May 1831 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Vaishakha (until 11.05), Nija Vaishakha (from 12.05). Adhika Vaishakha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Major festivals: 14.05 Akshaya Tritiya; 24.05 Narasimha Jayanti; 26.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak).
Icons this month (24)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 4.05 Wed — Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra after 08:28 until 16:11
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 16.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Pushya after 10:28
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 17.05 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga after 09:29
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies. - 22.05 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Manasa after 10:11
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 26.05 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda after 05:45
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 29.05 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Siddhi after 07:55
Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
Festivals
- 4.05 Wed Kalashtami
- 8.05 Sun Parama Ekadashi
- 9.05 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 10.05 Tue Masik Shivaratri
- 11.05 Wed Adhika Amavasya
- 13.05 Fri Vrishabha Sankranti
- 13.05 Fri Parashurama Jayanti
- 13.05 Fri Chandra Darshan
- 14.05 Sat Akshaya Tritiya
- 15.05 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 16.05 Mon Shankaracharya Jayanti
- 16.05 Mon Skanda Shashti
- 17.05 Tue Ganga Saptami
- 19.05 Thu Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)
- 19.05 Thu Masik Durgashtami
- 22.05 Sun Mohini Ekadashi
- 23.05 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 24.05 Tue Narasimha Jayanti
- 26.05 Thu Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
- 26.05 Thu Vaishakha Purnima
- 27.05 Fri Narada Jayanti
- 30.05 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–01:55 (02.05)
- 3.05 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 16:44–04:41 (04.05)
- 8.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:35–04:31 (09.05)
- 10.05 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:56–02:17 (11.05)
- 10.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:56–02:17 (11.05)
- 11.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:18–04:25 (12.05)
- 16.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:28–04:15 (17.05)
- 17.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:29–04:14 (18.05)
- 22.05 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:07–14:59
- 22.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:07–14:59
- 22.05 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 14:59–04:05 (23.05)
- 25.05 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:13–04:01 (26.05)
- 25.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:13–04:01 (26.05)
- 26.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–02:10 (27.05)
- 29.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–07:55
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.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 7.05 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vaidhriti
- 11.05 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
- 12.05 Thu — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka, Yoga Atiganda (unfavourable day)
- 13.05 Fri — Yamaghanta, Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 15.05 Sun — Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
- 18.05 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 23.05 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
- 30.05 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
- 31.05 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Tryahasparsha, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Sky this month
- 12.05 New moon (Amavasya) 02:57
- 13.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 04:05 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
- 26.05 Full moon (Purnima) 18:57
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 11.05 Adhika Masa
- 5.05 20:53 – 10.05 04:56 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Khara (No. 25, “harsh, severe”) — A harsh year: hardship, privation and hard toil. more
Northern samvatsara: Plava. Shaka Samvat 1753, Vikram Samvat 1888, Kali Yuga 4932.
Adhika Vaishakha (Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. more
Nija Vaishakha (Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. more
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:48
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 01:55 (02.05) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 14:51 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:39 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:39 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 12:39 | karana Kaulava |
| from 14:51 | yoga Siddha |
| from 01:48 (02.05) | karana Taitila |
| from 01:55 (02.05) | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:48 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:06 |
| End of twilight | 20:50 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 07:36 |
| Day length | 15 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 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, Mula (04:48–20:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–01:55 (02.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:48–01:55 (02.05)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–12:39
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:48–01:55 (02.05) Anandadi: Shubha 01:55–04:46 (02.05)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:19 (30.04)–05:47
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:38–04:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–16:01 |
| Godhuli | 20:06–20:23 |
| Pradosha | 20:06–21:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:43 (02.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:45–20:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:11–20:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:16–18:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:03–19:04 |
| Varjyam | 00:07–01:55 (02.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:03–20:06
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 15:03–20:06 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:03–20:06 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 15:03–20:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 12:39, Krishna-panchami from 12:39; lagna Mesha 04:48, Vrishabha 05:17, Mithuna 06:43, Karka 09:05, Simha 12:02, Kanya 15:03, Tula 18:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:48–12:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–01:55 (02.05)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:48–01:55 (02.05)+1 Yoga Shiva 04:48–14:51+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:48–01:55 (02.05)0 Auspicious tithi 12:39–04:46 (02.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–12:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 04:48–05:47−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:48–01:55 (02.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:48–12:39
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:46
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 04:32 (03.05) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 15:36 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:52 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:52 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 14:52 | karana Gara |
| from 15:36 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 03:52 (03.05) | karana Vanija |
| from 04:32 (03.05) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:46 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:08 |
| End of twilight | 20:52 |
| Moonrise | 00:15 |
| Moonset | 08:20 |
| Day length | 15 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:52 |
|---|
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 (04:46–20:08) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:32–04:44 (03.05)
Hutashana Yoga 14:52–04:44 (03.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:52–04:44 (03.05)
Anandadi: Utpata 04:46–04:32 (03.05) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:32–04:44 (03.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 14:26–15:18
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:37–04:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:08–20:25 |
| Pradosha | 20:08–21:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:43 (03.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:13–00:59 (03.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:41–08:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:32–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:22–16:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:57–13:59, 16:02–17:03 |
| Varjyam | 12:34–14:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:46–14:52, 14:59–20:08
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 04:46–14:52, 14:59–20:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:46–14:52, 14:59–20:08 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:13–11:58, 14:59–20:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 14:52, Krishna-shashti from 14:52; lagna Mesha 04:46, Vrishabha 05:13, Mithuna 06:39, Karka 09:01, Simha 11:58, Kanya 14:59, Tula 18:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 04:46–15:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:46–14:520 Adhika Masa0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:52–04:44 (03.05)−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:52–04:44 (03.05)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:52–04:44 (03.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:46–04:32 (03.05)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:46–04:32 (03.05)
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 16:44 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:44
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 16:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 06:44 (04.05) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 16:05 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:44 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:05 | yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| from 16:44 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 16:44 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:44 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:10 |
| End of twilight | 20:54 |
| Moonrise | 01:02 |
| Moonset | 09:13 |
| Day length | 15 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:44 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:44–20:10) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:44–20:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Tripushkar Yoga 16:44–04:41 (04.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–16:44 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day Hutashana Yoga 16:44–04:41 (04.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:44–04:41 (04.05)
Anandadi: Manasa 04:44–00:14 (04.05) Anandadi: Padma 00:14–04:41 (04.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:44–05:29 (04.05); Bhadra Puchha 21:49–23:05; Bhadra Mukha 23:05–01:11 (04.05)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:35–04:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:03 |
| Godhuli | 20:10–20:27 |
| Pradosha | 20:10–21:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:43 (04.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:45–01:30 (04.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:18–18:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:35–10:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:27–14:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:49–08:51, 23:34–00:08 (04.05) |
| Varjyam | 13:16–15:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:09–11:54, 14:56–20:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:09–11:54, 14:56–20:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:09–11:54, 14:56–20:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:09–11:54, 14:56–20:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 16:44, Krishna-saptami from 16:44; lagna Mesha 04:44, Vrishabha 05:09, Mithuna 06:35, Karka 08:57, Simha 11:54, Kanya 14:56, Tula 17:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 16:44
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:44–00:14 (04.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:44–16:050 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 16:44–04:41 (04.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–16:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 16:44–04:41 (04.05)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:44–04:41 (04.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:44–04:41 (04.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:44–16:44
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 08:28; auspicious time — until 16:11 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 04:41
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 06:44 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:11 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:29 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:29 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 06:44 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 16:11 | yoga Shukla |
| from 18:05 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 18:05 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:41 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:12 |
| End of twilight | 20:57 |
| Moonrise | 01:42 |
| Moonset | 10:13 |
| Day length | 15 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 11, average — 1, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:44 | from 18:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:41–06:44) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:44–20:12) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:41–05:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:12–21:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:41–06:44 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–18:05
Hutashana Yoga 18:05–04:39 (05.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:05–04:39 (05.05)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:28–04:39 (05.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:41–08:28
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:44 (03.05)–05:29; Bhadra Puchha 21:49–23:05 (03.05); Bhadra Mukha 23:05 (03.05)–01:11
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:33–04:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:04 |
| Godhuli | 20:12–20:28 |
| Pradosha | 20:12–21:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:42 (05.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:15–22:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:38–08:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:30–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 11:00–12:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:05–11:50, 14:52–18:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 05:05–11:50, 14:52–18:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 05:05–11:50, 14:52–18:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:05–11:50, 14:52–20:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 06:44, Shravana from 06:44; tithi Krishna-saptami until 18:05, Krishna-ashtami from 18:05; lagna Mesha 04:41, Vrishabha 05:05, Mithuna 06:31, Karka 08:53, Simha 11:50, Kanya 14:52, Tula 17:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 06:44) — improved health; Shravana (from 06:44) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 18:05–20:12: 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
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 08:28
Auspicious time ends by 16:11
+2 Yoga Shubha 04:41–16:11+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–18:05+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:28–04:39 (05.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–06:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 04:41–06:440 Adhika Masa0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:41–05:290 Ashtami 18:05–04:39 (05.05)0 Hutashana Yoga 18:05–04:39 (05.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:05–04:39 (05.05)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:41–08:28
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:39
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 18:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 08:21 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 15:45 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:31 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:31 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 08:21 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 15:45 | yoga Brahma |
| from 18:46 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 18:46 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:39 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:13 |
| End of twilight | 20:59 |
| Moonrise | 02:16 |
| Moonset | 11:20 |
| Day length | 15 h 34 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 08:21 | from 18:46 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:39–08:21) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 04:39–18:46 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–18:46 Hutashana Yoga 18:46–04:37 (06.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:46–04:37 (06.05)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:39–08:21 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:21–04:37 (06.05)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 20:53–04:56 (10.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:32–04:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:04 |
| Godhuli | 20:13–20:30 |
| Pradosha | 20:13–21:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (06.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:27–00:07 (06.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:23–16:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:39–06:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:33–10:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:51–10:53, 16:04–17:07 |
| Varjyam | 12:30–14:09 |
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 05:01–11:46, 14:48–18:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 08:21, Dhanishtha from 08:21; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 18:46, Krishna-navami from 18:46; lagna Mesha 04:39, Vrishabha 05:01, Mithuna 06:27, Karka 08:49, Simha 11:46, Kanya 14:48, Tula 17:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 08:21) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 08:21) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:39–18:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 18:46–20:13: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:39–08:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:39–08:21+1 Yoga Shukla 04:39–15:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 18:46–04:37 (06.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:46–04:37 (06.05)−1 Ashtami 04:39–18:46−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–18:46−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:39–18:46
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:37
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 09:14 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 14:44 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:49 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:49 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 09:14 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 14:44 | yoga Indra |
| from 18:39 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 18:39 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:37 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:15 |
| End of twilight | 21:01 |
| Moonrise | 02:45 |
| Moonset | 12:32 |
| Day length | 15 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:14 | from 18:39 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (09:14–20:15) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–18:39 Hutashana Yoga 18:39–04:35 (07.05)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:37–09:14 Anandadi: Saumya 09:14–04:35 (07.05)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 20:53 (05.05)–04:56 (10.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:30–04:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:05 |
| Godhuli | 20:15–20:32 |
| Pradosha | 20:15–21:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (07.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:06–03:42 (07.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:29–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:21–18:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:34–08:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:45–08:47, 12:58–14:00 |
| Varjyam | 16:28–18:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:39–20:15
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 18:39–20:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 18:39–20:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 18:39–20:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 09:14, Shatabhisha from 09:14; tithi Krishna-navami until 18:39, Krishna-dashami from 18:39; lagna Mesha 04:37, Vrishabha 04:58, Mithuna 06:23, Karka 08:45, Simha 11:43, Kanya 14:44, Tula 17:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 09:14) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 09:14) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:37–18:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 04:37–14:44+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:37–09:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:37–09:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 18:39–04:35 (07.05)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:37–18:39−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–18:39
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:35
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 17:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 09:19 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 13:02 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:17 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:17 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 09:19 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 13:02 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 17:43 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 17:43 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:35 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:17 |
| End of twilight | 21:04 |
| Moonrise | 03:10 |
| Moonset | 13:48 |
| Day length | 15 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:19 | from 17:43 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:35–09:19) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (09:19–20:17) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:17–17:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–17:43 Hutashana Yoga 17:43–04:33 (08.05)
Anandadi: Ananda 04:35–09:19 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:19–04:33 (08.05)
- Bhadra on earth: 06:17–17:43; Bhadra Puchha 07:55–09:04; Bhadra Mukha 09:04–10:59
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 20:53 (05.05)–04:56 (10.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 17:20–18:05
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:28–04:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:06 |
| Godhuli | 20:17–20:34 |
| Pradosha | 20:17–21:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (08.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:50–02:23 (08.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:31–10:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:24–16:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:35–06:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:35–05:38, 05:38–06:41 |
| Varjyam | 15:32–17:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:54–06:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:54–06:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:54–06:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:35–11:39, 14:40–20:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 09:19, Purva-Bhadra from 09:19; tithi Krishna-dashami until 17:43, Krishna-ekadashi from 17:43; lagna Mesha 04:35, Vrishabha 04:54, Mithuna 06:19, Karka 08:41, Simha 11:39, Kanya 14:40, Tula 17:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 09:19) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 09:19) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 06:17–17:43: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vaidhriti 13:02–20:17: 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 = −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: Bhadra on earth
+2 Yoga Indra 04:35–13:02+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:35–09:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–09:190 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 17:43–04:33 (08.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:19–04:33 (08.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:19–04:33 (08.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Vaidhriti 13:02–04:33 (08.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–17:43−3 Bhadra on earth 06:17–17:43
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Parama Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:33
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:35 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 10:42 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 04:56 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:56 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 08:35 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 10:42 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 15:57 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 15:57 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:47 (09.05) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:33 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:19 |
| End of twilight | 21:06 |
| Moonrise | 03:34 |
| Moonset | 15:08 |
| Day length | 15 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 2, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:35 | from 15:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:33–08:35) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:35–20:19) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Parama Ekadashi · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Adhika Masa. The fast grants the highest good and prosperity; Purushottama (Vishnu) is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:43 (07.05)–15:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:31–07:41 (09.05)
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:35–04:31 (09.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–15:57 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:57–04:31 (09.05) Hutashana Yoga 15:57–04:31 (09.05) Krakacha Yoga 15:57–04:31 (09.05)
Anandadi: Chara 04:33–08:35 Anandadi: Sthira 08:35–04:31 (09.05)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 20:53 (05.05)–04:56 (10.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:27–04:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:07 |
| Godhuli | 20:19–20:36 |
| Pradosha | 20:19–21:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (09.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:35–04:05 (09.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:21–20:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:23–18:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:13–19:16 |
| Varjyam | 17:35–19:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:42–11:35, 14:36–20:19
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:42–11:35, 14:36–20:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:42–11:35, 14:36–20:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:50–20:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:35, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:35; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 15:57, Krishna-dvadashi from 15:57; lagna Mesha 04:33, Vrishabha 04:50, Mithuna 06:15, Karka 08:37, Simha 11:35, Kanya 14:36, Tula 17:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:35) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:35) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 04:33–10:42: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:35–04:31 (09.05)+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:33–08:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:35–04:31 (09.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:57–04:31 (09.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 15:57–04:31 (09.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–15:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:57–04:31 (09.05)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:33–08:35−1 Vaidhriti 04:33–10:42
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 04:31
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 07:05 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 07:43 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:27 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:05 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 07:43 | yoga Priti |
| from 13:27 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 13:27 | karana Gara |
| from 23:58 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:13 (10.05) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:31 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:21 |
| End of twilight | 21:08 |
| Moonrise | 03:56 |
| Moonset | 16:31 |
| Day length | 15 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:05 | from 13:27 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Bhadra (04:31–07:05) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:05–20:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:21–21:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–13:27
Anandadi: Matanga 07:05–04:29 (10.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:31–07:05
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 20:53 (05.05)–04:56 (10.05)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:32–10:19 (10.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:25–03:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:21–20:38 |
| Pradosha | 20:21–21:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (10.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:45–04:12 (10.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:30–08:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:27–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:25–16:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–14:01, 16:08–17:11 |
| Varjyam | 18:01–19:28 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:46–11:31
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:46–11:31 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:46–11:31 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:46–11:31, 14:32–20:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 07:05, Revati from 07:05; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 13:27, Krishna-trayodashi from 13:27; lagna Mesha 04:31, Vrishabha 04:46, Mithuna 06:11, Karka 08:34, Simha 11:31, Kanya 14:32, Tula 17:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 07:05) — a good life; Revati (from 07:05) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:05–04:29 (10.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–07:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 07:43–04:13 (10.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Gada 04:31–07:05−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–13:27
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 10:19; auspicious time — until 10:21 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:29
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 04:56 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 00:17 (11.05) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:21 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:56 | nakshatra Ashwini |
|---|---|
| from 10:21 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 10:21 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:37 | karana Shakuni |
| from 00:17 (11.05) | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 02:17 (11.05) | nakshatra Bharani |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:29 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:23 |
| End of twilight | 21:10 |
| Moonrise | 04:20 |
| Moonset | 17:56 |
| Day length | 15 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:56 | from 10:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:29–04:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:21–20:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 10:21–20:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:41 (11.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–10:21 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:56–02:17 (11.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:56–02:17 (11.05)
Anandadi: Shubha 04:29–04:56 Anandadi: Amrita 04:56–02:17 (11.05) Anandadi: Musala 02:17–04:27 (11.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 10:21–20:37; Bhadra Mukha 10:21–12:03; Bhadra Puchha 19:33–20:34
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 20:53 (05.05)–04:56
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:32 (09.05)–10:19
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:24–03:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:23–20:39 |
| Pradosha | 20:23–22:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (11.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:52–21:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:25–18:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:27–10:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:40–08:43, 23:37–00:09 (11.05) |
| Varjyam | 22:43–00:09 (11.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:42–10:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:42–10:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:42–10:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:42–11:27, 14:28–20:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 04:56, Ashwini from 04:56; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 10:21, Krishna-chaturdashi from 10:21; lagna Mesha 04:29, Vrishabha 04:42, Mithuna 06:08, Karka 08:30, Simha 11:27, Kanya 14:28, Tula 17:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 04:56) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 04:56) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 10:21–20:23: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 10:19
Auspicious time ends by 10:21
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:56–02:17 (11.05)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–10:21+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:56–02:17 (11.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–04:56+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:29–00:17 (11.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Panchaka 04:29–04:56−1 Gandanta 04:29–10:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 10:21–04:27 (11.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:21–20:37
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Adhika Amavasya |
At sunrise 04:27
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 23:18 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:05 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:47 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:47 | tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:47 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 16:53 | karana Naga |
| from 20:05 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 23:18 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 02:57 (12.05) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 02:57 (12.05) | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:27 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:25 |
| End of twilight | 21:13 |
| Moonrise | 04:45 |
| Moonset | 19:23 |
| Day length | 15 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:27–20:25) is good for root crops.
- Shakuni 04:27–06:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 06:47–16:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 16:53–20:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:27–06:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Adhika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of the intercalary month: Purushottama Masa ends. Shraddha and charity on this day are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:47–02:57 (12.05)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:18–04:25 (12.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:18–04:25 (12.05)
Samvartaka Yoga 02:57–04:25 (12.05)
Anandadi: Siddhi 23:18–04:25 (12.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:27–23:18
- Gandanta (tithi): 02:36–03:17 (12.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:22–03:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:25–20:41 |
| Pradosha | 20:25–22:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (12.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:06–20:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:27–08:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:26–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 10:41–12:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:38–11:23, 14:24–20:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 06:47, Amavasya from 06:47; lagna Mesha 04:27, Vrishabha 04:38, Mithuna 06:04, Karka 08:26, Simha 11:23, Kanya 14:24, Tula 17:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:27–06:47: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 06:47–20:25: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:27–20:05+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:27–23:18−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:27–23:18−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:27–06:47
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
At sunrise 04:25
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 20:12 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 15:45 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 12:59 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:59 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 15:45 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 20:12 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 23:01 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 23:01 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:25 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:27 |
| End of twilight | 21:15 |
| Moonrise | 05:15 |
| Moonset | 20:49 |
| Day length | 16 h 02 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 02:57 |
|---|
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 20:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:25–20:12) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (20:12–20:27) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 04:25–12:59: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 04:25–20:12
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:25–20:12 Anandadi: Utpata 20:12–04:23 (13.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:21–03:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:27–20:43 |
| Pradosha | 20:27–22:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (13.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:07–19:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:26–16:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:25–06:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:25–10:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:46–10:50, 16:10–17:15 |
| Varjyam | 09:45–11:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:34–11:19, 14:20–20:27
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:34–11:19, 14:20–20:27 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:34–11:19, 14:20–20:27 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:34–11:19, 14:20–20:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 20:12, Rohini from 20:12; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:25, Vrishabha 04:34, Mithuna 06:00, Karka 08:22, Simha 11:19, Kanya 14:20, Tula 17:20, Vrischika 20:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 20:12) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 20:12) — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −2
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:25–15:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 20:12–04:23 (13.05)0 Yoga Atiganda 15:45–17:43−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:25–20:12−3 Yamaghanta 04:25–20:12
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Festivals | Parashurama Jayanti · Vrishabha Sankranti · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:23
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 17:11 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 11:27 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:05 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:05 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 11:27 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 17:11 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 19:12 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 19:12 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:23 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:29 |
| End of twilight | 21:17 |
| Moonrise | 05:52 |
| Moonset | 22:10 |
| Day length | 16 h 05 min |
Sky
| Vrishabha Sankr. | 04:05 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:11 | from 19:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:23–17:11) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (17:11–20:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Parashurama Jayanti · Parashurama
The appearance day of Parashurama — the sixth avatar of Vishnu, “Rama with the axe”. He was born in the evening twilight, so the festival may fall a day before Akshaya Tritiya.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:29–22:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Taurus. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:23–12:26
on the day the Sun enters the sign
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, 20:29–22:10
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:29–22:10
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 04:23–17:11 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–19:12
Anandadi: Mitra 04:23–17:11 Anandadi: Manasa 17:11–04:21 (14.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:19–03:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:11 |
| Godhuli | 20:29–20:45 |
| Pradosha | 20:29–22:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (14.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:23–15:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:25–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:27–18:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:24–08:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:36–08:41, 12:58–14:02 |
| Varjyam | 10:12–11:35, 22:09–23:34 |
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 04:30–11:15, 14:16–20:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 17:11, Mrigashirsha from 17:11; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 19:12, Shukla-tritya from 19:12; lagna Mesha 04:23, Vrishabha 04:30, Mithuna 05:56, Karka 08:18, Simha 11:15, Kanya 14:16, Tula 17:16, Vrischika 20:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 17:11) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 17:11) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 04:05 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −1
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:23–17:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–17:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–19:12+1 Yoga Sukarma 11:27–04:21 (14.05)−1 Sankranti day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–19:12−3 Yamaghanta 04:23–17:11
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Festivals | Akshaya Tritiya |
At sunrise 04:21
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 14:27 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 07:21 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 05:24 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:24 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 07:21 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 14:27 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 15:41 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 15:41 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:04 (15.05) | karana Vishti |
| from 03:34 (15.05) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:21 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:31 |
| End of twilight | 21:20 |
| Moonrise | 06:38 |
| Moonset | 23:21 |
| Day length | 16 h 09 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 14:27 | from 15:41 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (04:21–14:27) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Akshaya Tritiya · Lakshmi
The “inexhaustible” third tithi of Vaishakha: whatever is begun or given on this day never diminishes. Favourable for buying gold, new undertakings and weddings without choosing a muhurta; according to legend, the Treta Yuga began on this day, and the Pandavas received the inexhaustible vessel (Akshaya Patra).
Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 04:21–12:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:27–04:19 (15.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:41–04:19 (15.05)
Anandadi: Vajra 04:21–14:27 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:27–04:19 (15.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:04–12:36 (15.05); Bhadra Mukha 02:09–03:53 (15.05); Bhadra Puchha 11:34–12:36 (15.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:18–03:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:12 |
| Godhuli | 20:31–20:46 |
| Pradosha | 20:31–22:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (15.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:39–08:04, 03:07–04:34 (15.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:23–10:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:27–16:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:21–06:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:21–05:26, 05:26–06:30 |
| Varjyam | 22:03–23:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:21–15:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:21–15:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:21–15:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 14:27, Ardra from 14:27; tithi Shukla-tritya until 15:41, Shukla-chaturti from 15:41; lagna Mesha 04:21, Vrishabha 04:26, Mithuna 05:52, Karka 08:14, Simha 11:11, Kanya 14:12, Tula 17:12, Vrischika 20:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 14:27) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 14:27) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 15:41–20:31: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–14:27+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:21–07:21+1 Auspicious tithi 04:21–15:41+1 Ravi Yoga 14:27–04:19 (15.05)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:41–04:19 (15.05)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:41–04:19 (15.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:27–04:19 (15.05)−1 Rikta tithi 15:41–04:19 (15.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:21–14:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 04:19
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 12:10 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 00:14 (16.05) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:36 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:10 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 12:36 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 12:36 | karana Bava |
| from 23:17 | karana Balava |
| from 00:14 (16.05) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:19 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:33 |
| End of twilight | 21:22 |
| Moonrise | 07:34 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 16 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:10 | from 12:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (12:10–20:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:19–12:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:49–12:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:19–12:10
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–12:36
Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:10–04:17 (16.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:19–12:10
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:04–12:36; Bhadra Mukha 02:09–03:53; Bhadra Puchha 11:34–12:36
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:17–03:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:13 |
| Godhuli | 20:33–20:48 |
| Pradosha | 20:33–22:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:40 (16.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:07–04:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:31–20:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:29–18:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:23–19:28 |
| Varjyam | 23:19–00:48 (16.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:36–20:33
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 12:36–20:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:36–20:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:22–11:07, 14:08–20:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 12:10, Punarvasu from 12:10; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 12:36, Shukla-panchami from 12:36; lagna Mesha 04:19, Vrishabha 04:22, Mithuna 05:48, Karka 08:10, Simha 11:07, Kanya 14:08, Tula 17:08, Vrischika 20:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 12:10) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 12:10) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:19–12:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:19–12:10+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:10–04:17 (16.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:10–04:17 (16.05)0 Auspicious tithi 12:36–04:17 (16.05)0 Yoga Shula 04:19–05:17−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:19–12:10−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:19–12:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:19–12:10−2 Rikta tithi 04:19–12:36−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–12:36−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:19–12:36
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 10:28 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Festivals | Shankaracharya Jayanti · Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:17
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 10:28 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 21:27 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:08 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:08 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 10:08 | karana Kaulava |
| from 10:28 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 21:09 | karana Taitila |
| from 21:27 | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:17 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:34 |
| End of twilight | 21:24 |
| Moonrise | 08:39 |
| Moonset | 00:18 |
| Day length | 16 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:08 | from 10:28 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:17–10:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (10:28–20:34) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Shankaracharya Jayanti · Adi Shankaracharya
The birthday of Adi Shankaracharya, the great teacher of Advaita Vedanta (8th century).
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:36 (15.05)–10:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 10:08–04:15 (17.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 10:28–04:15 (17.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:28–04:15 (17.05)
Hutashana Yoga 10:08–04:15 (17.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:08–04:15 (17.05)
Anandadi: Prajapati 10:28–04:15 (17.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:17–10:28
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:47–10:30
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:15–03:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:14 |
| Godhuli | 20:34–20:50 |
| Pradosha | 20:34–22:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (17.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:14–09:44, 03:21–04:53 (17.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:19–08:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:24–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:28–16:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–14:04, 16:14–17:19 |
| Varjyam | 18:09–19:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:18–10:08
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 04:18–10:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:18–10:08 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:18–10:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 10:28, Pushya from 10:28; tithi Shukla-panchami until 10:08, Shukla-shashti from 10:08; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:18, Mithuna 05:44, Karka 08:06, Simha 11:03, Kanya 14:04, Tula 17:05, Vrischika 20:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 10:28) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 10:28) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:28
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:28–04:15 (17.05)+2 Ravi Yoga 10:28–04:15 (17.05)+1 Pushya 10:28–04:15 (17.05)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 10:28–04:15 (17.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–10:080 Hutashana Yoga 10:08–04:15 (17.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:08–04:15 (17.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:17–10:28
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 09:29 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Festivals | Ganga Saptami |
At sunrise 04:15
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:29 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 19:16 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:22 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:22 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 08:22 | karana Gara |
| from 09:29 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 19:16 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 19:46 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:15 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:36 |
| End of twilight | 21:26 |
| Moonrise | 09:50 |
| Moonset | 01:03 |
| Day length | 16 h 20 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 08:22 | from 09:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:15–09:29) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Ganga Saptami · Ganga
The day of the rebirth of the Ganga: according to legend, the sage Jahnu drank her waters and then released her through his ear. A holy bath in the Ganga and puja at noon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:48–14:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:15–09:29 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:29–04:14 (18.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–08:22 Hutashana Yoga 08:22–04:14 (18.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–04:14 (18.05)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:15–09:29 Anandadi: Ananda 09:29–04:14 (18.05)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:15–15:19 (18.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:14–03:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:36–20:52 |
| Pradosha | 20:36–22:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (18.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:21–04:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:31–18:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:21–10:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:32–08:37, 23:39–00:10 (18.05) |
| Varjyam | 22:10–23:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:15–10:59, 14:00–20:02
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 04:15–10:59, 14:00–20:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:15–10:59, 14:00–20:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:15–10:59, 14:00–20:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:29, Ashlesha from 09:29; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:22, Shukla-saptami from 08:22; lagna Vrishabha 04:15, Mithuna 05:40, Karka 08:02, Simha 10:59, Kanya 14:00, Tula 17:01, Vrischika 20:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:29) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:29) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:29
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:29–04:14 (18.05)+2 Pushya 04:15–09:29+2 Ravi Yoga 04:15–09:29+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:15–09:29+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:15–19:16+1 Auspicious tithi 08:22–04:14 (18.05)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:22–04:14 (18.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–08:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–04:14 (18.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:29–04:14 (18.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
At sunrise 04:14
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 09:15 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 17:42 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:21 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:21 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 07:21 | karana Vishti |
| from 09:15 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 17:42 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 19:08 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:14 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:38 |
| End of twilight | 21:29 |
| Moonrise | 11:04 |
| Moonset | 01:39 |
| Day length | 16 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:21 | from 09:15 |
|---|
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, Magha (09:15–20:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:21–19:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–07:21
Hutashana Yoga 07:21–04:12 (19.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:21–04:12 (19.05)
Anandadi: Chara 09:15–04:12 (19.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:14–09:15
- Bhadra on earth: 07:21–19:08; Bhadra Puchha 09:08–10:19; Bhadra Mukha 10:19–12:18
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:15–15:19
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:13–03:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:38–20:53 |
| Pradosha | 20:38–22:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (19.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:40–09:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:17–08:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:23–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 21:31–23:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:14–07:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:14–07:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:14–07:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:14–10:55, 13:57–20:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 09:15, Magha from 09:15; tithi Shukla-saptami until 07:21, Shukla-ashtami from 07:21; lagna Vrishabha 04:14, Mithuna 05:36, Karka 07:58, Simha 10:55, Kanya 13:57, Tula 16:57, Vrischika 19:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 09:15) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 09:15) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:21–20:38: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 07:21–19:08: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:15–04:12 (19.05)+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:14–17:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–07:210 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–07:210 Yoga Vyaghata 17:42–21:09−1 Ashtami 07:21–04:12 (19.05)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:14–09:15−1 Gandanta 04:14–15:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:14–09:15−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:21–04:12 (19.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:21–04:12 (19.05)−3 Bhadra on earth 07:21–19:08
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Festivals | Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 04:12
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 09:46 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 16:44 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:06 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:06 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 07:06 | karana Balava |
| from 09:46 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 16:44 | yoga Harshana |
| from 19:15 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:12 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:40 |
| End of twilight | 21:31 |
| Moonrise | 12:18 |
| Moonset | 02:06 |
| Day length | 16 h 27 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 07:06 | 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, Magha (04:12–09:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (09:46–20:40) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita
The appearance day of Sita, the consort of Rama: according to the Ramayana, King Janaka found her in a furrow while ploughing a field. Married women fast for the long life of their husbands.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:47–14:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:21 (18.05)–07:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:46–04:10 (20.05)
Krakacha Yoga 04:12–07:06 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–07:06 Hutashana Yoga 07:06–04:10 (20.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–04:10 (20.05)
Anandadi: Musala 04:12–09:46 Anandadi: Gada 09:46–04:10 (20.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:11–03:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:40–20:55 |
| Pradosha | 20:40–22:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (20.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:19–08:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:29–16:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:12–06:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:19–10:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:41–10:47, 16:16–17:22 |
| Varjyam | 18:10–19:51 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:12–10:51, 13:53–20:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 09:46, Purva-Phalguni from 09:46; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 07:06, Shukla-navami from 07:06; lagna Vrishabha 04:12, Mithuna 05:32, Karka 07:54, Simha 10:51, Kanya 13:53, Tula 16:53, Vrischika 19:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 09:46) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 09:46) — ill health; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 04:12–07:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 07:06–20:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 09:46–04:10 (20.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 16:44–04:10 (20.05)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:06–04:10 (20.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–04:10 (20.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–07:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 04:12–07:06−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:12–09:46−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:12–09:46−2 Rikta tithi 07:06–04:10 (20.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 10:58; auspicious time — until 16:17 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
At sunrise 04:10
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 10:58 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:17 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:34 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:34 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 07:34 | karana Taitila |
| from 10:58 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 16:17 | yoga Vajra |
| from 20:02 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:10 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:42 |
| End of twilight | 21:33 |
| Moonrise | 13:30 |
| Moonset | 02:30 |
| Day length | 16 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:34 | from 10:58 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:10–10:58) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (10:58–20:42) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:10–10:58 Ravi Yoga all day
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–07:34 Hutashana Yoga 07:34–04:09 (21.05)
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:10–10:58 Anandadi: Shubha 10:58–04:09 (21.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:10–03:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:17 |
| Godhuli | 20:42–20:56 |
| Pradosha | 20:42–22:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (21.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:15–05:56 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:22–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:34–18:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:14–08:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:29–08:35, 12:59–14:05 |
| Varjyam | 18:43–20:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:49–19:50
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 13:49–19:50 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 13:49–19:50 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 13:49–20:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 10:58, Uttara-Phalguni from 10:58; tithi Shukla-navami until 07:34, Shukla-dashami from 07:34; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:28, Karka 07:50, Simha 10:48, Kanya 13:49, Tula 16:49, Vrischika 19:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 10:58) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 10:58) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:10–07:34: 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 Uttara-Phalguni 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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 10:58
Auspicious time ends by 16:17
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:10–10:58+1 Yoga Harshana 04:10–16:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:10–10:58+1 Auspicious tithi 07:34–04:09 (21.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:58–04:09 (21.05)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:34–04:09 (21.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–07:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 16:17–17:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–10:58−2 Rikta tithi 04:10–07:34
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Mrityu |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
At sunrise 04:09
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 12:45 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:17 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:38 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:38 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 08:38 | karana Vanija |
| from 12:45 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 16:17 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 21:21 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:09 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:43 |
| End of twilight | 21:35 |
| Moonrise | 14:40 |
| Moonset | 02:50 |
| Day length | 16 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:38 | from 12:45 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:09–12:45) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (12:45–20:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:09–12:45
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–08:38 Hutashana Yoga 08:38–04:07 (22.05) Yamaghanta 12:45–04:07 (22.05)
Anandadi: Utpata 04:09–12:45 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:45–04:07 (22.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:21–10:11 (22.05); Bhadra Puchha 02:31–03:48 (22.05); Bhadra Mukha 03:48–05:56 (22.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:13–09:03
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:09–03:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:43–20:58 |
| Pradosha | 20:43–22:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (22.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:01–06:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:17–10:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:30–16:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:09–06:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:09–05:15, 05:15–06:21 |
| Varjyam | 21:56–23:41 |
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 04:09–10:44, 13:45–19:46 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 12:45, Hasta from 12:45; tithi Shukla-dashami until 08:38, Shukla-ekadashi from 08:38; lagna Vrishabha 04:09, Mithuna 05:24, Karka 07:46, Simha 10:44, Kanya 13:45, Tula 16:45, Vrischika 19:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 12:45) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 12:45) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:09–12:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–12:45+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–08:38+1 Yoga Siddhi 16:17–04:07 (22.05)0 Anandadi: Utpata 04:09–12:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:38–04:07 (22.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–08:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:45–04:07 (22.05)−1 Yamaghanta 12:45–04:07 (22.05)
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 10:11 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Festivals | Mohini Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:07
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 14:59 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:39 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:11 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:11 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 10:11 | karana Bava |
| from 14:59 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 16:39 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 23:07 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:07 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:45 |
| End of twilight | 21:37 |
| Moonrise | 15:49 |
| Moonset | 03:09 |
| Day length | 16 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:11 | from 14:59 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:07–14:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (14:59–20:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:07–10:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mohini Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Vaishakha, associated with Mohini — the female form of Vishnu who distributed amrita to the gods. Fasting and worship of Vishnu free the mind from attachments.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:38 (21.05)–10:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:05–07:26 (23.05)
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:07–14:59 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:07–14:59 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:59–04:05 (23.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–10:11 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:11–04:05 (23.05) Hutashana Yoga 10:11–04:05 (23.05) Krakacha Yoga 10:11–04:05 (23.05)
Anandadi: Manasa 04:07–14:59 Anandadi: Padma 14:59–04:05 (23.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:21 (21.05)–10:11; Bhadra Puchha 02:31–03:48; Bhadra Mukha 03:48–05:56
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:08–03:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:45–21:00 |
| Pradosha | 20:45–22:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (23.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:26–10:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:40–20:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:36–18:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:32–19:38 |
| Varjyam | 23:51–01:37 (23.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:07–10:40, 13:41–16:39
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 04:07–10:40, 13:41–16:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:07–10:40, 13:41–16:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:07–10:40, 13:41–20:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 14:59, Chitra from 14:59; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 10:11, Shukla-dvadashi from 10:11; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:20, Karka 07:42, Simha 10:40, Kanya 13:41, Tula 16:41, Vrischika 19:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 14:59) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 14:59) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 16:39–20:45: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 10:11
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:07–14:59+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:07–16:39+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:07–14:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–14:59+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–10:110 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:11–04:05 (23.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:59–04:05 (23.05)0 Hutashana Yoga 10:11–04:05 (23.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–10:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:07–10:11−1 Vyatipata 16:39–04:05 (23.05)−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:11–04:05 (23.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 17:33 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:15 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:07 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:07 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
|---|---|
| from 12:07 | karana Kaulava |
| from 17:15 | yoga Variyana |
| from 17:33 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 01:10 (24.05) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:47 |
| End of twilight | 21:39 |
| Moonrise | 16:57 |
| Moonset | 03:27 |
| Day length | 16 h 41 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:07 | from 17:33 |
|---|
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, Chitra (04:05–17:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (17:33–20:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:47–22:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–12:07 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:05–17:33 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:07–04:04 (24.05)
Anandadi: Chhatra 17:33–04:04 (24.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:05–17:33
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:07–03:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:47–21:01 |
| Pradosha | 20:47–22:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (24.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:28–12:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:11–08:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:21–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:31–16:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:59–14:06, 16:20–17:26 |
| Varjyam | 23:48–01:35 (24.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:15–19:38
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 17:15–19:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 17:15–20:47 |
| Cutting toenails | good 17:15–19:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:05–10:36, 13:37–20:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 17:33, Swati from 17:33; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 12:07, Shukla-triodashi from 12:07; lagna Vrishabha 04:05, Mithuna 05:16, Karka 07:39, Simha 10:36, Kanya 13:37, Tula 16:37, Vrischika 19:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 17:33) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 17:33) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 04:05–17:15: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
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, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–17:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:07–04:04 (24.05)0 Yoga Variyana 17:15–04:04 (24.05)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 17:33–04:04 (24.05)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:05–17:33−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:07–04:04 (24.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–12:07−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:05–17:33−3 Vyatipata 04:05–17:15
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — until 14:16 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Festivals | Narasimha Jayanti |
At sunrise 04:04
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:19 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 18:02 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:16 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:16 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 14:16 | karana Gara |
| from 18:02 | yoga Parigha |
| from 20:19 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 03:25 (25.05) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:04 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:48 |
| End of twilight | 21:42 |
| Moonrise | 18:04 |
| Moonset | 03:46 |
| Day length | 16 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:16 | from 20:19 |
|---|
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, Swati (04:04–20:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (20:19–20:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 14:16–20:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Narasimha Jayanti · Narasimha
The appearance day of Narasimha — the avatar of Vishnu in the form of a man-lion, who saved Prahlada from the demon Hiranyakashipu. Narasimha appeared at sunset, so puja is performed at Sayahna (the last fifth of the daytime); devotees fast until evening.
Rule: sayahna vyapini: the last fifth of the daytime, until sunset, 17:27–20:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–14:16 Ravi Yoga 20:19–04:02 (25.05)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:04–14:16
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:04–20:19 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 20:19–04:02 (25.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:06–03:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:48–21:03 |
| Pradosha | 20:48–22:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (25.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:30–12:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:37–18:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:15–10:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:25–08:32, 23:42–00:11 (25.05) |
| Varjyam | 02:36–04:24 (25.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:04–14:16
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 04:04–14:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:04–10:32, 13:33–14:16 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:04–14:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:04–20:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 20:19, Vishakha from 20:19; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:16, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:16; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:12, Karka 07:35, Simha 10:32, Kanya 13:33, Tula 16:33, Vrischika 19:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 20:19) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 20:19) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 14:16–20:48: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 14:16
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–14:16+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:04–20:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–20:19+1 Yoga Variyana 04:04–18:02+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–14:160 Ravi Yoga 20:19–04:02 (25.05)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:04–14:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 18:02–04:02 (25.05)−1 Rikta tithi 14:16–04:02 (25.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Rikta tithi, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
At sunrise 04:02
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 23:13 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 18:54 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:34 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:34 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 16:34 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:54 | yoga Shiva |
| from 23:13 | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:02 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:50 |
| End of twilight | 21:44 |
| Moonrise | 19:10 |
| Moonset | 04:07 |
| Day length | 16 h 47 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 16:34 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (04:02–20:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:34–20:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:02–16:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:02–23:13 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:13–04:01 (26.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:13–04:01 (26.05)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:02–23:13 Anandadi: Saumya 23:13–04:01 (26.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 16:34–05:45 (26.05); Bhadra Puchha 01:09–02:28 (26.05); Bhadra Mukha 02:28–04:40 (26.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:05–03:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:50–21:04 |
| Pradosha | 20:50–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (26.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:21–15:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:08–08:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:20–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 02:36–04:24, 03:43–05:30 (26.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:02–10:28, 13:29–20:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 16:34, Purnima from 16:34; lagna Vrishabha 04:02, Mithuna 05:09, Karka 07:31, Simha 10:28, Kanya 13:29, Tula 16:29, Vrischika 19:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — 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:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:02–16:34: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 16:34–20:50: 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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:02–23:13+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:02–23:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 18:54–04:01 (26.05)0 Yoga Parigha 04:02–06:28−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:34–04:01 (26.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:02–16:34
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 05:45 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Festivals | Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima |
At sunrise 04:01
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 18:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 02:10 (27.05) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 19:50 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:45 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:45 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 18:57 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 18:57 | karana Balava |
| from 19:50 | yoga Siddha |
| from 02:10 (27.05) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:01 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:52 |
| End of twilight | 21:46 |
| Moonrise | 20:15 |
| Moonset | 04:31 |
| Day length | 16 h 50 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 18:57 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:57 |
|---|
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, Anuradha (04:01–20:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:01–05:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Buddha and Kurma
The full moon of Vaishakha: the day of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana; Hindus revere him as the ninth avatar of Vishnu. Kurma Jayanti (the tortoise avatar) falls on the same day. Holy bath, charity and reading of sacred texts.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:34 (25.05)–18:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishakha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Vaishakha — one of the holiest days of the year: Buddha Purnima and Kurma Jayanti. Holy bath in sacred rivers, charity of water and food.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:34 (25.05)–18:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–18:57 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–02:10 (27.05)
Anandadi: Ananda 04:01–02:10 (27.05) Anandadi: Kaladanda 02:10–04:00 (27.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 16:34 (25.05)–05:45; Bhadra Puchha 01:09–02:28; Bhadra Mukha 02:28–04:40
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:30–19:23
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:04–03:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:52–21:06 |
| Pradosha | 20:52–22:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (27.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:29–16:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:33–16:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:01–06:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:14–10:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:38–10:45, 16:22–17:29 |
| Varjyam | 03:43–05:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:57–19:27
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 18:57–19:27 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 18:57–19:27 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:01–10:24, 13:25–20:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Purnima until 18:57, Krishna-pratipat from 18:57; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:05, Karka 07:27, Simha 10:24, Kanya 13:25, Tula 16:25, Vrischika 19:27
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:
- Purnima 04:01–18:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 05:45
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–02:10 (27.05)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–18:57+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:01–02:10 (27.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–02:10 (27.05)+1 Yoga Shiva 04:01–19:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 18:57–04:00 (27.05)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:01–05:45
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Festivals | Narada Jayanti |
At sunrise 04:00
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:05 (28.05) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 20:45 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:08 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:08 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 20:45 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 21:19 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 21:19 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:00 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:53 |
| End of twilight | 21:48 |
| Moonrise | 21:16 |
| Moonset | 05:00 |
| Day length | 16 h 53 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:00–20:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Narada Jayanti · Narada
The birthday of the sage Narada — the divine messenger and devotee of Vishnu who wanders with his vina.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:57 (26.05)–21:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–21:19
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:19–03:58 (28.05)
Anandadi: Chara all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:21–11:48 (28.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:03–03:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:53–21:07 |
| Pradosha | 20:53–22:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (28.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:13–21:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:20–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:40–18:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:06–08:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:22–08:30, 13:00–14:08 |
| Varjyam | 08:27–10:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:00–10:20, 13:21–19:23
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:00–10:20, 13:21–19:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:00–10:20, 13:21–19:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:00–10:20, 13:21–20:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:01, Karka 07:23, Simha 10:20, Kanya 13:21, Tula 16:21, Vrischika 19:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 04:00–20:45+1 Anandadi: Chara all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–21:190 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–21:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and 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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sadhya, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
At sunrise 03:58
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:05 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 21:37 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:29 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:05 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 10:29 | karana Gara |
| from 21:37 | yoga Shubha |
| from 23:37 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 23:37 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:58 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:55 |
| End of twilight | 21:50 |
| Moonrise | 22:12 |
| Moonset | 05:35 |
| Day length | 16 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:58–05:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:05–20:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Musala 03:58–05:05 Anandadi: Gada 05:05–03:57 (29.05)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:21 (27.05)–11:48
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:02–03:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:55–21:09 |
| Pradosha | 20:55–22:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (29.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:45–02:33 (29.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:12–10:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:34–16:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:58–06:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:58–05:06, 05:06–06:14 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:58–10:16, 13:17–20:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 05:05, Mula from 05:05; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 04:57, Karka 07:19, Simha 10:16, Kanya 13:17, Tula 16:17, Vrischika 19:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 05:05) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 05:05) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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
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 Sadhya 03:58–21:37+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–23:37−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:05–03:57 (29.05)−1 Gandanta 03:58–11:48−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–05:05
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 07:55 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:45 (30.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:55 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:23 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:42 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:55 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 12:42 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:23 | yoga Shukla |
| from 01:45 (30.05) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 01:45 (30.05) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:56 |
| End of twilight | 21:52 |
| Moonrise | 23:01 |
| Moonset | 06:16 |
| Day length | 16 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 5, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:55 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:57–07:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:55–20:56) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:42–20:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–07:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–07:55
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:45–03:56 (30.05)
Anandadi: Siddhi 03:57–07:55 Anandadi: Shubha 07:55–03:56 (30.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:42–01:45 (30.05); Bhadra Puchha 21:10–22:29; Bhadra Mukha 22:29–00:40 (30.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:56–21:10 |
| Pradosha | 20:56–22:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (30.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:49–20:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:41–18:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:40–19:48 |
| Varjyam | 06:07–07:55, 18:34–20:21 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–10:12, 13:13–19:15
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:57–10:12, 13:13–19:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:57–10:12, 13:13–19:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 07:55, Purva-Ashadha from 07:55; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 04:53, Karka 07:15, Simha 10:12, Kanya 13:13, Tula 16:13, Vrischika 19:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:55) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:55) — ruin of the family; 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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 07:55
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–07:55+2 Yoga Shubha 03:57–22:23+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:57–07:55+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–01:45 (30.05)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–07:55−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:42–01:45 (30.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–07:55
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) |
At sunrise 03:56
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 03:37 (31.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:34 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 22:57 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:44 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:34 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 14:44 | karana Balava |
| from 22:57 | yoga Brahma |
| from 03:37 (31.05) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 03:37 (31.05) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:56 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:58 |
| End of twilight | 21:53 |
| Moonrise | 23:44 |
| Moonset | 07:06 |
| Day length | 17 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:56–10:34) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:34–20:58) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 23:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Utpata 03:56–10:34 Anandadi: Mrityu 10:34–03:55 (31.05)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:58–21:12 |
| Pradosha | 20:58–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (31.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:14–07:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:04–08:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:19–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:34–16:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–14:09, 16:25–17:33 |
| Varjyam | 19:21–21:06 |
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 Purva-Ashadha until 10:34, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:34; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 04:49, Karka 07:11, Simha 10:08, Kanya 13:09, Tula 16:09, Vrischika 19:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:34) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:34) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 03:56–20:58: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −4
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata
+1 Yoga Shukla 03:56–22:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:34–03:55 (31.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:56–03:37 (31.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–10:34−2 Rikta tithi 03:56–03:37 (31.05)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:56–10:34
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1753 · Vikram 1888 more |
At sunrise 03:55
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:06 (01.06) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:55 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 23:14 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:25 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:55 | nakshatra Shravana |
|---|---|
| from 16:25 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:14 | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:55 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:59 |
| End of twilight | 21:55 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 08:04 |
| Day length | 17 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:55 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:55–12:55) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:55–20:59) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:55–12:55 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Anandadi: Manasa 03:55–06:22 Anandadi: Padma 06:22–14:40 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:40–03:53 (01.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:59–21:13 |
| Pradosha | 20:59–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (01.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:53–07:39, 03:37–05:21 (01.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:43–18:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:11–10:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:27–14:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:20–08:28, 23:45–00:12 (01.06) |
| Varjyam | 17:14–18:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:55, Shravana from 12:55; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:45, Karka 07:07, Simha 10:04, Kanya 13:05, Tula 16:06, Vrischika 19:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:55) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:55) — 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Yoga Brahma 03:55–23:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–12:55+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Anandadi: Padma 06:22–14:400 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:40–03:53 (01.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:55–12:55
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Plava (No. 35)
Shaka Samvat 1753 · Vikram Samvat 1888 · Kali Yuga 4932
Next year — Nandana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 1.04.1832
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
The 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.
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.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
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.
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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)
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
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.
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.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
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.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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).
tillage and sowing are forbidden
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: 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.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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).
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Especially auspicious: 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.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra 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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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
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.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are allowed.
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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.
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
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
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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.
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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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)
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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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.
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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.
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)
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-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
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)
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.
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-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
do not fell trees, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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
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.
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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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
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.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
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).
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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)
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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
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-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.