavasya
from 17:18	karana Chatushpada
from 04:57 (04.04)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:17
Sunrise	05:55
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:11
End of twilight	19:49
Moonrise	06:12
Moonset	17:34
Day length	13 h 16 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 08:50	from 17:18

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 (05:55–08:50) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:50–19:11) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 05:55–17:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 17:18–19:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:55–17:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–17:18

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:55–08:50 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:50–05:52 (04.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 14:22 (31.03)–14:41 (05.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:29–05:12
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:39
Godhuli	19:11–19:32
Pradosha	19:11–21:19
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (04.04)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:14–10:54
Yamaganda	14:13–15:52
Gulika Kalam	05:55–07:35
Dur Muhurta	05:55–06:48, 06:48–07:41
Varjyam	19:35–21:22

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 08:50–14:06, 17:07–19:11

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:50, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:50; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 17:18, Amavasya from 17:18; lagna Mina 05:55, Mesha 06:17, Vrishabha 07:10, Mithuna 08:41, Karka 11:08, Simha 14:06, Kanya 17:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:50) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:50) — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:55–17:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 17:18–19:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:55–04:57 (04.04)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–17:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:50–05:52 (04.04)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:55–08:50−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:55–08:50−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:55–17:18

Panchanga at sunrise 05:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pingala (No. 51) · Shaka 1959 · Vikram 2094 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Phalguna Amavasya

At sunrise 05:52

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 19:43 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 11:43 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 05:50 (05.04) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:29	karana Naga
from 11:43	nakshatra Revati
from 19:43	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 19:43	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:14
Sunrise	05:52
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:13
End of twilight	19:51
Moonrise	06:25
Moonset	18:44
Day length	13 h 20 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	19:43

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:52–11:43) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (11:43–19:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 05:52–06:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 06:29–19:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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 17:18 (03.04)–19:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:52–11:43

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:43–05:50 (05.04)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:52–11:43 Anandadi: Vardhamana 11:43–05:50 (05.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 14:22 (31.03)–14:41 (05.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 19:16–20:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:27–05:10
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:40
Godhuli	19:13–19:34
Pradosha	19:13–21:20
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (05.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:20–08:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:33–19:13
Yamaganda	12:33–14:13
Gulika Kalam	15:53–17:33
Dur Muhurta	17:26–18:20
Varjyam	01:12–03:00 (05.04)

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 05:52–06:13, 07:06–14:03, 17:03–19:13

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 11:43, Revati from 11:43; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mina 05:52, Mesha 06:13, Vrishabha 07:06, Mithuna 08:37, Karka 11:04, Simha 14:03, Kanya 17:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 11:43) — a good life; Revati (from 11:43) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 05:52–19:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:52–11:43+2 Yoga Indra all day+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:52–11:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:52–11:430 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 05:52–19:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:52

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Yoga Indra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas
Festivals	Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana

At sunrise 05:50

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:11 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 14:41 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 05:50 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:57 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:50	yoga Vaidhriti
from 08:57	karana Bava
from 14:41	nakshatra Ashwini
from 22:11	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 22:11	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:12
Sunrise	05:50
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:15
End of twilight	19:54
Moonrise	06:39
Moonset	19:54
Day length	13 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:41

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, Revati (05:50–14:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 05:50–08:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 19:43 (04.04)–22:11
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 19:43 (04.04)–22:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 05:50–10:18
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:06–12:59

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:11–05:47 (06.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:50–14:41 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:41–05:47 (06.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 14:22 (31.03)–14:41
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:56–21:25
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:25–05:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:40
Godhuli	19:15–19:36
Pradosha	19:15–21:22
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (06.04)
Amrita Kalam	11:59–13:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:31–09:11
Yamaganda	10:52–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:13–15:54
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:53, 15:40–16:34
Varjyam	none on this day

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 Revati until 14:41, Ashwini from 14:41; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mina 05:50, Mesha 06:09, Vrishabha 07:02, Mithuna 08:33, Karka 11:00, Simha 13:59, Kanya 17:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 14:41) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 14:41) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 05:50–19:15: 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 = +1

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 (prohibitions lifted: Vaidhriti)

+2 Yoga Indra 05:50–05:50+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:50–14:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:50–14:41+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:41–05:47 (06.04)−1 Panchaka 05:50–14:41−3 Vaidhriti all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:50

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 06:44; auspicious time — until 17:39
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2 · Kharmas
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:47

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:38 (07.04) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 17:39 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 06:44 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:25 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:44	yoga Vishkambha
from 11:25	karana Kaulava
from 17:39	nakshatra Bharani
from 00:38 (07.04)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 00:38 (07.04)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:09
Sunrise	05:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:17
End of twilight	19:56
Moonrise	06:52
Moonset	21:04
Day length	13 h 29 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 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, Bharani (17:39–19:17) is good for root crops.

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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.

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, 19:17–21:04
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:17–21:04

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:47–17:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:47–17:39 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:38–05:45 (07.04)

Anandadi: Amrita 05:47–17:39 Anandadi: Musala 17:39–05:45 (07.04)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:23–05:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:41
Godhuli	19:17–19:38
Pradosha	19:17–21:23
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (07.04)
Amrita Kalam	09:33–11:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:55–17:36
Yamaganda	09:10–10:51
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:13
Dur Muhurta	08:29–09:23, 23:28–00:10 (07.04)
Varjyam	13:09–14:57, 04:24–06:12 (07.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:44–19:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:44–19:17
Cutting fingernails	average 06:44–19:17
Cutting toenails	average 06:59–13:55, 16:56–17:39
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 17:39, Bharani from 17:39; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mina 05:47, Mesha 06:05, Vrishabha 06:59, Mithuna 08:29, Karka 10:56, Simha 13:55, Kanya 16:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 17:39) — joy; Bharani (from 17:39) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vaidhriti 05:47–06:44: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 06:44

Auspicious time ends by 17:39

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:47–17:39+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:47–17:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:47–17:39+1 Auspicious tithi 05:47–00:38 (07.04)0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Musala 17:39–05:45 (07.04)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:39–05:45 (07.04)0 Vaidhriti 05:47–06:44−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:47–00:38 (07.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3 · Kharmas
Festivals	Gangaur

At sunrise 05:45

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:00 (08.04) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 20:33 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 07:37 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:50 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:37	yoga Priti
from 13:50	karana Gara
from 20:33	nakshatra Krittika
from 03:00 (08.04)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 03:00 (08.04)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:06
Sunrise	05:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:19
End of twilight	19:58
Moonrise	07:08
Moonset	22:15
Day length	13 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:45–19:19) is good for root crops.

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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 00:38–03:00 (08.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:33–05:42 (08.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:33–05:42 (08.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:33–05:42 (08.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–03:00 (08.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–03:00 (08.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 20:33–05:42 (08.04) Anandadi: Kana 05:45–20:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:21–05:03
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:42
Godhuli	19:19–19:40
Pradosha	19:19–21:24
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (08.04)
Amrita Kalam	15:10–16:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:14
Yamaganda	07:27–09:08
Gulika Kalam	10:50–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Varjyam	04:24–06:12

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 Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mina 05:45, Mesha 06:01, Vrishabha 06:55, Mithuna 08:25, Karka 10:52, Simha 13:51, Kanya 16:52

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 = −5

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:45–03:00 (08.04)+1 Yoga Priti 07:37–05:42 (08.04)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:45–20:33−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–03:00 (08.04)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–03:00 (08.04)−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:45–20:33

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 05:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Priti; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4 · Kharmas
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:42

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:09 (09.04) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 23:17 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 08:25 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:07 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:25	yoga Ayushman
from 16:07	karana Vishti
from 23:17	nakshatra Rohini
from 05:09 (09.04)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 05:09 (09.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:04
Sunrise	05:42
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:21
End of twilight	20:00
Moonrise	07:26
Moonset	23:25
Day length	13 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:42–19:21) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:07–19:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Kushmanda · Durga

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

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:10–13:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:42–23:17 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–05:40 (09.04)

Yamaghanta 05:42–23:17 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:42–05:09 (09.04)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:42–23:17 Anandadi: Utpata 23:17–05:40 (09.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:07–05:09 (09.04); Bhadra Mukha 16:05–18:15; Bhadra Puchha 03:51–05:09 (09.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:19–05:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:21–19:42
Pradosha	19:21–21:25
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (09.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:36–22:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:14–15:56
Yamaganda	05:42–07:25
Gulika Kalam	09:07–10:49
Dur Muhurta	10:15–11:10, 15:43–16:37
Varjyam	09:55–11:42

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 06:51–13:47, 16:48–19:21

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Mina 05:42, Mesha 05:57, Vrishabha 06:51, Mithuna 08:21, Karka 10:48, Simha 13:47, Kanya 16:48

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 05:42–19:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:42–23:17+1 Yoga Priti 05:42–08:25+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:42–05:09 (09.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 05:42–23:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:07–05:09 (09.04)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:42–23:17−2 Rikta tithi 05:42–05:09 (09.04)

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 05:42

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Tryahasparsha
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5 · Kharmas

At sunrise 05:40

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:58 (10.04) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 01:43 (10.04) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 09:02 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:07 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:02	yoga Saubhagya
from 18:07	karana Balava
from 01:43 (10.04)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:01
Sunrise	05:40
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:23
End of twilight	20:02
Moonrise	07:49
Moonset	none
Day length	13 h 43 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

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 (05:40–19:23) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 5: Skandamata · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:43–05:37 (10.04)

Yamaghanta 05:40–01:43 (10.04)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:40–01:43 (10.04) Anandadi: Manasa 01:43–05:37 (10.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:17–04:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:23–19:44
Pradosha	19:23–21:26
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (10.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:11–23:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:48–12:31
Yamaganda	15:57–17:40
Gulika Kalam	07:23–09:05
Dur Muhurta	08:24–09:19, 12:59–13:54
Varjyam	16:54–18:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:47–13:43, 16:44–19:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:47–13:43, 16:44–19:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:47–13:43, 16:44–19:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:47–13:43, 16:44–19:23

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Mina 05:40, Mesha 05:53, Vrishabha 06:47, Mithuna 08:17, Karka 10:44, Simha 13:43, Kanya 16:44

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

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 = 0

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 05:40–01:43 (10.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:40–01:43 (10.04)+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:40–09:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Kharmas−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Yamaghanta 05:40–01:43 (10.04)

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 05:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6 · Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:37

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:58 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 03:43 (11.04) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:22 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:58 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:58	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 06:58	karana Kaulava
from 09:22	yoga Shobhana
from 19:41	karana Taitila
from 03:43 (11.04)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:58
Sunrise	05:37
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:25
End of twilight	20:04
Moonrise	08:19
Moonset	00:34
Day length	13 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:37–19:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 6: 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, 06:58–05:34 (11.04)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:37–03:43 (11.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:37–06:58 Krakacha Yoga 06:58–05:34 (11.04)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:37–03:43 (11.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:43–05:34 (11.04)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:32–07:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:15–04:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:25–19:46
Pradosha	19:25–21:27
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (11.04)
Amrita Kalam	18:11–19:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:04–10:48
Yamaganda	14:15–15:58
Gulika Kalam	05:37–07:21
Dur Muhurta	05:37–06:32, 06:32–07:27
Varjyam	07:47–09:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:37–13:39, 16:40–19:25

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 05:37–13:39, 16:40–19:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:37–13:39, 16:40–19:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:37–13:39, 16:40–19:25

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 06:58, Shukla-shashti from 06:58; lagna Mina 05:37, Mesha 05:49, Vrishabha 06:43, Mithuna 08:13, Karka 10:41, Simha 13:39, Kanya 16:40

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:37–03:43 (11.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:37–03:43 (11.04)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:37–09:22+1 Auspicious tithi 05:37–06:580 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:37–06:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:37–03:43 (11.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:58–05:34 (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 05:37

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	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7 · Kharmas
Festivals	Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)

At sunrise 05:34

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:17 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 05:07 (12.04) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 09:20 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:17 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:17	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 08:17	karana Gara
from 09:20	yoga Atiganda
from 20:42	karana Vanija
from 05:07 (12.04)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:55
Sunrise	05:34
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:27
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	08:59
Moonset	01:38
Day length	13 h 52 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 08:17

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 7: 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 06:58 (10.04)–08:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7
Kharmas

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:07–05:32 (12.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–08:17 Samvartaka Yoga 08:17–05:32 (12.04)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:07–05:32 (12.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:34–05:07 (12.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:13–04:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:45
Godhuli	19:27–19:47
Pradosha	19:27–21:28
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (12.04)
Amrita Kalam	18:32–20:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:43–19:27
Yamaganda	12:31–14:15
Gulika Kalam	15:59–17:43
Dur Muhurta	17:36–18:32
Varjyam	12:36–14:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:17–13:35, 16:36–19:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:17–13:35, 16:36–19:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:17–13:35, 16:36–19:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:39–19:27

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:17, Shukla-saptami from 08:17; lagna Mina 05:34, Mesha 05:45, Vrishabha 06:39, Mithuna 08:10, Karka 10:37, Simha 13:35, Kanya 16:36

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 = −4

+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:34–09:20+1 Auspicious tithi 08:17–05:32 (12.04)0 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:07–05:32 (12.04)0 Yoga Atiganda 09:20–11:400 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–08:17−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:34–05:07 (12.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:34–05:07 (12.04)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:17–05:32 (12.04)

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 05:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; 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	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8 · Kharmas

At sunrise 05:32

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:58 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 05:49 (13.04) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 08:47 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:58 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:47	yoga Sukarma
from 08:58	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 08:58	karana Vishti
from 21:02	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:53
Sunrise	05:32
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:29
End of twilight	20:09
Moonrise	09:51
Moonset	02:35
Day length	13 h 57 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 08:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:32–19:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:58–19:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 8: Kalaratri · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8
Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–08:58

Anandadi: Dhumra all day

Bhadra in heaven: 08:58–21:02; Bhadra Puchha 10:45–11:57; Bhadra Mukha 11:57–13:57

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:29–19:49
Pradosha	19:29–21:29
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (13.04)
Amrita Kalam	03:21–05:00 (13.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:17–09:01
Yamaganda	10:46–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:15–16:00
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:54, 15:46–16:42
Varjyam	17:28–19:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:35–08:58

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	good 06:35–08:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:35–08:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:35–08:58

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-saptami until 08:58, Shukla-ashtami from 08:58; lagna Mina 05:32, Mesha 05:41, Vrishabha 06:35, Mithuna 08:06, Karka 10:33, Simha 13:31, Kanya 16:32

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 08:58–19:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:32–08:58+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:47–05:29 (13.04)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 08:58–05:29 (13.04)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–08:58−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:58–21:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:32

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 08:54
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9 · Kharmas
Festivals	Rama Navami · Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri

At sunrise 05:29

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:54 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 05:49 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 07:41 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:54 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:49	nakshatra Pushya
from 07:41	yoga Dhriti
from 08:54	tithi Shukla-navami
from 08:54	karana Balava
from 20:34	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:50
Sunrise	05:29
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:31
End of twilight	20:11
Moonrise	10:55
Moonset	03:22
Day length	14 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:49	from 08:54

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, Punarvasu (05:29–05:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:49–19:31) is good for sowing.

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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), 11:06–13:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishnava date: 14.04

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 08:58 (12.04)–08:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 9: Mahagauri · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9
Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–08:54 Ravi Yoga 05:49–05:27 (14.04)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:29–05:49 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:49–05:27 (14.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:31–19:51
Pradosha	19:31–21:30
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (14.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:21–00:57 (14.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:01–17:46
Yamaganda	09:00–10:45
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:16
Dur Muhurta	08:18–09:14, 23:30–00:09 (14.04)
Varjyam	13:47–15:23

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 06:31–08:54

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 05:49, Pushya from 05:49; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 08:54, Shukla-navami from 08:54; lagna Mina 05:29, Mesha 05:37, Vrishabha 06:31, Mithuna 08:02, Karka 10:29, Simha 13:27, Kanya 16:28, Tula 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 05:49) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 05:49) — 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 05:29–08:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 08:54–19:31: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:54

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:49–05:27 (14.04)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–08:54+2 Pushya 05:49–05:27 (14.04)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:49–05:27 (14.04)+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:29–07:410 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:54–05:27 (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 05:29

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Rama Navami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)

At sunrise 05:27

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:02 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 05:44 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 05:56 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:02 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:44	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 05:56	yoga Shula
from 08:02	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 08:02	karana Taitila
from 19:18	karana Gara
from 03:33 (15.04)	yoga Ganda
from 04:52 (15.04)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:47
Sunrise	05:27
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:13
Moonrise	12:11
Moonset	03:59
Day length	14 h 06 min

Sky

Mesha Sankranti	08:44 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)

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 05:44	from 08:02

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, Pushya (05:27–05:44) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:27–12:44
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Rama Navami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Rama

The Vaishnava date of Rama Navami: Vaishnavas (ISKCON) celebrate on the day when Navami prevails at sunrise and is not “touched” by Ashtami; Smartas on the day when Navami covers midday (Madhyahna), the hour of Rama’s birth.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:54 (13.04)–08:02
Smarta date: 13.04

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 05:27–08:02 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:02–04:52 (15.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:27–05:44 Anandadi: Chara 04:52–05:24 (15.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:44–04:52 (15.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:09–10:31 (15.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:48
Godhuli	19:33–19:53
Pradosha	19:33–21:32
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (15.04)
Amrita Kalam	03:19–04:52 (15.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:16
Yamaganda	07:13–08:59
Gulika Kalam	10:44–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Varjyam	18:04–19:37

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:27–19:33

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 05:44, Ashlesha from 05:44; tithi Shukla-navami until 08:02, Shukla-dashami from 08:02; lagna Mina 05:27, Mesha 05:33, Vrishabha 06:27, Mithuna 07:58, Karka 10:25, Simha 13:23, Kanya 16:24, Tula 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 05:44) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 05:44) — 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 05:27–08:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 08:44 — 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 Pushya 05:27–05:44+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:27–05:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:02–05:24 (15.04)0 Anandadi: Matanga 05:27–05:440 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:02–04:52 (15.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 05:56–07:44−1 Krakacha Yoga 05:27–08:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:44–04:52 (15.04)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:44–04:52 (15.04)−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 05:27–08:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:27

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Festivals	Kamada Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:24

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:22 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:15 (16.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 00:33 (16.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:22	tithi Shukla-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:22	karana Vanija
from 17:15	karana Vishti
from 00:33 (16.04)	yoga Vriddhi
from 03:15 (16.04)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 03:57 (16.04)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 03:57 (16.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:45
Sunrise	05:24
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	13:35
Moonset	04:28
Day length	14 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:22

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 (05:24–19:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:15–19:35: 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 06:22–03:57 (16.04)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:55–16:46 (16.04)
Vaishnava date: 16.04

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–06:22 Ravi Yoga 05:24–03:15 (16.04)

Anandadi: Musala 05:24–03:15 (16.04) Anandadi: Gada 03:15–05:22 (16.04)

Bhadra on earth: 17:15–03:57 (16.04); Bhadra Puchha 21:29–22:33; Bhadra Mukha 22:33–00:21 (16.04)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:09 (14.04)–10:31
Gandanta (tithi): 06:00–06:43
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:48
Godhuli	19:35–19:55
Pradosha	19:35–21:33
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (16.04)
Amrita Kalam	01:00–02:30 (16.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:16–16:03
Yamaganda	05:24–07:11
Gulika Kalam	08:57–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:08–11:05, 15:48–16:45
Varjyam	16:03–17:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:24–17:15

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 05:24–17:15
Cutting fingernails	average 05:24–06:22, 06:23–13:19, 16:20–17:15
Cutting toenails	average 05:24–17:15
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 06:22, Shukla-ekadashi from 06:22; lagna Mina 05:24, Mesha 05:29, Vrishabha 06:23, Mithuna 07:54, Karka 10:21, Simha 13:19, Kanya 16:20, Tula 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 17:15–19:35: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:24–03:15 (16.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:24–06:220 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–06:220 Yoga Ganda 05:24–05:39−1 Bhadra on earth 17:15–03:57 (16.04)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:24–03:15 (16.04)−1 Gandanta 05:24–10:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:24–03:15 (16.04)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:24

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Siddhi, Yoga Vriddhi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Festivals	Kamada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 05:22

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:55 (17.04) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 01:00 (17.04) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 21:01 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:30 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:30	karana Balava
from 21:01	yoga Dhruva
from 00:55 (17.04)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 00:55 (17.04)	karana Kaulava
from 01:00 (17.04)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:22
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:37
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	15:03
Moonset	04:52
Day length	14 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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Festivals and periods

Kamada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 15.04
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:22–01:00 (17.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–00:55 (17.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:22–01:00 (17.04) Anandadi: Shubha 01:00–05:19 (17.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:37–19:57
Pradosha	19:37–21:34
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (17.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:12–20:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:43–12:30
Yamaganda	16:03–17:50
Gulika Kalam	07:09–08:56
Dur Muhurta	08:13–09:10, 12:58–13:55
Varjyam	10:30–11:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:19–13:15, 16:16–19:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:19–13:15, 16:16–19:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:19–13:15, 16:16–19:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:19–13:15, 16:16–19:37

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mina 05:22, Mesha 05:26, Vrishabha 06:19, Mithuna 07:50, Karka 10:17, Simha 13:15, Kanya 16:16, Tula 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:22–01:00 (17.04)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:22–21:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:22–01:00 (17.04)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–00:55 (17.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:22–01:00 (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 05:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha · Mahavir Jayanti

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:23 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 22:15 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 17:04 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:12 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:12	karana Taitila
from 17:04	yoga Vyaghata
from 21:23	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 21:23	karana Gara
from 22:15	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:39
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:39
End of twilight	20:20
Moonrise	16:33
Moonset	05:12
Day length	14 h 19 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, Uttara-Phalguni (05:19–19:39) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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, 19:39–21:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Mahavir Jayanti · Mahavira

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:55–21:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:23–05:17 (18.04) Ravi Yoga 22:15–05:17 (18.04)

Yamaghanta 22:15–05:17 (18.04)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:19–22:15 Anandadi: Mrityu 22:15–05:17 (18.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:39–19:59
Pradosha	19:39–21:35
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (18.04)
Amrita Kalam	15:53–17:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:54–10:42
Yamaganda	14:17–16:04
Gulika Kalam	05:19–07:07
Dur Muhurta	05:19–06:17, 06:17–07:14
Varjyam	07:22–08:47

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 06:15–13:11, 16:12–19:39
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mina 05:19, Mesha 05:22, Vrishabha 06:15, Mithuna 07:46, Karka 10:13, Simha 13:11, Kanya 16:12, Tula 19:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — 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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:19–22:15+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:19–17:04+1 Auspicious tithi 05:19–21:230 Yoga Vyaghata 17:04–20:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:19–22:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:19

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 17:33
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:33 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 19:13 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 12:49 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:30 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:30	karana Vanija
from 12:49	yoga Harshana
from 17:33	tithi Purnima
from 17:33	karana Vishti
from 19:13	nakshatra Chitra
from 03:35 (19.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:37
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:41
End of twilight	20:22
Moonrise	18:05
Moonset	05:30
Day length	14 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:33	from 19:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:17–19:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (19:13–19:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:33–19:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:17–17:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:17–19:13 Ravi Yoga 05:17–19:13 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:17–19:13

Anandadi: Manasa 05:17–19:13 Anandadi: Padma 19:13–05:15 (19.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:33–03:35 (19.04); Bhadra Puchha 00:04–01:04 (19.04); Bhadra Mukha 01:04–02:44 (19.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:51
Godhuli	19:41–20:00
Pradosha	19:41–21:36
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (19.04)
Amrita Kalam	13:58–15:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:53–19:41
Yamaganda	12:29–14:17
Gulika Kalam	16:05–17:53
Dur Muhurta	17:46–18:44
Varjyam	05:35–06:59, 02:10–03:33 (19.04)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:11–13:08, 16:08–19:41

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 19:13, Chitra from 19:13; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 17:33, Purnima from 17:33; lagna Mina 05:17, Mesha 05:18, Vrishabha 06:11, Mithuna 07:42, Karka 10:09, Simha 13:08, Kanya 16:08, Tula 19:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 19:13) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 19:13) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:17–17:33: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 17:33–19:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:33

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:17–19:13+2 Ravi Yoga 05:17–19:13+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:17–19:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–19:130 Yoga Harshana 12:49–05:15 (19.04)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:33–03:35 (19.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:17–17:33

Panchanga at sunrise 05:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Harshana; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Mudgara
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Festivals	Hanuman Jayanti · Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)

At sunrise 05:15

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:36 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 16:04 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 08:26 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:26	yoga Vajra
from 13:36	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 13:36	karana Balava
from 16:04	nakshatra Swati
from 23:38	karana Kaulava
from 04:04 (20.04)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:34
Sunrise	05:15
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:24
Moonrise	19:39
Moonset	05:48
Day length	14 h 28 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	13:36

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:36	from 16:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:15–16:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (16:04–19:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 17:33 (18.04)–13:36
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 17:33 (18.04)–13:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:15–16:04

Anandadi: Chhatra 16:04–05:12 (20.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:15–16:04

Gandanta (tithi): 13:16–13:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:52
Godhuli	19:43–20:02
Pradosha	19:43–21:37
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (20.04)
Amrita Kalam	10:30–11:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:03–08:52
Yamaganda	10:40–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:18–16:06
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:56, 15:52–16:50
Varjyam	20:57–22:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:36–19:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:36–19:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:36–19:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:07–13:04, 16:04–19:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 16:04, Swati from 16:04; tithi Purnima until 13:36, Krishna-pratipat from 13:36; lagna Mesha 05:15, Vrishabha 06:07, Mithuna 07:38, Karka 10:05, Simha 13:04, Kanya 16:04, Tula 19:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 16:04) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 16:04) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 05:15–13:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:15–16:04+1 Yoga Harshana 05:15–08:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:36–05:12 (20.04)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 16:04–05:12 (20.04)0 Yoga Vajra 08:26–09:25−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:15–16:04−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:15–16:04

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more

At sunrise 05:12

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:42 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 13:00 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 23:52 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:42 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:42	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 09:42	karana Taitila
from 13:00	nakshatra Vishakha
from 19:51	karana Gara
from 23:52	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:31
Sunrise	05:12
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:27
Moonrise	21:12
Moonset	06:07
Day length	14 h 33 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 09:42	from 13:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:12–13:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (13:00–19:45) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 13:00–05:10 (21.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:12–09:42

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:12–13:00 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 13:00–05:10 (21.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:53
Godhuli	19:45–20:04
Pradosha	19:45–21:38
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (21.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:20–06:43, 02:27–03:52 (21.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:07–17:56
Yamaganda	08:50–10:40
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:18
Dur Muhurta	08:07–09:05, 23:31–00:09 (21.04)
Varjyam	17:58–19:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:04–13:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:04–13:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:04–13:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:04–13:00, 16:01–19:45

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 13:00, Vishakha from 13:00; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 09:42, Krishna-dvitya from 09:42; lagna Mesha 05:12, Vrishabha 06:04, Mithuna 07:34, Karka 10:01, Simha 13:00, Kanya 16:01, Tula 19:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 13:00) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 13:00) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:12–23:52+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:12–13:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:12–13:00+1 Auspicious tithi 05:12–09:420 Tripushkar Yoga 13:00–05:10 (21.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:12–09:42

Panchanga at sunrise 05:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more

At sunrise 05:10

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:04 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 10:15 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 20:00 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:04	tithi Krishna-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:04	karana Vanija
from 10:15	nakshatra Anuradha
from 16:25	karana Vishti
from 20:00	yoga Variyana
from 02:53 (22.04)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 02:53 (22.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:28
Sunrise	05:10
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:47
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	22:42
Moonset	06:30
Day length	14 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:04	from 10:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:10–10:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (10:15–19:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:25–19:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–06:04 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:15–05:07 (22.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:15–05:07 (22.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–02:53 (22.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–02:53 (22.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:10–10:15 Anandadi: Saumya 10:15–05:07 (22.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:25–02:53 (22.04); Bhadra Puchha 23:14–00:17 (22.04); Bhadra Mukha 00:17–02:01 (22.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:32
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:47–20:06
Pradosha	19:47–21:39
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (22.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:33–00:00 (22.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:18
Yamaganda	06:59–08:49
Gulika Kalam	10:39–12:29
Dur Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Varjyam	13:52–15:19

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:15–12:56, 15:57–19:47

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 10:15, Anuradha from 10:15; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 06:04, Krishna-tritya from 06:04; lagna Mesha 05:10, Vrishabha 06:00, Mithuna 07:30, Karka 09:57, Simha 12:56, Kanya 15:57, Tula 18:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 10:15) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 10:15) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 05:10–19:47: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:15–05:07 (22.04)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:10–10:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:10–06:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:15–05:07 (22.04)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–06:040 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–02:53 (22.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–02:53 (22.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:25–02:53 (22.04)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Vyatipata 05:10–20:00

Panchanga at sunrise 05:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Variyana; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:17 (23.04) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:58 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 16:35 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:30 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:58	nakshatra Jyestha
from 13:30	karana Balava
from 16:35	yoga Parigha
from 00:17 (23.04)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 00:17 (23.04)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:26
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:49
End of twilight	20:31
Moonrise	none
Moonset	07:00
Day length	14 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:07–07:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:58–19:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 00:06 (23.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:07–07:58 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:17–05:05 (23.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–00:17 (23.04)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:07–07:58 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:58–05:05 (23.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:39–12:00 (23.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:54
Godhuli	19:49–20:08
Pradosha	19:49–21:41
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (23.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:07–23:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:19–16:09
Yamaganda	05:07–06:58
Gulika Kalam	08:48–10:38
Dur Muhurta	10:01–11:00, 15:54–16:53
Varjyam	13:10–14:40

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 05:07–12:52, 15:53–19:49

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 07:58, Jyestha from 07:58; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mesha 05:07, Vrishabha 05:56, Mithuna 07:26, Karka 09:53, Simha 12:52, Kanya 15:53, Tula 18:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 07:58) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 07:58) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:07–19:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:07–07:58+1 Yoga Variyana 05:07–16:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:07–07:580 Anandadi: Ananda 05:07–07:580 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–00:17 (23.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 16:35–03:09 (23.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:58–05:05 (23.04)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:58–05:05 (23.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:07–00:17 (23.04)

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 05:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 22:25 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 06:18 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 13:44 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:15 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:18	nakshatra Mula
from 11:15	karana Taitila
from 13:44	yoga Shiva
from 22:25	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 22:25	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:23
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:51
End of twilight	20:33
Moonrise	00:06
Moonset	07:38
Day length	14 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:05–06:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:18–19:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:25–05:03 (24.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:05–06:18

Anandadi: Chara 05:05–06:18 Anandadi: Sthira 06:18–05:03 (24.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:39–12:00
Gandanta (tithi): 22:03–22:48
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:55
Godhuli	19:51–20:10
Pradosha	19:51–21:42
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (24.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:14–00:46 (24.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:37–12:28
Yamaganda	16:10–18:01
Gulika Kalam	06:56–08:47
Dur Muhurta	08:02–09:01, 12:58–13:57
Varjyam	03:51–05:24 (24.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 06:18, Mula from 06:18; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mesha 05:05, Vrishabha 05:52, Mithuna 07:22, Karka 09:49, Simha 12:48, Kanya 15:49, Tula 18:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 06:18) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 06:18) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:18–05:03 (24.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:05–22:250 Yoga Shiva 13:44–05:03 (24.04)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:05–06:18−1 Gandanta 05:05–12:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:05–06:18

Panchanga at sunrise 05:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more

At sunrise 05:03

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:20 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:24 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:30 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:46 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:24	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 09:46	karana Vanija
from 11:30	yoga Siddha
from 21:20	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 21:20	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:21
Sunrise	05:03
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:53
End of twilight	20:36
Moonrise	01:17
Moonset	08:27
Day length	14 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:03–05:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:24–19:53) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:24–05:00 (25.04)

Krakacha Yoga 05:03–21:20 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:20–05:00 (25.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:24–05:00 (25.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:03–05:24

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:20–09:06 (25.04); Bhadra Puchha 02:05–03:16 (25.04); Bhadra Mukha 03:16–05:15 (25.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:56
Godhuli	19:53–20:12
Pradosha	19:53–21:43
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (25.04)
Amrita Kalam	00:30–02:06 (25.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:45–10:37
Yamaganda	14:19–16:11
Gulika Kalam	05:03–06:54
Dur Muhurta	05:03–06:02, 06:02–07:01
Varjyam	03:51–05:24, 14:57–16:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:48–12:44, 15:45–19:53

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 05:24, Purva-Ashadha from 05:24; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mesha 05:03, Vrishabha 05:48, Mithuna 07:18, Karka 09:46, Simha 12:44, Kanya 15:45, Tula 18:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 05:24) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 05:24) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:24–05:00 (25.04)+1 Yoga Siddha 11:30–05:00 (25.04)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:24–05:00 (25.04)0 Anandadi: Gada 05:03–05:24−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:03–21:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:03–05:24−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:03–21:20

Panchanga at sunrise 05:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more

At sunrise 05:00

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:05 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 05:17 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:56 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:06 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:17	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 09:06	karana Bava
from 09:56	yoga Sadhya
from 21:05	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 21:05	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:18
Sunrise	05:00
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:38
Moonrise	02:13
Moonset	09:27
Day length	14 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:00–05:17) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:17–19:55) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:00–09:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:00–05:17 Tripushkar Yoga 05:17–21:05 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:17–04:58 (26.04)

Samvartaka Yoga 05:00–21:05

Anandadi: Shubha 05:00–05:17 Anandadi: Amrita 05:17–23:44 Anandadi: Musala 23:44–04:58 (26.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:20 (24.04)–09:06; Bhadra Puchha 02:05–03:16; Bhadra Mukha 03:16–05:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:57
Godhuli	19:55–20:14
Pradosha	19:55–21:44
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (26.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:24–01:02 (26.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:04–19:55
Yamaganda	12:28–14:20
Gulika Kalam	16:12–18:04
Dur Muhurta	17:56–18:56
Varjyam	13:31–15:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:17–19:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:17–19:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:17–19:55
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 05:17, Uttara-Ashadha from 05:17; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mesha 05:00, Vrishabha 05:44, Mithuna 07:14, Karka 09:42, Simha 12:40, Kanya 15:41, Tula 18:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 05:17) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 05:17) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:17–04:58 (26.04)+2 Yoga Siddha 05:00–09:56+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:17–23:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–04:58 (26.04)0 Ravi Yoga 05:00–05:170 Tripushkar Yoga 05:17–21:05−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:00–09:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:00–05:17−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:00–21:05

Panchanga at sunrise 05:00

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 07:39
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:58

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:36 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 05:59 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:15 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:59	nakshatra Shravana
from 09:00	yoga Shubha
from 09:15	karana Kaulava
from 21:36	tithi Krishna-navami
from 21:36	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:15
Sunrise	04:58
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:57
End of twilight	20:40
Moonrise	02:55
Moonset	10:36
Day length	14 h 59 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 05:59

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 (04:58–05:59) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:59–19:57) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:57–21:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:59–04:56 (27.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:39–04:56 (27.04) Anandadi: Kana 04:58–07:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:46–04:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:58
Godhuli	19:57–20:15
Pradosha	19:57–21:45
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (27.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:23–22:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:50–08:43
Yamaganda	10:35–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:20–16:13
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:58, 15:58–16:58
Varjyam	10:13–11:55

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:40–12:36, 15:37–19:57

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 05:59, Shravana from 05:59; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mesha 04:58, Vrishabha 05:40, Mithuna 07:11, Karka 09:38, Simha 12:36, Kanya 15:37, Tula 18:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 05:59) — improved health; Shravana (from 05:59) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:58–19:57: 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

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:39

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:59–04:56 (27.04)+1 Yoga Shubha 09:00–04:56 (27.04)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:39–04:56 (27.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:58–05:59+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Kana 04:58–07:39−1 Ashtami 04:58–21:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more

At sunrise 04:56

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 22:49 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 07:24 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:39 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:08 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:24	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 08:39	yoga Shukla
from 10:08	karana Gara
from 22:49	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 22:49	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:13
Sunrise	04:56
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:59
End of twilight	20:43
Moonrise	03:25
Moonset	11:48
Day length	15 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:56–07:24) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 22:49–04:53 (28.04)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:56–07:24 Anandadi: Utpata 07:24–04:53 (28.04)

Agni Panchaka: 20:21–20:42 (02.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:58
Godhuli	19:59–20:17
Pradosha	19:59–21:46
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (28.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:09–23:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:13–18:06
Yamaganda	08:42–10:35
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:21
Dur Muhurta	07:56–08:57, 23:33–00:09 (28.04)
Varjyam	11:44–13:29

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 05:36–12:32, 15:33–19:59

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 07:24, Dhanishtha from 07:24; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mesha 04:56, Vrishabha 05:36, Mithuna 07:07, Karka 09:34, Simha 12:32, Kanya 15:33, Tula 18:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 07:24) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 07:24) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 04:56–19:59: 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

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:56–08:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:56–07:24−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:56–22:49−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:24–04:53 (28.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more

At sunrise 04:53

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:35 (29.04) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 09:26 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 08:47 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:47	yoga Brahma
from 09:26	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 11:38	karana Vishti
from 00:35 (29.04)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 00:35 (29.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:10
Sunrise	04:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	03:48
Moonset	13:01
Day length	15 h 08 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 09:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (09:26–20:02) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:38–20:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:53–09:26

Anandadi: Mitra 04:53–09:26 Anandadi: Manasa 09:26–04:51 (29.04)

Bhadra on earth: 11:38–00:35 (29.04); Bhadra Puchha 13:38–14:55; Bhadra Mukha 14:55–17:04
Agni Panchaka: 20:21 (27.04)–20:42 (02.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 00:09–01:01 (29.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:59
Godhuli	20:02–20:19
Pradosha	20:02–21:47
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (29.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:00–05:46 (29.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:21
Yamaganda	06:47–08:40
Gulika Kalam	10:34–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Varjyam	17:24–19:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:32–11:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:32–11:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:32–11:38
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:32–12:28, 15:29–20:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 09:26, Shatabhisha from 09:26; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mesha 04:53, Vrishabha 05:32, Mithuna 07:03, Karka 09:30, Simha 12:28, Kanya 15:29, Tula 18:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 09:26) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 09:26) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 11:38–20:02: 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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Brahma 08:47–04:51 (29.04)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:53–09:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:53–09:26+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:53–09:26−3 Bhadra on earth 11:38–00:35 (29.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:51

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:43 (30.04) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 11:57 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 09:18 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:36 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:18	yoga Indra
from 11:57	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 13:36	karana Balava
from 02:43 (30.04)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 02:43 (30.04)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:08
Sunrise	04:51
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	04:06
Moonset	14:13
Day length	15 h 12 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 11:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:51–11:57) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (11:57–20:04) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Varuthini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:35–02:43 (30.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:59–17:02 (30.04)
Vaishnava date: 30.04

Muhurta

Anandadi: Vajra 04:51–11:57 Anandadi: Mudgara 11:57–04:49 (30.04)

Agni Panchaka: 20:21 (27.04)–20:42 (02.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–16:00
Godhuli	20:04–20:21
Pradosha	20:04–21:49
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (30.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:00–05:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:21–16:15
Yamaganda	04:51–06:45
Gulika Kalam	08:39–10:33
Dur Muhurta	09:55–10:56, 16:00–17:01
Varjyam	19:05–20:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:28–11:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:28–11:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:28–11:57
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:28–11:57

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 11:57, Purva-Bhadra from 11:57; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mesha 04:51, Vrishabha 05:28, Mithuna 06:59, Karka 09:26, Simha 12:24, Kanya 15:25, Tula 18:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 11:57) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 11:57) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:51–09:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:51–11:57+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:57–04:49 (30.04)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:51–11:57−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Kalayukta (No. 52) · Shaka 1960 · Vikram 2095 more
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 04:49

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:05 (01.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 14:45 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 10:03 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:53 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:03	yoga Vaidhriti
from 14:45	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 15:53	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:49
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:06
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	04:21
Moonset	15:24
Day length	15 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:49–14:45) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (14:45–20:06) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Varuthini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 29.04
Dwadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises (Vyanjuli Mahadwadashi): Vaishnavas fast on the first of these days, on Dwadashi.

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Dhwaja 14:45–04:46 (01.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:49–14:45

Agni Panchaka: 20:21 (27.04)–20:42 (02.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:01
Godhuli	20:06–20:23
Pradosha	20:06–21:50
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (01.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:49–07:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:27
Yamaganda	16:16–18:11
Gulika Kalam	06:43–08:38
Dur Muhurta	07:52–08:53, 12:58–13:59
Varjyam	01:32–03:20 (01.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:24–10:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:24–10:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:24–10:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:21–20:06

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 14:45, Uttara-Bhadra from 14:45; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mesha 04:49, Vrishabha 05:24, Mithuna 06:55, Karka 09:22, Simha 12:20, Kanya 15:21, Tula 18:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 14:45) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 14:45) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 10:03–20:06: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 04:49–10:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 14:45–04:46 (01.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:45–04:46 (01.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:49–14:45−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:49–14:45−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vaidhriti 10:03–04:46 (01.05)

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 04:49

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.

Pingala (No. 51 of 60, “fiery red, tawny”) — A mixed year: moderate rains, anxieties and instability in affairs.
Northern samvatsara: Prajapati (No. 5)
Shaka Samvat 1959 · Vikram Samvat 2094 · Kali Yuga 5138
Next year — Kalayukta, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 4.04.2038
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-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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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: 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.

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.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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: 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

Kalayukta (No. 52 of 60, “joined with Time (Kala)”) — A hard year: illness, losses and fear of change.
Northern samvatsara: Prajapati (No. 5)
Shaka Samvat 1960 · Vikram Samvat 2095 · Kali Yuga 5139
Next year — Siddharthi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 24.03.2039
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.

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra 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.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
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.

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.

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
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.

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.

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.

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

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-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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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

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.

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

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.

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.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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

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.

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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 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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

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.

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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 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

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

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

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−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.

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 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)

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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).

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

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

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

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

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).

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating