Panchanga Calendar

April 2050

SamvatsaraPramoda (4)MonthChaitra → Vaishakha from 22.04RituVasantaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

April 2050 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 21.04), Vaishakha (from 22.04). Periods: until 14.04 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 7.04 Hanuman Jayanti; 14.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu); 24.04 Akshaya Tritiya.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Push10

2Ashl11Kamada Ekadashi

3Mag12

4PPh13Soma Pradosha

5PPh13

6UPh14after 09:40

7Has15Hanuman Jayanti

8Chit1

9Swa2after 13:05

10Vish3Sankashti

11Anu4

12Jye5

13Mul6

14PAsh7Mesha Sankranti

15UAsh8

16Shra9

17Dhan11Varuthini Ekadashi

18Shat12Soma Pradosha

19PBh13after 05:51

20Rev14

21Ashw30Amavasya

22Bhar1Chandra Darshan

23Krit2Parshuram Jayanti

24Roh3Akshaya Tritiya

25Mrig4after 08:36

26Ard5Shankara Jayanti

27Pun6after 10:19

28Push7

29Push8Masik Durgashtami

30Ashl9Sita Navami

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

EkadashiPradoshaMahavir Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Hanuman JayantiSankashtiSankrantiKalashtamiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanParshuram JayantiTripushkar YogaAkshaya TritiyaVinayaka ChaturthiAmrita Siddhi YogaShankara JayantiSkanda ShashtiGanga SaptamiGuru Pushya YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Sita Navami

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

1.04 Fri — Pushya, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Sukarma
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
6.04 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana after 09:40
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
7.04 Thu — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra after 11:33
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
9.04 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra after 13:05 until 14:37
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
24.04 Sun — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
25.04 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra after 08:36
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

2.04 Sat Kamada Ekadashi
4.04 Mon Soma Pradosha
4.04 Mon Mahavir Jayanti
6.04 Wed Purnima Vrat
7.04 Thu Hanuman Jayanti
7.04 Thu Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)
10.04 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)
14.04 Thu Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)
14.04 Thu Kalashtami
17.04 Sun Varuthini Ekadashi
18.04 Mon Soma Pradosha
19.04 Tue Masik Shivaratri
21.04 Thu Chaitra Amavasya
22.04 Fri Chandra Darshan
23.04 Sat Parashurama Jayanti
24.04 Sun Akshaya Tritiya
24.04 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
26.04 Tue Shankaracharya Jayanti
26.04 Tue Skanda Shashti
27.04 Wed Ganga Saptami
29.04 Fri Masik Durgashtami
30.04 Sat Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)

Special muhurta yogas

6.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:27–05:44 (07.04)
9.04 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:39–14:37
11.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:34–16:02
15.04 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:41–05:22 (16.04)
16.04 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:22–12:04
19.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:51–03:43 (20.04)
21.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:09–00:12 (22.04)
23.04 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 05:05–09:44
23.04 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:34–05:02 (24.04)
23.04 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:34–05:02 (24.04)
25.04 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:00–23:37
25.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–23:37
28.04 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day
28.04 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga all day
28.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

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 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
11.04 Mon — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
12.04 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
14.04 Thu — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
16.04 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
20.04 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti (unfavourable day)
21.04 Thu — Amavasya, Gandanta
28.04 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Ashtami
29.04 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ashtami (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

7.04 Full moon (Purnima) 11:12
14.04 Mesha Sankranti 10:42 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
21.04 New moon (Amavasya) 13:25
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 14.04 Kharmas
16.04 23:08 – 21.04 01:47 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Pramoda (No. 4, “joy, merriment”) — A year of joy: festivities and contentment; favourable for family events. more

Northern samvatsara: Subhanu. Shaka Samvat 1972, Vikram Samvat 2107, Kali Yuga 5151.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Best day — Pushya, Ravi Yoga
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:00

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:40 (02.04) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 22:23 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:28 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:26 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:26	karana Gara
from 20:28	yoga Dhriti
from 22:23	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 00:40 (02.04)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 00:40 (02.04)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:22
Sunrise	06:00
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:07
End of twilight	19:45
Moonrise	12:56
Moonset	03:35
Day length	13 h 07 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:

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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:40–05:57 (02.04)

Hutashana Yoga 06:00–00:40 (02.04) Jwalamukhi Yoga 22:23–00:40 (02.04)

Anandadi: Utpata 06:00–22:23 Anandadi: Mrityu 22:23–05:57 (02.04)

Gandanta (tithi): 00:13–01:06 (02.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:33–05:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:37
Godhuli	19:07–19:29
Pradosha	19:07–21:17
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (02.04)
Amrita Kalam	15:13–17:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:55–12:34
Yamaganda	15:50–17:29
Gulika Kalam	07:38–09:17
Dur Muhurta	08:37–09:30, 13:00–13:52
Varjyam	04:28–06:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:00–06:24, 07:18–14:15, 17:16–19:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:00–06:24, 07:18–14:15, 17:16–19:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:00–06:24, 07:18–14:15, 17:16–19:07
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:00–06:24, 07:18–14:15, 17:16–19:07

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mina 06:00, Mesha 06:24, Vrishabha 07:18, Mithuna 08:49, Karka 11:17, Simha 14:15, Kanya 17:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+2 Pushya 06:00–22:23+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:00–20:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:00–00:40 (02.04)0 Anandadi: Utpata 06:00–22:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 06:00–00:40 (02.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas

Panchanga at sunrise 06:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kamada Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:57

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 03:09 (03.04) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 01:22 (03.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 21:22 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:54 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:54	karana Vishti
from 21:22	yoga Shula
from 01:22 (03.04)	nakshatra Magha
from 03:09 (03.04)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 03:09 (03.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:20
Sunrise	05:57
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:09
End of twilight	19:47
Moonrise	14:04
Moonset	03:57
Day length	13 h 11 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) 13:54–19:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kamada Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:40–03:09 (03.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:53–16:32 (03.04)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:57–01:22 (03.04)

Hutashana Yoga 05:57–03:09 (03.04)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:57–01:22 (03.04) Anandadi: Padma 01:22–05:55 (03.04)

Bhadra on earth: 13:54–03:09 (03.04); Bhadra Puchha 19:12–20:32; Bhadra Mukha 20:32–22:44
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:37–08:07 (03.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:31–05:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:38
Godhuli	19:09–19:31
Pradosha	19:09–21:18
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (03.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:34–01:22 (03.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:15–10:54
Yamaganda	14:12–15:51
Gulika Kalam	05:57–07:36
Dur Muhurta	05:57–06:50, 06:50–07:43
Varjyam	12:47–14:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:57–06:20, 07:14–13:54

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 05:57–06:20, 07:14–13:54
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 05:57–06:20, 07:14–13:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:57–06:20, 07:14–14:11, 17:12–19:09

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mina 05:57, Mesha 06:20, Vrishabha 07:14, Mithuna 08:45, Karka 11:13, Simha 14:11, Kanya 17:12

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 13:54–19:09: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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 05:57–01:22 (03.04)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:57–01:22 (03.04)+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:57–21:22+1 Auspicious tithi 05:57–03:09 (03.04)0 Hutashana Yoga 05:57–03:09 (03.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:57–01:22 (03.04)−1 Bhadra on earth 13:54–03:09 (03.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:57

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	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:55

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:34 (04.04) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 04:18 (04.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 22:15 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:23 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 16:23	karana Balava
from 22:15	yoga Ganda
from 04:18 (04.04)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 05:34 (04.04)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 05:34 (04.04)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:17
Sunrise	05:55
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:11
End of twilight	19:49
Moonrise	15:11
Moonset	04:16
Day length	13 h 16 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, Magha (05:55–19:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 05:55–04:18 (04.04) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–05:34 (04.04) Hutashana Yoga 05:55–05:34 (04.04) Krakacha Yoga 05:55–05:34 (04.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:18–05:52 (04.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:55–04:18 (04.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:37 (02.04)–08:07
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:29–05:12
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:39
Godhuli	19:11–19:33
Pradosha	19:11–21:19
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (04.04)
Amrita Kalam	01:36–03:24 (04.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:32–19:11
Yamaganda	12:33–14:13
Gulika Kalam	15:52–17:32
Dur Muhurta	17:25–18:18
Varjyam	14:50–16:38

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; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mina 05:55, Mesha 06:17, Vrishabha 07:10, Mithuna 08:41, Karka 11:09, Simha 14:07, Kanya 17:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; 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 = −12

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 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:55–04:18 (04.04)−1 Gandanta 05:55–08:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:55–04:18 (04.04)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–05:34 (04.04)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:55–05:34 (04.04)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:55–05:34 (04.04)−3 Yamaghanta 05:55–04:18 (04.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious weekday; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Soma Pradosha · Mahavir Jayanti

At sunrise 05:52

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:46 (05.04) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:01 (05.04) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 23:00 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 18:42 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 18:42	karana Taitila
from 23:00	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:14
Sunrise	05:52
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:13
End of twilight	19:52
Moonrise	16:20
Moonset	04:33
Day length	13 h 21 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

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 (05:52–19:13) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 19:13–21:21
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 05:34–07:46 (05.04)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:27–05:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:40
Godhuli	19:13–19:35
Pradosha	19:13–21:21
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (05.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:54–01:40 (05.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:32–09:12
Yamaganda	10:53–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:13–15:53
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:53, 15:40–16:33
Varjyam	13:12–14:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 05:52–06:13, 07:06–14:03, 17:04–19:13
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mina 05:52, Mesha 06:13, Vrishabha 07:06, Mithuna 08:37, Karka 11:05, Simha 14:03, Kanya 17:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:50

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:46 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:01 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 23:32 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:46 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:01	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 07:46	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 07:46	karana Gara
from 20:45	karana Vanija
from 23:32	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:11
Sunrise	05:50
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:15
End of twilight	19:54
Moonrise	17:28
Moonset	04:49
Day length	13 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:01	from 07:46

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 (05:50–07:01) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:01–19:15) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:46–19:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–07:46 Ravi Yoga 07:01–05:47 (06.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:01–05:47 (06.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:50–07:01

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:25–05:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:40
Godhuli	19:15–19:36
Pradosha	19:15–21:22
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (06.04)
Amrita Kalam	01:32–03:17 (06.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:54–17:35
Yamaganda	09:11–10:52
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:13
Dur Muhurta	08:31–09:24, 23:28–00:10 (06.04)
Varjyam	14:57–16:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:50–06:09, 07:01–07:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:50–06:09, 07:01–07:46
Cutting fingernails	average 07:03–07:46
Cutting toenails	average 05:50–06:09, 07:01–07:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:50–06:09, 07:01–13:59, 17:00–19:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 07:01, Uttara-Phalguni from 07:01; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 07:46, Shukla-chaturdashi from 07:46; lagna Mina 05:50, Mesha 06:09, Vrishabha 07:03, Mithuna 08:33, Karka 11:01, Simha 13:59, Kanya 17:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 07:01) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 07:01) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:46–19:15: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

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 07:01–05:47 (06.04)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:01–05:47 (06.04)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:50–23:32+1 Auspicious tithi 05:50–07:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:01–05:47 (06.04)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–07:460 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:50–07:01−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:50–07:01−2 Rikta tithi 07:46–05:47 (06.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:50

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:40
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 05:47

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:40 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 09:27 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 23:49 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:40 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:27	nakshatra Hasta
from 09:40	tithi Purnima
from 09:40	karana Vishti
from 22:28	karana Bava
from 23:49	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:09
Sunrise	05:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:17
End of twilight	19:56
Moonrise	18:38
Moonset	05:06
Day length	13 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:27	from 09:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:47–09:27) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (09:27–19:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:40–19:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:47–09:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:11–13:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 7.04

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:47–09:27 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:27–05:44 (07.04)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:47–09:27 Anandadi: Ananda 09:27–05:44 (07.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:40–22:28; Bhadra Puchha 17:58–19:14; Bhadra Mukha 19:14–21:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:23–05:05
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:41
Godhuli	19:17–19:38
Pradosha	19:17–21:23
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (07.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:02–06:46 (07.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:13
Yamaganda	07:28–09:10
Gulika Kalam	10:51–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Varjyam	18:35–20:20

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 09:40–13:55, 16:56–19:17

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 09:27, Hasta from 09:27; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 09:40, Purnima from 09:40; lagna Mina 05:47, Mesha 06:05, Vrishabha 06:59, Mithuna 08:30, Karka 10:57, Simha 13:55, Kanya 16:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 09:27) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 09:27) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:47–09:40: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 09:40–19:17: 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

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 09:40

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:27–05:44 (07.04)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:47–09:27+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:47–09:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:47–09:27+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:47–23:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 05:47–09:40−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:40–22:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:47

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 11:33
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Hanuman Jayanti · Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)

At sunrise 05:44

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 11:12 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 11:33 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 23:49 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:12 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:12	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 11:12	karana Balava
from 11:33	nakshatra Chitra
from 23:49	karana Kaulava
from 23:49	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:06
Sunrise	05:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:19
End of twilight	19:58
Moonrise	19:50
Moonset	05:24
Day length	13 h 34 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	11:12

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:12	from 11:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:44–11:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (11:33–19:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Hanuman Jayanti · Hanuman

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:40 (06.04)–11:12
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 09:40 (06.04)–11:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 6.04

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–11:12

Anandadi: Chara 11:33–05:42 (08.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:44–11:33

Gandanta (tithi): 10:46–11:37

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	05:02–06:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:14–15:56
Yamaganda	05:44–07:26
Gulika Kalam	09:08–10:50
Dur Muhurta	10:16–11:10, 15:42–16:36
Varjyam	20:08–21:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:12–19:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:12–19:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:12–19:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:44–06:01, 06:55–13:51, 16:52–19:19

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 11:33, Chitra from 11:33; tithi Purnima until 11:12, Krishna-pratipat from 11:12; lagna Mina 05:44, Mesha 06:01, Vrishabha 06:55, Mithuna 08:26, Karka 10:53, Simha 13:51, Kanya 16:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 11:33) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 11:33) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

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

Purnima 05:44–11:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:33

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–11:12+1 Anandadi: Chara 11:33–05:42 (08.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:44–11:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:12–05:42 (08.04)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:44–11:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Musala
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:42

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:21 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 13:17 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:31 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:21 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:21	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 12:21	karana Taitila
from 13:17	nakshatra Swati
from 23:31	yoga Vajra
from 00:46 (09.04)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:03
Sunrise	05:42
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:21
End of twilight	20:00
Moonrise	21:01
Moonset	05:45
Day length	13 h 39 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 12:21	from 13:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:42–13:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (13:17–19:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:42–12:21

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:21–05:39 (09.04)

Anandadi: Musala 05:42–13:17 Anandadi: Gada 13:17–05:39 (09.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:19–05:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:21–19:42
Pradosha	19:21–21:25
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (09.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:25–08:08, 05:19–07:01 (09.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:49–12:32
Yamaganda	15:57–17:39
Gulika Kalam	07:24–09:07
Dur Muhurta	08:26–09:20, 12:59–13:54
Varjyam	19:11–20:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:51–13:48, 16:48–19:21

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 13:17, Swati from 13:17; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 12:21, Krishna-dvitya from 12:21; lagna Mina 05:42, Mesha 05:57, Vrishabha 06:51, Mithuna 08:22, Karka 10:49, Simha 13:48, Kanya 16:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 13:17) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 13:17) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:42–12:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:42–13:17+1 Yoga Harshana 05:42–23:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:42–12:210 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:21–05:39 (09.04)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:42–13:17−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:21–05:39 (09.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:42

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 13:05; auspicious time — until 14:37
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:39

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 13:05 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 14:37 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:05 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:05	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 13:05	karana Vanija
from 14:37	nakshatra Vishakha
from 22:54	yoga Siddhi
from 01:18 (10.04)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:01
Sunrise	05:39
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:23
End of twilight	20:02
Moonrise	22:12
Moonset	06:09
Day length	13 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:05	from 14:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:39–14:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (14:37–19:23) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:39–14:37 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:39–14:37

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:39–14:37 Anandadi: Shubha 14:37–05:37 (10.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:18–09:21 (10.04); Bhadra Puchha 09:09–10:22 (10.04)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:17–04:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:23–19:44
Pradosha	19:23–21:26
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (10.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:19–07:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:05–10:48
Yamaganda	14:14–15:57
Gulika Kalam	05:39–07:22
Dur Muhurta	05:39–06:34, 06:34–07:29
Varjyam	20:25–22:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:47–14:37, 16:44–19:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:47–14:37, 16:44–19:23
Cutting fingernails	average 06:47–13:44
Cutting toenails	average 06:47–14:37, 16:44–19:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:39–14:37, 16:44–19:23

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 14:37, Vishakha from 14:37; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 13:05, Krishna-tritya from 13:05; lagna Mina 05:39, Mesha 05:53, Vrishabha 06:47, Mithuna 08:18, Karka 10:45, Simha 13:44, Kanya 16:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 14:37) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 14:37) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:05

Auspicious time ends by 14:37

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:39–14:37+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:39–14:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:39–14:37+1 Auspicious tithi 05:39–13:05+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:39–14:370 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:39–13:05

Panchanga at sunrise 05:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious tithi; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)

At sunrise 05:37

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:25 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 15:32 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 21:57 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:25 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:25	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 13:25	karana Bava
from 15:32	nakshatra Anuradha
from 21:57	yoga Vyatipata
from 01:25 (11.04)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:58
Sunrise	05:37
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:25
End of twilight	20:05
Moonrise	23:20
Moonset	06:40
Day length	13 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:25	from 15:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:37–15:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (15:32–19:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:37–13:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:25–05:34 (11.04)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:37–15:32 Anandadi: Mrityu 15:32–05:34 (11.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:18–09:21; Bhadra Puchha 09:09–10:22
Bhadra in heaven: 09:21–13:25; Bhadra Puchha 09:09–10:22; Bhadra Mukha 10:22–12:24

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:15–04:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:25–19:46
Pradosha	19:25–21:27
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (11.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:24–08:03, 05:25–07:03 (11.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:42–19:25
Yamaganda	12:31–14:15
Gulika Kalam	15:58–17:42
Dur Muhurta	17:35–18:30
Varjyam	19:37–21:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:43–13:25

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 06:43–13:25
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:43–13:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:43–13:25, 16:41–19:25

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 15:32, Anuradha from 15:32; tithi Krishna-tritya until 13:25, Krishna-chaturti from 13:25; lagna Mina 05:37, Mesha 05:49, Vrishabha 06:43, Mithuna 08:14, Karka 10:41, Simha 13:40, Kanya 16:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 15:32) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 15:32) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 13:25–19:25: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:37–21:57+1 Auspicious tithi 05:37–13:250 Auspicious nakshatra 15:32–05:34 (11.04)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:21–13:25−1 Rikta tithi 13:25–05:34 (11.04)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:25–05:34 (11.04)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:37–15:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:34

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:18 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 16:02 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 20:39 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:18 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:18	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 13:18	karana Kaulava
from 16:02	nakshatra Jyestha
from 20:39	yoga Variyana
from 01:05 (12.04)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:55
Sunrise	05:34
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:27
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	none
Moonset	07:20
Day length	13 h 53 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 13:18	from 16:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:34–16:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (16:02–19:27) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:34–16:02

Anandadi: Manasa 05:34–16:02 Anandadi: Padma 16:02–05:32 (12.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:13–04:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:45
Godhuli	19:27–19:48
Pradosha	19:27–21:28
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (12.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:25–07:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:18–09:03
Yamaganda	10:47–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:15–15:59
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:54, 15:45–16:41
Varjyam	21:39–23:16

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 13:18–13:36

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 16:02, Jyestha from 16:02; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 13:18, Krishna-panchami from 13:18; lagna Mina 05:34, Mesha 05:45, Vrishabha 06:39, Mithuna 08:10, Karka 10:37, Simha 13:36, Kanya 16:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 16:02) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 16:02) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:34–13:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 05:34–19:27: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:34–16:02+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:34–16:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:34–16:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:18–05:32 (12.04)0 Kharmas0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:02–05:32 (12.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:34–13:18−3 Vyatipata 05:34–20:39

Panchanga at sunrise 05:34

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:32

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:45 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 16:07 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 19:00 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:45 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:45	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 12:45	karana Gara
from 16:07	nakshatra Mula
from 19:00	yoga Parigha
from 00:18 (13.04)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:52
Sunrise	05:32
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:29
End of twilight	20:09
Moonrise	00:22
Moonset	08:10
Day length	13 h 57 min

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	from 12:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:32–16:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (16:07–19:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:07–05:29 (13.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–12:45 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:45–05:29 (13.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 16:07–05:29 (13.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:32–16:07

Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:08–22:04
Gandanta (tithi): 12:21–13:08
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:51
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	07:17–08:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:00–17:45
Yamaganda	09:01–10:46
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:15
Dur Muhurta	08:19–09:15, 23:29–00:09 (13.04)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:35–12:45

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 06:35–12:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:35–12:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:35–12:45

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 16:07, Mula from 16:07; tithi Krishna-panchami until 12:45, Krishna-shashti from 12:45; lagna Mina 05:32, Mesha 05:41, Vrishabha 06:35, Mithuna 08:06, Karka 10:33, Simha 13:32, Kanya 16:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 16:07) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 16:07) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

+1 Yoga Variyana 05:32–19:00+1 Auspicious tithi 05:32–12:450 Ravi Yoga 16:07–05:29 (13.04)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 16:07–05:29 (13.04)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Parigha 19:00–05:29 (13.04)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:45–05:29 (13.04)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:32–16:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:32–16:07−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–12:45

Panchanga at sunrise 05:32

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:29

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:45 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 15:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:00 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:45 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:45	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 11:45	karana Vishti
from 15:44	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 17:00	yoga Shiva
from 23:04	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:50
Sunrise	05:29
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:31
End of twilight	20:11
Moonrise	01:14
Moonset	09:12
Day length	14 h 02 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 11:45	from 15:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:29–15:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (15:44–19:31) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:45–19:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:29–15:44 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:45–05:27 (14.04)

Yamaghanta 05:29–15:44 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:45–15:44

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:29–15:44 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:44–05:27 (14.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:45–23:04; Bhadra Puchha 16:15–17:23; Bhadra Mukha 17:23–19:15
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:31–19:51
Pradosha	19:31–21:31
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (14.04)
Amrita Kalam	09:26–11:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:16
Yamaganda	07:14–09:00
Gulika Kalam	10:45–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Varjyam	14:10–15:44, 01:00–02:33 (14.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:31–19:31

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 06:31–19:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:31–19:31
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:29–19:31

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 15:44, Purva-Ashadha from 15:44; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:45, Krishna-saptami from 11:45; lagna Mina 05:29, Mesha 05:37, Vrishabha 06:31, Mithuna 08:02, Karka 10:29, Simha 13:28, Kanya 16:29, Tula 19:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 15:44) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 15:44) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:29–15:44+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:29–15:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 17:00–05:27 (14.04)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:45–15:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:45–05:27 (14.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 05:29–15:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 05:29–06:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:29–15:44−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:45–23:04

Panchanga at sunrise 05:29

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:27

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:17 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 14:55 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 14:38 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:17	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 10:17	karana Balava
from 14:38	yoga Siddha
from 14:55	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 21:24	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:47
Sunrise	05:27
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:13
Moonrise	01:57
Moonset	10:23
Day length	14 h 06 min

Sky

Mesha Sankranti	10:42 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:17	from 14:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:27–14:55) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (14:55–19:33) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 06:42–14:42
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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, 19:33–21:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:42–14:55

Krakacha Yoga 10:17–05:24 (15.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:17–05:24 (15.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:27–14:55 Anandadi: Saumya 14:55–05:24 (15.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:48
Godhuli	19:33–19:53
Pradosha	19:33–21:32
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (15.04)
Amrita Kalam	10:17–11:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:16–16:02
Yamaganda	05:27–07:13
Gulika Kalam	08:58–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:09–11:05, 15:48–16:44
Varjyam	22:30–00:01 (15.04)

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 06:27–13:24, 16:25–19:33

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 14:55, Uttara-Ashadha from 14:55; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:17, Krishna-ashtami from 10:17; lagna Mina 05:27, Mesha 05:33, Vrishabha 06:27, Mithuna 07:58, Karka 10:25, Simha 13:24, Kanya 16:25, Tula 19:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 14:55) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 14:55) — improved health; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 10:17–19:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 10:42 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:27–14:55+1 Yoga Shiva 05:27–14:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 10:42–14:550 Auspicious nakshatra 14:55–05:24 (15.04)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 10:17–05:24 (15.04)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:27–14:55−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:17–05:24 (15.04)−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:17–05:24 (15.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more

At sunrise 05:24

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:24 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 13:41 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 11:56 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:24 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:24	tithi Krishna-navami
from 08:24	karana Taitila
from 11:56	yoga Sadhya
from 13:41	nakshatra Shravana
from 19:18	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:44
Sunrise	05:24
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:36
End of twilight	20:16
Moonrise	02:32
Moonset	11:42
Day length	14 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:24	from 13:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:24–13:41) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (13:41–19:36) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:41–05:22 (16.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–08:24 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–05:22 (16.04)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:24–08:01 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:01–15:11 Anandadi: Dhumra 15:11–05:22 (16.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:48
Godhuli	19:36–19:55
Pradosha	19:36–21:33
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (16.04)
Amrita Kalam	07:36–09:07, 02:22–03:51 (16.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:43–12:30
Yamaganda	16:03–17:49
Gulika Kalam	07:11–08:57
Dur Muhurta	08:14–09:11, 12:58–13:55
Varjyam	17:24–18:54

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:23–08:24

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 13:41, Shravana from 13:41; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:24, Krishna-navami from 08:24; lagna Mina 05:24, Mesha 05:29, Vrishabha 06:23, Mithuna 07:54, Karka 10:22, Simha 13:20, Kanya 16:21, Tula 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 13:41) — improved health; Shravana (from 13:41) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:24–08:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 08:24–19:36: 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).
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 Yoga Siddha 05:24–11:56+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:41–05:22 (16.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:24–13:41+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Ananda 05:24–08:010 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–05:22 (16.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:01–15:11−2 Rikta tithi 08:24–05:22 (16.04)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–08:24

Panchanga at sunrise 05:24

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more

At sunrise 05:22

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:07 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 12:04 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 08:55 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:07	tithi Krishna-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:07	karana Vanija
from 08:55	yoga Shubha
from 12:04	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 16:51	karana Vishti
from 03:31 (17.04)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 03:31 (17.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:22
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	03:00
Moonset	13:04
Day length	14 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:07	from 12:04

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, Shravana (05:22–12:04) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:51–19:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–06:07 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:22–12:04

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–03:31 (17.04) Hutashana Yoga 03:31–05:19 (17.04)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:22–12:04 Anandadi: Vardhamana 12:04–05:19 (17.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:51–23:08; Bhadra Puchha 18:25–19:29; Bhadra Mukha 19:29–21:16
Bhadra on earth: 23:08–03:31 (17.04)
Mrityu Panchaka: 23:08–01:47 (21.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 03:10–03:52 (17.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:38–19:57
Pradosha	19:38–21:34
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (17.04)
Amrita Kalam	00:35–02:03 (17.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:56–10:43
Yamaganda	14:17–16:04
Gulika Kalam	05:22–07:09
Dur Muhurta	05:22–06:19, 06:19–07:16
Varjyam	15:45–17:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:19–13:16, 16:17–19:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:19–13:16, 16:17–19:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:19–13:16, 16:17–19:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:07–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 12:04, Dhanishtha from 12:04; tithi Krishna-navami until 06:07, Krishna-dashami from 06:07; lagna Mina 05:22, Mesha 05:25, Vrishabha 06:19, Mithuna 07:50, Karka 10:18, Simha 13:16, Kanya 16:17, Tula 19:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 12:04) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 12:04) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 05:22–06:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:22–12:04+2 Yoga Shubha 08:55–05:19 (17.04)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:22–12:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:22–12:040 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–06:070 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–03:31 (17.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:51–23:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 05:22–06:07

Panchanga at sunrise 05:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:41 (18.04) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 10:09 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:39 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:39	yoga Shukla
from 10:09	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 14:07	karana Balava
from 00:41 (18.04)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 00:41 (18.04)	karana Kaulava
from 02:12 (18.04)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:39
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:20
Moonrise	03:24
Moonset	14:29
Day length	14 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (10:09–19:40) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Varuthini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:31–00:41 (18.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:56–08:10 (18.04)

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–00:41 (18.04) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:41–05:17 (18.04) Hutashana Yoga 00:41–05:17 (18.04) Krakacha Yoga 00:41–05:17 (18.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:19–10:09 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:09–05:17 (18.04)

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:08 (16.04)–01:47 (21.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:40–19:59
Pradosha	19:40–21:35
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (18.04)
Amrita Kalam	01:28–02:56 (18.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:52–19:40
Yamaganda	12:29–14:17
Gulika Kalam	16:04–17:52
Dur Muhurta	17:45–18:42
Varjyam	16:43–18:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:15–13:12, 16:13–19:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:15–13:12, 16:13–19:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:15–13:12, 16:13–19:40
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 10:09, Shatabhisha from 10:09; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mina 05:19, Mesha 05:21, Vrishabha 06:15, Mithuna 07:46, Karka 10:14, Simha 13:12, Kanya 16:13, Tula 19:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 10:09) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 10:09) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 = 0

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:19–05:39+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:19–10:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:19–10:09−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:09–05:17 (18.04)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–00:41 (18.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:43 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 08:02 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 22:39 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:13 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:02	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 11:13	karana Taitila
from 21:43	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 21:43	karana Gara
from 22:39	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:42
End of twilight	20:22
Moonrise	03:46
Moonset	15:55
Day length	14 h 24 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 08:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:17–08:02) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:02–19:42) is good for root crops.

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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, 19:42–21:36
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the day it begins is chosen

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–21:43

Anandadi: Amrita 05:17–08:02 Anandadi: Musala 08:02–05:14 (19.04)

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:08 (16.04)–01:47 (21.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:51
Godhuli	19:42–20:01
Pradosha	19:42–21:36
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (19.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:35–00:02 (19.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:05–08:53
Yamaganda	10:41–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:17–16:05
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:56, 15:51–16:49
Varjyam	13:51–15:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:11–08:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:11–08:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:11–08:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:11–08:02

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 08:02, Purva-Bhadra from 08:02; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mina 05:17, Mesha 05:18, Vrishabha 06:11, Mithuna 07:42, Karka 10:10, Simha 13:08, Kanya 16:09, Tula 19:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 08:02) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 08:02) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:17–22:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–08:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Amrita 05:17–08:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:02–05:14 (19.04)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:02–05:14 (19.04)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–21:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:17

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — after 05:51; auspicious time — until 18:46
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:14

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:46 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 05:51 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:07 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:14 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:51	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 08:14	karana Vanija
from 18:46	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 18:46	karana Vishti
from 19:07	yoga Vaidhriti
from 03:43 (20.04)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:34
Sunrise	05:14
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:44
End of twilight	20:25
Moonrise	04:07
Moonset	17:21
Day length	14 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:51	from 18:46

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 (05:14–05:51) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:51–19:44) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:46–19:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 18:46–19:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:47 (20.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–18:46 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:51–03:43 (20.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:51–03:43 (20.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:51–03:43 (20.04) Anandadi: Shubha 03:43–05:12 (20.04) Anandadi: Kana 05:14–05:51

Bhadra on earth: 18:46–05:20 (20.04); Bhadra Mukha 18:46–20:32; Bhadra Puchha 04:18–05:22 (20.04)
Mrityu Panchaka: 23:08 (16.04)–01:47 (21.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:52
Godhuli	19:44–20:03
Pradosha	19:44–21:37
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (20.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:20–00:48 (20.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:06–17:55
Yamaganda	08:52–10:40
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:18
Dur Muhurta	08:08–09:06, 23:31–00:09 (20.04)
Varjyam	14:36–16:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:07–13:04, 16:05–18:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:07–13:04, 16:05–18:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:07–13:04, 16:05–18:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:07–13:04, 16:05–19:44

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 05:51, Uttara-Bhadra from 05:51; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 18:46, Krishna-chaturdashi from 18:46; lagna Mesha 05:14, Vrishabha 06:07, Mithuna 07:38, Karka 10:06, Simha 13:04, Kanya 16:05, Tula 19:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 05:51) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 05:51) — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 18:46–19:44: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 18:46–19:44: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vaidhriti 19:07–19:44: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:51

Auspicious time ends by 18:46

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:51–03:43 (20.04)+2 Yoga Indra 05:14–19:07+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:51–03:43 (20.04)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:51–03:43 (20.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:51–03:43 (20.04)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–18:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 05:14–05:510 Vaidhriti 19:07–05:12 (20.04)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 18:46–05:12 (20.04)0 Bhadra on earth 18:46–05:12 (20.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:14–05:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:14

Summary	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	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more

At sunrise 05:12

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 15:57 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 01:47 (21.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 15:42 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:20 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:20	karana Shakuni
from 15:42	yoga Vishkambha
from 15:57	tithi Amavasya
from 15:57	karana Chatushpada
from 01:47 (21.04)	nakshatra Ashwini
from 02:39 (21.04)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:31
Sunrise	05:12
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:46
End of twilight	20:27
Moonrise	04:29
Moonset	18:46
Day length	14 h 33 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 15:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:12–19:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:12–05:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 05:20–15:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 15:57–19:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:12–15:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 05:12–01:47 (21.04) Anandadi: Mrityu 01:47–05:09 (21.04)

Bhadra on earth: 18:46 (19.04)–05:20; Bhadra Mukha 18:46–20:32 (19.04); Bhadra Puchha 04:18–05:22
Mrityu Panchaka: 23:08 (16.04)–01:47 (21.04)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:14–07:21 (21.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:53
Godhuli	19:46–20:04
Pradosha	19:46–21:38
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (21.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:34–01:03 (21.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:18
Yamaganda	07:01–08:50
Gulika Kalam	10:40–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Varjyam	14:45–16:13

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 15:57, Amavasya from 15:57; lagna Mesha 05:12, Vrishabha 06:04, Mithuna 07:34, Karka 10:02, Simha 13:00, Kanya 16:01, Tula 19:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:12–15:57: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 15:57–19:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:12–05:20: 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 05:12–15:42: 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 = −8

Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:12–01:47 (21.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Bhadra on earth 05:12–05:20−1 Panchaka 05:12–01:47 (21.04)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:12–01:47 (21.04)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:12–15:57−3 Vaidhriti 05:12–15:42

Panchanga at sunrise 05:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Gandanta
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Festivals	Chaitra Amavasya

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:25 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 00:12 (22.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:30 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:25 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:30	yoga Priti
from 13:25	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 13:25	karana Kimstughna
from 00:12 (22.04)	nakshatra Bharani
from 00:18 (22.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:28
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	04:54
Moonset	20:09
Day length	14 h 38 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	13:25

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:25

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:

Naga 05:09–13:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 13:25–19:48: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:57 (20.04)–13:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:09–00:12 (22.04)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:09–00:12 (22.04) Anandadi: Padma 00:12–05:07 (22.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:14 (20.04)–07:21
Gandanta (tithi): 13:04–13:47
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:48–20:06
Pradosha	19:48–21:40
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (22.04)
Amrita Kalam	17:28–18:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:18–16:08
Yamaganda	05:09–06:59
Gulika Kalam	08:49–10:39
Dur Muhurta	10:02–11:01, 15:53–16:52
Varjyam	20:27–21:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:25–19:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:25–19:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:25–19:48
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Amavasya until 13:25, Shukla-pratipat from 13:25; lagna Mesha 05:09, Vrishabha 06:00, Mithuna 07:31, Karka 09:58, Simha 12:56, Kanya 15:57, Tula 18:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 05:09–13:25: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:09–00:12 (22.04)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:09–00:12 (22.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:09–00:12 (22.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 12:30–05:07 (22.04)−1 Gandanta 05:09–07:21−3 Amavasya 05:09–13:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Priti; 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	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:19 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 23:05 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 09:40 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:19 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:40	yoga Ayushman
from 11:19	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 11:19	karana Balava
from 22:27	karana Kaulava
from 23:05	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:26
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:31
Moonrise	05:22
Moonset	21:28
Day length	14 h 42 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 11:19

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, Bharani (05:07–19:50) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:50–21:28
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:50–21:28

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–11:19

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:19–05:05 (23.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 23:05–05:05 (23.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:07–23:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:54
Godhuli	19:50–20:08
Pradosha	19:50–21:41
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (23.04)
Amrita Kalam	18:30–20:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:38–12:28
Yamaganda	16:09–17:59
Gulika Kalam	06:57–08:48
Dur Muhurta	08:04–09:02, 12:58–13:57
Varjyam	09:21–10:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:56–19:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:56–19:50
Cutting fingernails	average 05:56–19:50
Cutting toenails	average 05:56–12:53, 15:53–19:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:56–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 11:19, Shukla-dvitya from 11:19; lagna Mesha 05:07, Vrishabha 05:56, Mithuna 07:27, Karka 09:54, Simha 12:53, Kanya 15:53, Tula 18:54

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–11:19+1 Yoga Priti 05:07–09:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:19–05:05 (23.04)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:07–23:05−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:07–23:05−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:19–05:05 (23.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Ayushman; 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	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Festivals	Parashurama Jayanti

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:44 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 22:34 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 07:15 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:44 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:15	yoga Saubhagya
from 09:44	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 09:44	karana Taitila
from 21:11	karana Gara
from 22:34	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:23
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:52
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	05:58
Moonset	22:39
Day length	14 h 46 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 09:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:05–19:52) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Parashurama Jayanti · Parashurama

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

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

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:05–09:44 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:34–05:02 (24.04) Ravi Yoga 22:34–05:02 (24.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:34–05:02 (24.04)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:05–22:34 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 22:34–05:02 (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	19:52–20:10
Pradosha	19:52–21:42
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (24.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:13–21:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:46–10:37
Yamaganda	14:19–16:10
Gulika Kalam	05:05–06:56
Dur Muhurta	05:05–06:04, 06:04–07:03
Varjyam	10:50–12:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:52–12:49, 15:49–19:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:52–12:49, 15:49–19:52
Cutting fingernails	average 05:52–12:49, 15:49–19:52
Cutting toenails	average 09:44–12:49, 15:49–19:52
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:52–12:49, 15:49–19:52

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 09:44, Shukla-tritya from 09:44; lagna Mesha 05:05, Vrishabha 05:52, Mithuna 07:23, Karka 09:50, Simha 12:49, Kanya 15:49, Tula 18:50

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

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 05:05–22:34+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:05–07:15+1 Auspicious tithi 05:05–09:440 Tripushkar Yoga 05:05–09:44−1 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.

Panchanga at sunrise 05:05

Summary	Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Festivals	Akshaya Tritiya · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:02

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:49 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 22:44 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:21 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:21	yoga Shobhana
from 08:49	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 08:49	karana Vanija
from 20:37	karana Vishti
from 22:44	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 04:00 (25.04)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:20
Sunrise	05:02
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:54
End of twilight	20:36
Moonrise	06:41
Moonset	23:39
Day length	14 h 51 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 08:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:02–19:54) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Akshaya Tritiya · Lakshmi

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:02–08:49
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:59–13:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:02–22:44

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–05:00 (25.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:02–22:44 Anandadi: Saumya 22:44–05:00 (25.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:37–08:36 (25.04); Bhadra Mukha 20:42–22:41; Bhadra Puchha 07:25–08:36 (25.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:56
Godhuli	19:54–20:12
Pradosha	19:54–21:43
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (25.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:31–21:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:02–19:54
Yamaganda	12:28–14:19
Gulika Kalam	16:11–18:02
Dur Muhurta	17:55–18:54
Varjyam	14:41–16:18, 04:33–06:12 (25.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:02–08:49

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 05:02–08:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:02–08:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:02–12:45, 15:46–19:54

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-tritya until 08:49, Shukla-chaturti from 08:49; lagna Mesha 05:02, Vrishabha 05:48, Mithuna 07:19, Karka 09:46, Simha 12:45, Kanya 15:46, Tula 18:46

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 08:49–19:54: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:02–22:44+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:02–22:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:02–22:44+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:02–05:21+1 Auspicious tithi 05:02–08:490 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–05:00 (25.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 08:49–05:00 (25.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:02

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 08:36
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more

At sunrise 05:00

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:36 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 23:37 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 03:15 (26.04) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:36	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 08:36	karana Bava
from 20:46	karana Balava
from 23:37	nakshatra Ardra
from 03:15 (26.04)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:18
Sunrise	05:00
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:56
End of twilight	20:38
Moonrise	07:32
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 55 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 08:36

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, Mrigashirsha (05:00–19:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:00–08:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:00–23:37 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–23:37 Ravi Yoga 23:37–04:58 (26.04)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:00–23:37 Anandadi: Kaladanda 23:37–04:58 (26.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:37 (24.04)–08:36; Bhadra Mukha 20:42–22:41 (24.04); Bhadra Puchha 07:25–08:36

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:57
Godhuli	19:56–20:14
Pradosha	19:56–21:44
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (26.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:30–16:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:52–08:44
Yamaganda	10:36–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:20–16:12
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:57, 15:57–16:57
Varjyam	04:33–06:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:36–12:41, 15:42–19:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:36–12:41, 15:42–19:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:36–12:41, 15:42–19:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:36–12:41, 15:42–19:56

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 08:36, Shukla-panchami from 08:36; lagna Mesha 05:00, Vrishabha 05:44, Mithuna 07:15, Karka 09:42, Simha 12:41, Kanya 15:42, Tula 18:42

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 05:00–08:36: 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 08:36

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:00–23:37+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:00–23:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:00–23:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:36–04:58 (26.04)0 Yoga Atiganda 05:00–06:200 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:00–08:36−2 Rikta tithi 05:00–08:36

Panchanga at sunrise 05:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Festivals	Shankaracharya Jayanti · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:58

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:07 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 01:11 (27.04) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 03:02 (27.04) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:07 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:07	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 09:07	karana Kaulava
from 21:38	karana Taitila
from 01:11 (27.04)	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 03:02 (27.04)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:15
Sunrise	04:58
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:58
End of twilight	20:41
Moonrise	08:32
Moonset	00:28
Day length	15 h 00 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 09:07

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Festivals and periods

Shankaracharya Jayanti · Adi Shankaracharya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:36 (25.04)–09:07
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, 09:07–04:55 (27.04)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:58–01:11 (27.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–09:07 Yamaghanta 04:58–01:11 (27.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:07–04:55 (27.04)

Anandadi: Chara 04:58–01:11 (27.04) Anandadi: Sthira 01:11–04:55 (27.04)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:42–09:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:58
Godhuli	19:58–20:16
Pradosha	19:58–21:45
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (27.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:32–16:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:13–18:05
Yamaganda	08:43–10:35
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:20
Dur Muhurta	07:58–08:58, 23:33–00:09 (27.04)
Varjyam	08:34–10:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:40–09:07

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 05:40–09:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:40–09:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:58–12:37, 15:38–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-panchami until 09:07, Shukla-shashti from 09:07; lagna Mesha 04:58, Vrishabha 05:40, Mithuna 07:11, Karka 09:38, Simha 12:37, Kanya 15:38, Tula 18:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:58–01:11 (27.04)+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:58–01:11 (27.04)+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:58–03:02 (27.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:58–09:070 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–09:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:07–04:55 (27.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 04:58–01:11 (27.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:07–04:55 (27.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:58–01:11 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 04:58

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 10:19
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Festivals	Ganga Saptami

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:19 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 03:21 (28.04) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 03:17 (28.04) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:19 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:19	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 10:19	karana Gara
from 23:08	karana Vanija
from 03:17 (28.04)	yoga Shula
from 03:21 (28.04)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:43
Moonrise	09:36
Moonset	01:06
Day length	15 h 04 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 10:19

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, Punarvasu (04:55–20:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Saptami · Ganga

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:57–13:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:19–04:53 (28.04) Ravi Yoga 02:25–03:21 (28.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:21–04:53 (28.04) Anandadi: Gada 04:55–03:21 (28.04)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:59
Godhuli	20:00–20:17
Pradosha	20:00–21:46
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (28.04)
Amrita Kalam	00:44–02:29 (28.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:21
Yamaganda	06:48–08:41
Gulika Kalam	10:34–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Varjyam	14:16–16:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:19–12:33, 15:34–20:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:19–12:33, 15:34–20:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:19–12:33, 15:34–20:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:19–12:33, 15:34–20:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-shashti until 10:19, Shukla-saptami from 10:19; lagna Mesha 04:55, Vrishabha 05:36, Mithuna 07:07, Karka 09:34, Simha 12:33, Kanya 15:34, Tula 18:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:19

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:19–04:53 (28.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:55–03:21 (28.04)+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:55–03:17 (28.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:19–04:53 (28.04)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:55–03:21 (28.04)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:55–10:19

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more

At sunrise 04:53

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:05 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 05:59 (29.04) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 03:54 (29.04) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:05 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:05	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 12:05	karana Vishti
from 01:08 (29.04)	karana Bava
from 03:54 (29.04)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:10
Sunrise	04:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	10:43
Moonset	01:36
Day length	15 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:53–20:02) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:05–20:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day Guru Pushya Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 12:05–04:51 (29.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:05–04:51 (29.04)

Anandadi: Shubha all day

Bhadra on earth: 12:05–01:08 (29.04); Bhadra Puchha 14:03–15:21; Bhadra Mukha 15:21–17:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:59
Godhuli	20:02–20:19
Pradosha	20:02–21:48
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (29.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:53–00:39 (29.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:21–16:15
Yamaganda	04:53–06:47
Gulika Kalam	08:40–10:34
Dur Muhurta	09:56–10:56, 15:59–17:00
Varjyam	12:14–14:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:32–12:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:32–12:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:32–12:05
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:32–12:05

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-saptami until 12:05, Shukla-ashtami from 12:05; lagna Mesha 04:53, Vrishabha 05:32, Mithuna 07:03, Karka 09:30, Simha 12:29, Kanya 15:30, Tula 18:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 12:05–20:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 12:05–20:02: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Pushya all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:53–12:050 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:05–04:51 (29.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 04:53–05:20−1 Ashtami 12:05–04:51 (29.04)−3 Krakacha Yoga 12:05–04:51 (29.04)−3 Bhadra on earth 12:05–01:08 (29.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:53

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:51

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:16 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 05:59 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:45 (30.04) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:16 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:59	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 14:16	tithi Shukla-navami
from 14:16	karana Balava
from 03:27 (30.04)	karana Kaulava
from 04:45 (30.04)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:07
Sunrise	04:51
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	11:50
Moonset	02:00
Day length	15 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:59	from 14:16

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, Pushya (04:51–05:59) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:05 (28.04)–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–14:16 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:16–04:48 (30.04)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:51–05:59 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:59–04:48 (30.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:08–15:36 (30.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:15
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–16:00
Godhuli	20:04–20:21
Pradosha	20:04–21:49
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (30.04)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:33–12:27
Yamaganda	16:15–18:10
Gulika Kalam	06:45–08:39
Dur Muhurta	07:53–08:54, 12:58–13:59
Varjyam	20:19–22:07

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:51–12:25, 15:26–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 05:59, Ashlesha from 05:59; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 14:16, Shukla-navami from 14:16; lagna Mesha 04:51, Vrishabha 05:28, Mithuna 06:59, Karka 09:26, Simha 12:25, Kanya 15:26, Tula 18:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 05:59) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 05:59) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:51–14:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 14:16–20:04: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+2 Pushya 04:51–05:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 04:51–06:23−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:16–04:48 (30.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:59–04:48 (30.04)−1 Ashtami 04:51–14:16−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–14:16−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:59–04:48 (30.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramoda (No. 4) · Shaka 1972 · Vikram 2107 more
Festivals	Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:39 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 08:52 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 05:39 (01.05) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:39 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:52	nakshatra Magha
from 16:39	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 16:39	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:06
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	12:58
Moonset	02:20
Day length	15 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:52	from 16:39

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, Magha (08:52–20:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:55–13:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–16:39 Ravi Yoga 08:52–04:46 (01.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:39–04:46 (01.05)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:48–08:52 Anandadi: Padma 08:52–04:46 (01.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:08–15:36
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:01
Godhuli	20:06–20:23
Pradosha	20:06–21:50
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (01.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:04–08:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:38–10:32
Yamaganda	14:22–16:16
Gulika Kalam	04:48–06:43
Dur Muhurta	04:48–05:50, 05:50–06:51
Varjyam	22:20–00:07 (01.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:39–20:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:39–20:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:39–20:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 16:39–20:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 08:52, Magha from 08:52; tithi Shukla-navami until 16:39, Shukla-dashami from 16:39; lagna Mesha 04:48, Vrishabha 05:24, Mithuna 06:55, Karka 09:23, Simha 12:21, Kanya 15:22, Tula 18:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 08:52) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 08:52) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-navami 04:48–16:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:52–04:46 (01.05)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–16:39+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:48–08:52+1 Yoga Vriddhi all day0 Auspicious tithi 16:39–04:46 (01.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:39–04:46 (01.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 04:48–15:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:48–08:52−2 Rikta tithi 04:48–16:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:48

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

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

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

Pramoda (No. 4 of 60, “joy, merriment”) — A year of joy: festivities and contentment; favourable for family events.
Northern samvatsara: Subhanu (No. 17)
Shaka Samvat 1972 · Vikram Samvat 2107 · Kali Yuga 5151
Next year — Prajapati, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 11.04.2051
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work 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.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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.

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Guru Pushya Yoga
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.

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings