Panchanga Calendar

May 1893

SamvatsaraVijaya (27)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 16.05RituVasanta → Grishma from 16.05AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 1893 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 15.05), Jyeshtha (from 16.05). Major festivals: 25.05 Ganga Dussehra; 26.05 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi). 1.05 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Swa1Lunar eclipse

2Vish1

3Anu2after 10:10

4Jye3Sankashti

5Mul4

6PAsh5

7UAsh6after 15:58

8Shra7until 17:05

9Dhan8

10Shat9

11PBh10

12UBh11until 14:23

13Rev12Vrishabha Sankr.

14Ashw13Masik Shivaratri

15Bhar14Somvati Amavasya

16Krit1Chandra Darshan

17Roh2

18Mrig3after 07:14

19Ard4Vinayaka Chaturthi

20Push5until 09:07

21Ashl6

22Mag7

23PPh8Masik Durgashtami

24UPh9after 06:11

25Has10Ganga Dussehra

26Has11Nirjala Ekadashi

27Chit12after 08:39

28Swa13

29Vish14after 15:52

30Anu15Purnima

31Jye1

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

Lunar eclipse, penumbralNarada Jayantimoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Tripushkar YogaAmrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiSankrantiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shani JayantiVat SavitriChandra Darshanmoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Vinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraNirjala EkadashiDwipushkar Yogaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)

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

3.05 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra after 10:10 until 11:33
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
7.05 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga after 15:58
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
8.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra until 17:05
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
17.05 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
25.05 Thu — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra until 20:03
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

1.05 Mon Narada Jayanti
4.05 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
8.05 Mon Kalashtami
12.05 Fri Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
13.05 Sat Vrishabha Sankranti
13.05 Sat Shani Pradosha
14.05 Sun Masik Shivaratri
15.05 Mon Vaishakha Amavasya
15.05 Mon Somvati Amavasya
15.05 Mon Shani Jayanti
15.05 Mon Vat Savitri Vrat
16.05 Tue Chandra Darshan
19.05 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
20.05 Sat Skanda Shashti
23.05 Tue Masik Durgashtami
25.05 Thu Ganga Dussehra
26.05 Fri Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
27.05 Sat Shani Pradosha
29.05 Mon Vat Purnima Vrat
30.05 Tue Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

Special muhurta yogas

2.05 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 04:47–08:30
3.05 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:42–11:33
3.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:42–11:33
7.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–22:13
7.05 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 15:58–22:13
8.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:31–23:48
12.05 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:01–04:21 (13.05)
12.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:01–04:21 (13.05)
14.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:19–18:41
16.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:16–12:58
17.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
19.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–02:52 (20.05)
24.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–04:01 (25.05)
27.05 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 03:58–08:39
27.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:39–03:57 (28.05)
29.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:36–03:55 (30.05)

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

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

1.05 Mon — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata, Tryahasparsha (unfavourable day)
2.05 Tue — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Eclipse nearby
4.05 Thu — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
6.05 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
9.05 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
11.05 Thu — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
13.05 Sat — Sankranti day, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka
15.05 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
21.05 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Vajra
22.05 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
26.05 Fri — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Musala

Sky this month

1.05 Full moon (Purnima) 02:23
1.05 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 02:08, magnitude 0.671
fully visible: 00:09–04:08, maximum eclipse here 02:08, magnitude 0.671
13.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 01:35 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
16.05 New moon (Amavasya) 01:46
30.05 Full moon (Purnima) 18:22

Periods

9.05 12:21 – 13.05 21:06 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vijaya (No. 27, “victory”) — A year of victory: success, the upper hand over opponents, plans fulfilled. more

Northern samvatsara: Krodhi. Shaka Samvat 1815, Vikram Samvat 1950, Kali Yuga 4994.

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

Jyeshtha (Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima. more

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

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

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible)

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:47 (02.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 05:32 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 20:41 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:33 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:32	nakshatra Vishakha
from 15:33	karana Kaulava
from 20:41	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:02
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:08
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	21:05
Moonset	04:44
Day length	15 h 21 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	02:23
Lunar eclipse, penumbral	greatest eclipse 02:08, magnitude 0.671
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 00:09 Penumbral eclipse ends 04:08
Visibility	fully visible: 00:09–04:08, maximum eclipse here 02:08, magnitude 0.671

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:46–05:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:32–20:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 02:23–04:47 (02.05)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 05:32–04:44 (02.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:46–05:32 Anandadi: Mitra 05:32–04:44 (02.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:02
Godhuli	20:08–20:25
Pradosha	20:08–21:51
Nishitha	00:08–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	22:37–00:25 (02.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:41–08:36
Yamaganda	10:32–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:22–16:17
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:59, 16:02–17:03
Varjyam	11:50–13:38

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 05:15–05:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 05:32, Vishakha from 05:32; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:46, Vrishabha 05:15, Mithuna 06:42, Karka 09:06, Simha 12:04, Kanya 15:05, Tula 18:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 05:32) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 05:32) — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 04:46–20:08: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

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: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:32–04:44 (02.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:46–05:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vyatipata 04:46–20:41−3 Yamaghanta 05:32–04:44 (02.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:47 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 08:30 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 21:40 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:47 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:47	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 04:47	karana Taitila
from 08:30	nakshatra Anuradha
from 18:02	karana Gara
from 21:40	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:59
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:10
End of twilight	20:54
Moonrise	22:25
Moonset	04:55
Day length	15 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:47	from 08:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:44–08:30) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:30–20:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 04:47–08:30

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–04:47 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:30–04:42 (03.05)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:44–08:30 Anandadi: Vajra 08:30–04:42 (03.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:03
Godhuli	20:10–20:27
Pradosha	20:10–21:52
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (03.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:50–01:38 (03.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:18–18:14
Yamaganda	08:35–10:31
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:22
Dur Muhurta	07:49–08:51, 23:34–00:09 (03.05)
Varjyam	13:01–14:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:11–20:10

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 08:30, Anuradha from 08:30; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 04:47, Krishna-dvitya from 04:47; lagna Mesha 04:44, Vrishabha 05:11, Mithuna 06:38, Karka 09:02, Simha 12:00, Kanya 15:01, Tula 18:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 08:30) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 08:30) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:44–08:30+1 Yoga Variyana 04:44–21:40+1 Auspicious tithi 04:44–04:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:30–04:42 (03.05)0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:47–08:300 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–04:47−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:30–04:42 (03.05)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:30–04:42 (03.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:44

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 10:10; auspicious time — until 11:33
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:17 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 11:33 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 22:41 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:17 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:17	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 07:17	karana Vanija
from 11:33	nakshatra Jyestha
from 20:33	karana Vishti
from 22:41	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:57
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:12
End of twilight	20:57
Moonrise	23:43
Moonset	05:09
Day length	15 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:17	from 11:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:42–11:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (11:33–20:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–07:17 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:42–11:33 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:42–11:33

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:42–07:17 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–04:39 (04.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–04:39 (04.05)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:42–11:33 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:33–04:39 (04.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:33–09:48 (04.05); Bhadra Puchha 05:10–06:29 (04.05); Bhadra Mukha 06:29–08:42 (04.05)

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	00:09–00:42 (04.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:23
Yamaganda	06:38–08:34
Gulika Kalam	10:30–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Varjyam	17:52–19:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:07–20:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:07–20:12
Cutting fingernails	average 05:07–11:56, 14:57–20:12
Cutting toenails	average 05:07–20:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:07–11:33

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 11:33, Jyestha from 11:33; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 07:17, Krishna-tritya from 07:17; lagna Mesha 04:42, Vrishabha 05:07, Mithuna 06:35, Karka 08:58, Simha 11:56, Kanya 14:57, Tula 17:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 11:33) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 11:33) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 10:10

Auspicious time ends by 11:33

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:42–11:33+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:42–11:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:42–11:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:42–07:170 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–07:170 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:42–07:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–04:39 (04.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–04:39 (04.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:33–04:39 (04.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:33–04:39 (04.05)−1 Yoga Parigha 04:42–10:10

Panchanga at sunrise 04:42

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:48 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 14:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 23:38 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:48 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:48	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 09:48	karana Bava
from 14:35	nakshatra Mula
from 23:01	karana Balava
from 23:38	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:54
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	20:59
Moonrise	none
Moonset	05:33
Day length	15 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:48

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 (04:39–14:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (14:35–20:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:39–09:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 00:51 (05.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:48–04:37 (05.05)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:39–14:35 Anandadi: Dhumra 14:35–04:37 (05.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:33 (03.05)–09:48; Bhadra Puchha 05:10–06:29; Bhadra Mukha 06:29–08:42
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:50–21:20
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:06
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:04
Godhuli	20:14–20:30
Pradosha	20:14–21:54
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (05.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:41–06:29

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	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:39–09:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:39–09:48
Cutting fingernails	average 05:03–09:48
Cutting toenails	average 04:39–09:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:39–11:52, 14:53–20:14

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 14:35, Mula from 14:35; tithi Krishna-tritya until 09:48, Krishna-chaturti from 09:48; lagna Mesha 04:39, Vrishabha 05:03, Mithuna 06:31, Karka 08:54, Simha 11:52, Kanya 14:53, Tula 17:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 14:35) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 14:35) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 09:48–20:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Shiva 04:39–23:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–09:48−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:39–09:48−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:39–14:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:39–14:35−1 Rikta tithi 09:48–04:37 (05.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:48–04:37 (05.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:11 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 17:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:26 (06.05) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:11 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:11	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 12:11	karana Kaulava
from 17:28	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 00:26 (06.05)	yoga Sadhya
from 01:16 (06.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:52
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	21:01
Moonrise	00:51
Moonset	06:09
Day length	15 h 38 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 12:11	from 17:28

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, Mula (04:37–17:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (17:28–20:15) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 04:37–17:28 Anandadi: Vardhamana 17:28–04:35 (06.05)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

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 (06.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:18–12:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–12:26
Yamaganda	16:21–18:18
Gulika Kalam	06:35–08:32
Dur Muhurta	07:45–08:47, 12:58–14:00
Varjyam	15:41–17:28, 04:07–05:53 (06.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:11–20:15

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	average 12:11–20:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:11–20:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:28–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 17:28, Purva-Ashadha from 17:28; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 12:11, Krishna-panchami from 12:11; lagna Mesha 04:37, Vrishabha 05:00, Mithuna 06:27, Karka 08:50, Simha 11:48, Kanya 14:49, Tula 17:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 17:28) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 17:28) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:37–12:11: 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 = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:37–00:26 (06.05)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:37–17:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:11–04:35 (06.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:37–17:28−2 Rikta tithi 04:37–12:11

Panchanga at sunrise 04:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:17 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 20:04 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 00:59 (07.05) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:17 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:17	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 14:17	karana Gara
from 20:04	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 00:59 (07.05)	yoga Shubha
from 03:11 (07.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:49
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:04
Moonrise	01:45
Moonset	07:03
Day length	15 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:17	from 20:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:35–20:04) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (20:04–20:17) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:04–04:33 (07.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–14:17 Krakacha Yoga 14:17–04:33 (07.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:35–20:04 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:04–04:33 (07.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:51–14:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:02
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 (07.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:45–16:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:31–10:29
Yamaganda	14:24–16:22
Gulika Kalam	04:35–06:33
Dur Muhurta	04:35–05:38, 05:38–06:41
Varjyam	04:07–05:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:56–11:44

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 04:56–11:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:56–11:44
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:35–14:17, 14:45–20:17

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 20:04, Uttara-Ashadha from 20:04; tithi Krishna-panchami until 14:17, Krishna-shashti from 14:17; lagna Mesha 04:35, Vrishabha 04:56, Mithuna 06:23, Karka 08:46, Simha 11:44, Kanya 14:45, Tula 17:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 20:04) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 20:04) — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:35–20:04+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:35–00:59 (07.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:35–14:170 Ravi Yoga 20:04–04:33 (07.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 20:04–04:33 (07.05)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:04–04:33 (07.05)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:17–04:33 (07.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:35–20:04−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:17–04:33 (07.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–14:17

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 15:58
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:58 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 22:13 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:09 (08.05) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:58 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:58	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 15:58	karana Vishti
from 22:13	nakshatra Shravana
from 01:09 (08.05)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:06
Moonrise	02:21
Moonset	08:14
Day length	15 h 46 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 15:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:33–20:19) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:58–20:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:33–22:13 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–22:13 Tripushkar Yoga 15:58–22:13

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–15:58 Samvartaka Yoga 15:58–04:31 (08.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:33–15:44 Anandadi: Musala 15:44–23:57 Anandadi: Gada 23:57–04:31 (08.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:58–04:36 (08.05); Bhadra Puchha 20:59–22:15; Bhadra Mukha 22:15–00:20 (08.05)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

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	00:09–00:42 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:15–16:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:21–20:19
Yamaganda	12:26–14:25
Gulika Kalam	16:23–18:21
Dur Muhurta	18:13–19:16
Varjyam	04:47–06:32, 02:29–04:12 (08.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:52–11:40, 14:41–20:19

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 04:52–11:40, 14:41–20:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:52–11:40, 14:41–20:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:52–11:40, 14:41–20:19

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 15:58, Krishna-saptami from 15:58; lagna Mesha 04:33, Vrishabha 04:52, Mithuna 06:19, Karka 08:42, Simha 11:40, Kanya 14:41, Tula 17:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 15:58

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–22:13+2 Yoga Shubha 04:33–01:09 (08.05)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:33–22:13+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:33–15:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–22:130 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–15:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 15:58–22:130 Anandadi: Musala 15:44–23:57−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:58–04:31 (08.05)−1 Samvartaka Yoga 15:58–04:31 (08.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:33–15:58

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 17:05
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 17:05 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 23:48 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 00:52 (09.05) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:36	karana Bava
from 17:05	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 17:05	karana Balava
from 23:48	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 00:52 (09.05)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	02:45
Moonset	09:35
Day length	15 h 50 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 17:05

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, Shravana (04:31–20:21) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:31–04:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:21–21:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:31–23:48 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:48–04:29 (09.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–17:05

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:31–23:48 Anandadi: Shubha 23:48–04:29 (09.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:58 (07.05)–04:36; Bhadra Puchha 20:59–22:15 (07.05); Bhadra Mukha 22:15 (07.05)–00:20

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:08
Godhuli	20:21–20:38
Pradosha	20:21–21:59
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (09.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:43–14:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:30–08:29
Yamaganda	10:27–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:25–16:24
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:01, 16:08–17:11
Varjyam	03:57–05:37 (09.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:48–11:36, 14:37–17:05

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 04:48–11:36, 14:37–17:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:48–11:36, 14:37–17:05
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:48–11:36, 14:37–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-saptami until 17:05, Krishna-ashtami from 17:05; lagna Mesha 04:31, Vrishabha 04:48, Mithuna 06:15, Karka 08:38, Simha 11:36, Kanya 14:37, Tula 17:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 17:05–20:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:05

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:31–23:48+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:31–23:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–23:48+1 Yoga Shukla 04:31–00:52 (09.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–17:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:31–04:360 Ashtami 17:05–04:29 (09.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:32 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 00:43 (10.05) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 00:01 (10.05) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:24 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:24	karana Kaulava
from 17:32	tithi Krishna-navami
from 17:32	karana Taitila
from 00:01 (10.05)	yoga Indra
from 00:43 (10.05)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:11
Moonrise	03:00
Moonset	11:01
Day length	15 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:32

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–17:32

Anandadi: Utpata 04:29–00:43 (10.05) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:43–04:27 (10.05)

Agni Panchaka: 12:21–21:06 (13.05)

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 (10.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:55–15:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:25–18:24
Yamaganda	08:28–10:27
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:25
Dur Muhurta	07:40–08:43, 23:37–00:09 (10.05)
Varjyam	03:57–05:37

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:44–11:32, 14:33–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 17:32, Krishna-navami from 17:32; lagna Mesha 04:29, Vrishabha 04:44, Mithuna 06:11, Karka 08:35, Simha 11:32, Kanya 14:33, Tula 17:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:29–17:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 17:32–20:23: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:29–00:01 (10.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–00:43 (10.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–17:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 04:29–17:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 12:21–04:27 (10.05)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:29–00:43 (10.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:14 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 00:53 (11.05) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 22:35 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:29 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:29	karana Gara
from 17:14	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 17:14	karana Vanija
from 22:35	yoga Vaidhriti
from 00:53 (11.05)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	03:11
Moonset	12:28
Day length	15 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:14

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 (04:27–20:25) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:27–17:14

Anandadi: Manasa 04:27–00:53 (11.05) Anandadi: Padma 00:53–04:25 (11.05)

Agni Panchaka: 12:21 (09.05)–21:06 (13.05)

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 (11.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:38–19:15

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	07:58–09:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:14–20:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 17:14–20:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 17:14–20:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:14–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-navami until 17:14, Krishna-dashami from 17:14; lagna Mesha 04:27, Vrishabha 04:40, Mithuna 06:07, Karka 08:31, Simha 11:28, Kanya 14:29, Tula 17:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-navami 04:27–17:14: 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 = −1

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

+2 Yoga Indra 04:27–22:35+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:27–00:53 (11.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–00:53 (11.05)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:27–17:14−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:27–17:14

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:10 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 00:18 (12.05) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:33 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 04:48 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:48	karana Vishti
from 16:10	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 16:10	karana Bava
from 20:33	yoga Vishkambha
from 00:18 (12.05)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 03:22 (12.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:37
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	03:19
Moonset	13:56
Day length	16 h 02 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 16:10

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 (04:25–20:27) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:48–16:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–16:10

Anandadi: Chhatra 00:18–04:23 (12.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:25–00:18 (12.05)

Bhadra on earth: 04:48–16:10; Bhadra Puchha 06:25–07:34; Bhadra Mukha 07:34–09:29
Agni Panchaka: 12:21 (09.05)–21:06 (13.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 15:47–16:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:11
Godhuli	20:27–20:43
Pradosha	20:27–22:02
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	16:30–18:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:26–16:27
Yamaganda	04:25–06:25
Gulika Kalam	08:25–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:50, 16:11–17:15
Varjyam	07:08–08:41

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 Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dashami until 16:10, Krishna-ekadashi from 16:10; lagna Mesha 04:25, Vrishabha 04:36, Mithuna 06:03, Karka 08:27, Simha 11:24, Kanya 14:25, Tula 17:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 04:48–16:10: 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 04:25–20:27: 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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–16:10+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:25–00:18 (12.05)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:25–00:18 (12.05)−3 Vaidhriti 04:25–20:33−3 Bhadra on earth 04:48–16:10

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — until 14:23
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:23 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 23:01 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:55 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:23 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:23	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 14:23	karana Kaulava
from 17:55	yoga Priti
from 23:01	nakshatra Revati
from 01:13 (13.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	03:26
Moonset	15:25
Day length	16 h 05 min

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 14:23

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 (04:23–20:29) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Vaishakha (Jyeshtha in North India). The fast grants “boundless” merit and removes grave misdeeds; Trivikrama (Vishnu) is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:10 (11.05)–14:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:21–07:35 (13.05)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–14:23 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:01–04:21 (13.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:01–04:21 (13.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:23–04:21 (13.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:23–23:01 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 23:01–04:21 (13.05)

Agni Panchaka: 12:21 (09.05)–21:06 (13.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:51
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 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:28–19:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–12:26
Yamaganda	16:27–18:28
Gulika Kalam	06:24–08:25
Dur Muhurta	07:36–08:41, 12:58–14:03
Varjyam	09:23–10:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:32–11:20, 14:21–20:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:32–11:20, 14:21–20:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:32–11:20, 14:21–20:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:32–11:20, 14:21–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 14:23, Krishna-dvadashi from 14:23; lagna Mesha 04:23, Vrishabha 04:32, Mithuna 05:59, Karka 08:23, Simha 11:20, Kanya 14:21, Tula 17:22, Vrischika 20:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:23

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–14:23+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:23–23:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–23:01+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 17:55–04:21 (13.05)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:23–04:21 (13.05)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Vrishabha Sankranti · Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:55 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 21:06 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 14:45 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:55 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:55	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 11:55	karana Gara
from 14:45	yoga Ayushman
from 21:06	nakshatra Ashwini
from 22:28	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:33
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	03:33
Moonset	16:58
Day length	16 h 09 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	01:35 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:55

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, Revati (04:21–20:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

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, 04:21–12:26
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:31–22:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:21–21:06

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:21–21:06 Anandadi: Saumya 21:06–04:19 (14.05)

Agni Panchaka: 12:21 (09.05)–21:06
Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:38–02:32 (14.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:12
Godhuli	20:31–20:46
Pradosha	20:31–22:05
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:53–20:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:24–10:25
Yamaganda	14:27–16:28
Gulika Kalam	04:21–06:22
Dur Muhurta	04:21–05:26, 05:26–06:30
Varjyam	10:03–11:32

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 04:28–11:16, 14:18–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 11:55, Krishna-trayodashi from 11:55; lagna Mesha 04:21, Vrishabha 04:28, Mithuna 05:55, Karka 08:19, Simha 11:16, Kanya 14:18, Tula 17:18, Vrischika 20:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Sankranti at 01:35 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:21–21:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–21:06+1 Yoga Priti 04:21–14:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:21–21:06−1 Sankranti day−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:21–21:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 08:54 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 18:41 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:09 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:54 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:54	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 08:54	karana Vishti
from 11:09	yoga Saubhagya
from 18:41	nakshatra Bharani
from 19:14	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	03:41
Moonset	18:36
Day length	16 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:54	from 18:41

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, Bharani (18:41–20:33) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:54–19:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 19:14–20:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:54–20:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:10–00:41 (15.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:19–18:41

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:41–04:17 (15.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:19–18:41 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:41–04:17 (15.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 08:54–19:14; Bhadra Mukha 08:54–10:37; Bhadra Puchha 18:09–19:11
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:13
Godhuli	20:33–20:48
Pradosha	20:33–22:06
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:12–13:39

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	15:05–16:31, 03:11–04:35 (15.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:24–08:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:24–08:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:24–08:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:24–11:13, 14:14–18:41

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 18:41, Bharani from 18:41; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 08:54, Krishna-chaturdashi from 08:54; lagna Mesha 04:19, Vrishabha 04:24, Mithuna 05:51, Karka 08:15, Simha 11:13, Kanya 14:14, Tula 17:14, Vrischika 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 18:41) — joy; Bharani (from 18:41) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:54–20:33: 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

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 04:19–18:41+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:19–18:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–18:41+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:19–11:090 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:41–04:17 (15.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:41–04:17 (15.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:41–04:17 (15.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:54–19:14−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:54–04:17 (15.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Shani Jayanti · Vat Savitri Vrat · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:28 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 15:55 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:12 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:28	tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:28	karana Chatushpada
from 07:12	yoga Shobhana
from 15:38	karana Naga
from 15:55	nakshatra Krittika
from 01:46 (16.05)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 01:46 (16.05)	karana Kimstughna
from 03:03 (16.05)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:28
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:24
Moonrise	03:51
Moonset	20:19
Day length	16 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:28	from 15:55

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, Bharani (04:17–15:55) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (15:55–20:35) is good for root crops.
Shakuni 04:17–05:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 05:28–15:38: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 15:38–20:35: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:17–05:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:28–01:46 (16.05)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)

The birthday of Shani (Saturn), the son of Surya. His image is bathed with oil (taila abhisheka), black sesame is offered and oil lamps are lit to pacify Shani.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:28–01:46 (16.05)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Vat Savitri Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

Married women fast for the long life of their husbands in memory of Savitri, who won Satyavan back from Yama, and circumambulate a banyan tree, winding thread around its trunk (northern tradition; in West and South India — on Vat Purnima).

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:35–22:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vaishakha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Vaishakha: Shani Jayanti and (in North India) Vat Savitri Vrat.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:28–01:46 (16.05)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 04:17–15:55 Anandadi: Sthira 15:55–04:16 (16.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 01:26–02:06 (16.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:14
Godhuli	20:35–20:50
Pradosha	20:35–22:07
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (16.05)
Amrita Kalam	11:40–13:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:20–08:22
Yamaganda	10:24–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:28–16:30
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:04, 16:14–17:19
Varjyam	03:11–04:35, 02:26–03:51 (16.05)

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 04:20–11:09, 14:10–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 15:55, Krittika from 15:55; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 05:28, Amavasya from 05:28; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:20, Mithuna 05:47, Karka 08:11, Simha 11:09, Kanya 14:10, Tula 17:10, Vrischika 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 15:55) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 15:55) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:17–05:28: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 05:28–20:35: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:17–15:55+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:17–07:12+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–15:55−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:17–05:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:58 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:58 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:50 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 11:52 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:52	karana Bava
from 12:58	nakshatra Rohini
from 21:58	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 21:58	karana Balava
from 22:50	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:36
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	04:06
Moonset	22:04
Day length	16 h 20 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	01:46

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 12:58

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, Krittika (04:16–12:58) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:58–20:36) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 04:16–11:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:36–22:04
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:36–22:04

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:16–12:58

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–21:58

Anandadi: Matanga 12:58–04:14 (17.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:16–12:58

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 (17.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:52–12:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:31–18:34
Yamaganda	08:21–10:23
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:29
Dur Muhurta	07:32–08:37, 23:39–00:10 (17.05)
Varjyam	03:00–04:24 (17.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:06–20:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:06–20:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:06–20:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 14:06–20:36

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:58, Rohini from 12:58; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:16, Vrishabha 04:16, Mithuna 05:43, Karka 08:07, Simha 11:05, Kanya 14:06, Tula 17:06, Vrischika 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 12:58) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:58) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:16–12:580 Anandadi: Matanga 12:58–04:14 (17.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:58–04:14 (17.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–21:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 04:16–05:02−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:16–12:58−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:14 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 10:01 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:40 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:05 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:05	karana Kaulava
from 10:01	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 18:14	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 18:14	karana Taitila
from 18:40	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:24
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	04:31
Moonset	23:39
Day length	16 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:01	from 18:14

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 (04:14–10:01) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (10:01–20:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–18:14 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:14–04:12 (18.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:14–04:12 (18.05)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:14–10:01 Anandadi: Amrita 10:01–04:12 (18.05)

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 (18.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:12–08:36, 23:27–00:52 (18.05)

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	03:00–04:24, 14:58–16:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:14–11:01, 14:02–20:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:14–11:01, 14:02–20:03
Cutting fingernails	good 04:14–11:01, 14:02–20:03
Cutting toenails	good 18:14–20:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:14–11:01, 14:02–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 10:01, Mrigashirsha from 10:01; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 18:14, Shukla-tritya from 18:14; lagna Vrishabha 04:14, Mithuna 05:39, Karka 08:03, Simha 11:01, Kanya 14:02, Tula 17:02, Vrischika 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 10:01) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 10:01) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–18:14+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:14–10:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–10:01+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:14–18:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–18:140 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:14–04:12 (18.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:14–04:12 (18.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 07:14
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:45 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 07:14 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:43 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 04:27 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:27	karana Gara
from 07:14	nakshatra Ardra
from 14:43	yoga Shula
from 14:45	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 14:45	karana Vanija
from 01:09 (19.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:22
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	05:13
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:14	from 14:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:12–07:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:14–04:10 (19.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:45–04:10 (19.05)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:12–07:14 Anandadi: Kana 07:14–04:10 (19.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:09–11:40 (19.05); Bhadra Mukha 01:12–02:57 (19.05); Bhadra Puchha 10:37–11:40 (19.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:42
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 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:49–21:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–16:33
Yamaganda	04:12–06:16
Gulika Kalam	08:19–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:47, 16:16–17:22
Varjyam	14:47–16:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:12–07:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:12–07:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:12–07:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:12–10:57, 13:58–14:45

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 07:14, Ardra from 07:14; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:45, Shukla-chaturti from 14:45; lagna Vrishabha 04:12, Mithuna 05:36, Karka 07:59, Simha 10:57, Kanya 13:58, Tula 16:58, Vrischika 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 07:14) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 07:14) — sadness; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 14:45–20:40: 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 = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:14

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:14–04:10 (19.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–07:14+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:12–14:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:12–14:450 Anandadi: Kana 07:14–04:10 (19.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:45–04:10 (19.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 14:43–16:240 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:45–04:10 (19.05)−1 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:12–07:14−1 Rikta tithi 14:45–04:10 (19.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:14–04:10 (19.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:40 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 04:48 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 11:05 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:40 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:48	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 11:05	yoga Ganda
from 11:40	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 11:40	karana Bava
from 22:19	karana Balava
from 02:52 (20.05)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	06:20
Moonset	00:50
Day length	16 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:48	from 11:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:48–20:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:10–11:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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), 10:47–11:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:10–04:48 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–02:52 (20.05) Ravi Yoga 02:52–04:09 (20.05)

Anandadi: Padma 04:10–04:48 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:48–02:52 (20.05) Anandadi: Utpata 02:52–04:09 (20.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:09–11:40; Bhadra Mukha 01:12–02:57; Bhadra Puchha 10:37–11:40
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:42–20:57
Pradosha	20:42–22:11
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (20.05)
Amrita Kalam	00:40–02:08 (20.05)

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	15:50–17:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:54–19:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:54–19:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:54–19:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:54–20:42

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 04:48, Punarvasu from 04:48; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 11:40, Shukla-panchami from 11:40; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:32, Karka 07:55, Simha 10:53, Kanya 13:54, Tula 16:54, Vrischika 19:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 04:48) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 04:48) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:10–11:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–02:52 (20.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:48–02:52 (20.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:40–04:09 (20.05)0 Ravi Yoga 04:10–04:480 Anandadi: Padma 04:10–04:480 Yoga Ganda 11:05–13:10−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:10–11:40−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:48–02:52 (20.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:10–11:40−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–04:48−2 Rikta tithi 04:10–11:40

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:07
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:07 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 01:35 (21.05) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 07:55 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:55	yoga Vriddhi
from 09:07	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 09:07	karana Kaulava
from 20:06	karana Taitila
from 01:35 (21.05)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	07:48
Moonset	01:34
Day length	16 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:09–20:43) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 09:07–04:07 (21.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:09–01:35 (21.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–09:07 Krakacha Yoga 09:07–04:07 (21.05)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:09–01:35 (21.05) Anandadi: Manasa 01:35–04:07 (21.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:46–09:30

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 (21.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:31–21:02

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	10:26–11:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:09–10:49, 13:50–19:51

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 04:09–10:49, 13:50–19:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:09–10:49, 13:50–19:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:09–10:49, 13:50–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-panchami until 09:07, Shukla-shashti from 09:07; lagna Vrishabha 04:09, Mithuna 05:28, Karka 07:51, Simha 10:49, Kanya 13:50, Tula 16:50, Vrischika 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:07

+2 Pushya 04:09–01:35 (21.05)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:09–01:35 (21.05)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:09–01:35 (21.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–09:07+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:55–04:07 (21.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–09:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:07–04:07 (21.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:15 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 01:01 (22.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 05:18 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:15 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:18	yoga Dhruva
from 07:15	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 07:15	karana Gara
from 18:35	karana Vanija
from 01:01 (22.05)	nakshatra Magha
from 03:17 (22.05)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	09:22
Moonset	01:58
Day length	16 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:15

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–07:15 Samvartaka Yoga 07:15–04:06 (22.05) Yamaghanta 01:01–04:06 (22.05)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:07–01:01 (22.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:01–04:06 (22.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:05–07:00 (22.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:38
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 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:27–01:01 (22.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:40–20:45
Yamaganda	12:26–14:31
Gulika Kalam	16:36–18:40
Dur Muhurta	18:32–19:39
Varjyam	14:05–15:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:15–10:45, 13:46–19:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:15–10:45, 13:46–19:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:15–10:45, 13:46–19:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:15–10:45, 13:46–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-shashti until 07:15, Shukla-saptami from 07:15; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:24, Karka 07:47, Simha 10:45, Kanya 13:46, Tula 16:46, Vrischika 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:07–05:18+1 Auspicious tithi 07:15–04:06 (22.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–07:15−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:07–01:01 (22.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–01:01 (22.05)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 07:15–04:06 (22.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:07 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 01:13 (23.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 01:53 (23.05) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:07 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:07	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 06:07	karana Vishti
from 17:51	karana Bava
from 01:13 (23.05)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 01:53 (23.05)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:40
Moonrise	10:53
Moonset	02:13
Day length	16 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:06–20:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:07–17:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:13–04:04 (23.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–06:07

Anandadi: Dhwaja 01:13–04:04 (23.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:06–01:13 (23.05)

Bhadra on earth: 06:07–17:51; Bhadra Puchha 07:54–09:05; Bhadra Mukha 09:05–11:03
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:05 (21.05)–07:00
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:20
Godhuli	20:47–21:01
Pradosha	20:47–22:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (23.05)
Amrita Kalam	22:48–00:25 (23.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:11–08:16
Yamaganda	10:21–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:31–16:36
Dur Muhurta	13:00–14:06, 16:20–17:27
Varjyam	13:07–14:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–06:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:06–06:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:06–06:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:06–10:41, 13:42–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 06:07, Shukla-ashtami from 06:07; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:20, Karka 07:43, Simha 10:41, Kanya 13:42, Tula 16:42, Vrischika 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 06:07–20:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 06:07–17:51: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–06:070 Yoga Vyaghata 04:06–06:400 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–06:07−1 Ashtami 06:07–04:04 (23.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:06–01:13 (23.05)−1 Gandanta 04:06–07:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:06–01:13 (23.05)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:07–17:51

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Harshana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:47 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 02:11 (24.05) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 01:06 (24.05) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:47 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:47	tithi Shukla-navami
from 05:47	karana Balava
from 17:53	karana Kaulava
from 01:06 (24.05)	yoga Vajra
from 02:11 (24.05)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	12:19
Moonset	02:23
Day length	16 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:47

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, Purva-Phalguni (04:04–20:48) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:07 (22.05)–05:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–05:47 Ravi Yoga 04:04–10:54 Ravi Yoga 02:11–04:03 (24.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 02:11–04:03 (24.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:04–02:11 (24.05)

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 (24.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:32–21:11

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 (24.05)
Varjyam	09:33–11:12

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 05:47, Shukla-navami from 05:47; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:16, Karka 07:40, Simha 10:37, Kanya 13:38, Tula 16:38, Vrischika 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:04–05:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 05:47–20:48: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:04–10:54+1 Yoga Harshana 04:04–01:06 (24.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–05:47−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:04–02:11 (24.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–02:11 (24.05)−2 Rikta tithi 05:47–04:03 (24.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 06:11
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:11 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 03:49 (25.05) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:52 (25.05) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:11 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:11	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 06:11	karana Taitila
from 18:39	karana Gara
from 00:52 (25.05)	yoga Siddhi
from 03:49 (25.05)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	13:40
Moonset	02:30
Day length	16 h 47 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 06:11

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 (04:03–20:50) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–04:01 (25.05)

Krakacha Yoga 04:03–06:11

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:03–03:49 (25.05) Anandadi: Ananda 03:49–04:01 (25.05)

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 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:08–21:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:32
Yamaganda	06:09–08:14
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Varjyam	09:52–11:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:11–10:33, 13:34–19:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:11–10:33, 13:34–19:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:11–10:33, 13:34–19:36
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:11–10:33, 13:34–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-navami until 06:11, Shukla-dashami from 06:11; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:12, Karka 07:36, Simha 10:33, Kanya 13:34, Tula 16:34, Vrischika 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 04:03–06:11: 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.

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 06:11

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:03–03:49 (25.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–03:49 (25.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:11–04:01 (25.05)0 Krakacha Yoga 04:03–06:11−2 Rikta tithi 04:03–06:11

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 20:03
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:17 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:02 (26.05) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:06 (26.05) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:17	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 07:17	karana Vanija
from 20:03	karana Vishti
from 01:06 (26.05)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	14:58
Moonset	02:36
Day length	16 h 50 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 07:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:01–20:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:03–20:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

The day of the descent of the Ganga from heaven in answer to the prayer of King Bhagiratha. A holy bath in the Ganga washes away “ten sins” (dasha hara), and ten kinds of gifts are given. If Jyeshtha is an Adhika Masa, the festival is observed in the intercalary month.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:11 (24.05)–07:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–07:17 Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Rakshasa all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:03–08:56 (26.05); Bhadra Puchha 01:15–02:31 (26.05); Bhadra Mukha 02:31–04:40 (26.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:52–07:43

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 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:28–01:13 (26.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:33–16:39
Yamaganda	04:01–06:07
Gulika Kalam	08:14–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:45, 16:22–17:30
Varjyam	13:00–14:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:01–10:29, 13:30–19:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:01–10:29, 13:30–19:32
Cutting fingernails	good 04:01–07:17
Cutting toenails	good 04:01–10:29, 13:30–19:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:01–10:29, 13:30–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-dashami until 07:17, Shukla-ekadashi from 07:17; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:08, Karka 07:32, Simha 10:29, Kanya 13:30, Tula 16:30, Vrischika 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

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 ends by 20:03

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:01–01:06 (26.05)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–07:170 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–07:170 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:03–04:00 (26.05)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:56 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:02 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 01:41 (27.05) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:02	nakshatra Chitra
from 08:56	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 08:56	karana Bava
from 21:56	karana Balava
from 01:41 (27.05)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	16:15
Moonset	02:41
Day length	16 h 53 min

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 06:02	from 08:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:00–06:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:02–20:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:00–08:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) · Vishnu

The strictest Ekadashi of the year: a fast without food and even without water, from sunrise to sunrise. According to legend, Bhima observed only this one, and this single fast equals all 24 Ekadashis of the year. Water, water pots, umbrellas and fans are given in charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:17 (25.05)–08:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:58–07:22 (27.05)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:00–06:02 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–08:56

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:56–03:58 (27.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:00–06:02 Anandadi: Musala 06:02–03:58 (27.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:03 (25.05)–08:56; Bhadra Puchha 01:15–02:31; Bhadra Mukha 02:31–04:40

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 (27.05)
Amrita Kalam	01:33–03:20 (27.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:27
Yamaganda	16:40–18:47
Gulika Kalam	06:06–08:13
Dur Muhurta	07:22–08:30, 13:00–14:08
Varjyam	14:54–16:41

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 04:00–10:25, 13:26–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 06:02, Chitra from 06:02; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 08:56, Shukla-dvadashi from 08:56; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:04, Karka 07:28, Simha 10:25, Kanya 13:26, Tula 16:27, Vrischika 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 06:02) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 06:02) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 04:00–20:53: 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.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–08:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–06:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–08:560 Ravi Yoga 04:00–06:020 Anandadi: Amrita 04:00–06:02−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:00–08:56−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:02–03:58 (27.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:56–03:58 (27.05)−3 Vyatipata 04:00–01:41 (27.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 08:39
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:01 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 08:39 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 02:32 (28.05) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:01 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:39	nakshatra Swati
from 11:01	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 11:01	karana Kaulava
from 00:10 (28.05)	karana Taitila
from 02:32 (28.05)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	17:33
Moonset	02:47
Day length	16 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:39	from 11:01

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 (03:58–08:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:39–20:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:55–22:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 03:58–08:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:39–03:57 (28.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:39–03:57 (28.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:01–03:57 (28.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:39–03:57 (28.05) Anandadi: Kana 03:58–08:39

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 (28.05)
Amrita Kalam	01:42–03:29 (28.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:13–10:20
Yamaganda	14:34–16:41
Gulika Kalam	03:58–06:05
Dur Muhurta	03:58–05:06, 05:06–06:14
Varjyam	14:56–16:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–10:21, 11:01–20:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:58–10:21, 11:01–20:55
Cutting fingernails	average 03:58–10:21, 13:22–19:24
Cutting toenails	average 03:58–10:21, 11:01–20:55
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:58–10:21, 11:01–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 08:39, Swati from 08:39; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 11:01, Shukla-triodashi from 11:01; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:00, Karka 07:24, Simha 10:21, Kanya 13:22, Tula 16:23, Vrischika 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 08:39) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 08:39) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 08:39

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:39–03:57 (28.05)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:39–03:57 (28.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–08:39+1 Yoga Variyana 03:58–02:32 (28.05)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:39–03:57 (28.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:01–03:57 (28.05)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:01–03:57 (28.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 03:58–08:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:58–08:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Yoga Parigha, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 13:22 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:33 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 03:31 (29.05) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:22 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:33	nakshatra Vishakha
from 13:22	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 13:22	karana Gara
from 02:36 (29.05)	karana Vanija
from 03:31 (29.05)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	18:51
Moonset	02:54
Day length	16 h 59 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 11:33	from 13:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:57–11:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:33–20:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 13:22–20:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:33–03:56 (29.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:57–11:33

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:57–11:33 Anandadi: Utpata 11:33–03:56 (29.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:25
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:20
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (29.05)
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	17:52–19:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–11:33

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 03:57–11:33
Cutting fingernails	average 03:57–10:17
Cutting toenails	average 03:57–11:33
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:57–11:33

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 11:33, Vishakha from 11:33; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 13:22, Shukla-chaturdashi from 13:22; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 04:56, Karka 07:20, Simha 10:17, Kanya 13:19, Tula 16:19, Vrischika 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:33) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:33) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 13:22–20:56: 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

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 11:33–03:56 (29.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–11:33+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–13:220 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:57–11:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Utpata 11:33–03:56 (29.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 13:22–03:56 (29.05)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:57–11:33−1 Yoga Parigha 03:57–15:01

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:52
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Vat Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 15:52 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 14:36 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 04:33 (30.05) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:52 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:36	nakshatra Anuradha
from 15:52	tithi Purnima
from 15:52	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	20:11
Moonset	03:03
Day length	17 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:36	from 15:52

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, Vishakha (03:56–14:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (14:36–20:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:52–20:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:56–15:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Purnima Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

The same as Vat Savitri, in the tradition of Maharashtra, Gujarat and the South: women fast for the long life of their husbands and circumambulate a banyan tree with thread. It is observed by the “chaturdashi viddha” rule — often on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:58–22:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:56–14:36 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:36–03:55 (30.05)

Yamaghanta 03:56–14:36

Anandadi: Mitra 03:56–14:36 Anandadi: Manasa 14:36–03:55 (30.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 15:52–05:07 (30.05); Bhadra Puchha 00:29–01:48 (30.05); Bhadra Mukha 01:48–04:01 (30.05)

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 (30.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:41–06:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:04–08:11
Yamaganda	10:19–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:35–16:42
Dur Muhurta	13:01–14:09, 16:25–17:33
Varjyam	19:07–20:55

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:52–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 14:36, Anuradha from 14:36; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 15:52, Purnima from 15:52; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 04:52, Karka 07:16, Simha 10:14, Kanya 13:15, Tula 16:15, Vrischika 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 14:36) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 14:36) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:56–15:52: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 15:52–20:58: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:52

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:56–14:36+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:36–03:55 (30.05)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:56–14:36+1 Yoga Shiva all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:36–03:55 (30.05)0 Yamaghanta 03:56–14:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:52–03:55 (30.05)−2 Rikta tithi 03:56–15:52

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 18:22 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 17:40 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 04:33 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:07 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:33	yoga Siddha
from 05:07	karana Bava
from 17:40	nakshatra Jyestha
from 18:22	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 18:22	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	21:30
Moonset	03:17
Day length	17 h 04 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	18:22

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:40	from 18:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:55–17:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (17:40–20:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:55–05:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Jyeshtha: Snana Purnima (the ceremonial bathing of Jagannath in Puri) and Kabir Jayanti; women observe Vat Purnima.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:52 (29.05)–18:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:22–03:54 (31.05)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:55–17:40 Anandadi: Mudgara 17:40–03:54 (31.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 15:52 (29.05)–05:07; Bhadra Puchha 00:29–01:48; Bhadra Mukha 01:48–04:01
Gandanta (tithi): 17:55–18:48

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	00:13–00:40 (31.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:56–07:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:43–18:51
Yamaganda	08:11–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:35
Dur Muhurta	07:20–08:28, 23:45–00:13 (31.05)
Varjyam	23:58–01:46 (31.05)

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 03:55–10:10, 13:11–17:40

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 17:40, Jyestha from 17:40; tithi Purnima until 18:22, Krishna-pratipat from 18:22; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:48, Karka 07:12, Simha 10:10, Kanya 13:11, Tula 16:11, Vrischika 19:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 17:40) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 17:40) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Purnima 03:55–18:22: 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.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

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 Siddha 04:33–03:54 (31.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–17:400 Auspicious tithi 18:22–03:54 (31.05)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:55–05:070 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:40–03:54 (31.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:22–03:54 (31.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:55–17:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vijaya (No. 27) · Shaka 1815 · Vikram 1950 more

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 20:47 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 20:39 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 05:34 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:36 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:34	yoga Sadhya
from 07:36	karana Kaulava
from 20:39	nakshatra Mula
from 20:47	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 20:47	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	22:42
Moonset	03:37
Day length	17 h 06 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 20:47

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, Jyestha (03:54–20:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (20:39–21:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:47–03:53 (01.06)

Samvartaka Yoga 03:54–20:47 Jwalamukhi Yoga 20:39–20:47 Yamaghanta 20:39–03:53 (01.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 20:39–03:53 (01.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:54–20:39

Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:55–03:23 (01.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:27
Godhuli	21:01–21:14
Pradosha	21:01–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	10:46–12:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:35
Yamaganda	06:02–08:10
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–10:06, 13:07–19:08

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 03:54–10:06, 13:07–19:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:54–10:06, 13:07–19:08
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:54–10:06, 13:07–21:01

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 20:39, Mula from 20:39; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 20:47, Krishna-dvitya from 20:47; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:44, Karka 07:08, Simha 10:06, Kanya 13:07, Tula 16:07, Vrischika 19:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 20:39) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 20:39) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:54–05:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–20:470 Anandadi: Dhwaja 20:39–03:53 (01.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:47–03:53 (01.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 20:39–20:470 Yamaghanta 20:39–03:53 (01.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:54–20:39−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–20:39−3 Samvartaka Yoga 03:54–20:47

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

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

Vaishakha (Vedic name Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima.
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.

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

Vijaya (No. 27 of 60, “victory”) — A year of victory: success, the upper hand over opponents, plans fulfilled.
Northern samvatsara: Krodhi (No. 38)
Shaka Samvat 1815 · Vikram Samvat 1950 · Kali Yuga 4994
Next year — Jaya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 6.04.1894
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunar eclipse, penumbral
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The luminary is above the horizon throughout the eclipse — all phases are visible.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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

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

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

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

nakshatra 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-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra 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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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