Panchanga Calendar

May 1942

SamvatsaraChitrabhanu (16)MonthVaishakha → Adhika Jyeshtha from 16.05RituVasanta → Grishma from 16.05AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 1942 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 15.05), Adhika Jyeshtha (from 16.05). Adhika Jyeshtha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Major festivals: 25.05 Ganga Dussehra.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Swa1Narada Jayanti

2Anu2

3Jye3Sankashti

4Mul4

5PAsh5

6UAsh6

7Shra8Kalashtami

8Dhan9

9Shat10

10PBh11Apara Ekadashi

11UBh12

12Rev13Bhauma Pradosha

13Ashw13Masik Shivaratri

14Bhar14Vat Savitri

15Krit30Shani Jayanti

16Roh1Chandra Darshan

17Roh2after 06:15

18Mrig3until 09:14

19Ard4Vinayaka Chaturthi

20Pun5after 15:06

21Push6until 17:40

22Ashl7

23Mag8Masik Durgashtami

24PPh9

25UPh10Ganga Dussehra

26Has11until 10:34

27Chit12Pradosha

28Swa13

29Vish14Purnima Vrat

30Anu15Purnima

31Jye1

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

Narada Jayantimoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiAmrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaShivaratriVat SavitriSankrantiShani Jayantiday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanDwipushkar YogaVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGuru Pushya YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga Dussehraday 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

16.05 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
18.05 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 09:14
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
21.05 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga until 17:40
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
25.05 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

Festivals

1.05 Fri Narada Jayanti
3.05 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
7.05 Thu Kalashtami
10.05 Sun Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
12.05 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
13.05 Wed Masik Shivaratri
14.05 Thu Vrishabha Sankranti
14.05 Thu Vat Savitri Vrat
15.05 Fri Vaishakha Amavasya
15.05 Fri Shani Jayanti
16.05 Sat Chandra Darshan
19.05 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
20.05 Wed Skanda Shashti
23.05 Sat Masik Durgashtami
25.05 Mon Ganga Dussehra
26.05 Tue Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
27.05 Wed Pradosha Vrat
29.05 Fri Purnima Vrat
30.05 Sat Adhika Purnima

Special muhurta yogas

1.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:17–04:46 (02.05)
3.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:50–04:41 (04.05)
10.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:39–04:27 (11.05)
12.05 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:59–04:23 (13.05)
12.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:59–04:23 (13.05)
16.05 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day
16.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
17.05 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 06:15–13:18
18.05 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:14–09:14
18.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–09:14
21.05 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:09–17:40
21.05 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 04:09–17:40
21.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:09–17:40
24.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:53–04:03 (25.05)
26.05 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 21:35–04:00 (27.05)
29.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:56–03:56 (30.05)
31.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:47–03:54 (01.06)

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 Fri — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Gada
2.05 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Yoga Parigha
3.05 Sun — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
6.05 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra), Surya Dagdha tithi
10.05 Sun — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
13.05 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
14.05 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
15.05 Fri — Amavasya, Yoga Atiganda
19.05 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
22.05 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
23.05 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
27.05 Wed — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kaladanda, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
28.05 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Yoga Parigha, Rikta tithi
31.05 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

1.05 Full moon (Purnima) 00:59
14.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 15:02 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
15.05 New moon (Amavasya) 08:45
30.05 Full moon (Purnima) 08:28
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 16.05 Adhika Masa
8.05 03:12 – 12.05 19:59 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Chitrabhanu (No. 16, “shining in many colours”) — A brilliant year: abundance, joy, success in the arts and in affairs. more

Northern samvatsara: Jaya. Shaka Samvat 1864, Vikram Samvat 1999, Kali Yuga 5043.

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

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

Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:29 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 06:01 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 20:26 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:15 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:01	nakshatra Vishakha
from 11:15	karana Kaulava
from 20:26	yoga Variyana
from 21:29	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 21:29	karana Taitila
from 03:17 (02.05)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:04
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:06
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	20:43
Moonset	05:32
Day length	15 h 17 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	00:59

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 06:01

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, Swati (04:48–06:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:01–20:06) 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 00:59–21:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–21:29 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:17–04:46 (02.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:29–04:46 (02.05) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:17–04:46 (02.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:01–03:17 (02.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:48–06:01 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:17–04:46 (02.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:01
Godhuli	20:06–20:23
Pradosha	20:06–21:50
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:30–20:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:27
Yamaganda	16:16–18:11
Gulika Kalam	06:43–08:37
Dur Muhurta	07:52–08:53, 12:58–13:59
Varjyam	10:59–12:24

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 05:20–06:01

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 06:01, Vishakha from 06:01; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:48, Vrishabha 05:20, Mithuna 06:48, Karka 09:13, Simha 12:11, Kanya 15:12, Tula 18:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 06:01) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 06:01) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 04:48–20:06: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–21:29+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:01–03:17 (02.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:48–06:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:48–21:290 Anandadi: Gada 04:48–06:01−3 Vyatipata 04:48–20:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:48

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	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:53 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 00:30 (03.05) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 16:22 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:41 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:41	karana Gara
from 16:22	yoga Parigha
from 17:53	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 17:53	karana Vanija
from 00:30 (03.05)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 04:06 (03.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:02
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:08
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	22:04
Moonset	06:06
Day length	15 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:53

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 (04:46–20:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:46–17:53

Anandadi: Amrita 04:46–00:30 (03.05) Anandadi: Musala 00:30–04:44 (03.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 04:06–14:21 (03.05); Bhadra Puchha 10:46–11:47 (03.05); Bhadra Mukha 11:47–13:30 (03.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:02
Godhuli	20:08–20:25
Pradosha	20:08–21:51
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (03.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:19–16:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:36–10:32
Yamaganda	14:22–16:17
Gulika Kalam	04:46–06:41
Dur Muhurta	04:46–05:47, 05:47–06:49
Varjyam	06:50–08:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:53–20:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:53–20:08
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 17:53–20:08
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 17:53, Krishna-tritya from 17:53; lagna Mesha 04:46, Vrishabha 05:16, Mithuna 06:45, Karka 09:09, Simha 12:07, Kanya 15:08, Tula 18:08

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

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:46–00:30 (03.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:46–00:30 (03.05)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:46–16:22+1 Auspicious tithi 04:46–17:530 Yoga Parigha 16:22–02:21 (03.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:46–17:53

Panchanga at sunrise 04:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:21 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 21:50 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 12:20 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:21 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:20	yoga Shiva
from 14:21	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 14:21	karana Bava
from 21:50	nakshatra Mula
from 00:40 (04.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:59
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:10
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	23:18
Moonset	06:48
Day length	15 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 5, bad — 4

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:44–20:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:44–14:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:50–04:41 (04.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:50–04:41 (04.05)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:21–04:41 (04.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 21:50–04:41 (04.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:44–21:50

Bhadra in heaven: 04:06–14:21; Bhadra Puchha 10:46–11:47; Bhadra Mukha 11:47–13:30
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:29–03:13 (04.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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 (04.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:01–15:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:14–20:10
Yamaganda	12:27–14:23
Gulika Kalam	16:18–18:14
Dur Muhurta	18:06–19:08
Varjyam	05:29–06:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:12–12:03

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	average 05:12–12:03
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 05:12–12:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:12–12:03

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 14:21, Krishna-chaturti from 14:21; lagna Mesha 04:44, Vrishabha 05:12, Mithuna 06:41, Karka 09:05, Simha 12:03, Kanya 15:04, Tula 18:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 14:21–20:10: 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 = −6

+1 Auspicious tithi 04:44–14:21+1 Yoga Shiva 12:20–04:41 (04.05)−1 Rikta tithi 14:21–04:41 (04.05)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:21–04:41 (04.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:44–21:50−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:44–14:21−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:44–21:50

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 04:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:03 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 19:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 08:30 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:03 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:30	yoga Siddha
from 11:03	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 11:03	karana Kaulava
from 19:28	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 21:32	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:57
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:12
End of twilight	20:57
Moonrise	none
Moonset	07:40
Day length	15 h 30 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 11:03	from 19:28

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 (04:41–19:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (19:28–20:12) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:41–19:28 Anandadi: Utpata 19:28–04:39 (05.05)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:04
Godhuli	20:12–20:29
Pradosha	20:12–21:53
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (05.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:42–15:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:38–08:34
Yamaganda	10:30–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:23–16:19
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:00, 16:04–17:06
Varjyam	18:01–19:28, 04:18–05:46 (05.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:03–20:12

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 11:03–20:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:03–20:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 19:28–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 19:28, Purva-Ashadha from 19:28; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 11:03, Krishna-panchami from 11:03; lagna Mesha 04:41, Vrishabha 05:08, Mithuna 06:37, Karka 09:02, Simha 11:59, Kanya 15:00, Tula 18:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 19:28) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 19:28) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:41–11:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 08:30–04:39 (05.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:03–04:39 (05.05)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:41–19:28−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:41–19:28−2 Rikta tithi 04:41–11:03

Panchanga at sunrise 04:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:08 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 17:32 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 04:58 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:08 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:58	yoga Sadhya
from 08:08	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 08:08	karana Gara
from 17:32	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 18:51	karana Vanija
from 01:50 (06.05)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:54
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	20:59
Moonrise	00:20
Moonset	08:41
Day length	15 h 34 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 08:08	from 17:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:39–17:32) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (17:32–20:14) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:32–04:37 (06.05)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–08:08 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–04:37 (06.05) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:32–04:37 (06.05)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:39–17:32 Anandadi: Manasa 17:32–04:37 (06.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 07:47–08:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:05
Godhuli	20:14–20:31
Pradosha	20:14–21:54
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (06.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:07–14:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:20–18:17
Yamaganda	08:33–10:30
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:23
Dur Muhurta	07:46–08:48, 23:35–00:09 (06.05)
Varjyam	04:18–05:46, 01:04–02:35 (06.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:04–08:08, 17:32–20:14

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	average 05:04–08:08, 17:32–20:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:04–08:08, 17:32–20:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:39–11:55, 14:57–20:14

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 17:32, Uttara-Ashadha from 17:32; tithi Krishna-panchami until 08:08, Krishna-shashti from 08:08; lagna Mesha 04:39, Vrishabha 05:04, Mithuna 06:33, Karka 08:58, Simha 11:55, Kanya 14:57, Tula 17:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 17:32) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 17:32) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 04:39–04:58+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:39–17:32+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–08:080 Ravi Yoga 17:32–04:37 (06.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:32–04:37 (06.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:32–04:37 (06.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:08–04:37 (06.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:39–17:32−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–08:08−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–04:37 (06.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:43 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 16:09 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:10 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:43 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:43	tithi Krishna-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:43	karana Vishti
from 16:09	nakshatra Shravana
from 16:43	karana Bava
from 23:10	yoga Shukla
from 03:53 (07.05)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 03:53 (07.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:52
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:02
Moonrise	01:11
Moonset	09:51
Day length	15 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:43	from 16:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:37–16:09) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (16:09–20:16) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:43–16:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:37–16:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:43–03:53 (07.05)

Hutashana Yoga 03:53–04:35 (07.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–04:35 (07.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 17:40–04:35 (07.05) Anandadi: Vajra 04:37–10:26 Anandadi: Mudgara 10:26–17:40

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:43–16:43; Bhadra Puchha 10:09–11:15; Bhadra Mukha 11:15–13:06
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:04
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:05
Godhuli	20:16–20:32
Pradosha	20:16–21:56
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (07.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:07–11:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:24
Yamaganda	06:34–08:32
Gulika Kalam	10:29–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Varjyam	20:01–21:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:43–11:52, 14:53–20:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:43–11:52, 14:53–20:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:43–11:52, 14:53–20:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:01–11:52, 14:53–20:16

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 16:09, Shravana from 16:09; tithi Krishna-shashti until 05:43, Krishna-saptami from 05:43; lagna Mesha 04:37, Vrishabha 05:01, Mithuna 06:29, Karka 08:54, Simha 11:52, Kanya 14:53, Tula 17:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 16:09) — improved health; Shravana (from 16:09) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:37–23:10+2 Ravi Yoga 04:37–16:09+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:43–03:53 (07.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:37–16:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 17:40–04:35 (07.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:37–10:26−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:37–05:43−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:43–16:43

Panchanga at sunrise 04:37

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:41 (08.05) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:22 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 21:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:12 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:12	karana Kaulava
from 15:22	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 21:00	yoga Brahma
from 02:41 (08.05)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 02:41 (08.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:49
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:04
Moonrise	01:51
Moonset	11:04
Day length	15 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:22

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, Shravana (04:35–15:22) is good for sowing.

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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, 20:18–21:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:35–02:41 (08.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–02:41 (08.05) Hutashana Yoga 02:41–04:33 (08.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:41–04:33 (08.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:35–15:22 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:22–04:33 (08.05)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:12 (08.05)–19:59 (12.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:06
Godhuli	20:18–20:34
Pradosha	20:18–21:57
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:18–06:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:24–16:22
Yamaganda	04:35–06:33
Gulika Kalam	08:31–10:28
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:52, 16:06–17:09
Varjyam	19:20–20:55

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 04:57–11:48, 14:49–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:22, Dhanishtha from 15:22; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mesha 04:35, Vrishabha 04:57, Mithuna 06:25, Karka 08:50, Simha 11:48, Kanya 14:49, Tula 17:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:22) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:22) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:35–20:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:35–15:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–15:22+1 Yoga Shukla 04:35–21:00+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 04:35–02:41 (08.05)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–02:41 (08.05)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:35–02:41 (08.05)

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 04:35

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 02:06 (09.05) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 15:12 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:22 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:19 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:19	karana Gara
from 15:12	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 19:22	yoga Indra
from 02:06 (09.05)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 02:06 (09.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:06
Moonrise	02:23
Moonset	12:19
Day length	15 h 46 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 15:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (15:12–20:20) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–02:06 (09.05) Hutashana Yoga 02:06–04:31 (09.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:33–15:12 Anandadi: Saumya 15:12–04:31 (09.05)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:12–19:59 (12.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:07
Godhuli	20:20–20:36
Pradosha	20:20–21:58
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (09.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:52–06:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:28–12:26
Yamaganda	16:23–18:21
Gulika Kalam	06:31–08:30
Dur Muhurta	07:42–08:45, 12:58–14:01
Varjyam	22:32–00:10 (09.05)

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 15:12, Shatabhisha from 15:12; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mesha 04:33, Vrishabha 04:53, Mithuna 06:21, Karka 08:46, Simha 11:44, Kanya 14:45, Tula 17:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 15:12) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 15:12) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-navami 04:33–20:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:33–19:22+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:33–15:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–15:12+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:33–02:06 (09.05)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–02:06 (09.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 02:07 (10.05) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 15:39 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 18:12 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:03 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:03	karana Vishti
from 15:39	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 18:12	yoga Vaidhriti
from 02:07 (10.05)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 02:07 (10.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:22
End of twilight	21:09
Moonrise	02:49
Moonset	13:33
Day length	15 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:31–15:39) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (15:39–20:22) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:03–20:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–02:07 (10.05) Hutashana Yoga 02:07–04:29 (10.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:31–15:39 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:39–04:29 (10.05)

Bhadra on earth: 14:03–02:07 (10.05); Bhadra Puchha 15:55–17:07; Bhadra Mukha 17:07–19:07
Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:12 (08.05)–19:59 (12.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 01:43–02:32 (10.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:08
Godhuli	20:22–20:38
Pradosha	20:22–21:59
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (10.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:19–09:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:29–10:27
Yamaganda	14:25–16:24
Gulika Kalam	04:31–06:30
Dur Muhurta	04:31–05:34, 05:34–06:38
Varjyam	22:19–23:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:49–11:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:49–11:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:49–11:40
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 15:39, Purva-Bhadra from 15:39; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mesha 04:31, Vrishabha 04:49, Mithuna 06:17, Karka 08:42, Simha 11:40, Kanya 14:41, Tula 17:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 15:39) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 15:39) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 14:03–20:22: 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 18:12–20:22: 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

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 Indra 04:31–18:12+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:31–15:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–15:390 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:39–04:29 (10.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:39–04:29 (10.05)0 Vaidhriti 18:12–04:29 (10.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 14:03–02:07 (10.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–02:07 (10.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:40 (11.05) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 16:39 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 17:28 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:20 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:20	karana Balava
from 16:39	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 17:28	yoga Vishkambha
from 02:40 (11.05)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 02:40 (11.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:24
End of twilight	21:11
Moonrise	03:12
Moonset	14:45
Day length	15 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:29–16:39) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (16:39–20:24) 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 02:07–02:40 (11.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:02–17:14 (11.05)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:39–04:27 (11.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–02:40 (11.05) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:40–04:27 (11.05) Hutashana Yoga 02:40–04:27 (11.05) Krakacha Yoga 02:40–04:27 (11.05)

Anandadi: Chara 04:29–16:39 Anandadi: Sthira 16:39–04:27 (11.05)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:12 (08.05)–19:59 (12.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:09
Godhuli	20:24–20:40
Pradosha	20:24–22:00
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (11.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:19–09:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:24–20:24
Yamaganda	12:26–14:26
Gulika Kalam	16:25–18:24
Dur Muhurta	18:16–19:20
Varjyam	02:50–04:32 (11.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:28–20:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:28–20:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:28–20:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:45–11:36, 14:37–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 16:39, Uttara-Bhadra from 16:39; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mesha 04:29, Vrishabha 04:45, Mithuna 06:13, Karka 08:38, Simha 11:36, Kanya 14:37, Tula 17:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 16:39) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 16:39) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vaidhriti 04:29–17:28: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:29–16:39+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:39–04:27 (11.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:39–04:27 (11.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–02:40 (11.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:29–16:39−3 Vaidhriti 04:29–17:28

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 04:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 03:40 (12.05) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 18:07 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:07 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:07 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 15:07	karana Taitila
from 17:07	yoga Priti
from 18:07	nakshatra Revati
from 03:40 (12.05)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 03:40 (12.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	03:33
Moonset	15:56
Day length	15 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:27–18:07) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (18:07–20:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–03:40 (12.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 18:07–04:25 (12.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:27–18:07

Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:12 (08.05)–19:59 (12.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:10
Godhuli	20:25–20:41
Pradosha	20:25–22:01
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:02–14:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:27–08:26
Yamaganda	10:26–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:26–16:26
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:02, 16:10–17:14
Varjyam	02:50–04:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:41–11:32, 14:33–20:25

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 04:41–11:32, 14:33–20:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:41–11:32, 14:33–20:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:41–11:32, 14:33–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 18:07, Revati from 18:07; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mesha 04:27, Vrishabha 04:41, Mithuna 06:09, Karka 08:34, Simha 11:32, Kanya 14:33, Tula 17:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 18:07) — a good life; Revati (from 18:07) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–18:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 17:07–04:25 (12.05)0 Anandadi: Matanga 18:07–04:25 (12.05)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:27–18:07−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–03:40 (12.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Tryahasparsha, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:04 (13.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 19:59 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 17:05 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 16:19	karana Vanija
from 17:05	yoga Ayushman
from 19:59	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:37
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	03:53
Moonset	17:06
Day length	16 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:25–19:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:27–22:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:59–04:23 (13.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:59–04:23 (13.05)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:25–19:59 Anandadi: Amrita 19:59–04:23 (13.05)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:12 (08.05)–19:59
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:29–02:31 (13.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:27–20:43
Pradosha	20:27–22:02
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:24–19:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:27–18:27
Yamaganda	08:25–10:26
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:26
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:41, 23:38–00:09 (13.05)
Varjyam	07:03–08:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:37–11:28, 14:29–20:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:37–11:28, 14:29–20:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:37–11:28, 14:29–20:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:37–11:28, 14:29–20:27

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 19:59, Ashwini from 19:59; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mesha 04:25, Vrishabha 04:37, Mithuna 06:05, Karka 08:30, Simha 11:28, Kanya 14:29, Tula 17:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 19:59) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 19:59) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:25–19:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–19:59+1 Yoga Priti 04:25–17:050 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:59–04:23 (13.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:25–19:59−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:04 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:11 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 17:20 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:04	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 05:04	karana Vishti
from 17:20	yoga Saubhagya
from 17:53	karana Shakuni
from 22:11	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:18
Moonrise	04:14
Moonset	18:14
Day length	16 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:04

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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:04–17:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 17:53–20:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:04–20:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:41 (14.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–05:04

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:23–22:11 Anandadi: Kana 22:11–04:21 (14.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:04–17:53; Bhadra Mukha 05:04–07:12; Bhadra Puchha 16:38–17:55
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:12
Godhuli	20:29–20:45
Pradosha	20:29–22:04
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:20–16:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:27
Yamaganda	06:24–08:24
Gulika Kalam	10:25–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Varjyam	17:49–19:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:23–05:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:23–05:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:23–05:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:33–05:04

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 05:04, Krishna-chaturdashi from 05:04; lagna Mesha 04:23, Vrishabha 04:33, Mithuna 06:01, Karka 08:26, Simha 11:24, Kanya 14:25, Tula 17:25, Vrischika 20:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:04–20:29: 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

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: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–22:11+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:23–17:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–05:04−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:04–17:53−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:04–04:21 (14.05)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:23–22:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Festivals	Vat Savitri Vrat · Vrishabha Sankranti

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:46 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 00:40 (15.05) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:48 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:46 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:46	tithi Amavasya
from 06:46	karana Chatushpada
from 17:48	yoga Shobhana
from 19:43	karana Naga
from 00:40 (15.05)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	04:36
Moonset	19:21
Day length	16 h 10 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	15:02 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

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 06:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:21–20:31) is good for root crops.
Shakuni 04:21–06:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 06:46–19:43: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 19:43–20:31: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:21–06:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

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, 20:31–22:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Taurus. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:38–15:02
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–06:46 Yamaghanta 00:40–04:19 (15.05)

Anandadi: Padma 04:21–00:40 (15.05) Anandadi: Lumbaka 00:40–04:19 (15.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:12
Godhuli	20:31–20:47
Pradosha	20:31–22:05
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:22–21:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:27–16:29
Yamaganda	04:21–06:22
Gulika Kalam	08:24–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:44–10:49, 16:12–17:17
Varjyam	08:47–10:33

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 04:29–11:20, 14:21–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 06:46, Amavasya from 06:46; lagna Mesha 04:21, Vrishabha 04:29, Mithuna 05:57, Karka 08:22, Simha 11:20, Kanya 14:21, Tula 17:21, Vrischika 20:23

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:21–06:46: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 06:46–20:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 15:02 — 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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:21–00:40 (15.05)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:21–17:48+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–06:46−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:21–00:40 (15.05)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:21–06:46

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	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Yoga Atiganda
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Festivals	Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 08:45 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 03:22 (16.05) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 18:28 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:45 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:45	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 08:45	karana Kimstughna
from 18:28	yoga Atiganda
from 21:49	karana Bava
from 03:22 (16.05)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	05:01
Moonset	20:26
Day length	16 h 13 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	08:45

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:45

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, Krittika (04:19–20:33) is good for root crops.
Naga 04:19–08:45: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 08:45–20:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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 06:46 (14.05)–08:45
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 06:46 (14.05)–08:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–04:17 (16.05)

Yamaghanta 03:22–04:17 (16.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:19–03:22 (16.05) Anandadi: Mitra 03:22–04:17 (16.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:19–09:11

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 (16.05)
Amrita Kalam	00:42–02:29 (16.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:24–12:26
Yamaganda	16:30–18:31
Gulika Kalam	06:21–08:23
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:39, 12:58–14:03
Varjyam	14:01–15:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:45–11:16, 14:17–20:19

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 08:45–11:16, 14:17–20:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:45–11:16, 14:17–20:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:25–11:16, 14:17–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Amavasya until 08:45, Shukla-pratipat from 08:45; lagna Mesha 04:19, Vrishabha 04:25, Mithuna 05:53, Karka 08:18, Simha 11:16, Kanya 14:17, Tula 17:17, Vrischika 20:19

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

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

Amavasya 04:19–08:45: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–04:17 (16.05)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:19–03:22 (16.05)+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:19–18:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Atiganda 18:28–20:56−3 Amavasya 04:19–08:45

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 10:56 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 06:15 (17.05) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 19:17 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:56 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:56	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 10:56	karana Balava
from 19:17	yoga Sukarma
from 00:06 (17.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:28
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	05:29
Moonset	21:27
Day length	16 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:56

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, Rohini (04:17–20:35) is good for sowing.

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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, 20:35–21:27
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:35–21:27

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day

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 (17.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:40–04:27 (17.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:22–10:24
Yamaganda	14:28–16:30
Gulika Kalam	04:17–06:19
Dur Muhurta	04:17–05:22, 05:22–06:28
Varjyam	21:17–23:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:21–20:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:21–20:35
Cutting fingernails	average 04:21–20:35
Cutting toenails	average 04:21–11:12, 14:13–20:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:21–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 10:56, Shukla-dvitya from 10:56; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:21, Mithuna 05:50, Karka 08:14, Simha 11:12, Kanya 14:13, Tula 17:13, Vrischika 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 = +6

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 10:56–04:15 (17.05)0 Yoga Sukarma 19:17–04:15 (17.05)0 Adhika Masa−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 04:17

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 06:15 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 13:18 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 06:15 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:12 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:18 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:15	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 13:18	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 13:18	karana Taitila
from 20:12	yoga Dhriti
from 02:32 (18.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:27
Moonrise	06:03
Moonset	22:23
Day length	16 h 21 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 06:15	from 13:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:15–06:15) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:15–20:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 06:15–13:18

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:15–06:15 Anandadi: Saumya 06:15–04:14 (18.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:15
Godhuli	20:37–20:52
Pradosha	20:37–22:08
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (18.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:40–04:27, 23:20–01:08 (18.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:34–20:37
Yamaganda	12:26–14:29
Gulika Kalam	16:31–18:34
Dur Muhurta	18:26–19:31
Varjyam	12:33–14:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:17–11:08, 13:18–20:37
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 06:15, Mrigashirsha from 06:15; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 13:18, Shukla-tritya from 13:18; lagna Mesha 04:15, Vrishabha 04:17, Mithuna 05:46, Karka 08:10, Simha 11:08, Kanya 14:09, Tula 17:09, Vrischika 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 06:15) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 06:15) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:15

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:15–04:14 (18.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–06:15+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:15–20:12+1 Auspicious tithi 04:15–13:180 Adhika Masa0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:15–13:18

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:14 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:45 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 09:14 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 21:11 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:45 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:14	nakshatra Ardra
from 15:45	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 15:45	karana Vanija
from 21:11	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:24
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	06:44
Moonset	23:13
Day length	16 h 24 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 09:14	from 15:45

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 (04:14–09:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:14–09:14 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–09:14 Ravi Yoga 09:14–04:12 (19.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:14–09:14 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:14–04:12 (19.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:16
Godhuli	20:38–20:54
Pradosha	20:38–22:09
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	00:59–02:47 (19.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:17–08:20
Yamaganda	10:23–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:29–16:32
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:05, 16:16–17:21
Varjyam	18:41–20:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:14–09:14

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 04:14–09:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:14–09:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:14–11:04, 14:05–15:45

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 09:14, Ardra from 09:14; tithi Shukla-tritya until 15:45, Shukla-chaturti from 15:45; lagna Vrishabha 04:14, Mithuna 05:42, Karka 08:06, Simha 11:04, Kanya 14:05, Tula 17:06, Vrischika 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 09:14) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 09:14) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 15:45–20:38: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:14

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:14–09:14+2 Ravi Yoga 09:14–04:12 (19.05)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:14–09:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–09:14+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:14–21:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–15:450 Adhika Masa0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:45–04:12 (19.05)−1 Rikta tithi 15:45–04:12 (19.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:14–04:12 (19.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:14–04:12 (19.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:11 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 12:14 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 22:07 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 04:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:59	karana Vishti
from 12:14	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 18:11	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 18:11	karana Bava
from 22:07	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	07:31
Moonset	23:56
Day length	16 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:14	from 18:11

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, Punarvasu (12:14–20:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:59–18:11: 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), 10:47–14:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:12–12:14

Yamaghanta 04:12–12:14 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:11–04:10 (20.05)

Anandadi: Chara 04:12–12:14 Anandadi: Sthira 12:14–04:10 (20.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 04:59–18:11; Bhadra Mukha 04:58–07:10; Bhadra Puchha 16:52–18:11
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:40–20:55
Pradosha	20:40–22:10
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (20.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:33–18:37
Yamaganda	08:19–10:23
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:30
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:36, 23:40–00:10 (20.05)
Varjyam	01:40–03:27 (20.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:11–20:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:11–20:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:11–20:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:12–11:00, 18:11–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 12:14, Punarvasu from 12:14; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 18:11, Shukla-panchami from 18:11; lagna Vrishabha 04:12, Mithuna 05:38, Karka 08:03, Simha 11:00, Kanya 14:01, Tula 17:02, Vrischika 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 12:14) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 12:14) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:12–18:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:12–12:14+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:12–12:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:14–04:10 (20.05)0 Auspicious tithi 18:11–04:10 (20.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yamaghanta 04:12–12:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:11–04:10 (20.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:12–18:11−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:12–12:14−2 Rikta tithi 04:12–18:11−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:59–18:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Favourable day — Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; auspicious time — after 15:06 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:27 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 15:06 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 22:55 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:21 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:21	karana Balava
from 15:06	nakshatra Pushya
from 20:27	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 20:27	karana Kaulava
from 22:55	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	08:25
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:06	from 20:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:10–15:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (15:06–20:42) 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, 20:27–04:09 (21.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:06–04:09 (21.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 15:06–04:09 (21.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:10–15:06

Gandanta (tithi): 20:00–20:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:18
Godhuli	20:42–20:57
Pradosha	20:42–22:11
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (21.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:25–14:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:30
Yamaganda	06:14–08:18
Gulika Kalam	10:22–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Varjyam	23:57–01:44 (21.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:10–10:57, 13:58–19:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:10–10:57, 13:58–19:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:10–10:57, 13:58–19:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:10–10:57, 13:58–20:27

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 15:06, Pushya from 15:06; tithi Shukla-panchami until 20:27, Shukla-shashti from 20:27; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:34, Karka 07:59, Simha 10:57, Kanya 13:58, Tula 16:58, Vrischika 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 15:06) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 15:06) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 15:06

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–15:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:10–20:27+1 Ravi Yoga 15:06–04:09 (21.05)0 Anandadi: Matanga 15:06–04:09 (21.05)0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:10–15:06

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 04:10

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 17:40 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:21 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 17:40 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 23:26 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:27 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:27	karana Taitila
from 17:40	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 22:21	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 22:21	karana Gara
from 23:26	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	09:25
Moonset	00:33
Day length	16 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:40

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, Pushya (04:09–17:40) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:09–17:40 Guru Pushya Yoga 04:09–17:40 Ravi Yoga 04:09–17:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:09–17:40

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–22:21

Anandadi: Shubha 04:09–17:40 Anandadi: Amrita 17:40–04:07 (22.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:18
Godhuli	20:44–20:58
Pradosha	20:44–22:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:35–12:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:31–16:35
Yamaganda	04:09–06:13
Gulika Kalam	08:17–10:22
Dur Muhurta	09:40–10:47, 16:18–17:25
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:09–19:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:09–19:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:09–19:55
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 17:40, Ashlesha from 17:40; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrishabha 04:09, Mithuna 05:30, Karka 07:55, Simha 10:53, Kanya 13:54, Tula 16:54, Vrischika 19:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 17:40) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 17:40) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +11

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:40

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:09–17:40+2 Pushya 04:09–17:40+2 Ravi Yoga 04:09–17:40+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:09–17:40+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:09–23:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–22:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:40–04:07 (22.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krakacha Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:44 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:46 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 23:32 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:07 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:07	karana Vanija
from 19:46	nakshatra Magha
from 23:32	yoga Vyaghata
from 23:44	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 23:44	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:38
Moonrise	10:30
Moonset	01:04
Day length	16 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (19:46–20:45) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:07–23:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–23:44 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:44–04:06 (23.05)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:07–19:46 Anandadi: Kana 19:46–04:06 (23.05)

Bhadra on earth: 23:44–12:10 (23.05); Bhadra Puchha 01:35–02:49 (23.05); Bhadra Mukha 02:49–04:52 (23.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:18–02:11 (23.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:19
Godhuli	20:45–21:00
Pradosha	20:45–22:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (23.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:01–19:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:21–12:26
Yamaganda	16:36–18:41
Gulika Kalam	06:12–08:17
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:33, 13:00–14:06
Varjyam	07:35–09:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 19:46, Magha from 19:46; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:26, Karka 07:51, Simha 10:49, Kanya 13:50, Tula 16:50, Vrischika 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 19:46) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 19:46) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:07–23:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–23:440 Adhika Masa−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–19:46−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–23:44−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:07–19:46−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:07–23:44

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:25 (24.05) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 21:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 23:06 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:10 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:10	karana Bava
from 21:13	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 23:06	yoga Harshana
from 00:25 (24.05)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 00:25 (24.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:40
Moonrise	11:39
Moonset	01:31
Day length	16 h 41 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

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) 04:06–12:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 23:44 (22.05)–00:25 (24.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:13–04:04 (24.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:25–04:04 (24.05)

Anandadi: Padma 04:06–21:13 Anandadi: Lumbaka 21:13–04:04 (24.05)

Bhadra on earth: 23:44 (22.05)–12:10; Bhadra Puchha 01:35–02:49; Bhadra Mukha 02:49–04:52
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	20:47–21:02
Pradosha	20:47–22:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (24.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:40–20:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:16–10:21
Yamaganda	14:31–16:37
Gulika Kalam	04:06–06:11
Dur Muhurta	04:06–05:12, 05:12–06:19
Varjyam	08:29–10:11

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 Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:22, Karka 07:47, Simha 10:45, Kanya 13:46, Tula 16:46, Vrischika 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:06–20:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 04:06–12:10: 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).

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 = −3

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:06–21:130 Adhika Masa−1 Ashtami 04:06–00:25 (24.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:06–21:13−1 Bhadra on earth 04:06–12:10

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 04:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 00:19 (25.05) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 21:53 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 22:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:28 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:28	karana Kaulava
from 21:53	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 22:03	yoga Vajra
from 00:19 (25.05)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 00:19 (25.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	12:51
Moonset	01:55
Day length	16 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:04–20:49) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:53–04:03 (25.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:04–21:53 Anandadi: Mitra 21:53–04:03 (25.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:21
Godhuli	20:49–21:03
Pradosha	20:49–22:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:19–16:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:43–20:49
Yamaganda	12:26–14:32
Gulika Kalam	16:38–18:43
Dur Muhurta	18:35–19:42
Varjyam	05:26–07:05

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:18, Karka 07:43, Simha 10:41, Kanya 13:42, Tula 16:42, Vrischika 19:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 04:04–20:49: 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 = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:04–21:53+1 Yoga Harshana 04:04–22:030 Adhika Masa−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–21:53−2 Rikta tithi 04:04–00:19 (25.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:22 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 21:45 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:20 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:56 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:56	karana Gara
from 20:20	yoga Siddhi
from 21:45	nakshatra Hasta
from 23:22	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 23:22	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	14:07
Moonset	02:18
Day length	16 h 47 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

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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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 00:19–23:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:22–04:01 (26.05) Krakacha Yoga 23:22–04:01 (26.05)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:03–21:45 Anandadi: Vajra 21:45–04:01 (26.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 22:59–23:44

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:22
Godhuli	20:50–21:05
Pradosha	20:50–22:16
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:35–16:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:09–08:14
Yamaganda	10:20–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:32–16:38
Dur Muhurta	13:00–14:07, 16:22–17:29
Varjyam	05:03–06:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:03–10:37, 13:38–19:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:03–10:37, 13:38–19:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:03–10:37, 13:38–19:39
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:03–10:37, 13:38–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:14, Karka 07:39, Simha 10:37, Kanya 13:38, Tula 16:38, Vrischika 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:03–21:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–21:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–23:220 Yoga Siddhi 20:20–04:01 (26.05)0 Adhika Masa

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 04:03

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 10:34 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:35 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 20:46 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 17:56 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:34 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:34	karana Vishti
from 17:56	yoga Vyatipata
from 20:46	nakshatra Chitra
from 21:35	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 21:35	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	15:25
Moonset	02:40
Day length	16 h 50 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 20:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:01–20:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (20:46–20:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:34–20:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Adhika Masa — it occurs once every two or three years. Dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu); fasting in the intercalary month is considered especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:22 (25.05)–21:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:00–07:22 (27.05)

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:01–20:46 Dwipushkar Yoga 21:35–04:00 (27.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–21:35

Anandadi: Saumya 04:01–20:46 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:46–04:00 (27.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:34–21:35; Bhadra Puchha 14:55–16:02; Bhadra Mukha 16:02–17:53

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	00:12–00:40 (27.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:01–16:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:39–18:46
Yamaganda	08:14–10:20
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:33
Dur Muhurta	07:23–08:31, 23:43–00:12 (27.05)
Varjyam	05:48–07:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:01–17:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:01–17:56
Cutting fingernails	average 04:01–10:33, 13:34–17:56
Cutting toenails	average 04:01–17:56
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 20:46, Chitra from 20:46; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:10, Karka 07:35, Simha 10:33, Kanya 13:34, Tula 16:34, Vrischika 19:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 20:46) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 20:46) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vyatipata 17:56–20:52: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:34

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:01–17:56+2 Ravi Yoga 04:01–20:46+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:01–20:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–20:46+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–21:350 Adhika Masa0 Dwipushkar Yoga 21:35–04:00 (27.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–21:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:46–04:00 (27.05)−1 Vyatipata 17:56–04:00 (27.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:34–21:35

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, Anandadi: Kaladanda Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:04 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 19:03 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 14:56 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:24 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:24	karana Balava
from 14:56	yoga Variyana
from 19:03	nakshatra Swati
from 19:04	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 19:04	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	16:47
Moonset	03:03
Day length	16 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:03	from 19:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:00–19:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (19:03–20:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:53–22:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–19:04

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:04–03:58 (28.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:04–03:58 (28.05)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:00–19:03 Anandadi: Dhumra 19:03–03:58 (28.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:23
Godhuli	20:53–21:08
Pradosha	20:53–22:18
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (28.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:07–14:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:33
Yamaganda	06:06–08:13
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Varjyam	04:12–05:41, 00:07–01:33 (28.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:56–19:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:56–19:31
Cutting fingernails	average 14:56–20:53
Cutting toenails	good 14:56–19:31
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:00–10:29, 13:30–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 19:03, Swati from 19:03; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 19:04, Shukla-triodashi from 19:04; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:06, Karka 07:31, Simha 10:29, Kanya 13:30, Tula 16:30, Vrischika 19:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 19:03) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 19:03) — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 04:00–14:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–19:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–19:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 14:56–03:58 (28.05)0 Auspicious tithi 19:04–03:58 (28.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:04–03:58 (28.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:04–03:58 (28.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:00–19:03−3 Vyatipata 04:00–14:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Yoga Parigha Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:56 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 16:43 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:23 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:34 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:34	karana Taitila
from 11:23	yoga Parigha
from 15:56	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 15:56	karana Gara
from 16:43	nakshatra Vishakha
from 02:11 (29.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	18:11
Moonset	03:29
Day length	16 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:56	from 16:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:58–16:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (16:43–20:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 15:56–20:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:43–03:57 (29.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:58–15:56 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:56–03:57 (29.05)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:58–16:43 Anandadi: Vardhamana 16:43–03:57 (29.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:24
Godhuli	20:55–21:09
Pradosha	20:55–22:19
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (29.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:47–10:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:34–16:41
Yamaganda	03:58–06:05
Gulika Kalam	08:13–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:45, 16:24–17:32
Varjyam	21:40–23:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:58–10:25, 13:26–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:58–10:25, 13:26–15:56
Cutting fingernails	average 03:58–15:56
Cutting toenails	good 03:58–10:25, 13:26–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:58–10:25, 13:26–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 16:43, Vishakha from 16:43; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 15:56, Shukla-chaturdashi from 15:56; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:02, Karka 07:27, Simha 10:25, Kanya 13:26, Tula 16:26, Vrischika 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 16:43) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 16:43) — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 15:56–20:55: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:58–16:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–16:43+1 Yoga Variyana 03:58–11:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–15:560 Ravi Yoga 16:43–03:57 (29.05)0 Adhika Masa−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:56–03:57 (29.05)−1 Rikta tithi 15:56–03:57 (29.05)−1 Yoga Parigha 11:23–21:24−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:58–15:56

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:20 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 13:56 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 07:25 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:20 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:25	yoga Shiva
from 12:20	tithi Purnima
from 12:20	karana Vishti
from 13:56	nakshatra Anuradha
from 22:26	karana Bava
from 03:11 (30.05)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	19:35
Moonset	03:59
Day length	16 h 59 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 12:20	from 13:56

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, Vishakha (03:57–13:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (13:56–20:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:20–20:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:57–12:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 12:20–14:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 30.05

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:57–13:56 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:56–03:56 (30.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:57–13:56 Anandadi: Rakshasa 13:56–03:56 (30.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 12:20–22:26; Bhadra Puchha 18:53–19:53; Bhadra Mukha 19:53–21:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:25
Godhuli	20:57–21:10
Pradosha	20:57–22:20
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (30.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:10–07:34, 01:49–03:13 (30.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:27
Yamaganda	16:42–18:49
Gulika Kalam	06:05–08:12
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:29, 13:01–14:09
Varjyam	17:26–18:50

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:56–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 13:56, Anuradha from 13:56; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 12:20, Purnima from 12:20; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 04:58, Karka 07:23, Simha 10:21, Kanya 13:22, Tula 16:22, Vrischika 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 13:56) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 13:56) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:57–12:20: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 12:20–20:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 Ravi Yoga 03:57–13:56+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:56–03:56 (30.05)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:57–13:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 07:25–03:11 (30.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:56–03:56 (30.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 13:56–03:56 (30.05)−2 Rikta tithi 03:57–12:20−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:20–22:26

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 03:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Adhika Purnima

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 08:28 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:54 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 22:51 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:28 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:28	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 08:28	karana Balava
from 10:54	nakshatra Jyestha
from 18:30	karana Kaulava
from 22:51	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	20:54
Moonset	04:37
Day length	17 h 02 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	08:28

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:28	from 10:54

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 (03:56–10:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:54–20:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:20 (29.05)–08:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 29.05

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–08:28

Anandadi: Amrita 03:56–10:54 Anandadi: Musala 10:54–03:55 (31.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:08–08:48
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:33–13:01 (31.05)

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 (31.05)
Amrita Kalam	00:07–01:31 (31.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:11–10:19
Yamaganda	14:35–16:42
Gulika Kalam	03:56–06:04
Dur Muhurta	03:56–05:04, 05:04–06:12
Varjyam	15:46–17:10

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 03:56–10:17

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:54, Jyestha from 10:54; tithi Purnima until 08:28, Krishna-pratipat from 08:28; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 04:54, Karka 07:19, Simha 10:17, Kanya 13:18, Tula 16:18, Vrischika 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 10:54) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 10:54) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Purnima 03:56–08:28: 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 03:56–22:51+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:56–10:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–10:54+1 Auspicious tithi 08:28–03:55 (31.05)0 Adhika Masa−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:54–03:55 (31.05)−1 Anandadi: Musala 10:54–03:55 (31.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–08:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Kana Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:32 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 07:47 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 18:34 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:32 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:32	tithi Krishna-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:32	karana Taitila
from 07:47	nakshatra Mula
from 14:35	karana Gara
from 18:34	yoga Shubha
from 00:41 (01.06)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 00:41 (01.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	22:05
Moonset	05:24
Day length	17 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 4, bad — 5

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:32

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, Jyestha (03:55–07:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:47–20:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:47–03:54 (01.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:47–03:54 (01.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–04:32

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:47–03:54 (01.06) Anandadi: Kana 03:55–07:47

Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:33–13:01
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	23:12–00:37 (01.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:51–20:59
Yamaganda	12:27–14:35
Gulika Kalam	16:43–18:51
Dur Muhurta	18:43–19:51
Varjyam	03:25–04:49 (01.06)

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 04:32–10:13, 13:14–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 07:47, Mula from 07:47; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 04:32, Krishna-dvitya from 04:32; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:51, Karka 07:15, Simha 10:13, Kanya 13:14, Tula 16:14, Vrischika 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 07:47) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 07:47) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:47–03:54 (01.06)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:47–03:54 (01.06)+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:55–18:34+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–04:32+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:47–03:54 (01.06)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–04:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 03:55–13:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–07:47−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:55–07:47

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

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.

Chitrabhanu (No. 16 of 60, “shining in many colours”) — A brilliant year: abundance, joy, success in the arts and in affairs.
Northern samvatsara: Jaya (No. 28)
Shaka Samvat 1864 · Vikram Samvat 1999 · Kali Yuga 5043
Next year — Subhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 5.04.1943
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

Krishna-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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Anandadi: 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.

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 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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

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 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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

nakshatra 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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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)

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

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

nakshatra Purva-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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-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.

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Anandadi: 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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Dhanishtha
+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-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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Shatabhisha
+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-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.

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
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.

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.

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-dashami
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.

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Anandadi: 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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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-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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

nakshatra 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

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.

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−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.

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

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

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Adhika Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — intercalary month: festivals of the month with this name are observed in the Nija month that follows it.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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.

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)

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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.

Mrigashirsha
+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.

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

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

Shukla-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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

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

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

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

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable 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.

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.

Shukla-ashtami
−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.

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.

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

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

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-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.

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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

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.

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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)

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 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

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

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.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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