April 2047 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 25.04), Vaishakha (from 26.04). Periods: until 14.04 — Kharmas; until 4.04 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 4.04 Rama Navami; 10.04 Hanuman Jayanti; 14.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu); 28.04 Akshaya Tritiya.
Icons this month (22)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 4.04 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 29.04 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda after 16:15
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 1.04 Mon Skanda Shashti
- 1.04 Mon Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)
- 3.04 Wed Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri
- 4.04 Thu Rama Navami
- 5.04 Fri Rama Navami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
- 6.04 Sat Kamada Ekadashi
- 7.04 Sun Kamada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
- 8.04 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 8.04 Mon Mahavir Jayanti
- 10.04 Wed Hanuman Jayanti
- 10.04 Wed Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)
- 13.04 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)
- 14.04 Sun Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)
- 16.04 Tue Kalashtami
- 20.04 Sat Varuthini Ekadashi
- 22.04 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 23.04 Tue Masik Shivaratri
- 25.04 Thu Chaitra Amavasya
- 26.04 Fri Chandra Darshan
- 27.04 Sat Parashurama Jayanti
- 28.04 Sun Akshaya Tritiya
- 29.04 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 30.04 Tue Shankaracharya Jayanti
- 30.04 Tue Skanda Shashti
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 1.04 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:32–05:58 (02.04)
- 2.04 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 05:58–18:04
- 4.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 4.04 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 20:17–05:50 (05.04)
- 10.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:37–09:28
- 12.04 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:31–05:30 (13.04)
- 14.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:40–05:25 (15.04)
- 20.04 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 02:05–05:10 (21.04)
- 21.04 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 05:10–00:28 (22.04)
- 21.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:47–05:08 (22.04)
- 23.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:05–07:39
- 25.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:01–13:35
- 27.04 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 04:56–12:22
- 27.04 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:18–04:54 (28.04)
- 27.04 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:18–04:54 (28.04)
- 29.04 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:51–00:08 (30.04)
- 29.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:51–00:08 (30.04)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 3.04 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra), Tryahasparsha (unfavourable day)
- 5.04 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
- 7.04 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 12.04 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 13.04 Sat — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 14.04 Sun — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 15.04 Mon — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 19.04 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Hutashana Yoga, Panchaka
- 21.04 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 23.04 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti (unfavourable day)
- 24.04 Wed — Anandadi: Utpata, Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka (unfavourable day)
- 25.04 Thu — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 30.04 Tue — Yamaghanta, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 10.04 Full moon (Purnima) 13:35
- 14.04 Mesha Sankranti 16:11 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
- 25.04 New moon (Amavasya) 07:39
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 14.04 Kharmas
- until 4.04 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
- 19.04 10:40 – 24.04 10:37 Chora Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Prabhava (No. 1, “origin, beginning”) — A year of beginnings: traditionally, abundant rains and harvests, a time for sacrifices and auspicious undertakings. more
Northern samvatsara: Vikrama. Shaka Samvat 1969, Vikram Samvat 2104, Kali Yuga 5148.
Chaitra (Madhu) — Beginning of the lunar year and of spring: Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), Chaitra Navaratri, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti. A time of renewal and new vows. more
Vaishakha (Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 15:58 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti · Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) |
At sunrise 06:01
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 04:32 (02.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 15:58 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 14:58 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:41 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:58 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 15:41 | karana Taitila |
| from 15:58 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 04:32 (02.04) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 04:32 (02.04) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:01 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:07 |
| End of twilight | 19:45 |
| Moonrise | 07:42 |
| Moonset | 01:20 |
| Day length | 13 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:58 |
|---|
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, Rohini (06:01–15:58) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (15:58–19:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 6: Katyayani · Durga
Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:43–04:32 (02.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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 02:43–04:32 (02.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 15:58–05:58 (02.04) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:32–05:58 (02.04)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:01–15:58 Hutashana Yoga 06:01–04:32 (02.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–04:32 (02.04) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 15:58–04:32 (02.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–05:58 (02.04)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:01–15:58 Anandadi: Ananda 15:58–05:58 (02.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:33–05:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:07–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:37 |
| Godhuli | 19:07–19:28 |
| Pradosha | 19:07–21:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:54 (02.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:25–14:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:39–09:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:55–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:12–15:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:52, 15:37–16:30 |
| Varjyam | 07:06–08:53, 22:03–23:47 |
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, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:01–06:25, 07:19–14:16, 17:17–19:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 15:58, Mrigashirsha from 15:58; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Mina 06:01, Mesha 06:25, Vrishabha 07:19, Mithuna 08:50, Karka 11:17, Simha 14:16, Kanya 17:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 15:58) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 15:58) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 15:58
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:01–15:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:01–15:58+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:01–14:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 15:58–05:58 (02.04)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:01–15:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 06:01–04:32 (02.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–04:32 (02.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 15:58–04:32 (02.04)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 18:04 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7 · Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:58
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:48 (03.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 18:04 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:10 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 17:15 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:10 | yoga Shobhana |
|---|---|
| from 17:15 | karana Vanija |
| from 18:04 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 05:48 (03.04) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 05:48 (03.04) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:58 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:09 |
| End of twilight | 19:47 |
| Moonrise | 08:34 |
| Moonset | 02:16 |
| Day length | 13 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:04 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:58–18:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 7: Kalaratri · Durga
Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 05:58–18:04 Ravi Yoga 05:58–18:04 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–05:55 (03.04)
Hutashana Yoga 05:58–05:48 (03.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:58–05:48 (03.04) Yamaghanta 18:04–05:55 (03.04)
Anandadi: Chara 18:04–05:55 (03.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:58–18:04
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:48–18:11 (03.04); Bhadra Puchha 07:39–08:52 (03.04); Bhadra Mukha 08:52–10:55 (03.04)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:31–05:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:07–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:38 |
| Godhuli | 19:09–19:30 |
| Pradosha | 19:09–21:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:54 (03.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:30–10:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:51–17:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:16–10:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–14:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:36–09:29, 23:27–00:11 (03.04) |
| Varjyam | 02:59–04:41 (03.04) |
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 Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 18:04, Ardra from 18:04; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mina 05:58, Mesha 06:21, Vrishabha 07:15, Mithuna 08:46, Karka 11:13, Simha 14:12, Kanya 17:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 18:04) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 18:04) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 18:04
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:58–18:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:58–18:04+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:58–15:10+1 Auspicious tithi 05:58–05:48 (03.04)0 Anandadi: Chara 18:04–05:55 (03.04)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 05:58–18:040 Hutashana Yoga 05:58–05:48 (03.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:58–05:48 (03.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:04–05:55 (03.04)0 Yamaghanta 18:04–05:55 (03.04)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:58–18:04−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri |
At sunrise 05:55
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:21 (04.04) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 19:33 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:53 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:11 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:53 | yoga Atiganda |
|---|---|
| from 18:11 | karana Bava |
| from 19:33 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:55 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:11 |
| End of twilight | 19:49 |
| Moonrise | 09:40 |
| Moonset | 02:58 |
| Day length | 13 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:55–18:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri · Durga
The eighth day of Chaitra Navaratri: Durga Puja and Kanya Puja (feeding young girls as embodiments of the Goddess); on this day Annapurna, the goddess of food, is also worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:48–06:21 (04.04)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri · Durga
Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Hutashana Yoga all day Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Anandadi: Musala 05:55–19:33 Anandadi: Gada 19:33–05:53 (04.04)
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:48–18:11; Bhadra Puchha 07:39–08:52; Bhadra Mukha 08:52–10:55
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:29–05:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 08:56–10:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–14:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:35–09:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:54–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:07–13:00 |
| 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 | good 05:55–06:18, 07:11–14:08, 17:09–19:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mina 05:55, Mesha 06:18, Vrishabha 07:11, Mithuna 08:42, Karka 11:10, Simha 14:08, Kanya 17:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 05:55–19:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −9
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:55–14:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Yoga Atiganda 14:53–17:12−1 Ashtami all day−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:55–19:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:55–19:33−2 Hutashana Yoga all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:55–18:11
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Rama Navami |
At sunrise 05:53
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:21 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 20:17 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:01 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:21 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:21 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 06:21 | karana Balava |
| from 14:01 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 18:20 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:17 | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:53 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:13 |
| End of twilight | 19:51 |
| Moonrise | 10:58 |
| Moonset | 03:29 |
| Day length | 13 h 19 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 06:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:53–19:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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), 11:13–13:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishnava date: 5.04
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 nakshatra) 05:53–20:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Guru Pushya Yoga 20:17–05:50 (05.04) Ravi Yoga 20:17–05:50 (05.04)
Krakacha Yoga 05:53–06:21 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–06:21 Hutashana Yoga 06:21–05:50 (05.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–05:50 (05.04) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 20:17–05:50 (05.04)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:53–20:17 Anandadi: Shubha 20:17–05:50 (05.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:27–05:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:06–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:46–15:39 |
| Godhuli | 19:13–19:34 |
| Pradosha | 19:13–21:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:53 (05.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:49–19:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:13–15:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:53–07:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:13–10:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:19–11:13, 15:39–16:33 |
| Varjyam | 07:55–09:34, 04:15–05:51 (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 05:53–06:21, 07:07–14:04, 17:05–19:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 06:21, Shukla-navami from 06:21; lagna Mina 05:53, Mesha 06:14, Vrishabha 07:07, Mithuna 08:38, Karka 11:06, Simha 14:04, Kanya 17:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 05:53–06:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 06:21–19:13: 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.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:53–20:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:53–20:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:53–20:170 Yoga Sukarma 14:01–05:50 (05.04)0 Hutashana Yoga 06:21–05:50 (05.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–05:50 (05.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–06:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 05:53–06:21−2 Rikta tithi 06:21–05:50 (05.04)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Rama Navami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) |
At sunrise 05:50
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:12 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 12:30 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 06:06 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:06 | tithi Shukla-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:06 | karana Taitila |
| from 12:30 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 17:39 | karana Gara |
| from 20:12 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 04:59 (06.04) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 04:59 (06.04) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:50 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:15 |
| End of twilight | 19:53 |
| Moonrise | 12:22 |
| Moonset | 03:51 |
| Day length | 13 h 24 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 06:06 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:50–19:15) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
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 06:21 (04.04)–06:06
Smarta date: 4.04
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–05:48 (06.04)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–06:06 Hutashana Yoga 06:06–04:59 (06.04) Jwalamukhi Yoga 20:12–04:59 (06.04)
Anandadi: Utpata 05:50–20:12 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:12–05:48 (06.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:36–05:21 (06.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:25–05:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:06–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:40 |
| Godhuli | 19:15–19:36 |
| Pradosha | 19:15–21:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:52 (06.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:49–15:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:52–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:54–17:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:31–09:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:31–09:25, 12:59–13:53 |
| Varjyam | 04:15–05:51 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:04–14:00, 17:01–19:15
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 | good 07:04–14:00, 17:01–19:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:04–14:00, 17:01–19:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:04–14:00, 17:01–19:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-navami until 06:06, Shukla-dashami from 06:06; lagna Mina 05:50, Mesha 06:10, Vrishabha 07:04, Mithuna 08:34, Karka 11:02, Simha 14:00, Kanya 17:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 05:50–06:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+2 Pushya 05:50–20:12+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:50–12:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:06–04:59 (06.04)0 Anandadi: Utpata 05:50–20:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 06:06–04:59 (06.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–06:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 05:50–06:06
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kamada Ekadashi |
At sunrise 05:48
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 03:04 (07.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:18 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 10:19 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:08 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:19 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 16:08 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:18 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 03:04 (07.04) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 03:04 (07.04) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:48 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:17 |
| End of twilight | 19:55 |
| Moonrise | 13:51 |
| Moonset | 04:08 |
| Day length | 13 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:08–19:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 04:59–03:04 (07.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:24–08:28 (07.04)
Vaishnava date: 7.04
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:48–19:18
Hutashana Yoga 05:48–03:04 (07.04)
Anandadi: Manasa 05:48–19:18 Anandadi: Padma 19:18–05:45 (07.04)
- Bhadra on earth: 16:08–03:04 (07.04); Bhadra Puchha 20:27–21:33; Bhadra Mukha 21:33–23:23
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:36–00:57 (07.04)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:23–05:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:05–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:41 |
| Godhuli | 19:17–19:38 |
| Pradosha | 19:17–21:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:52 (07.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:45–19:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:10–10:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:13–15:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:48–07:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:48–06:42, 06:42–07:36 |
| Varjyam | 08:31–10:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:48–06:06, 07:00–13:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:48–06:06, 07:00–13:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 05:48–06:06, 07:00–13:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:48–06:06, 07:00–13:56, 16:57–19:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mina 05:48, Mesha 06:06, Vrishabha 07:00, Mithuna 08:30, Karka 10:58, Simha 13:56, Kanya 16:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 16:08–19:17: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
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 05:48–19:18+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:48–19:18+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:48–10:19+1 Auspicious tithi 05:48–03:04 (07.04)0 Hutashana Yoga 05:48–03:04 (07.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 10:19–12:05−1 Bhadra on earth 16:08–03:04 (07.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:48–19:18
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kamada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 05:45
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:25 (08.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 17:38 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 07:29 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:49 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:29 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 13:49 | karana Balava |
| from 17:38 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 00:25 (08.04) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 00:25 (08.04) | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:05 (08.04) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:45 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:19 |
| End of twilight | 19:57 |
| Moonrise | 15:21 |
| Moonset | 04:22 |
| Day length | 13 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 2, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:45–17:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (17:38–19:19) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Kamada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 6.04
Ekadashi began only within Arunodaya (later than 4 ghatis before sunrise), so Arunodaya is “touched” by Dashami — Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day.
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 05:45–17:38 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–00:25 (08.04) Hutashana Yoga 05:45–00:25 (08.04) Krakacha Yoga 05:45–00:25 (08.04)
Anandadi: Chhatra 17:38–05:43 (08.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:45–17:38
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:21–05:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:05–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:42 |
| Godhuli | 19:19–19:40 |
| Pradosha | 19:19–21:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:51 (08.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:24–16:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:37–19:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:32–14:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:55–17:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:30–18:25 |
| Varjyam | 06:28–07:57, 00:51–02:18 (08.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 17:38, Purva-Phalguni from 17:38; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mina 05:45, Mesha 06:02, Vrishabha 06:56, Mithuna 08:26, Karka 10:54, Simha 13:52, Kanya 16:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 17:38) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 17:38) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.
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
Unfavourable day · score S = −11
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, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
0 Anandadi: Chhatra 17:38–05:43 (08.04)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Ganda 07:29–09:33−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:45–17:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:45–17:38−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–00:25 (08.04)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:45–00:25 (08.04)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:45–00:25 (08.04)−3 Yamaghanta 05:45–17:38
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Vriddhi; auspicious time — after 15:19 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha · Mahavir Jayanti |
At sunrise 05:43
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 15:19 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 00:13 (09.04) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:51 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:51 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 15:19 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 21:10 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 21:10 | karana Gara |
| from 00:13 (09.04) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:43 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:21 |
| End of twilight | 20:00 |
| Moonrise | 16:53 |
| Moonset | 04:34 |
| Day length | 13 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:43–15:19) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (15:19–19:21) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:21–21:10
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 00:25–21:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 15:19–05:40 (09.04)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:43–15:19 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:19–05:40 (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 | 19:21–19:41 |
| Pradosha | 19:21–21:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:51 (09.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:32–10:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:25–09:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:49–12:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:14–15:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:59–13:54, 15:43–16:37 |
| Varjyam | 21:41–23:06 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:49–19:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 16:49–19:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:43–05:58, 06:52–13:48, 15:19–19:21 |
| Cutting toenails | good 16:49–19:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:49–19:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 15:19, Uttara-Phalguni from 15:19; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mina 05:43, Mesha 05:58, Vrishabha 06:52, Mithuna 08:23, Karka 10:50, Simha 13:48, Kanya 16:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 15:19) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 15:19) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 15:19
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:43–15:19+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:43–00:13 (09.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:43–21:10+1 Ravi Yoga 15:19–05:40 (09.04)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:19–05:40 (09.04)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:43–15:19
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:40
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 12:32 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 20:01 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:22 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:22 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 12:32 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 17:30 | tithi Purnima |
| from 17:30 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:01 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 03:33 (10.04) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:40 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:23 |
| End of twilight | 20:02 |
| Moonrise | 18:28 |
| Moonset | 04:46 |
| Day length | 13 h 42 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 12:32 | from 17:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:40–12:32) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (12:32–19:23) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:30–19:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:40–17:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:40–12:32
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:40–12:32 Anandadi: Saumya 12:32–05:37 (10.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:30–03:33 (10.04); Bhadra Puchha 00:01–01:02 (10.04); Bhadra Mukha 01:02–02:42 (10.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:17–04:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:04–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:43 |
| Godhuli | 19:23–19:43 |
| Pradosha | 19:23–21:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:51 (10.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:10–07:35, 04:14–05:37 (10.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:57–17:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:06–10:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:31–14:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:25–09:19, 23:29–00:10 (10.04) |
| Varjyam | 19:52–21:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:48–13:44, 16:45–19:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 12:32, Hasta from 12:32; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 17:30, Purnima from 17:30; lagna Mina 05:40, Mesha 05:54, Vrishabha 06:48, Mithuna 08:19, Karka 10:46, Simha 13:44, Kanya 16:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 12:32) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 12:32) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:40–17:30: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 17:30–19:23: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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 = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:40–12:32+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:40–12:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:40–12:32+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:40–20:010 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:30–03:33 (10.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:40–17:30
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 09:28 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Hanuman Jayanti · Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami) |
At sunrise 05:37
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 09:28 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 15:38 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:35 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:28 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 13:35 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 13:35 | karana Balava |
| from 15:38 | yoga Harshana |
| from 23:36 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:37 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:25 |
| End of twilight | 20:04 |
| Moonrise | 20:06 |
| Moonset | 04:59 |
| Day length | 13 h 47 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 13:35 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:28 | from 13:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:37–09:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (09:28–19:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 17:30 (09.04)–13:35
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 17:30 (09.04)–13:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:37–09:28
Samvartaka Yoga 13:35–05:35 (11.04)
Anandadi: Ananda 05:37–09:28 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:28–05:35 (11.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:15–13:55
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:16–04:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:44 |
| Godhuli | 19:25–19:45 |
| Pradosha | 19:25–21:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (11.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:44–02:08 (11.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:31–14:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:21–09:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:48–12:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:04–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 16:24–17:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:35–19:25
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 13:35–19:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:35–19:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:44–13:41, 16:41–19:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 09:28, Chitra from 09:28; tithi Purnima until 13:35, Krishna-pratipat from 13:35; lagna Mina 05:37, Mesha 05:50, Vrishabha 06:44, Mithuna 08:15, Karka 10:42, Simha 13:41, Kanya 16:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 09:28) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 09:28) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 05:37–13:35: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 09:28
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:37–09:28+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:37–09:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:37–09:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:35–05:35 (11.04)0 Yoga Harshana 15:38–05:35 (11.04)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:28–05:35 (11.04)−1 Samvartaka Yoga 13:35–05:35 (11.04)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 06:18; auspicious time — until 09:37 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:35
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 06:18 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 11:13 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:37 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:18 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 09:37 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 09:37 | karana Taitila |
| from 11:13 | yoga Vajra |
| from 19:41 | karana Gara |
| from 03:15 (12.04) | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:35 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:27 |
| End of twilight | 20:06 |
| Moonrise | 21:45 |
| Moonset | 05:16 |
| Day length | 13 h 51 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 06:18 | from 09:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:35–06:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:18–19:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 05:35–06:18 Anandadi: Sthira 06:18–03:15 (12.04) Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:15–05:32 (12.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:14–04:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:50–15:45 |
| Godhuli | 19:27–19:47 |
| Pradosha | 19:27–21:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (12.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:34–20:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:15–15:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:35–07:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:03–10:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:12–11:08, 15:45–16:40 |
| Varjyam | 11:11–12:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:40–13:37, 16:37–19:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 06:18, Swati from 06:18; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 09:37, Krishna-dvitya from 09:37; lagna Mina 05:35, Mesha 05:46, Vrishabha 06:40, Mithuna 08:11, Karka 10:38, Simha 13:37, Kanya 16:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 06:18) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 06:18) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 06:18
Auspicious time ends by 09:37
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:18–03:15 (12.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:35–06:18+1 Yoga Harshana 05:35–11:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:35–09:370 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 11:13–12:12−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:37–05:32 (12.04)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:32
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 00:31 (13.04) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:57 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 05:49 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:49 | tithi Krishna-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:49 | karana Vanija |
| from 06:57 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 16:01 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:31 (13.04) | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 02:20 (13.04) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 02:20 (13.04) | karana Bava |
| from 02:58 (13.04) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:32 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:29 |
| End of twilight | 20:08 |
| Moonrise | 23:20 |
| Moonset | 05:38 |
| Day length | 13 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:49 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:32–19:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:01–19:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:31–05:30 (13.04)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–05:49
Anandadi: Matanga 05:32–00:31 (13.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 00:31–05:30 (13.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:01–19:10
- Bhadra in heaven: 19:10–02:20 (13.04); Bhadra Puchha 22:44–23:46; Bhadra Mukha 23:46–01:28 (13.04)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:12–04:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:50–15:46 |
| Godhuli | 19:29–19:49 |
| Pradosha | 19:29–21:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:49 (13.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:43–18:08 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:46–12:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:00–17:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:17–09:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:20–09:15, 12:59–13:54 |
| Varjyam | 08:13–09:38, 04:09–05:36 (13.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:49–19:29
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:49–19:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:36–13:33, 16:34–19:29 |
| Cutting toenails | average 05:49–19:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 05:49, Krishna-tritya from 05:49; lagna Mina 05:32, Mesha 05:42, Vrishabha 06:36, Mithuna 08:07, Karka 10:34, Simha 13:33, Kanya 16:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:57–02:58 (13.04)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:32–00:31 (13.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:32–05:490 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–05:490 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:01–19:10−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:32–05:49−2 Kshaya tithi
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata) |
At sunrise 05:30
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 22:17 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 23:25 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:46 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:46 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 22:17 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 23:21 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 23:21 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:25 | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:30 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:31 |
| End of twilight | 20:11 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 06:12 |
| Day length | 14 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:30–19:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 00:42 (14.04)
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the following day is chosen
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–23:21
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:21–05:27 (14.04)
Anandadi: Amrita 05:30–22:17 Anandadi: Musala 22:17–05:27 (14.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:10–04:50 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:51–14:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:00–10:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:16–16:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:30–07:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:30–06:26, 06:26–07:22 |
| Varjyam | 04:09–05:36, 03:30–05:00 (14.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:32–13:29, 16:30–19:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mina 05:30, Mesha 05:38, Vrishabha 06:32, Mithuna 08:03, Karka 10:30, Simha 13:29, Kanya 16:30, Tula 19:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 05:30–19:31: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 05:30–19:31: 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–23:21+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:30–22:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:30–22:170 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:30–23:21−3 Vyatipata 05:30–23:25
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) |
At sunrise 05:27
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 20:40 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:23 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:06 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:06 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 20:23 | yoga Parigha |
| from 20:40 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 21:01 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 21:01 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:27 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:33 |
| End of twilight | 20:13 |
| Moonrise | 00:42 |
| Moonset | 07:00 |
| Day length | 14 h 05 min |
Sky
| Mesha Sankranti | 16:11 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 6, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (05:27–19:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 12:11–19:33
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:40–05:25 (15.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:40–05:25 (15.04)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:01–05:25 (15.04)
Anandadi: Siddhi 20:40–05:25 (15.04) Anandadi: Kana 05:27–20:40
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:01–02:23 (15.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:39–21:23
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:08–04:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:51–15:47 |
| Godhuli | 19:33–19:53 |
| Pradosha | 19:33–21:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:49 (15.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:28–13:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:47–19:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:30–14:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:02–17:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:40–18:37 |
| 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 06:28–13:25, 16:26–19:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mina 05:27, Mesha 05:34, Vrishabha 06:28, Mithuna 07:59, Karka 10:26, Simha 13:25, Kanya 16:26, Tula 19:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 16:11 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+1 Yoga Variyana 05:27–20:23+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–21:010 Kharmas−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:27–20:40−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:27–20:40
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
At sunrise 05:25
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 19:48 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:57 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:07 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:07 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 17:57 | yoga Shiva |
| from 19:25 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 19:25 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:48 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:25 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:35 |
| End of twilight | 20:15 |
| Moonrise | 01:44 |
| Moonset | 08:06 |
| Day length | 14 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:25 |
|---|
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 (05:25–19:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:25–19:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 19:48–05:22 (16.04)
Hutashana Yoga 05:25–19:25 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–19:25 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:25–19:48 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:25–05:22 (16.04)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:25–19:48 Anandadi: Utpata 19:48–05:22 (16.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:25–06:55 (16.04); Bhadra Puchha 00:03–01:13 (16.04); Bhadra Mukha 01:13–03:09 (16.04)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
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 | 19:35–21:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:48 (16.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:38–15:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:11–08:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:44–12:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:16–16:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:55, 15:48–16:45 |
| Varjyam | 18:16–19:48, 05:22–06:58 (16.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:24–13:21, 16:22–19:35
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 06:24–13:21, 16:22–19:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:24–13:21, 16:22–19:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:24–13:21, 16:22–19:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-shashti until 19:25, Krishna-saptami from 19:25; lagna Mina 05:25, Mesha 05:30, Vrishabha 06:24, Mithuna 07:55, Karka 10:22, Simha 13:21, Kanya 16:22, Tula 19:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 17:57–05:22 (16.04)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:25–19:480 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:25–05:22 (16.04)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:25–05:22 (16.04)0 Yoga Parigha 05:25–07:10−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:25–19:48−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:25–19:25−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:25–19:48−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:25–19:25−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–19:25
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 05:22
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 19:43 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 16:09 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:55 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:55 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 16:09 | yoga Siddha |
| from 18:36 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 18:36 | karana Balava |
| from 19:43 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:22 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:37 |
| End of twilight | 20:17 |
| Moonrise | 02:25 |
| Moonset | 09:24 |
| Day length | 14 h 14 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 18:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:22–19:37) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:22–06:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 19:37–21:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:22–19:43 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:36–05:20 (17.04)
Hutashana Yoga 05:22–18:36 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–18:36 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:43–05:20 (17.04)
Anandadi: Mitra 05:22–19:43 Anandadi: Manasa 19:43–05:20 (17.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:25 (15.04)–06:55; Bhadra Puchha 00:03–01:13; Bhadra Mukha 01:13–03:09
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:04–04:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:52–15:49 |
| Godhuli | 19:37–19:56 |
| Pradosha | 19:37–21:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:48 (17.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:56–16:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:03–17:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:56–10:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:30–14:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:13–09:10, 23:30–00:09 (17.04) |
| Varjyam | 05:22–06:58, 03:56–05:35 (17.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:20–13:17, 16:18–18:36
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:20–13:17, 16:18–18:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:20–13:17, 16:18–18:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 18:36, Krishna-ashtami from 18:36; lagna Mina 05:22, Mesha 05:26, Vrishabha 06:20, Mithuna 07:51, Karka 10:18, Simha 13:17, Kanya 16:18, Tula 19:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 18:36–19:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:22–19:43+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:22–19:43+1 Yoga Shiva 05:22–16:090 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:36–05:20 (17.04)0 Hutashana Yoga 05:22–18:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–18:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 18:36–05:20 (17.04)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:22–06:55−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:22–19:43
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
At sunrise 05:20
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 18:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 20:23 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:59 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:30 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:30 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 14:59 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 18:35 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 18:35 | karana Taitila |
| from 20:23 | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:20 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:39 |
| End of twilight | 20:20 |
| Moonrise | 02:53 |
| Moonset | 10:47 |
| Day length | 14 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:20–19:39) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Hutashana Yoga 05:20–18:35 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–18:35 Krakacha Yoga 18:35–05:17 (18.04)
Anandadi: Chhatra 22:04–05:17 (18.04) Anandadi: Vajra 05:20–14:09 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:09–22:04
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:02–04:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:53–15:50 |
| Godhuli | 19:39–19:58 |
| Pradosha | 19:39–21:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:47 (18.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:49–15:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:29–14:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:07–08:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:42–12:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 03:56–05:35, 00:37–02:19 (18.04) |
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 | good 06:16–13:13, 16:14–18:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 18:35, Krishna-navami from 18:35; lagna Mina 05:20, Mesha 05:22, Vrishabha 06:16, Mithuna 07:47, Karka 10:15, Simha 13:13, Kanya 16:14, Tula 19:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 05:20–18:35: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 18:35–19:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Siddha 05:20–14:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:20–20:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Krakacha Yoga 18:35–05:17 (18.04)−1 Ashtami 05:20–18:35−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:20–14:09−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:20–18:35−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–18:35
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
At sunrise 05:17
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 19:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 21:46 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 14:23 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:51 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:51 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 14:23 | yoga Shubha |
| from 19:16 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 19:16 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:46 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:17 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:41 |
| End of twilight | 20:22 |
| Moonrise | 03:11 |
| Moonset | 12:08 |
| Day length | 14 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:17–19:41) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:16–05:15 (19.04)
Hutashana Yoga 05:17–19:16 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–19:16
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:17–21:46 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 21:46–05:15 (19.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:00–04:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:53–15:51 |
| Godhuli | 19:41–20:00 |
| Pradosha | 19:41–21:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:47 (19.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:46–12:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:17–16:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:17–07:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:53–10:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:05–11:03, 15:51–16:48 |
| Varjyam | 02:05–03:49 (19.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:16–19:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 19:16–19:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 19:16–19:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 19:16–19:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-navami until 19:16, Krishna-dashami from 19:16; lagna Mina 05:17, Mesha 05:19, Vrishabha 06:12, Mithuna 07:43, Karka 10:11, Simha 13:09, Kanya 16:10, Tula 19:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 05:17–19:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:17–21:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–21:46+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:17–14:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:16–05:15 (19.04)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:17–19:16−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–19:16−2 Rikta tithi 05:17–19:16
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
At sunrise 05:15
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 23:42 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:17 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:51 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:51 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 14:17 | yoga Shukla |
| from 20:35 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 20:35 | karana Bava |
| from 23:42 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:15 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:43 |
| End of twilight | 20:24 |
| Moonrise | 03:25 |
| Moonset | 13:27 |
| Day length | 14 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:51–19:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:35–05:13 (20.04)
Hutashana Yoga 05:15–20:35
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:15–23:42 Anandadi: Saumya 23:42–05:13 (20.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:51–10:40; Bhadra Puchha 09:49–11:05
- Bhadra on earth: 10:40–20:35; Bhadra Puchha 09:49–11:05; Bhadra Mukha 11:05–13:12
- Chora Panchaka: 10:40–10:37 (24.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:09–21:00
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:58–04:37 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:28–14:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:40–12:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:06–17:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:03–08:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:09–09:06, 12:58–13:56 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:08–10:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:08–10:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:08–10:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:08–13:05, 16:06–19:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mesha 05:15, Vrishabha 06:08, Mithuna 07:39, Karka 10:07, Simha 13:05, Kanya 16:06, Tula 19:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 10:40–19:43: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
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: Bhadra on earth
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:15–14:17+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:15–23:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:15–23:42+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka 10:40–05:13 (20.04)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:15–20:35−3 Bhadra on earth 10:40–20:35
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Festivals | Varuthini Ekadashi |
At sunrise 05:13
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 02:05 (21.04) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 14:34 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:25 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:25 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 14:34 | yoga Brahma |
| from 22:21 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 22:21 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:05 (21.04) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:13 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:45 |
| End of twilight | 20:26 |
| Moonrise | 03:35 |
| Moonset | 14:42 |
| Day length | 14 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (05:13–19:45) is good for sowing.
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 20:35 (19.04)–22:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:10–08:06 (21.04)
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 02:05–05:10 (21.04)
Hutashana Yoga 05:13–22:21
Anandadi: Ananda 05:13–02:05 (21.04) Anandadi: Kaladanda 02:05–05:10 (21.04)
- Chora Panchaka: 10:40 (19.04)–10:37 (24.04)
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:57–04:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:52 |
| Godhuli | 19:45–20:04 |
| Pradosha | 19:45–21:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:46 (21.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:11–19:56 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:51–10:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:18–16:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:13–07:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:13–06:11, 06:11–07:09 |
| Varjyam | 07:37–09:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:05–13:01, 16:02–19:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:05–13:01, 16:02–19:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:05–13:01, 16:02–19:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mesha 05:13, Vrishabha 06:05, Mithuna 07:35, Karka 10:03, Simha 13:01, Kanya 16:02, Tula 19:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:13–02:05 (21.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:13–02:05 (21.04)+1 Yoga Shukla 05:13–14:340 Tripushkar Yoga 02:05–05:10 (21.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:13–22:21
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
At sunrise 05:10
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:28 (22.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 04:47 (22.04) more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 15:08 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:22 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:22 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 15:08 | yoga Indra |
| from 00:28 (22.04) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 00:28 (22.04) | karana Gara |
| from 04:47 (22.04) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:10 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:47 |
| End of twilight | 20:29 |
| Moonrise | 03:45 |
| Moonset | 15:56 |
| Day length | 14 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 2, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:10–19:47) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 05:10–00:28 (22.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:47–05:08 (22.04)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–00:28 (22.04) Hutashana Yoga 05:10–00:28 (22.04) Krakacha Yoga 05:10–00:28 (22.04)
Anandadi: Chara 05:10–04:47 (22.04) Anandadi: Sthira 04:47–05:08 (22.04)
- Chora Panchaka: 10:40 (19.04)–10:37 (24.04)
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:55–04:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:53 |
| Godhuli | 19:47–20:06 |
| Pradosha | 19:47–21:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:46 (22.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:53–21:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:57–19:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:29–14:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:08–17:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:50–18:49 |
| Varjyam | 09:12–10:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mesha 05:10, Vrishabha 06:01, Mithuna 07:31, Karka 09:59, Simha 12:57, Kanya 15:58, Tula 18:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
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.
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:10–15:08+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:10–04:47 (22.04)0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:10–00:28 (22.04)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:10–04:47 (22.04)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–00:28 (22.04)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:10–00:28 (22.04)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:10–00:28 (22.04)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 05:08
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:47 (23.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 07:39 (23.04) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 15:54 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:36 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:36 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 15:54 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 02:47 (23.04) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 02:47 (23.04) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:08 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:49 |
| End of twilight | 20:31 |
| Moonrise | 03:54 |
| Moonset | 17:09 |
| Day length | 14 h 41 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:08–19:49) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:49–21:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Gada all day
- Bhadra on earth: 02:47–15:59 (23.04); Bhadra Mukha 02:47–04:59 (23.04); Bhadra Puchha 14:40–16:00 (23.04)
- Chora Panchaka: 10:40 (19.04)–10:37 (24.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:53–04:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:54 |
| Godhuli | 19:49–20:08 |
| Pradosha | 19:49–21:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:46 (23.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:17–04:04 (23.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:58–08:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:38–12:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:19–16:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:57, 15:54–16:53 |
| Varjyam | 15:32–17:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:08–15:54
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:08–15:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:08–15:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:57–12:53, 15:54–19:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mesha 05:08, Vrishabha 05:57, Mithuna 07:28, Karka 09:55, Simha 12:53, Kanya 15:54, Tula 18:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 15:54–19:49: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Indra 05:08–15:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vaidhriti 15:54–05:05 (23.04)−1 Anandadi: Gada 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.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:05
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:12 (24.04) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 07:39 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 16:46 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:59 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:39 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 15:59 | karana Shakuni |
| from 16:46 | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:05 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:51 |
| End of twilight | 20:33 |
| Moonrise | 04:03 |
| Moonset | 18:22 |
| Day length | 14 h 45 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 07:39 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Bhadra (05:05–07:39) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:39–19:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:05–15:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 15:59–19:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:05–19:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:45 (24.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:05–07:39 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:05–07:39
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:05–07:39 Anandadi: Shubha 07:39–05:03 (24.04)
- Bhadra on earth: 02:47–15:59; Bhadra Mukha 02:47–04:59; Bhadra Puchha 14:40–16:00
- Chora Panchaka: 10:40 (19.04)–10:37 (24.04)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:52–17:21 (24.04)
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 | 19:51–21:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:45 (24.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:10–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:47–10:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:28–14:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:02–09:02, 23:32–00:09 (24.04) |
| Varjyam | 21:08–22:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:53–12:49, 15:50–19:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 07:39, Revati from 07:39; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 05:05, Vrishabha 05:53, Mithuna 07:24, Karka 09:51, Simha 12:49, Kanya 15:50, Tula 18:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 07:39) — a good life; Revati (from 07:39) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:05–19:51: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 05:05–15:59: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vaidhriti 05:05–16:46: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −10
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:39–05:03 (24.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:05–07:39+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:05–07:390 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:05–07:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krishna Chaturdashi all day−3 Vaidhriti 05:05–16:46−3 Bhadra on earth 05:05–15:59
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
At sunrise 05:03
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:12 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 10:37 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:41 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:12 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:12 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 05:12 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 10:37 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 17:41 | yoga Priti |
| from 18:26 | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:03 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:53 |
| End of twilight | 20:35 |
| Moonrise | 04:14 |
| Moonset | 19:36 |
| Day length | 14 h 50 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 05:12 | from 10:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:03–10:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shakuni 05:03–05:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 05:12–18:26: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 18:26–19:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:03–05:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Utpata 05:03–10:37 Anandadi: Mrityu 10:37–05:01 (25.04)
- Chora Panchaka: 10:40 (19.04)–10:37
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:52–17:21
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:49–04:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:56–15:56 |
| Godhuli | 19:53–20:11 |
| Pradosha | 19:53–21:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:45 (25.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:55–09:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:28–14:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:54–08:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:37–12:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:58–12:58 |
| 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 Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 10:37, Ashwini from 10:37; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 05:12, Amavasya from 05:12; lagna Mesha 05:03, Vrishabha 05:49, Mithuna 07:20, Karka 09:47, Simha 12:45, Kanya 15:46, Tula 18:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 10:37) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 10:37) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:03–05:12: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 05:12–19:53: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −6
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:03–10:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 17:41–05:01 (25.04)−1 Gandanta 05:03–17:21−1 Panchaka 05:03–10:37−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:03–10:37−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:03–05:12
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Festivals | Chaitra Amavasya |
At sunrise 05:01
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 07:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 13:35 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 18:37 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:39 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:39 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 07:39 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 13:35 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 18:37 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 20:52 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:01 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:55 |
| End of twilight | 20:38 |
| Moonrise | 04:27 |
| Moonset | 20:50 |
| Day length | 14 h 54 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 07:39 |
|---|
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 07:39 | from 13:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (13:35–19:55) is good for root crops.
- Naga 05:01–07:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 07:39–19:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:12 (24.04)–07:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:01–13:35
Anandadi: Manasa 05:01–13:35 Anandadi: Padma 13:35–04:58 (26.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:13–08:06
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:48–04:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:57 |
| Godhuli | 19:55–20:13 |
| Pradosha | 19:55–21:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:45 (26.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:30–07:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:20–16:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:01–06:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:44–10:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:59–10:58, 15:57–16:56 |
| Varjyam | 09:05–10:53, 00:21–02:09 (26.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:39–13:35, 15:42–19:55
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 07:39–13:35, 15:42–19:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:39–13:35, 15:42–19:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:01–13:35, 15:42–19:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 13:35, Bharani from 13:35; tithi Amavasya until 07:39, Shukla-pratipat from 07:39; lagna Mesha 05:01, Vrishabha 05:45, Mithuna 07:16, Karka 09:43, Simha 12:42, Kanya 15:42, Tula 18:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 13:35) — joy; Bharani (from 13:35) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:01–07:39: 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 = +4
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: Amavasya
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:01–13:35+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:01–13:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–13:35+1 Yoga Priti 05:01–18:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:35–04:58 (26.04)−3 Amavasya 05:01–07:39
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Ayushman; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:58
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 10:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 16:30 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 19:29 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:04 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:04 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 10:04 | karana Balava |
| from 16:30 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 19:29 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 23:14 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:58 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:57 |
| End of twilight | 20:40 |
| Moonrise | 04:45 |
| Moonset | 22:03 |
| Day length | 14 h 58 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 10:04 | from 16:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:58–16:30) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (16:30–19:57) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:57–22:03
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:57–22:03
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–10:04
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:04–04:56 (27.04)
Anandadi: Chhatra 16:30–04:56 (27.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:58–16:30
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:46–04:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:58–15:57 |
| Godhuli | 19:57–20:15 |
| Pradosha | 19:57–21:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:44 (27.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:07–12:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:35–12:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:12–18:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:51–08:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:58–08:58, 12:58–13:58 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:41–19:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:41–19:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:41–19:57 |
| Cutting toenails | average 05:41–12:38, 15:38–19:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:30–19:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 16:30, Krittika from 16:30; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 10:04, Shukla-dvitya from 10:04; lagna Mesha 04:58, Vrishabha 05:41, Mithuna 07:12, Karka 09:39, Simha 12:38, Kanya 15:38, Tula 18:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 16:30) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 16:30) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–10:04+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:58–19:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:04–04:56 (27.04)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 16:30–04:56 (27.04)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:58–16:30−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:58–16:30−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:04–04:56 (27.04)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Festivals | Parashurama Jayanti |
At sunrise 04:56
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 12:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 19:18 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:15 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:22 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:22 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 12:22 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:18 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 20:15 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 01:27 (28.04) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:56 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:59 |
| End of twilight | 20:42 |
| Moonrise | 05:09 |
| Moonset | 23:11 |
| Day length | 15 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:22 | from 19:18 |
|---|
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, Krittika (04:56–19:18) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (19:18–19:59) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Parashurama Jayanti · Parashurama
The appearance day of Parashurama — the sixth avatar of Vishnu, “Rama with the axe”. He was born in the evening twilight, so the festival may fall a day before Akshaya Tritiya.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:59–21:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 04:56–12:22 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:18–04:54 (28.04) Ravi Yoga 19:18–04:54 (28.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:18–04:54 (28.04)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:56–19:18 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 19:18–04:54 (28.04)
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.
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 | 16:37–18:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:42–10:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:20–16:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:56–06:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:56–05:56, 05:56–06:56 |
| Varjyam | 05:54–07:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:37–12:34, 15:35–19:59
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:37–12:34, 15:35–19:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:37–12:34, 15:35–19:59 |
| Cutting toenails | average 15:35–19:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:37–12:34, 15:35–19:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 19:18, Rohini from 19:18; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 12:22, Shukla-tritya from 12:22; lagna Mesha 04:56, Vrishabha 05:37, Mithuna 07:08, Karka 09:35, Simha 12:34, Kanya 15:35, Tula 18:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 19:18) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 19:18) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:56–19:18+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:56–20:15+1 Auspicious tithi 04:56–12:220 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:18–04:54 (28.04)0 Ravi Yoga 19:18–04:54 (28.04)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:18–04:54 (28.04)0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:56–12:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Prajapati |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Festivals | Akshaya Tritiya |
At sunrise 04:54
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 21:53 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:50 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:28 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:28 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 14:28 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:50 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 21:53 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 03:24 (29.04) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:54 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:01 |
| End of twilight | 20:45 |
| Moonrise | 05:43 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 15 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:28 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:54–20:01) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Akshaya Tritiya · Lakshmi
The “inexhaustible” third tithi of Vaishakha: whatever is begun or given on this day never diminishes. Favourable for buying gold, new undertakings and weddings without choosing a muhurta; according to legend, the Treta Yuga began on this day, and the Pandavas received the inexhaustible vessel (Akshaya Patra).
Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 04:54–12:27
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:54–07:54 Ravi Yoga 21:53–04:51 (29.04)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:28–04:51 (29.04)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:54–21:53 Anandadi: Saumya 21:53–04:51 (29.04)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:24–11:03 (29.04); Bhadra Mukha 03:22–05:31 (29.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:42–04:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–15:59 |
| Godhuli | 20:01–20:19 |
| Pradosha | 20:01–21:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:44 (29.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:20–20:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:08–20:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:14–18:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:00–19:01 |
| Varjyam | 13:01–14:47, 04:00–05:45 (29.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:54–14:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:54–14:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:54–14:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:54–14:28, 15:31–20:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:28, Shukla-chaturti from 14:28; lagna Mesha 04:54, Vrishabha 05:33, Mithuna 07:04, Karka 09:31, Simha 12:30, Kanya 15:31, Tula 18:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 14:28–20:01: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
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
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:54–21:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–21:53+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:54–20:50+1 Auspicious tithi 04:54–14:280 Ravi Yoga 04:54–07:540 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Rikta tithi 14:28–04:51 (29.04)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:28–04:51 (29.04)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 16:15 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 04:51
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 00:08 (30.04) more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:11 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:15 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:15 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 16:15 | karana Bava |
| from 21:11 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 00:08 (30.04) | nakshatra Ardra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:51 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:03 |
| End of twilight | 20:47 |
| Moonrise | 06:31 |
| Moonset | 00:10 |
| Day length | 15 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:15 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (04:51–20:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:51–16:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:56–13:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:51–00:08 (30.04) Ravi Yoga 04:51–00:08 (30.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:51–00:08 (30.04)
Anandadi: Ananda 04:51–00:08 (30.04) Anandadi: Kaladanda 00:08–04:49 (30.04)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:24–16:15; Bhadra Mukha 03:22–05:31; Bhadra Puchha 14:58–16:15
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:41–04:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–16:00 |
| Godhuli | 20:03–20:21 |
| Pradosha | 20:03–21:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:44 (30.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:31–16:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:45–08:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:33–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:21–16:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:58, 16:00–17:01 |
| Varjyam | 04:00–05:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:15–20:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 16:15–20:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 16:15–20:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:15–20:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 16:15, Shukla-panchami from 16:15; lagna Mesha 04:51, Vrishabha 05:29, Mithuna 07:00, Karka 09:27, Simha 12:26, Kanya 15:27, Tula 18:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:51–16:15: 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 begins after 16:15
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:51–00:08 (30.04)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:51–00:08 (30.04)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:51–00:08 (30.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:51–00:08 (30.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:15–04:49 (30.04)−2 Rikta tithi 04:51–16:15−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:51–16:15
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1969 · Vikram 2104 more |
| Festivals | Shankaracharya Jayanti · Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:49
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 01:57 (01.05) more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 21:11 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 05:00 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:00 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 17:38 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 17:38 | karana Kaulava |
| from 21:11 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 01:57 (01.05) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:49 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:05 |
| End of twilight | 20:49 |
| Moonrise | 07:32 |
| Moonset | 00:56 |
| Day length | 15 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:38 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Shankaracharya Jayanti · Adi Shankaracharya
The birthday of Adi Shankaracharya, the great teacher of Advaita Vedanta (8th century).
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:15 (29.04)–17:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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, 17:38–04:47 (01.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 01:57–04:47 (01.05)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–17:38 Yamaghanta 04:49–01:57 (01.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:38–04:47 (01.05)
Anandadi: Chara 04:49–01:57 (01.05) Anandadi: Sthira 01:57–04:47 (01.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 17:12–18:03
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:39–04:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–16:01 |
| Godhuli | 20:05–20:23 |
| Pradosha | 20:05–21:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:43 (01.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:12–16:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:16–18:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:38–10:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:27–14:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:52–08:53, 23:34–00:09 (01.05) |
| Varjyam | 09:10–10:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:25–12:22, 15:23–17:38
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 | average 05:25–12:22, 15:23–17:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:25–12:22, 15:23–17:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-panchami until 17:38, Shukla-shashti from 17:38; lagna Mesha 04:49, Vrishabha 05:25, Mithuna 06:56, Karka 09:23, Simha 12:22, Kanya 15:23, Tula 18:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −4
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: Chara 04:49–01:57 (01.05)+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:49–21:11+1 Auspicious tithi 04:49–17:380 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:38–04:47 (01.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:38–04:47 (01.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:49–01:57 (01.05)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–17:38−3 Yamaghanta 04:49–01:57 (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.
Patron: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.
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.
Northern samvatsara: Vikrama (No. 14)
Shaka Samvat 1969 · Vikram Samvat 2104 · Kali Yuga 5148
Next year — Vibhava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 13.04.2048
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
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).
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
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.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
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 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.
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’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.
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.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
“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.
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.
“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.
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.
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.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
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.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
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.
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.
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.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“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.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
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”.
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.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
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.
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.
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.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
The 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).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“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).
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
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.
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.
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.
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
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.
“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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
sowing seeds, any undertakings
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
digging, plowing, planting trees
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 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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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).
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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)
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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).
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground