Panchanga Calendar

April 2119

SamvatsaraBahudhanya (12) → Pramathi (13) from 10.04MonthPhalguna → Chaitra from 10.04RituShishira → Vasanta from 10.04AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

April 2119 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Phalguna (until 9.04), Chaitra (from 10.04). Periods: until 15.04 — Kharmas; 10–19.04 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 10.04 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 10.04 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 16.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu); 19.04 Rama Navami; 25.04 Hanuman Jayanti.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Jye6

2Mul7Kalashtami

3PAsh8Sheetala Ashtami

4UAsh10

5Shra11Papmochani

6Dhan12until 11:38

7Shat13Pradosha

8PBh14Masik Shivaratri

9UBh30Amavasya

10Rev1Ugadi, New Year

11Ashw2until 17:09

12Bhar2Navaratri, day 3

13Krit3Navaratri, day 4

14Roh4Navaratri, day 5

15Mrig5Navaratri, day 6

16Ard6Mesha Sankranti

17Ard7Navaratri, day 8

18Pun8after 07:04

19Push9Rama Navami

20Ashl10after 13:00

21Mag11Kamada Ekadashi

22PPh12Shani Pradosha

23UPh13until 18:32

24Has14

25Chit15Hanuman Jayanti

26Swa1

27Anu2

28Jye4Sankashti

29Mul5

30PAsh6

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (21)

KalashtamiSheetala AshtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Ugadi, New YearChaitra NavaratriGoddess (Durga, Kali)Amrita Siddhi YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiSankrantiYamuna ChhathRama NavamiTripushkar YogaMahavir JayantiHanuman Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Sankashti

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

20.04 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita after 13:00
Magha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
23.04 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra until 18:32
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

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

Special muhurta yogas

2.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:59–14:07
9.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:41–13:45
11.04 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:36–17:09
11.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:36–17:09
12.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:27–05:31 (13.04)
22.04 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 13:32–20:22
23.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
23.04 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:38–05:04 (24.04)
26.04 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:51–04:57 (27.04)
26.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–04:57 (27.04)
27.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–01:13 (28.04)
30.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:52–04:48 (01.05)
30.04 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 18:52–04:48 (01.05)

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.04 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
3.04 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
4.04 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
8.04 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
9.04 Sun — Amavasya, Panchaka
14.04 Fri — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
16.04 Sun — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
21.04 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
26.04 Wed — Vyatipata, Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Dhumra
27.04 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra)
28.04 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.04 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

10.04 New moon (Amavasya) 04:00
16.04 Mesha Sankranti 03:09 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
25.04 Full moon (Purnima) 13:04
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 15.04 Kharmas
10–19.04 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
5.04 23:36 – 10.04 15:15 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Bahudhanya (No. 12, “many-grained, rich in grain”) — A year of abundance: rich harvests, plenty of food and well-being. more

Pramathi (No. 13, “tormenting, agitating”) — A restless year: unrest and anxiety, moderate rains; calls for caution. more

Northern samvatsara: Vijaya. Shaka Samvat 2041, Vikram Samvat 2176, Kali Yuga 5220.

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

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

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

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:02

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:33 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 15:37 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:03 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:33 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:33	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 11:33	karana Vishti
from 15:37	nakshatra Mula
from 17:03	yoga Variyana
from 22:22	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:24
Sunrise	06:02
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:06
End of twilight	19:44
Moonrise	02:25
Moonset	07:41
Day length	13 h 03 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 11:33

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, Jyestha (06:02–15:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (15:37–19:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:33–19:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:02–15:37

Krakacha Yoga 06:02–11:33 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:33–05:59 (02.04) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:37–05:59 (02.04)

Anandadi: Musala 06:02–15:37 Anandadi: Gada 15:37–05:59 (02.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 11:33–15:37
Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:37–22:22; Bhadra Puchha 15:54–16:59; Bhadra Mukha 16:59–18:47
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:02–21:13
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:34–05:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:37
Godhuli	19:06–19:28
Pradosha	19:06–21:16
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (02.04)
Amrita Kalam	07:27–08:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:18–10:56
Yamaganda	14:12–15:50
Gulika Kalam	06:02–07:40
Dur Muhurta	06:02–06:54, 06:54–07:46
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:25–19:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:25–19:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:25–19:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 11:33–14:24, 17:25–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 15:37, Mula from 15:37; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:33, Krishna-saptami from 11:33; lagna Mina 06:02, Mesha 06:29, Vrishabha 07:23, Mithuna 08:56, Karka 11:25, Simha 14:24, Kanya 17:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 15:37) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 15:37) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vyatipata 06:02–17:03: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:02–15:370 Yoga Variyana 17:03–05:59 (02.04)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:37–05:59 (02.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:33–05:59 (02.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:33–15:37−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:02–15:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:02–15:37−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:02–11:33−3 Vyatipata 06:02–17:03

Panchanga at sunrise 06:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:59

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:16 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:07 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 14:06 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:16 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:16	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 09:16	karana Balava
from 14:06	yoga Parigha
from 14:07	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 20:14	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:21
Sunrise	05:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:08
End of twilight	19:46
Moonrise	03:31
Moonset	08:48
Day length	13 h 08 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 09:16	from 14:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:59–14:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:07–19:08) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:08–21:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:59–14:07 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:59–14:07 Ravi Yoga 13:59–14:07

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:59–09:16 Samvartaka Yoga 05:59–09:16

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:59–14:07 Anandadi: Shubha 14:07–05:57 (03.04)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:32–05:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:38
Godhuli	19:08–19:29
Pradosha	19:08–21:18
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (03.04)
Amrita Kalam	08:07–09:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:29–19:08
Yamaganda	12:34–14:12
Gulika Kalam	15:51–17:29
Dur Muhurta	17:23–18:15
Varjyam	12:37–14:07, 23:15–00:46 (03.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:59–06:25, 07:19–09:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:59–06:25, 07:19–09:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:59–06:25, 07:19–09:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:59–06:25, 07:19–09:16, 17:21–19:08

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 14:07, Purva-Ashadha from 14:07; tithi Krishna-saptami until 09:16, Krishna-ashtami from 09:16; lagna Mina 05:59, Mesha 06:25, Vrishabha 07:19, Mithuna 08:52, Karka 11:21, Simha 14:20, Kanya 17:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:07) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:07) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 09:16–19:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:59–14:07+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:59–14:07+1 Yoga Variyana 05:59–14:06+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:59–14:070 Ravi Yoga 13:59–14:070 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:59–09:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Parigha 14:06–00:46 (03.04)−1 Ashtami 09:16–05:57 (03.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:59–14:07−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:59–09:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)

At sunrise 05:57

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:17 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:56 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 11:25 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:17 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:17	tithi Krishna-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:17	karana Taitila
from 11:25	yoga Shiva
from 12:56	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 18:25	karana Gara
from 05:39 (04.04)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 05:39 (04.04)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:19
Sunrise	05:57
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:10
End of twilight	19:48
Moonrise	04:12
Moonset	10:15
Day length	13 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:17	from 12:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:57–12:56) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:56–19:10) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) · Sheetala

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:16 (02.04)–07:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 05:57–12:56 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:56–05:54 (04.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:30–05:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:38
Godhuli	19:10–19:31
Pradosha	19:10–21:19
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (04.04)
Amrita Kalam	08:22–09:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:36–09:15
Yamaganda	10:54–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:12–15:52
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:53, 15:38–16:31
Varjyam	20:40–22:13

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	good 05:57–06:21

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:56, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:56; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 07:17, Krishna-navami from 07:17; lagna Mina 05:57, Mesha 06:21, Vrishabha 07:15, Mithuna 08:48, Karka 11:17, Simha 14:16, Kanya 17:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:56) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:56) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:57–07:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 07:17–19:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 11:25–05:54 (04.04)0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:56–05:54 (04.04)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:57–12:56−2 Rikta tithi 07:17–05:39 (04.04)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:57–12:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:54

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:24 (05.04) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:07 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 09:01 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:01	yoga Siddha
from 12:07	nakshatra Shravana
from 16:59	karana Vishti
from 04:24 (05.04)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 04:24 (05.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:16
Sunrise	05:54
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:12
End of twilight	19:50
Moonrise	04:35
Moonset	11:49
Day length	13 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:54–12:07) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:07–19:12) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:59–19:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:54–12:07 Krakacha Yoga 05:54–04:24 (05.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–05:51 (05.04)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:54–06:18 Anandadi: Padma 06:18–13:41 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:41–05:51 (05.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:59–04:24 (05.04); Bhadra Puchha 18:44–19:52; Bhadra Mukha 19:52–21:46
Gandanta (tithi): 04:01–04:47 (05.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:28–05:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:39
Godhuli	19:12–19:33
Pradosha	19:12–21:20
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (05.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:56–07:29, 01:28–03:03 (05.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:52–17:32
Yamaganda	09:13–10:53
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:13
Dur Muhurta	08:34–09:27, 23:28–00:10 (05.04)
Varjyam	16:03–17:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:54–06:17, 07:11–14:12, 17:13–19:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:54–06:17, 07:11–14:12, 17:13–19:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:54–06:17, 07:11–14:12, 17:13–19:12
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:07, Shravana from 12:07; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mina 05:54, Mesha 06:17, Vrishabha 07:11, Mithuna 08:44, Karka 11:13, Simha 14:12, Kanya 17:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:07) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:07) — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Yoga Siddha 09:01–05:51 (05.04)+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:18–13:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:54–12:070 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:59–04:24 (05.04)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:41–05:51 (05.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:54–12:07−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:54–04:24 (05.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Papmochani Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:51

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 03:32 (06.04) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 11:41 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 06:56 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:55 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:56	yoga Sadhya
from 11:41	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 15:55	karana Balava
from 03:32 (06.04)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 03:32 (06.04)	karana Kaulava
from 05:09 (06.04)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:13
Sunrise	05:51
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:14
End of twilight	19:52
Moonrise	04:49
Moonset	13:23
Day length	13 h 22 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 11:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:51–11:41) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Papmochani Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:24–03:32 (06.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:53–16:34 (06.04)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:32–05:49 (06.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:41–05:49 (06.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:51–11:41 Anandadi: Mitra 11:41–05:49 (06.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:36–15:15 (10.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:26–05:09
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:40
Godhuli	19:14–19:35
Pradosha	19:14–21:21
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (06.04)
Amrita Kalam	01:15–02:51 (06.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:13
Yamaganda	07:32–09:12
Gulika Kalam	10:52–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Varjyam	15:40–17:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:51–06:13, 07:08–14:08, 17:09–19:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:51–06:13, 07:08–14:08, 17:09–19:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:51–06:13, 07:08–14:08, 17:09–19:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:51–06:13, 07:08–14:08, 17:09–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 11:41, Dhanishtha from 11:41; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mina 05:51, Mesha 06:13, Vrishabha 07:08, Mithuna 08:40, Karka 11:09, Simha 14:08, Kanya 17:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 11:41) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 11:41) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:51–06:56+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:51–11:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:51–11:41+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:41–05:49 (06.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:51

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 11:38
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:49

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 03:03 (07.04) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 11:38 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:41 (07.04) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:15 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:38	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 15:15	karana Taitila
from 03:03 (07.04)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 03:03 (07.04)	karana Gara
from 03:41 (07.04)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:11
Sunrise	05:49
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:16
End of twilight	19:54
Moonrise	04:58
Moonset	14:52
Day length	13 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (11:38–19:16) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:49–11:38 Anandadi: Vajra 11:38–05:46 (07.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:36 (05.04)–15:15 (10.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:24–05:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:41
Godhuli	19:16–19:37
Pradosha	19:16–21:22
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (07.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:39–06:16 (07.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:13–15:54
Yamaganda	05:49–07:30
Gulika Kalam	09:11–10:51
Dur Muhurta	10:18–11:12, 15:41–16:34
Varjyam	18:55–20:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:49–06:09, 07:04–14:04, 17:05–19:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:49–06:09, 07:04–14:04, 17:05–19:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:49–06:09, 07:04–14:04, 17:05–19:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:49–06:09, 07:04–14:04, 17:05–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 11:38, Shatabhisha from 11:38; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mina 05:49, Mesha 06:09, Vrishabha 07:04, Mithuna 08:36, Karka 11:05, Simha 14:04, Kanya 17:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 11:38) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 11:38) — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:38

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:49–03:41 (07.04)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:49–11:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:49–11:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 11:38–05:46 (07.04)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:46

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:58 (08.04) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 11:57 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 02:31 (08.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:58 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:57	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 14:58	karana Vanija
from 02:31 (08.04)	yoga Brahma
from 02:58 (08.04)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 02:58 (08.04)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:08
Sunrise	05:46
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:18
End of twilight	19:56
Moonrise	05:05
Moonset	16:17
Day length	13 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:46–11:57) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (11:57–19:18) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

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

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 05:46–11:57 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:57–05:44 (08.04)

Bhadra on earth: 02:58–06:26 (08.04); Bhadra Mukha 02:58–05:00 (08.04)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:36 (05.04)–15:15 (10.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:22–05:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:41
Godhuli	19:18–19:39
Pradosha	19:18–21:23
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (08.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:39–06:16, 04:25–06:04 (08.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:51–12:32
Yamaganda	15:55–17:36
Gulika Kalam	07:28–09:09
Dur Muhurta	08:29–09:23, 12:59–13:53
Varjyam	18:32–20:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:46–14:00, 17:01–19:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:46–14:00, 17:01–19:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:46–14:00, 17:01–19:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:46–06:05, 07:00–11:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 11:57, Purva-Bhadra from 11:57; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mina 05:46, Mesha 06:05, Vrishabha 07:00, Mithuna 08:32, Karka 11:01, Simha 14:00, Kanya 17:01

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:46–11:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:46–11:57+1 Yoga Shukla 05:46–02:31 (08.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:57–05:44 (08.04)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:57–05:44 (08.04)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:44

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:17 (09.04) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 12:39 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 01:40 (09.04) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:04 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:39	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 15:04	karana Shakuni
from 01:40 (09.04)	yoga Indra
from 03:17 (09.04)	tithi Amavasya
from 03:17 (09.04)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:05
Sunrise	05:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:20
End of twilight	19:59
Moonrise	05:10
Moonset	17:39
Day length	13 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:44–12:39) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (12:39–19:20) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:44–15:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 15:04–19:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:44–19:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 00:10–00:51 (09.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–03:17 (09.04)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:44–12:39 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:39–05:41 (09.04)

Bhadra on earth: 02:58–15:04; Bhadra Mukha 02:58–05:00; Bhadra Puchha 13:54–15:07
Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:36 (05.04)–15:15 (10.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:20–05:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:42
Godhuli	19:20–19:41
Pradosha	19:20–21:24
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (09.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:25–06:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:08–10:50
Yamaganda	14:14–15:56
Gulika Kalam	05:44–07:26
Dur Muhurta	05:44–06:38, 06:38–07:33
Varjyam	22:41–00:22 (09.04)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:39–13:56, 16:57–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 12:39, Uttara-Bhadra from 12:39; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 05:44, Mesha 06:01, Vrishabha 06:56, Mithuna 08:28, Karka 10:57, Simha 13:56, Kanya 16:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 12:39) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 12:39) — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:44–19:20: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 05:44–15:04: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:44–01:40 (09.04)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–03:17 (09.04)0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:39–05:41 (09.04)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:44–12:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:44–12:39−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:44–03:17 (09.04)−3 Bhadra on earth 05:44–15:04

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 05:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Phalguna Amavasya

At sunrise 05:41

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 04:00 (10.04) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 13:45 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 01:08 (10.04) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:35 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:45	nakshatra Revati
from 15:35	karana Naga
from 01:08 (10.04)	yoga Vaidhriti
from 04:00 (10.04)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 04:00 (10.04)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:02
Sunrise	05:41
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:22
End of twilight	20:01
Moonrise	05:16
Moonset	19:01
Day length	13 h 40 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 13:45

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, Uttara-Bhadra (05:41–13:45) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (13:45–19:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 05:41–15:35: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 15:35–19:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Phalguna Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:17–04:00 (10.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:41–13:45

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–05:39 (10.04)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:41–13:45 Anandadi: Vardhamana 13:45–05:39 (10.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:36 (05.04)–15:15 (10.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 03:35–04:25 (10.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:18–05:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:22–19:43
Pradosha	19:22–21:25
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (10.04)
Amrita Kalam	08:44–10:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:39–19:22
Yamaganda	12:32–14:14
Gulika Kalam	15:57–17:39
Dur Muhurta	17:33–18:27
Varjyam	02:30–04:12 (10.04)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:41–05:57, 06:52–13:52, 16:53–19:22

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 13:45, Revati from 13:45; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mina 05:41, Mesha 05:57, Vrishabha 06:52, Mithuna 08:24, Karka 10:53, Simha 13:52, Kanya 16:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 13:45) — a good life; Revati (from 13:45) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:41–13:45+2 Yoga Indra 05:41–01:08 (10.04)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:41–13:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:41–13:450 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 05:41–04:00 (10.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:41

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Matanga
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas
Festivals	Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana

At sunrise 05:39

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 05:08 (11.04) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 15:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 00:55 (11.04) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 16:31 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 15:15	nakshatra Ashwini
from 16:31	karana Bava
from 00:55 (11.04)	yoga Vishkambha
from 05:08 (11.04)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 05:08 (11.04)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:00
Sunrise	05:39
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:24
End of twilight	20:03
Moonrise	05:22
Moonset	20:22
Day length	13 h 45 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	04:00

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 15:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:39–15:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 05:39–16:31: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Brahma

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:00–05:08 (11.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:00–05:08 (11.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 05:39–10:14
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:04–12:59

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–05:36 (11.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:39–15:15 Anandadi: Rakshasa 15:15–05:36 (11.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:36 (05.04)–15:15
Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:50–21:41
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:16–04:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:24–19:44
Pradosha	19:24–21:26
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (11.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:42–14:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:22–09:05
Yamaganda	10:48–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:14–15:58
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:54, 15:44–16:39
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati until 15:15, Ashwini from 15:15; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mina 05:39, Mesha 05:53, Vrishabha 06:48, Mithuna 08:21, Karka 10:49, Simha 13:48, Kanya 16:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 15:15) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 15:15) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 05:39–19:24: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = −1

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:39–15:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:39–15:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 15:15–05:36 (11.04)−1 Panchaka 05:39–15:15−3 Vaidhriti 05:39–00:55 (11.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:39

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 17:09
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2 · Kharmas
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:36

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:41 (12.04) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 17:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:02 (12.04) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:51 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 17:09	nakshatra Bharani
from 17:51	karana Kaulava
from 01:02 (12.04)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:57
Sunrise	05:36
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:26
End of twilight	20:05
Moonrise	05:30
Moonset	21:45
Day length	13 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:09

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, Bharani (17:09–19:26) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga

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

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:26–21:45
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:26–21:45

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:36–17:09 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:36–17:09

Anandadi: Amrita 05:36–17:09 Anandadi: Musala 17:09–05:34 (12.04)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:14–04:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:45
Godhuli	19:26–19:46
Pradosha	19:26–21:27
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (12.04)
Amrita Kalam	09:23–11:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:59–17:42
Yamaganda	09:04–10:47
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:15
Dur Muhurta	08:22–09:17, 23:29–00:10 (12.04)
Varjyam	12:50–14:34, 03:40–05:25 (12.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:44–13:44, 16:45–17:09
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 17:09, Bharani from 17:09; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mina 05:36, Mesha 05:49, Vrishabha 06:44, Mithuna 08:17, Karka 10:46, Simha 13:44, Kanya 16:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 17:09) — joy; Bharani (from 17:09) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:09

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:36–17:09+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:36–17:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:36–17:09+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Musala 17:09–05:34 (12.04)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:09–05:34 (12.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 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 05:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Priti, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3 · Kharmas

At sunrise 05:34

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:41 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 19:27 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 01:26 (13.04) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:41 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:41	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 06:41	karana Taitila
from 19:27	nakshatra Krittika
from 19:36	karana Gara
from 01:26 (13.04)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:54
Sunrise	05:34
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	05:40
Moonset	23:07
Day length	13 h 54 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 06:41	from 19:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:34–19:27) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (19:27–19:28) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Brahmacharini · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–06:41 Ravi Yoga 19:27–05:31 (13.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:27–05:31 (13.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:27–05:31 (13.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–05:31 (13.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–05:31 (13.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 19:27–05:31 (13.04) Anandadi: Kana 05:34–19:27

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:13–04:53
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:45
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:29
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (13.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:11–15:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:15
Yamaganda	07:18–09:02
Gulika Kalam	10:46–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:40–19:28
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:34–19:27

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani until 19:27, Krittika from 19:27; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 06:41, Shukla-tritya from 06:41; lagna Mina 05:34, Mesha 05:45, Vrishabha 06:40, Mithuna 08:13, Karka 10:42, Simha 13:40, Kanya 16:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 19:27) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 19:27) — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 Yoga Priti 05:34–01:26 (13.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:34–06:410 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–05:31 (13.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 19:27–05:31 (13.04)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–05:31 (13.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ravi Yoga 19:27–05:31 (13.04)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:27–05:31 (13.04)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:27–05:31 (13.04)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–06:41 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:34–06:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:34–19:27−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:34–19:27

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4 · Kharmas
Festivals	Gangaur · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:31

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:37 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 22:05 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 02:07 (14.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:37 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:37	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 08:37	karana Vanija
from 21:43	karana Vishti
from 22:05	nakshatra Rohini
from 02:07 (14.04)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:52
Sunrise	05:31
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	05:55
Moonset	none
Day length	13 h 59 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 08:37

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, Krittika (05:31–19:30) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Chandraghanta · Durga

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

Gangaur · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:41 (12.04)–08:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:31–22:05

Yamaghanta 05:31–22:05 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–05:28 (14.04)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:31–22:05 Anandadi: Utpata 22:05–05:28 (14.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:43–10:52 (14.04); Bhadra Mukha 21:45–23:56; Bhadra Puchha 09:33–10:52 (14.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:30
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (14.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:25–21:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:15–16:00
Yamaganda	05:31–07:16
Gulika Kalam	09:01–10:46
Dur Muhurta	10:11–11:07, 15:46–16:42
Varjyam	08:46–10:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:31–08:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:31–08:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:31–08:37
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:36–08:37

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-tritya until 08:37, Shukla-chaturti from 08:37; lagna Mina 05:31, Mesha 05:41, Vrishabha 06:36, Mithuna 08:09, Karka 10:38, Simha 13:37, Kanya 16:37

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:37–19:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:31–22:05+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:31–02:07 (14.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:31–08:370 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–05:28 (14.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 05:31–22:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:31–22:05−2 Rikta tithi 08:37–05:28 (14.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:31

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5 · Kharmas

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:52 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 00:58 (15.04) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:58 (15.04) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:52 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:52	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 10:52	karana Bava
from 00:05 (15.04)	karana Balava
from 00:58 (15.04)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 02:58 (15.04)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:32
End of twilight	20:12
Moonrise	06:18
Moonset	00:25
Day length	14 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:28–19:32) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:28–10:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 5: Kushmanda · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:58–05:26 (15.04)

Yamaghanta 05:28–00:58 (15.04)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:28–00:58 (15.04) Anandadi: Manasa 00:58–05:26 (15.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:43 (13.04)–10:52; Bhadra Mukha 21:45–23:56 (13.04); Bhadra Puchha 09:33–10:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:32–19:52
Pradosha	19:32–21:31
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (15.04)
Amrita Kalam	21:23–23:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:45–12:30
Yamaganda	16:01–17:47
Gulika Kalam	07:14–08:59
Dur Muhurta	08:17–09:13, 12:58–13:55
Varjyam	16:00–17:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:52–13:33, 16:33–19:32

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 10:52–13:33, 16:33–19:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:52–13:33, 16:33–19:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:52–13:33, 16:33–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 10:52, Shukla-panchami from 10:52; lagna Mina 05:28, Mesha 05:38, Vrishabha 06:32, Mithuna 08:05, Karka 10:34, Simha 13:33, Kanya 16:33

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:28–10:52: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:28–00:58 (15.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:28–00:58 (15.04)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:28–02:58 (15.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:52–05:26 (15.04)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:28–10:52−2 Rikta tithi 05:28–10:52−3 Yamaghanta 05:28–00:58 (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 05:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6 · Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:26

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:19 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 03:57 (16.04) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 03:54 (16.04) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:19 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:19	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 13:19	karana Kaulava
from 02:33 (16.04)	karana Taitila
from 03:54 (16.04)	yoga Atiganda
from 03:57 (16.04)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:46
Sunrise	05:26
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:34
End of twilight	20:14
Moonrise	06:55
Moonset	01:34
Day length	14 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:19

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, Mrigashirsha (05:26–19:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 6: Skandamata · Durga

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

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 13:19–05:23 (16.04)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:26–03:09 (16.04) Ravi Yoga 03:57–05:23 (16.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–13:19 Krakacha Yoga 13:19–05:23 (16.04)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:26–03:57 (16.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:57–05:23 (16.04)

Gandanta (tithi): 12:52–13:45

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:48
Godhuli	19:34–19:54
Pradosha	19:34–21:32
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (16.04)
Amrita Kalam	18:04–19:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:58–10:44
Yamaganda	14:16–16:02
Gulika Kalam	05:26–07:12
Dur Muhurta	05:26–06:23, 06:23–07:19
Varjyam	07:16–09:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:26–13:29, 16:29–19:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:26–13:29, 16:29–19:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:26–13:29, 16:29–19:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:26–13:29, 16:29–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 13:19, Shukla-shashti from 13:19; lagna Mina 05:26, Mesha 05:34, Vrishabha 06:28, Mithuna 08:01, Karka 10:30, Simha 13:29, Kanya 16:29, Tula 19:30

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:26–03:09 (16.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:26–03:57 (16.04)+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:26–03:54 (16.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:26–13:190 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–13:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:26–03:57 (16.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:19–05:23 (16.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:26

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7
Festivals	Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:47 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 06:52 (17.04) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 04:45 (17.04) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:47 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:47	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 15:47	karana Gara
from 04:45 (17.04)	yoga Sukarma
from 04:57 (17.04)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:44
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:36
End of twilight	20:16
Moonrise	07:48
Moonset	02:28
Day length	14 h 12 min

Sky

Mesha Sankranti	03:09 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:47

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Festivals and periods

Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:23–07:09
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Navaratri, day 7: Katyayani · Durga

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

Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) · Yamuna

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:19 (15.04)–15:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–15:47 Samvartaka Yoga 15:47–05:21 (17.04)

Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:36–19:56
Pradosha	19:36–21:33
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (17.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:39–21:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:50–19:36
Yamaganda	12:30–14:16
Gulika Kalam	16:03–17:50
Dur Muhurta	17:42–18:39
Varjyam	13:22–15:10

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:24–13:25, 15:47–19:36

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-shashti until 15:47, Shukla-saptami from 15:47; lagna Mina 05:23, Mesha 05:30, Vrishabha 06:24, Mithuna 07:57, Karka 10:26, Simha 13:25, Kanya 16:26, Tula 19:26

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

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

Sankranti at 03:09 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga all day0 Auspicious tithi 15:47–05:21 (17.04)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–15:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 05:23–06:23−1 Samvartaka Yoga 15:47–05:21 (17.04)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day−1 Sankranti day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:23–15:47−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sukarma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:04 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 06:52 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 05:24 (18.04) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:04 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:52	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 18:04	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 18:04	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:41
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:19
Moonrise	08:57
Moonset	03:04
Day length	14 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:52	from 18:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:52–19:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:04–19:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 8: Kalaratri · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:21–06:52

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–18:04

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:21–06:52 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:52–05:19 (18.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:04–02:51 (18.04); Bhadra Puchha 20:00–21:18; Bhadra Mukha 21:18–23:27
Bhadra on earth: 02:51–07:04 (18.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:03–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:50
Godhuli	19:38–19:57
Pradosha	19:38–21:34
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (18.04)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:08–08:55
Yamaganda	10:42–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:17–16:04
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:55, 15:50–16:47
Varjyam	20:10–21:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:52–13:21, 16:22–18:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:52–13:21, 16:22–18:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:52–13:21, 16:22–18:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:20–13:21, 16:22–18:04

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 06:52, Punarvasu from 06:52; tithi Shukla-saptami until 18:04, Shukla-ashtami from 18:04; lagna Mina 05:21, Mesha 05:26, Vrishabha 06:20, Mithuna 07:53, Karka 10:22, Simha 13:21, Kanya 16:22, Tula 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 06:52) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 06:52) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 18:04–19:38: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Sukarma all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:21–18:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:52–05:19 (18.04)0 Ravi Yoga 05:21–06:520 Ashtami 18:04–05:19 (18.04)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:04–02:51 (18.04)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:52–05:19 (18.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:21–06:52−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–18:04

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 05:21

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Pushya; auspicious time — after 07:04
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9
Festivals	Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:56 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 09:28 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 05:24 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:04 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:24	yoga Dhriti
from 07:04	karana Bava
from 09:28	nakshatra Pushya
from 19:56	tithi Shukla-navami
from 19:56	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:38
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:21
Moonrise	10:16
Moonset	03:27
Day length	14 h 21 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 09:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:19–09:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (09:28–19:40) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:19–07:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:04 (17.04)–19:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 9: Mahagauri · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–19:56

Anandadi: Sthira 05:19–09:28 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:28–05:16 (19.04)

Bhadra on earth: 02:51–07:04

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:40–19:59
Pradosha	19:40–21:35
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (19.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:48–08:35, 04:37–06:21 (19.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:05–17:52
Yamaganda	08:54–10:42
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:17
Dur Muhurta	08:11–09:08, 23:31–00:09 (19.04)
Varjyam	18:10–19:55

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:16–13:17, 16:18–19:40

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 09:28, Pushya from 09:28; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mina 05:19, Mesha 05:22, Vrishabha 06:16, Mithuna 07:49, Karka 10:18, Simha 13:17, Kanya 16:18, Tula 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 09:28) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 09:28) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:19–19:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:19–07:04: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:04

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–19:56+1 Pushya 09:28–05:16 (19.04)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:19–09:28+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:19–05:240 Bhadra on earth 05:19–07:04−1 Ashtami 05:19–19:56−1 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 05:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 10
Festivals	Rama Navami

At sunrise 05:16

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:13 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:34 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 05:40 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:39 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:40	yoga Shula
from 08:39	karana Kaulava
from 11:34	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 21:13	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 21:13	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:16
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:42
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	11:40
Moonset	03:42
Day length	14 h 26 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 11:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:16–11:34) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Rama Navami · Rama

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:03–13:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 10: Siddhidatri · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 10

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:34–05:14 (20.04)

Krakacha Yoga 05:16–21:13 Jwalamukhi Yoga 21:13–05:14 (20.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:16–11:34 Anandadi: Rakshasa 11:34–05:14 (20.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:38
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:51
Godhuli	19:42–20:01
Pradosha	19:42–21:36
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (20.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:37–06:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:17
Yamaganda	07:04–08:53
Gulika Kalam	10:41–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Varjyam	01:08–02:50 (20.04)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:13–13:13, 16:14–19:42

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 11:34, Ashlesha from 11:34; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mina 05:16, Mesha 05:18, Vrishabha 06:13, Mithuna 07:45, Karka 10:14, Simha 13:13, Kanya 16:14, Tula 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 11:34) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 11:34) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 05:16–19:42: 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

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 Pushya 05:16–11:34+2 Ravi Yoga 11:34–05:14 (20.04)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:16–11:34+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:16–05:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shula 05:40–07:39−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:34–05:14 (20.04)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 11:34–05:14 (20.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:16–21:13−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:16–21:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:16

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 13:00
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more

At sunrise 05:14

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:45 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 13:00 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 05:26 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:35 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:26	yoga Ganda
from 09:35	karana Gara
from 13:00	nakshatra Magha
from 21:45	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 21:45	karana Vanija
from 04:36 (21.04)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:33
Sunrise	05:14
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:44
End of twilight	20:25
Moonrise	13:04
Moonset	03:53
Day length	14 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (13:00–19:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–21:45 Ravi Yoga all day

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:14–13:00

Anandadi: Amrita 05:14–13:00 Anandadi: Musala 13:00–05:11 (21.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:43–19:15
Gandanta (tithi): 21:20–22:08
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:52
Godhuli	19:44–20:03
Pradosha	19:44–21:38
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (21.04)
Amrita Kalam	11:19–13:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:18–16:07
Yamaganda	05:14–07:02
Gulika Kalam	08:51–10:40
Dur Muhurta	10:04–11:02, 15:52–16:50
Varjyam	01:20–02:59 (21.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 13:00, Magha from 13:00; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mesha 05:14, Vrishabha 06:09, Mithuna 07:41, Karka 10:10, Simha 13:09, Kanya 16:10, Tula 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 13:00) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 13:00) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 13:00

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–21:45+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:14–13:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:14–21:450 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:14–13:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 05:26–07:450 Anandadi: Musala 13:00–05:11 (21.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:14–13:00

Panchanga at sunrise 05:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Festivals	Kamada Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:28 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 13:40 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 03:08 (22.04) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:42 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:42	karana Vishti
from 13:40	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 21:28	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 21:28	karana Bava
from 03:08 (22.04)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:30
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:46
End of twilight	20:28
Moonrise	14:30
Moonset	04:01
Day length	14 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:40

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, Magha (05:11–13:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (13:40–19:46) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:42–19:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kamada Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:45 (20.04)–21:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:09–08:05 (22.04)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:11–13:40 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–21:28 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:40–05:09 (22.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:28–05:09 (22.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 13:40–05:09 (22.04) Anandadi: Kana 05:11–13:40

Bhadra on earth: 09:42–21:28; Bhadra Puchha 14:21–15:32; Bhadra Mukha 15:32–17:31
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:46–20:05
Pradosha	19:46–21:39
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (22.04)
Amrita Kalam	11:12–12:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:39–12:29
Yamaganda	16:07–17:57
Gulika Kalam	07:01–08:50
Dur Muhurta	08:06–09:05, 12:58–13:56
Varjyam	21:38–23:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:11–09:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:11–09:42
Cutting fingernails	average 06:05–09:42
Cutting toenails	average 05:11–09:42
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 13:40, Purva-Phalguni from 13:40; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mesha 05:11, Vrishabha 06:05, Mithuna 07:37, Karka 10:06, Simha 13:05, Kanya 16:06, Tula 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 13:40) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 13:40) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 09:42–19:46: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:11–13:40+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:11–03:08 (22.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:11–21:280 Anandadi: Siddhi 13:40–05:09 (22.04)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:40–05:09 (22.04)0 Anandadi: Kana 05:11–13:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–21:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:11–13:40−3 Bhadra on earth 09:42–21:28

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 05:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhruva; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:22 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 13:32 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 01:01 (23.04) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:01 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:01	karana Balava
from 13:32	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 20:22	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 20:22	karana Kaulava
from 01:01 (23.04)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:28
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:30
Moonrise	15:56
Moonset	04:07
Day length	14 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:32

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, Purva-Phalguni (05:09–13:32) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (13:32–19:48) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:22–21:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 13:32–20:22

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:09–13:32 Anandadi: Utpata 13:32–05:06 (23.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:54
Godhuli	19:48–20:07
Pradosha	19:48–21:40
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (23.04)
Amrita Kalam	07:10–08:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:49–10:39
Yamaganda	14:18–16:08
Gulika Kalam	05:09–06:59
Dur Muhurta	05:09–06:07, 06:07–07:06
Varjyam	20:28–22:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:02–19:48

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 16:02–19:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:02–19:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 16:02–19:48

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 13:32, Uttara-Phalguni from 13:32; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mesha 05:09, Vrishabha 06:01, Mithuna 07:33, Karka 10:02, Simha 13:01, Kanya 16:02, Tula 19:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 13:32) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 13:32) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:09–01:01 (23.04)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:32–05:06 (23.04)0 Tripushkar Yoga 13:32–20:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:09–13:32−1 Anandadi: Utpata 13:32–05:06 (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 05:09

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — until 18:32
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Festivals	Mahavir Jayanti

At sunrise 05:06

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:32 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 12:38 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 22:18 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:32 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:32	karana Taitila
from 12:38	nakshatra Hasta
from 18:32	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 18:32	karana Gara
from 22:18	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:25
Sunrise	05:06
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:32
Moonrise	17:26
Moonset	04:13
Day length	14 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:38	from 18:32

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, Uttara-Phalguni (05:06–12:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (12:38–19:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 18:32–19:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Mahavir Jayanti · Mahavira

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:22 (22.04)–18:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:38–05:04 (24.04) Ravi Yoga 12:38–05:04 (24.04)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:06–12:38 Anandadi: Manasa 12:38–05:04 (24.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:55
Godhuli	19:50–20:09
Pradosha	19:50–21:41
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (24.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:42–07:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:00–19:50
Yamaganda	12:28–14:19
Gulika Kalam	16:09–18:00
Dur Muhurta	17:52–18:51
Varjyam	20:29–21:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:06–18:32

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 05:06–18:32
Cutting fingernails	average 05:57–12:57, 15:58–18:32
Cutting toenails	average 05:06–18:32
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 12:38, Hasta from 12:38; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 18:32, Shukla-chaturdashi from 18:32; lagna Mesha 05:06, Vrishabha 05:57, Mithuna 07:29, Karka 09:58, Simha 12:57, Kanya 15:58, Tula 18:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 12:38) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 12:38) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 18:32–19:50: 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

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 18:32

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:06–12:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:06–12:38+1 Auspicious tithi 05:06–18:32+1 Ravi Yoga 12:38–05:04 (24.04)0 Rikta tithi 18:32–05:04 (24.04)

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 05:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:03 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 11:04 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 19:06 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:22 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:22	karana Vanija
from 11:04	nakshatra Chitra
from 16:03	tithi Purnima
from 16:03	karana Vishti
from 19:06	yoga Vajra
from 02:37 (25.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:22
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:52
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	19:00
Moonset	04:20
Day length	14 h 48 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 11:04	from 16:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:04–11:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (11:04–19:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:03–19:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:04–16:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:04–11:04

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:04–05:02 (25.04)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:04–11:04 Anandadi: Mudgara 11:04–05:02 (25.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:03–02:37 (25.04); Bhadra Puchha 22:53–23:56; Bhadra Mukha 23:56–01:41 (25.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:50–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:55
Godhuli	19:52–20:11
Pradosha	19:52–21:42
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (25.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:27–06:57, 03:07–04:35 (25.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:55–08:46
Yamaganda	10:37–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:19–16:10
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:57, 15:55–16:55
Varjyam	18:22–19:49

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 16:03–19:52

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 11:04, Chitra from 11:04; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 16:03, Purnima from 16:03; lagna Mesha 05:04, Vrishabha 05:53, Mithuna 07:25, Karka 09:54, Simha 12:53, Kanya 15:54, Tula 18:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 11:04) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 11:04) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:04–16:03: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 16:03–19:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:04–11:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:04–11:04+1 Yoga Harshana 05:04–19:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vajra 19:06–20:07−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:03–02:37 (25.04)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:04–11:04−2 Rikta tithi 05:04–16:03−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:04–05:02 (25.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhwanksha
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Festivals	Hanuman Jayanti · Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)

At sunrise 05:02

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:04 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 08:58 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:30 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:04 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:58	nakshatra Swati
from 13:04	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 13:04	karana Balava
from 15:30	yoga Siddhi
from 23:27	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:20
Sunrise	05:02
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:54
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	20:40
Moonset	04:29
Day length	14 h 52 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	13:04

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 08:58	from 13:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:02–08:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:58–19:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Hanuman Jayanti · Hanuman

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:03 (24.04)–13:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:03 (24.04)–13:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:04–04:59 (26.04)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:58–04:59 (26.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:02–08:58

Gandanta (tithi): 12:43–13:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:56
Godhuli	19:54–20:12
Pradosha	19:54–21:43
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (26.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:36–00:02 (26.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:11–18:03
Yamaganda	08:45–10:36
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:20
Dur Muhurta	08:00–09:00, 23:32–00:09 (26.04)
Varjyam	13:59–15:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:50–19:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:50–19:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:50–19:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:49–12:49, 15:50–19:54

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra until 08:58, Swati from 08:58; tithi Purnima until 13:04, Krishna-pratipat from 13:04; lagna Mesha 05:02, Vrishabha 05:49, Mithuna 07:22, Karka 09:51, Simha 12:49, Kanya 15:50, Tula 18:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 08:58) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 08:58) — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Purnima 05:02–13:04: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:58–04:59 (26.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:02–08:58+1 Yoga Siddhi 15:30–04:59 (26.04)0 Auspicious tithi 13:04–04:59 (26.04)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:04–04:59 (26.04)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:02–08:58−1 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 05:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:46 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 06:30 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 11:40 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:46 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:30	nakshatra Vishakha
from 09:46	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 09:46	karana Taitila
from 11:40	yoga Vyatipata
from 20:03	karana Gara
from 03:51 (27.04)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:17
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:56
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	22:24
Moonset	04:42
Day length	14 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:30	from 09:46

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, Swati (04:59–06:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:30–19:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:46–04:57 (27.04) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:51–04:57 (27.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–04:57 (27.04)

Samvartaka Yoga 04:59–09:46 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:51–04:57 (27.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:30–03:51 (27.04) Anandadi: Saumya 03:51–04:57 (27.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:59–06:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:23
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:57
Godhuli	19:56–20:14
Pradosha	19:56–21:44
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (27.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:01–21:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:20
Yamaganda	06:51–08:44
Gulika Kalam	10:36–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Varjyam	11:29–12:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:59–11:40

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 04:59–11:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:59–11:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:45–06:30

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 06:30, Vishakha from 06:30; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 09:46, Krishna-dvitya from 09:46; lagna Mesha 04:59, Vrishabha 05:45, Mithuna 07:18, Karka 09:47, Simha 12:45, Kanya 15:46, Tula 18:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 06:30) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 06:30) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 11:40–19:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:59–11:40+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:46–04:57 (27.04)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:30–03:51 (27.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:59–06:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:59–09:460 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:59–06:30−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:59–09:46−3 Vyatipata 11:40–04:57 (27.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vyatipata
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:19 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:13 (28.04) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 07:42 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:19 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:19	tithi Krishna-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:19	karana Vanija
from 07:42	yoga Variyana
from 16:35	karana Vishti
from 01:13 (28.04)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:53 (28.04)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 02:53 (28.04)	karana Bava
from 03:46 (28.04)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:58
End of twilight	20:41
Moonrise	none
Moonset	05:02
Day length	15 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:19

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, Anuradha (04:57–19:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:35–19:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–01:13 (28.04)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:57–06:19 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:53–04:55 (28.04)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:57–01:13 (28.04) Anandadi: Kaladanda 01:13–04:55 (28.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:35–02:53 (28.04); Bhadra Puchha 23:17–00:19 (28.04); Bhadra Mukha 00:19–02:02 (28.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:58
Godhuli	19:58–20:16
Pradosha	19:58–21:46
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (28.04)
Amrita Kalam	15:57–17:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:20–16:13
Yamaganda	04:57–06:50
Gulika Kalam	08:42–10:35
Dur Muhurta	09:57–10:58, 15:58–16:58
Varjyam	07:25–08:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:42–19:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:42–19:58
Cutting fingernails	average 07:42–12:41, 15:42–19:58
Cutting toenails	average 07:42–19:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:41–12:41, 15:42–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 06:19, Krishna-tritya from 06:19; lagna Mesha 04:57, Vrishabha 05:41, Mithuna 07:14, Karka 09:43, Simha 12:41, Kanya 15:42, Tula 18:42

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

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

Vyatipata 04:57–07:42: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–01:13 (28.04)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:57–01:13 (28.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:57–01:13 (28.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:57–06:19+1 Yoga Variyana 07:42–03:46 (28.04)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:57–06:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:35–02:53 (28.04)−1 Vyatipata 04:57–07:42−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 04:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:38 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 22:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 23:59 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:14 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:14	karana Balava
from 22:44	nakshatra Mula
from 23:38	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 23:38	karana Kaulava
from 23:59	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:44
Moonrise	00:02
Moonset	05:36
Day length	15 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:55–20:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 01:21 (29.04)
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the following day is chosen

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:55–22:44

Anandadi: Chara 04:55–22:44 Anandadi: Sthira 22:44–04:52 (29.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:20–04:10 (29.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:59
Godhuli	20:00–20:18
Pradosha	20:00–21:47
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (29.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:51–16:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:34–12:28
Yamaganda	16:14–18:07
Gulika Kalam	06:48–08:41
Dur Muhurta	07:56–08:56, 12:58–13:58
Varjyam	06:14–07:40

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:37–12:38, 15:38–20:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mesha 04:55, Vrishabha 05:37, Mithuna 07:10, Karka 09:39, Simha 12:38, Kanya 15:38, Tula 18:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:55–20:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:55–22:44+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Yoga Parigha 04:55–13:53−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:55–22:44−2 Rikta tithi 04:55–23:38−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:55–22:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:42 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 20:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 20:29 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:07	karana Taitila
from 20:29	yoga Siddha
from 20:35	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 20:42	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 20:42	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:09
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:46
Moonrise	01:21
Moonset	06:35
Day length	15 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–20:42 Krakacha Yoga 20:42–04:50 (30.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 20:35–04:50 (30.04) Anandadi: Gada 04:52–20:35

Gandanta (tithi): 20:21–21:03
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–16:00
Godhuli	20:02–20:20
Pradosha	20:02–21:48
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (30.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:45–16:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:40–10:34
Yamaganda	14:21–16:15
Gulika Kalam	04:52–06:46
Dur Muhurta	04:52–05:53, 05:53–06:54
Varjyam	19:08–20:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:33–12:34, 15:34–20:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:33–12:34, 15:34–20:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:33–12:34, 15:34–20:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:33–12:34, 15:34–20:02

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mesha 04:52, Vrishabha 05:33, Mithuna 07:06, Karka 09:35, Simha 12:34, Kanya 15:34, Tula 18:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Shiva 04:52–20:29+1 Auspicious tithi 04:52–20:42−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:52–20:35−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:52–20:35−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–20:42

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 2041 · Vikram 2176 more

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 18:13 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 18:52 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 17:20 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:24 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:24	karana Vanija
from 17:20	yoga Sadhya
from 18:13	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 18:13	karana Vishti
from 18:52	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:07
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:48
Moonrise	02:11
Moonset	07:59
Day length	15 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:13	from 18:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:50–18:52) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (18:52–20:04) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:13–20:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:52–04:48 (01.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:52–04:48 (01.05) Tripushkar Yoga 18:52–04:48 (01.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–18:13 Samvartaka Yoga 18:13–04:48 (01.05)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:50–18:52 Anandadi: Amrita 18:52–04:48 (01.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:13–05:10 (01.05); Bhadra Puchha 22:37–23:43; Bhadra Mukha 23:43–01:33 (01.05)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:15
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:01
Godhuli	20:04–20:22
Pradosha	20:04–21:49
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (01.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:25–15:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:10–20:04
Yamaganda	12:27–14:22
Gulika Kalam	16:16–18:10
Dur Muhurta	18:02–19:03
Varjyam	05:30–06:59, 02:29–04:00 (01.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:13–20:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:13–20:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:13–20:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:29–12:30, 15:30–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 18:52, Uttara-Ashadha from 18:52; tithi Krishna-shashti until 18:13, Krishna-saptami from 18:13; lagna Mesha 04:50, Vrishabha 05:29, Mithuna 07:02, Karka 09:31, Simha 12:30, Kanya 15:30, Tula 18:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 18:52) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 18:52) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:50–17:20+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:50–18:520 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:52–04:48 (01.05)0 Ravi Yoga 18:52–04:48 (01.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:52–04:48 (01.05)0 Tripushkar Yoga 18:52–04:48 (01.05)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:13–04:48 (01.05)0 Samvartaka Yoga 18:13–04:48 (01.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:50–18:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:50–18:52−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–18:13

Panchanga at sunrise 04:50

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

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

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

Bahudhanya (No. 12 of 60, “many-grained, rich in grain”) — A year of abundance: rich harvests, plenty of food and well-being.
Northern samvatsara: Vijaya (No. 27)
Shaka Samvat 2040 · Vikram Samvat 2175 · Kali Yuga 5219
Next year — Pramathi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 10.04.2119
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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.

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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: 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.

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

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

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.

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-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.

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)

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 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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
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-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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Pramathi (No. 13 of 60, “tormenting, agitating”) — A restless year: unrest and anxiety, moderate rains; calls for caution.
Northern samvatsara: Vijaya (No. 27)
Shaka Samvat 2041 · Vikram Samvat 2176 · Kali Yuga 5220
Next year — Vikrama, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 29.03.2120
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 10
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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

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.

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground