May 1944 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 22.05), Jyeshtha (from 23.05). Major festivals: 6.05 Narasimha Jayanti; 8.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak).
Icons this month (20)
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
- 19.05 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra after 16:38
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 24.05 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra until 12:35
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 1.05 Mon Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)
- 3.05 Wed Mohini Ekadashi
- 4.05 Thu Mohini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
- 5.05 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 6.05 Sat Narasimha Jayanti
- 7.05 Sun Purnima Vrat
- 8.05 Mon Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
- 8.05 Mon Vaishakha Purnima
- 9.05 Tue Narada Jayanti
- 11.05 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
- 14.05 Sun Vrishabha Sankranti
- 15.05 Mon Kalashtami
- 18.05 Thu Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
- 19.05 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 20.05 Sat Masik Shivaratri
- 21.05 Sun Vat Savitri Vrat
- 22.05 Mon Vaishakha Amavasya
- 22.05 Mon Somvati Amavasya
- 22.05 Mon Shani Jayanti
- 23.05 Tue Chandra Darshan
- 25.05 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 27.05 Sat Skanda Shashti
- 30.05 Tue Masik Durgashtami
Special muhurta yogas
- 6.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:48–04:34 (07.05)
- 8.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:50–04:30 (09.05)
- 13.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:29–04:20 (14.05)
- 14.05 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 00:25–03:12 (15.05)
- 18.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:20–04:11 (19.05)
- 19.05 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:11–16:38
- 19.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 22.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:48–04:05 (23.05)
- 23.05 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 12:23–04:03 (24.05)
- 24.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–12:35
- 25.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:29–04:00 (26.05)
- 26.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:00–15:04
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 7.05 Sun — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
- 8.05 Mon — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
- 9.05 Tue — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 11.05 Thu — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 14.05 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day, Samvartaka Yoga
- 16.05 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti (unfavourable day)
- 17.05 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 21.05 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
- 22.05 Mon — Amavasya
- 29.05 Mon — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 8.05 Full moon (Purnima) 10:28
- 14.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 03:19 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
- 22.05 New moon (Amavasya) 09:12
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- 15.05 11:48 – 19.05 16:38 Raja Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Tarana (No. 18, “carrying across, delivering”) — A year of deliverance: abundant rains, difficulties overcome and rescue from misfortune. more
Northern samvatsara: Durmukha. Shaka Samvat 1866, Vikram Samvat 2001, Kali Yuga 5045.
Vaishakha (Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. more
Jyeshtha (Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) |
At sunrise 04:47
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 00:47 (02.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 12:00 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 04:41 (02.05) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:31 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:31 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 12:00 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 00:47 (02.05) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 00:47 (02.05) | karana Taitila |
| from 04:41 (02.05) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:47 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:07 |
| End of twilight | 20:51 |
| Moonrise | 12:01 |
| Moonset | 03:04 |
| Day length | 15 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 7, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (12:00–20:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita
The appearance day of Sita, the consort of Rama: according to the Ramayana, King Janaka found her in a furrow while ploughing a field. Married women fast for the long life of their husbands.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:55–13:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:00–04:45 (02.05)
Anandadi: Saumya 04:47–12:00 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:00–04:45 (02.05)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:14–18:46
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:37–04:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:07–20:24 |
| Pradosha | 20:07–21:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:43 (02.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:12–12:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:42–08:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:32–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:22–16:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:59, 16:02–17:03 |
| Varjyam | 01:33–03:21 (02.05) |
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 05:18–12:09, 15:10–20:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 12:00, Magha from 12:00; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mesha 04:47, Vrishabha 05:18, Mithuna 06:47, Karka 09:11, Simha 12:09, Kanya 15:10, Tula 18:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 12:00) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 12:00) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:47–20:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 12:00–04:45 (02.05)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:47–12:00+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:47–04:41 (02.05)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:00–04:45 (02.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:47–12:00−2 Rikta tithi 04:47–00:47 (02.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
At sunrise 04:45
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:20 (03.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 15:05 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:42 (03.05) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:04 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:04 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 15:05 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 03:20 (03.05) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 03:20 (03.05) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:45 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:09 |
| End of twilight | 20:54 |
| Moonrise | 13:09 |
| Moonset | 03:27 |
| Day length | 15 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 3, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:45–15:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (15:05–20:09) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 04:45–03:20 (03.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:20–04:42 (03.05)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:45–15:05 Anandadi: Dhumra 15:05–04:42 (03.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 02:53–03:46 (03.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:36–04:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:09–20:26 |
| Pradosha | 20:09–21:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:43 (03.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:23–14:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:18–18:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:36–10:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:27–14:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:49–08:51, 23:34–00:09 (03.05) |
| Varjyam | 00:05–01:53 (03.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:14–12:05, 15:06–20:09
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 05:14–12:05, 15:06–20:09 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:14–12:05, 15:06–20:09 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:14–12:05, 15:06–20:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 15:05, Purva-Phalguni from 15:05; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mesha 04:45, Vrishabha 05:14, Mithuna 06:43, Karka 09:07, Simha 12:05, Kanya 15:06, Tula 18:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 15:05) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 15:05) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
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 Yoga Dhruva all day+1 Auspicious tithi 04:45–03:20 (03.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:45–15:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:45–15:05−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:45–03:20 (03.05)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Mohini Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:42
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 05:40 (04.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 18:05 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:42 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:32 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:42 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 16:32 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:05 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:42 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:11 |
| End of twilight | 20:56 |
| Moonrise | 14:17 |
| Moonset | 03:46 |
| Day length | 15 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:42–18:05) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (18:05–20:11) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:32–20:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mohini Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Vaishakha, associated with Mohini — the female form of Vishnu who distributed amrita to the gods. Fasting and worship of Vishnu free the mind from attachments.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:20–05:40 (04.05)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:00–17:06 (04.05)
Vaishnava date: 4.05
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:42–18:05
Anandadi: Sthira 04:42–18:05 Anandadi: Vardhamana 18:05–04:40 (04.05)
- Bhadra on earth: 16:32–00:47 (04.05); Bhadra Puchha 21:46–23:05; Bhadra Mukha 23:05–01:17 (04.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:47–05:40 (04.05); Bhadra Mukha 23:05–01:17 (04.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:34–04:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:03 |
| Godhuli | 20:11–20:28 |
| Pradosha | 20:11–21:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:43 (04.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:53–12:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:38–08:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:31–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 02:05–03:52 (04.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:42–16:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:42–16:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:10–12:01, 15:02–16:32 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:42–16:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 18:05–20:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 18:05, Uttara-Phalguni from 18:05; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mesha 04:42, Vrishabha 05:10, Mithuna 06:39, Karka 09:04, Simha 12:01, Kanya 15:02, Tula 18:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 18:05) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 18:05) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 16:32–20:11: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:42–18:05+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:42–18:05+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:42–05:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:05–04:40 (04.05)0 Yoga Vyaghata 05:42–09:25−1 Bhadra on earth 16:32–00:47 (04.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:42–18:05−2 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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Mohini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 04:40
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 05:40 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 20:46 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 06:32 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:40 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:40 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 05:40 | karana Bava |
| from 06:32 | yoga Harshana |
| from 18:42 | karana Balava |
| from 20:46 | nakshatra Hasta |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:40 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:13 |
| End of twilight | 20:58 |
| Moonrise | 15:27 |
| Moonset | 04:03 |
| Day length | 15 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:40–20:13) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:40–05:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mohini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 3.05
Ekadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises: Smarta householders fast on the first day, while Vaishnavas, sannyasis and widows fast on the second (“Gauna Ekadashi”).
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:40–20:46
Anandadi: Matanga 04:40–20:46 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:46–04:38 (05.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:47–05:40; Bhadra Mukha 23:05 (03.05)–01:17
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:32–04:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:04 |
| Godhuli | 20:13–20:30 |
| Pradosha | 20:13–21:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (05.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:46–14:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:23–16:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:40–06:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:33–10:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:51–10:53, 16:04–17:06 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:06–11:58, 14:59–20:13
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 05:06–11:58, 14:59–20:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 05:06–11:58, 14:59–20:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:06–11:58, 14:59–20:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 05:40, Shukla-dvadashi from 05:40; lagna Mesha 04:40, Vrishabha 05:06, Mithuna 06:35, Karka 09:00, Simha 11:58, Kanya 14:59, Tula 17:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:40–20:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:40–20:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:40–05:40+1 Yoga Harshana 06:32–04:38 (05.05)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:40–05:40−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:40–20:46
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 07:37 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:38
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 23:02 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 07:05 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:37 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:05 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 07:37 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 07:37 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:25 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:02 | nakshatra Chitra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:38 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:15 |
| End of twilight | 21:01 |
| Moonrise | 16:37 |
| Moonset | 04:19 |
| Day length | 15 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:38–20:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 20:15–21:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 23:02–04:36 (06.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–07:37 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:02–04:36 (06.05)
Anandadi: Amrita 04:38–23:02 Anandadi: Musala 23:02–04:36 (06.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:31–04:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:05 |
| Godhuli | 20:15–20:32 |
| Pradosha | 20:15–21:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (06.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:28–18:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:29–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:21–18:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:35–08:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:45–08:48, 12:58–14:00 |
| Varjyam | 05:58–07:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:02–11:54, 14:55–20:15
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 05:02–11:54, 14:55–20:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 05:02–11:54, 14:55–20:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:02–11:54, 14:55–20:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 07:37, Shukla-triodashi from 07:37; lagna Mesha 04:38, Vrishabha 05:02, Mithuna 06:31, Karka 08:56, Simha 11:54, Kanya 14:55, Tula 17:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 07:37
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:38–23:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:38–23:02+1 Yoga Harshana 04:38–07:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:37–04:36 (06.05)0 Yoga Vajra 07:05–08:180 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–07:37
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 09:05 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Narasimha Jayanti |
At sunrise 04:36
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 00:48 (07.05) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 07:16 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:05 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:16 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 09:05 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 09:05 | karana Gara |
| from 21:38 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:48 (07.05) | nakshatra Swati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:36 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:17 |
| End of twilight | 21:03 |
| Moonrise | 17:49 |
| Moonset | 04:34 |
| Day length | 15 h 40 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 09:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:36–20:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 09:05–20:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Narasimha Jayanti · Narasimha
The appearance day of Narasimha — the avatar of Vishnu in the form of a man-lion, who saved Prahlada from the demon Hiranyakashipu. Narasimha appeared at sunset, so puja is performed at Sayahna (the last fifth of the daytime); devotees fast until evening.
Rule: sayahna vyapini: the last fifth of the daytime, until sunset, 17:09–20:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:36–00:48 (07.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:05–04:34 (07.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:48–04:34 (07.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:48–04:34 (07.05)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:36–09:05
Anandadi: Siddhi 00:48–04:34 (07.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:36–00:48 (07.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:29–04:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:06 |
| Godhuli | 20:17–20:33 |
| Pradosha | 20:17–21:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (07.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:56–19:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:31–10:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:24–16:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:36–06:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:36–05:39, 05:39–06:41 |
| Varjyam | 07:37–09:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:36–09:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:36–09:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:59–09:05 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:36–09:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:36–11:50, 14:51–20:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 09:05, Shukla-chaturdashi from 09:05; lagna Mesha 04:36, Vrishabha 04:59, Mithuna 06:27, Karka 08:52, Simha 11:50, Kanya 14:51, Tula 17:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 09:05–20:17: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 09:05
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:36–00:48 (07.05)+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:16–04:34 (07.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–00:48 (07.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:36–09:050 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:36–09:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:36–00:48 (07.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:05–04:34 (07.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 09:05–04:34 (07.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 04:34
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 02:03 (08.05) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 07:03 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:02 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:03 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 10:02 | tithi Purnima |
| from 10:02 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:18 | karana Bava |
| from 02:03 (08.05) | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:34 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:19 |
| End of twilight | 21:05 |
| Moonrise | 19:02 |
| Moonset | 04:51 |
| Day length | 15 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:34–20:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:02–20:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:34–10:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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), 10:52–14:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 8.05
Muhurta
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:34–02:03 (08.05) Anandadi: Utpata 02:03–04:32 (08.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:02–22:18; Bhadra Puchha 17:58–19:12; Bhadra Mukha 19:12–21:14
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:28–04:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:07 |
| Godhuli | 20:19–20:35 |
| Pradosha | 20:19–21:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (08.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:48–18:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:21–20:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:23–18:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:13–19:16 |
| Varjyam | 06:42–08:23 |
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 04:55–11:46, 14:47–20:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:02, Purnima from 10:02; lagna Mesha 04:34, Vrishabha 04:55, Mithuna 06:23, Karka 08:48, Simha 11:46, Kanya 14:47, Tula 17:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:34–10:02: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 10:02–20:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 07:03–20:19: 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:34–07:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:34–02:03 (08.05)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:34–02:03 (08.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:34–10:02−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:02–22:18−3 Vyatipata 07:03–04:32 (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.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima |
At sunrise 04:32
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 10:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 02:50 (09.05) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 06:26 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:28 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:26 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 10:28 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 10:28 | karana Balava |
| from 22:30 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:50 (09.05) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:32 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:21 |
| End of twilight | 21:07 |
| Moonrise | 20:17 |
| Moonset | 05:10 |
| Day length | 15 h 48 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 10:28 |
|---|
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 10:28 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:32–20:21) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Buddha and Kurma
The full moon of Vaishakha: the day of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana; Hindus revere him as the ninth avatar of Vishnu. Kurma Jayanti (the tortoise avatar) falls on the same day. Holy bath, charity and reading of sacred texts.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:02 (07.05)–10:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishakha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Vaishakha — one of the holiest days of the year: Buddha Purnima and Kurma Jayanti. Holy bath in sacred rivers, charity of water and food.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:02 (07.05)–10:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 7.05
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:50–04:30 (09.05)
Yamaghanta 04:32–02:50 (09.05)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:32–02:50 (09.05) Anandadi: Manasa 02:50–04:30 (09.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:03–10:52
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:26–03:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:21–20:37 |
| Pradosha | 20:21–21:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (09.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:45–19:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:30–08:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:28–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:25–16:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–14:01, 16:08–17:11 |
| Varjyam | 07:50–09:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:28–11:42, 14:43–20:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:28–11:42, 14:43–20:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:28–11:42, 14:43–20:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:51–11:42, 14:43–20:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Purnima until 10:28, Krishna-pratipat from 10:28; lagna Mesha 04:32, Vrishabha 04:51, Mithuna 06:19, Karka 08:44, Simha 11:42, Kanya 14:43, Tula 17:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 04:32–10:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 04:32–06:26: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = 0
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:32–02:50 (09.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 06:26–04:30 (09.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 10:28–04:30 (09.05)0 Vyatipata 04:32–06:26−3 Yamaghanta 04:32–02:50 (09.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Narada Jayanti |
At sunrise 04:30
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 10:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 03:12 (10.05) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 05:26 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:25 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:26 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 10:25 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 10:25 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:14 | karana Gara |
| from 03:12 (10.05) | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 04:06 (10.05) | yoga Shiva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:30 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:23 |
| End of twilight | 21:10 |
| Moonrise | 21:32 |
| Moonset | 05:33 |
| Day length | 15 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:25 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:30–20:23) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Narada Jayanti · Narada
The birthday of the sage Narada — the divine messenger and devotee of Vishnu who wanders with his vina.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:28 (08.05)–10:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–10:25 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:25–03:12 (10.05)
Anandadi: Vajra 04:30–03:12 (10.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:12–04:28 (10.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:25–03:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:23–20:39 |
| Pradosha | 20:23–22:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (10.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:39–18:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:24–18:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:28–10:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:40–08:44, 23:37–00:09 (10.05) |
| Varjyam | 06:54–08:31 |
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 04:47–20:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 10:25, Krishna-dvitya from 10:25; lagna Mesha 04:30, Vrishabha 04:47, Mithuna 06:15, Karka 08:40, Simha 11:38, Kanya 14:39, Tula 17:39
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”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–03:12 (10.05)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:30–05:26+1 Auspicious tithi 04:30–10:25−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:30–03:12 (10.05)−1 Yoga Parigha 05:26–16:46−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:25–03:12 (10.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–10:25
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shiva; 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 | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
At sunrise 04:28
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 03:12 (11.05) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 02:29 (11.05) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:58 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:58 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 09:58 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:36 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:29 (11.05) | yoga Siddha |
| from 03:12 (11.05) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:28 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:25 |
| End of twilight | 21:12 |
| Moonrise | 22:45 |
| Moonset | 06:01 |
| Day length | 15 h 56 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 09:58 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:28–20:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–09:58
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:58–04:26 (11.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:58–04:26 (11.05) Yamaghanta 03:12–04:26 (11.05)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:12–04:26 (11.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:28–03:12 (11.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:36–03:12 (11.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:12–09:10 (11.05); Bhadra Puchha 05:06–06:16 (11.05); Bhadra Mukha 06:16–08:12 (11.05)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:14–09:09 (11.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:23–03:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:25–20:41 |
| Pradosha | 20:25–22:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (11.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:24–20:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:27–08:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:27–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 08:48–10:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:43–20:25
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 | average 04:43–20:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:43–11:34, 14:35–20:25 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:43–20:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:58, Krishna-tritya from 09:58; lagna Mesha 04:28, Vrishabha 04:43, Mithuna 06:11, Karka 08:36, Simha 11:34, Kanya 14:35, Tula 17:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–09:58+1 Yoga Shiva 04:28–02:29 (11.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–09:58−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:28–03:12 (11.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:28–03:12 (11.05)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:58–04:26 (11.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:58–04:26 (11.05)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) |
At sunrise 04:26
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 02:54 (12.05) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:36 (12.05) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:10 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:10 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 09:10 | karana Bava |
| from 20:39 | karana Balava |
| from 00:36 (12.05) | yoga Sadhya |
| from 02:54 (12.05) | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:26 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:26 |
| End of twilight | 21:14 |
| Moonrise | 23:51 |
| Moonset | 06:39 |
| Day length | 16 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:10 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:26–20:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:26–09:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 23:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:10–04:24 (12.05)
Anandadi: Prajapati 02:54–04:24 (12.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:26–02:54 (12.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:12–09:10; Bhadra Puchha 05:06–06:16; Bhadra Mukha 06:16–08:12
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:14 (10.05)–09:09
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:22–03:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:26–20:42 |
| Pradosha | 20:26–22:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (12.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:34–22:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:26–16:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:26–06:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:26–10:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:46–10:50, 16:10–17:14 |
| Varjyam | 01:19–02:54 (12.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:26–09:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:26–09:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:39–09:10 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:26–09:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:26–11:30, 14:31–20:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-tritya until 09:10, Krishna-chaturti from 09:10; lagna Mesha 04:26, Vrishabha 04:39, Mithuna 06:07, Karka 08:32, Simha 11:30, Kanya 14:31, Tula 17:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 09:10–20:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Yoga Siddha 04:26–00:36 (12.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:26–09:10−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:26–09:10−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:26–02:54 (12.05)−1 Gandanta 04:26–09:09−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:26–02:54 (12.05)−1 Rikta tithi 09:10–04:24 (12.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:10–04:24 (12.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
At sunrise 04:24
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 02:19 (13.05) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 22:30 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:03 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:03 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 08:03 | karana Kaulava |
| from 19:24 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:30 | yoga Shubha |
| from 02:19 (13.05) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:24 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:28 |
| End of twilight | 21:17 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 07:27 |
| Day length | 16 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:24–20:28) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:24–02:19 (13.05) Anandadi: Ananda 02:19–04:22 (13.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:20–03:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:11 |
| Godhuli | 20:28–20:44 |
| Pradosha | 20:28–22:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (13.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:38–23:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:26–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:27–18:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:24–08:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:37–08:41, 12:58–14:03 |
| Varjyam | 12:16–13:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:03–20:28
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 08:03–20:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:03–20:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:03–11:26, 14:27–20:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 08:03, Krishna-panchami from 08:03; lagna Mesha 04:24, Vrishabha 04:35, Mithuna 06:03, Karka 08:28, Simha 11:26, Kanya 14:27, Tula 17:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:24–08:03: 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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:24–02:19 (13.05)+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:24–22:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:03–04:22 (13.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:24–02:19 (13.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:24–08:03
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
At sunrise 04:22
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 01:29 (14.05) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:12 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:41 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:41 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 06:41 | karana Gara |
| from 17:54 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:12 | yoga Shukla |
| from 01:29 (14.05) | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:22 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:30 |
| End of twilight | 21:19 |
| Moonrise | 00:48 |
| Moonset | 08:28 |
| Day length | 16 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:41 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:22–20:30) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 01:29–04:20 (14.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:29–04:20 (14.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–06:41 Krakacha Yoga 06:41–04:20 (14.05)
Anandadi: Chara 19:43–03:01 (14.05) Anandadi: Sthira 03:01–04:20 (14.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:22–19:43
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:18–07:03
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:19–03:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:12 |
| Godhuli | 20:30–20:46 |
| Pradosha | 20:30–22:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (14.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:18–20:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:24–10:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:27–16:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:22–06:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:22–05:26, 05:26–06:31 |
| Varjyam | 10:02–11:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:22–11:22, 14:23–20:25
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 | average 04:22–11:22, 14:23–20:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:22–11:22, 14:23–20:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:22–11:22, 14:23–20:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 06:41, Krishna-shashti from 06:41; lagna Mesha 04:22, Vrishabha 04:31, Mithuna 05:59, Karka 08:24, Simha 11:22, Kanya 14:23, Tula 17:23, Vrischika 20:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Shubha 04:22–20:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–01:29 (14.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–06:410 Anandadi: Chara 19:43–03:01 (14.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–06:41−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:41–04:20 (14.05)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:22–19:43−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:41–04:20 (14.05)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Vrishabha Sankranti |
At sunrise 04:20
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 00:25 (15.05) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 17:43 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 05:03 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:03 | tithi Krishna-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:03 | karana Vishti |
| from 16:09 | karana Bava |
| from 17:43 | yoga Brahma |
| from 00:25 (15.05) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 03:12 (15.05) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 03:12 (15.05) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:20 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:32 |
| End of twilight | 21:21 |
| Moonrise | 01:33 |
| Moonset | 09:41 |
| Day length | 16 h 12 min |
Sky
| Vrishabha Sankr. | 03:19 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:20–20:32) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:03–16:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Taurus. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:20–12:26
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:20–00:25 (15.05) Dwipushkar Yoga 00:25–03:12 (15.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–05:03 Samvartaka Yoga 05:03–03:12 (15.05)
Anandadi: Matanga 00:25–04:18 (15.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:20–00:25 (15.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:03–16:09; Bhadra Puchha 09:29–10:36; Bhadra Mukha 10:36–12:26
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:17–03:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:13 |
| Godhuli | 20:32–20:48 |
| Pradosha | 20:32–22:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:41 (15.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:29–16:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:31–20:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:29–18:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:22–19:27 |
| Varjyam | 05:18–06:50, 04:12–05:43 (15.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:27–20:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-shashti until 05:03, Krishna-saptami from 05:03; lagna Mesha 04:20, Vrishabha 04:27, Mithuna 05:55, Karka 08:20, Simha 11:18, Kanya 14:19, Tula 17:19, Vrischika 20:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 03:19 — 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:20–00:25 (15.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–00:25 (15.05)+1 Yoga Shukla 04:20–17:430 Dwipushkar Yoga 00:25–03:12 (15.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–05:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:20–00:25 (15.05)−1 Sankranti day−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:03–16:09−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:03–03:12 (15.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — until 11:48 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 04:18
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:08 (16.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 23:08 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 15:02 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:11 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:11 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 15:02 | yoga Indra |
| from 23:08 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 01:08 (16.05) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 01:08 (16.05) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:18 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:34 |
| End of twilight | 21:23 |
| Moonrise | 02:09 |
| Moonset | 11:00 |
| Day length | 16 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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, 20:34–22:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:18–23:08
Anandadi: Shubha 04:18–23:08 Anandadi: Amrita 23:08–04:16 (16.05)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:48–16:38 (19.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:16–03:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:14 |
| Godhuli | 20:34–20:49 |
| Pradosha | 20:34–22:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:41 (16.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:18–14:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:20–08:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:24–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:28–16:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:59–14:04, 16:14–17:19 |
| Varjyam | 04:12–05:43 |
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 04:23–11:14, 14:15–20:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mesha 04:18, Vrishabha 04:23, Mithuna 05:52, Karka 08:16, Simha 11:14, Kanya 14:15, Tula 17:15, Vrischika 20:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:18–20:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 11:48
+2 Yoga Brahma 04:18–15:02+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:18–23:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:18–23:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:18–23:08−1 Ashtami 04:18–01:08 (16.05)−1 Panchaka 11:48–04:16 (16.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
At sunrise 04:16
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 22:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:40 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 12:12 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:01 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:01 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 12:12 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 21:40 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 22:52 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 22:52 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:16 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:36 |
| End of twilight | 21:26 |
| Moonrise | 02:37 |
| Moonset | 12:24 |
| Day length | 16 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 2, 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, Shatabhisha (04:16–20:36) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 22:52–04:15 (17.05)
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:16–21:40 Anandadi: Kana 21:40–04:15 (17.05)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:48 (15.05)–16:38 (19.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:15–03:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:36–20:51 |
| Pradosha | 20:36–22:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (17.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:54–16:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:31–18:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:21–10:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:32–08:38, 23:39–00:10 (17.05) |
| Varjyam | 05:54–07:24, 03:38–05:07 (17.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:19–11:10, 14:11–20:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mesha 04:16, Vrishabha 04:19, Mithuna 05:48, Karka 08:12, Simha 11:10, Kanya 14:11, Tula 17:12, Vrischika 20:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:16–20:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 12:12–20:36: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 04:16–12:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:16–21:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:16–22:52−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:16–21:40−3 Vaidhriti 12:12–04:15 (17.05)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
At sunrise 04:15
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 20:02 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:13 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:40 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:13 | yoga Vishkambha |
|---|---|
| from 09:40 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:02 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 20:27 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 20:27 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:15 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:38 |
| End of twilight | 21:28 |
| Moonrise | 03:00 |
| Moonset | 13:48 |
| Day length | 16 h 23 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 20:02 | 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, Purva-Bhadra (04:15–20:02) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (20:02–20:38) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:40–20:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Padma 04:15–20:02 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:02–04:13 (18.05)
- Bhadra on earth: 09:40–20:27; Bhadra Puchha 11:17–12:21; Bhadra Mukha 12:21–14:09
- Raja Panchaka: 11:48 (15.05)–16:38 (19.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:05–20:48
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:13–03:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:38–20:53 |
| Pradosha | 20:38–22:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (18.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:35–14:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:17–08:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:23–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 03:38–05:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:13–09:40
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 09:13–09:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:13–09:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 20:02–20:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 20:02, Uttara-Bhadra from 20:02; tithi Krishna-dashami until 20:27, Krishna-ekadashi from 20:27; lagna Mesha 04:15, Vrishabha 04:15, Mithuna 05:44, Karka 08:09, Simha 11:06, Kanya 14:07, Tula 17:08, Vrischika 20:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 20:02) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 20:02) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 09:40–20:27: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vaidhriti 04:15–09:13: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:15–20:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 20:02–04:13 (18.05)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:02–04:13 (18.05)−1 Vaidhriti 04:15–09:13−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:15–20:02−3 Bhadra on earth 09:40–20:27
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 18:20 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Apara Ekadashi (Achala) |
At sunrise 04:13
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 18:20 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:08 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:12 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:08 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 07:12 | karana Balava |
| from 17:57 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 17:57 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:20 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 03:01 (19.05) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:13 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:39 |
| End of twilight | 21:30 |
| Moonrise | 03:20 |
| Moonset | 15:13 |
| Day length | 16 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:57 | from 18:20 |
|---|
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 (04:13–18:20) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (18:20–20:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 20:27 (17.05)–17:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:11–07:29 (19.05)
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:20–04:11 (19.05)
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:13–18:20 Anandadi: Mitra 18:20–04:11 (19.05)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:48 (15.05)–16:38 (19.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:12–03:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:39–20:54 |
| Pradosha | 20:39–22:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (19.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:52–15:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:29–16:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:13–06:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:19–10:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:42–10:47, 16:16–17:22 |
| Varjyam | 04:57–06:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:13–11:03, 14:04–20:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:13–11:03, 14:04–20:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:13–11:03, 14:04–20:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:13–11:03, 14:04–20:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 18:20, Revati from 18:20; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 17:57, Krishna-dvadashi from 17:57; lagna Vrishabha 04:13, Mithuna 05:40, Karka 08:05, Simha 11:03, Kanya 14:04, Tula 17:04, Vrischika 20:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 18:20) — a good life; Revati (from 18:20) — increase in property; Thursday — success.
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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 18:20
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:13–18:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–18:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 06:08–03:01 (19.05)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:20–04:11 (19.05)−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 16:38 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:11
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 16:38 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 23:56 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 04:42 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:42 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 15:28 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 15:28 | karana Gara |
| from 16:38 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 23:56 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 02:15 (20.05) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:11 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:41 |
| End of twilight | 21:32 |
| Moonrise | 03:39 |
| Moonset | 16:38 |
| Day length | 16 h 29 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 15:28 | from 16:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:11–16:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 20:41–22:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:11–16:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–15:28
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:11–16:38 Anandadi: Vajra 16:38–04:09 (20.05)
- Raja Panchaka: 11:48 (15.05)–16:38
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:03–22:13
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:11–03:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:17 |
| Godhuli | 20:41–20:56 |
| Pradosha | 20:41–22:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (20.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:24–15:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:22–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:34–18:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:15–08:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:29–08:35, 12:59–14:05 |
| Varjyam | 05:29–06:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:11–10:59, 14:00–15:28
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 04:11–10:59, 14:00–15:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:11–10:59, 14:00–15:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:11–10:59, 14:00–20:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 16:38, Ashwini from 16:38; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 15:28, Krishna-trayodashi from 15:28; lagna Vrishabha 04:11, Mithuna 05:36, Karka 08:01, Simha 10:59, Kanya 14:00, Tula 17:00, Vrischika 20:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 16:38) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 16:38) — joy; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 16:38
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:11–16:38+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:11–16:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:11–16:38+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:11–23:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–15:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 16:38–04:09 (20.05)−1 Panchaka 04:11–16:38
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:09
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 13:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:03 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:00 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:05 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:05 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 13:05 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:03 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 21:00 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 23:59 | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:09 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:43 |
| End of twilight | 21:35 |
| Moonrise | 03:59 |
| Moonset | 18:02 |
| Day length | 16 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:05 | from 15:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (15:03–20:43) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:05–20:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 13:05–20:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:11–00:40 (21.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:05–04:08 (21.05)
Anandadi: Saumya 04:09–15:03 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:03–04:08 (21.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:05–23:59; Bhadra Mukha 13:05–14:55; Bhadra Puchha 22:56–00:01 (21.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:10–03:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:43–20:58 |
| Pradosha | 20:43–22:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (21.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:20–09:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:18–10:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:30–16:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:09–06:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:09–05:16, 05:16–06:22 |
| Varjyam | 11:19–12:49, 00:07–01:38 (21.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:09–10:55
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 04:09–10:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:09–10:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:09–10:55, 13:56–15:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:03, Bharani from 15:03; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 13:05, Krishna-chaturdashi from 13:05; lagna Vrishabha 04:09, Mithuna 05:32, Karka 07:57, Simha 10:55, Kanya 13:56, Tula 16:56, Vrischika 19:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:03) — joy; Bharani (from 15:03) — 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:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 13:05–20:43: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:09–15:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–15:03+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:09–21:00+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:05–04:08 (21.05)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:03–04:08 (21.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:03–04:08 (21.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:05–23:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 13:05–04:08 (21.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Vat Savitri Vrat |
At sunrise 04:08
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 13:44 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 18:17 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:58 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:58 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 10:58 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 13:44 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 18:17 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 22:01 | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:08 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:45 |
| End of twilight | 21:37 |
| Moonrise | 04:20 |
| Moonset | 19:25 |
| Day length | 16 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:58 | from 13:44 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:08–13:44) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (13:44–20:45) is good for root crops.
- Shakuni 04:08–10:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 10:58–20:45: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:08–10:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 20:45–22:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:08–13:44
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:08–13:44 Anandadi: Dhumra 13:44–04:06 (22.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:09–03:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:45–20:59 |
| Pradosha | 20:45–22:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (22.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:12–10:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:40–20:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:35–18:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:32–19:38 |
| Varjyam | 01:16–02:48 (22.05) |
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 Bharani until 13:44, Krittika from 13:44; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 10:58, Amavasya from 10:58; lagna Vrishabha 04:08, Mithuna 05:28, Karka 07:53, Simha 10:51, Kanya 13:52, Tula 16:52, Vrischika 19:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 13:44) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 13:44) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:08–10:58: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 10:58–20:45: 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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:08–18:170 Yoga Atiganda 18:17–20:27−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:08–13:44−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:08–13:44−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:08–13:44−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:08–10:58
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Somvati Amavasya · Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya |
At sunrise 04:06
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 09:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:48 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 15:56 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:12 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:12 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 09:12 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 12:48 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 15:56 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 20:30 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:06 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:46 |
| End of twilight | 21:39 |
| Moonrise | 04:45 |
| Moonset | 20:45 |
| Day length | 16 h 40 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 09:12 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:12 | from 12:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:06–12:48) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:48–20:46) is good for sowing.
- Naga 04:06–09:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 09:12–20:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Somvati Amavasya · Shiva
A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:58 (21.05)–09:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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 10:58 (21.05)–09:12
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 10:58 (21.05)–09:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:48–04:05 (23.05)
Anandadi: Sthira 04:06–12:48 Anandadi: Vardhamana 12:48–04:05 (23.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:50–09:35
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:07–03:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:46–21:01 |
| Pradosha | 20:46–22:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (23.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:29–12:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:11–08:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:21–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:31–16:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–14:06, 16:20–17:26 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:12–10:47, 12:48–20:46
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:12–10:47, 12:48–20:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:12–10:47, 12:48–20:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:06–10:47, 12:48–20:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:48, Rohini from 12:48; tithi Amavasya until 09:12, Shukla-pratipat from 09:12; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:24, Karka 07:49, Simha 10:47, Kanya 13:48, Tula 16:48, Vrischika 19:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 12:48) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:48) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 04:06–09:12: 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.
- 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.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:48–04:05 (23.05)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:06–12:48+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:48–04:05 (23.05)0 Yoga Sukarma 15:56–04:05 (23.05)−3 Amavasya 04:06–09:12
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 12:23 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 14:00 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:56 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:56 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 07:56 | karana Balava |
| from 12:23 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 14:00 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 19:32 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:48 |
| End of twilight | 21:41 |
| Moonrise | 05:15 |
| Moonset | 21:58 |
| Day length | 16 h 43 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 07:56 | from 12:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:05–12:23) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (12:23–20:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 20:48–21:58
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:48–21:58
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 12:23–04:03 (24.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–07:56
Anandadi: Matanga 04:05–12:23 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:23–04:03 (24.05)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:06–03:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:48–21:02 |
| Pradosha | 20:48–22:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (24.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:14–10:48, 03:42–05:19 (24.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:37–18:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:16–10:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:25–08:32, 23:42–00:11 (24.05) |
| Varjyam | 04:31–06:05, 18:01–19:38 |
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 04:05–10:43, 13:44–19:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 12:23, Mrigashirsha from 12:23; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 07:56, Shukla-dvitya from 07:56; lagna Vrishabha 04:05, Mithuna 05:20, Karka 07:45, Simha 10:43, Kanya 13:44, Tula 16:44, Vrischika 19:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 12:23) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 12:23) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:05–12:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–12:23+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:05–14:00+1 Auspicious tithi 07:56–04:03 (24.05)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 12:23–04:03 (24.05)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:23–04:03 (24.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–07:56
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 12:35 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
At sunrise 04:03
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 12:35 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 12:35 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:18 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:18 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 07:18 | karana Taitila |
| from 12:35 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 12:35 | yoga Shula |
| from 19:14 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:03 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:50 |
| End of twilight | 21:43 |
| Moonrise | 05:53 |
| Moonset | 23:02 |
| Day length | 16 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:18 | from 12:35 |
|---|
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 (04:03–12:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–07:18 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–12:35 Ravi Yoga 12:35–12:39
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:18–04:02 (25.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:18–04:02 (25.05)
Anandadi: Amrita 04:03–12:35 Anandadi: Musala 12:35–04:02 (25.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:05–03:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:50–21:04 |
| Pradosha | 20:50–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (25.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:42–05:19, 03:06–04:46 (25.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:09–08:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:21–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 21:18–22:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:03–10:39
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 04:03–10:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 04:03–10:39 |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:18–10:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:03–10:39, 13:40–20:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 12:35, Ardra from 12:35; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 07:18, Shukla-tritya from 07:18; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:16, Karka 07:41, Simha 10:39, Kanya 13:40, Tula 16:40, Vrischika 19:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 12:35) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 12:35) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 12:35
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–12:35+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:03–12:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–12:35+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:03–12:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–07:180 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–07:180 Ravi Yoga 12:35–12:390 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:18–04:02 (25.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:18–04:02 (25.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 12:35–14:310 Anandadi: Musala 12:35–04:02 (25.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:35–04:02 (25.05)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 04:02
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 13:29 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 11:44 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:20 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:20 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 07:20 | karana Vanija |
| from 11:44 | yoga Ganda |
| from 13:29 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 19:38 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:02 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:51 |
| End of twilight | 21:45 |
| Moonrise | 06:40 |
| Moonset | 23:54 |
| Day length | 16 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:20 | from 13:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (13:29–20:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:38–20:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:46–14:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 13:29–04:00 (26.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:29–04:00 (26.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:29–04:00 (26.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:20–04:00 (26.05)
Anandadi: Siddhi 13:29–04:00 (26.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:02–13:29
- Bhadra in heaven: 19:38–08:06 (26.05); Bhadra Mukha 19:43–21:47; Bhadra Puchha 06:52–08:06 (26.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:04–03:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:51–21:05 |
| Pradosha | 20:51–22:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (26.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:06–04:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:33–16:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:02–06:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:14–10:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:38–10:46, 16:22–17:29 |
| Varjyam | 02:16–03:59 (26.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:02–07:20
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 04:02–07:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:02–07:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:02–07:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 13:29, Punarvasu from 13:29; tithi Shukla-tritya until 07:20, Shukla-chaturti from 07:20; lagna Vrishabha 04:02, Mithuna 05:12, Karka 07:37, Simha 10:35, Kanya 13:36, Tula 16:36, Vrischika 19:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 13:29) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 13:29) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:20–20:51: 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.
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:29–04:00 (26.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–07:20+1 Ravi Yoga 13:29–04:00 (26.05)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 13:29–04:00 (26.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:29–04:00 (26.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:29–04:00 (26.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:20–04:00 (26.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 11:44–14:060 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:38–04:00 (26.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:20–04:00 (26.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–13:29−2 Rikta tithi 07:20–04:00 (26.05)−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:02–13:29
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 08:06; auspicious time — until 15:04 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
At sunrise 04:00
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 15:04 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 11:26 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:06 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:06 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 08:06 | karana Bava |
| from 11:26 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 15:04 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 20:44 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:00 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:53 |
| End of twilight | 21:47 |
| Moonrise | 07:35 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 16 h 52 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 08:06 | from 15:04 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:00–15:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (15:04–20:53) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:00–08:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:00–15:04 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:00–15:04
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:00–15:04 Anandadi: Utpata 15:04–03:59 (27.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 19:38 (25.05)–08:06; Bhadra Mukha 19:43–21:47 (25.05); Bhadra Puchha 06:52–08:06
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:03–03:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:53–21:07 |
| Pradosha | 20:53–22:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (27.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:30–14:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:20–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:40–18:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:07–08:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:23–08:30, 13:00–14:08 |
| Varjyam | 23:48–01:33 (27.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:06–10:31, 13:32–19:33
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:06–10:31, 13:32–19:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:06–10:31, 13:32–19:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:06–10:31, 13:32–20:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 15:04, Pushya from 15:04; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 08:06, Shukla-panchami from 08:06; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:08, Karka 07:33, Simha 10:31, Kanya 13:32, Tula 16:32, Vrischika 19:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 15:04) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 15:04) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:00–08:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 08:06
Auspicious time ends by 15:04
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:00–15:04+2 Ravi Yoga 04:00–15:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–15:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:06–03:59 (27.05)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 11:26–03:59 (27.05)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:00–08:06−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:00–08:06−1 Anandadi: Utpata 15:04–03:59 (27.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:00–08:06
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 03:59
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 17:17 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 11:39 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:32 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:32 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 09:32 | karana Kaulava |
| from 11:39 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 17:17 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 22:28 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:59 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:54 |
| End of twilight | 21:49 |
| Moonrise | 08:38 |
| Moonset | 00:35 |
| Day length | 16 h 55 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:32 | from 17:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:59–17:17) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 09:32–03:58 (28.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 17:17–03:58 (28.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–09:32 Krakacha Yoga 09:32–03:58 (28.05)
Anandadi: Mitra 03:59–17:17 Anandadi: Manasa 17:17–03:58 (28.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:07–09:58
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:02–03:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:54–21:08 |
| Pradosha | 20:54–22:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (28.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:17–12:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:13–10:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:34–16:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:59–06:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:59–05:07, 05:07–06:14 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:59–10:27, 13:28–17:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:59–10:27, 13:28–17:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:59–10:27, 13:28–17:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:59–10:27, 13:28–17:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 17:17, Ashlesha from 17:17; tithi Shukla-panchami until 09:32, Shukla-shashti from 09:32; lagna Vrishabha 03:59, Mithuna 05:04, Karka 07:29, Simha 10:27, Kanya 13:28, Tula 16:28, Vrischika 19:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 17:17) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 17:17) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 Pushya 03:59–17:17+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:59–17:17+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:59–11:39+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–09:320 Ravi Yoga 17:17–03:58 (28.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:17–03:58 (28.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–09:32−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:32–03:58 (28.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
At sunrise 03:58
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:59 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 12:17 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:31 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:31 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 11:31 | karana Gara |
| from 12:17 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 19:59 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 00:40 (29.05) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:58 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:56 |
| End of twilight | 21:51 |
| Moonrise | 09:44 |
| Moonset | 01:07 |
| Day length | 16 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:31 | 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, Magha (19:59–20:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:58–19:59
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–11:31 Samvartaka Yoga 11:31–03:57 (29.05) Yamaghanta 19:59–03:57 (29.05)
Anandadi: Vajra 03:58–19:59 Anandadi: Mudgara 19:59–03:57 (29.05)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:16–02:42 (29.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:56–21:10 |
| Pradosha | 20:56–22:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (29.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:12–19:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:49–20:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:41–18:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:40–19:48 |
| Varjyam | 07:31–09:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:24–19:26
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:24–19:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:24–19:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 13:24–20:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 19:59, Magha from 19:59; tithi Shukla-shashti until 11:31, Shukla-saptami from 11:31; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:00, Karka 07:25, Simha 10:23, Kanya 13:24, Tula 16:24, Vrischika 19:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 19:59) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 19:59) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 03:58–19:59+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:58–12:17+1 Auspicious tithi 11:31–03:57 (29.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–11:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 19:59–03:57 (29.05)0 Yoga Vyaghata 12:17–16:01−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:58–19:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–19:59−3 Samvartaka Yoga 11:31–03:57 (29.05)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:57 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 13:11 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:52 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:11 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 13:52 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 13:52 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:57 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 03:06 (30.05) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:57 |
| End of twilight | 21:53 |
| Moonrise | 10:52 |
| Moonset | 01:32 |
| Day length | 17 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:57–20:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:52–20:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–13:52
Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:57–03:55 (30.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:57–22:57
- Bhadra on earth: 13:52–03:06 (30.05); Bhadra Puchha 15:51–17:10; Bhadra Mukha 17:10–19:23
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:57–21:11 |
| Pradosha | 20:57–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (30.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:15–22:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:04–08:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:19–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:34–16:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–14:09, 16:25–17:33 |
| Varjyam | 09:28–11:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–13:52
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:57–13:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:57–13:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 13:52, Shukla-ashtami from 13:52; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 04:56, Karka 07:21, Simha 10:19, Kanya 13:20, Tula 16:20, Vrischika 19:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 13:52–20:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 13:52–20:57: 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
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.
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–13:520 Yoga Harshana 13:11–03:55 (30.05)0 Ashtami 13:52–03:55 (30.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:57–22:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–22:57−1 Bhadra on earth 13:52–03:06 (30.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–13:52
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Harshana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 03:55
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 01:58 (31.05) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:11 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:20 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:11 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 16:20 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 16:20 | karana Balava |
| from 01:58 (31.05) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:55 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:59 |
| End of twilight | 21:55 |
| Moonrise | 12:01 |
| Moonset | 01:52 |
| Day length | 17 h 03 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 16:20 |
|---|
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 (03:55–20:59) is good for root crops.
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 13:52 (29.05)–16:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–16:20 Ravi Yoga 01:58–03:54 (31.05)
Anandadi: Prajapati 01:58–03:54 (31.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:55–01:58 (31.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:59–21:13 |
| Pradosha | 20:59–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:40 (31.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:46–20:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:43–18:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:11–10:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:27–14:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:20–08:28, 23:45–00:13 (31.05) |
| Varjyam | 07:58–09:46 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 16:20, Shukla-navami from 16:20; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:53, Karka 07:17, Simha 10:15, Kanya 13:16, Tula 16:16, Vrischika 19:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 03:55–16:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 16:20–20:59: 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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–16:20+1 Yoga Harshana 03:55–14:110 Yoga Vajra 14:11–15:26−1 Ashtami 03:55–16:20−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:55–01:58 (31.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–01:58 (31.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1866 · Vikram 2001 more |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 04:46 (01.06) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:07 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 05:32 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:32 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 15:07 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 18:40 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 18:40 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:00 |
| End of twilight | 21:57 |
| Moonrise | 13:10 |
| Moonset | 02:10 |
| Day length | 17 h 05 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 18:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:54–21:00) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 03:54–18:40
Anandadi: Vardhamana all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 21:00–21:14 |
| Pradosha | 21:00–22:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:40 (01.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:44–22:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:02–08:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:19–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Varjyam | 10:00–11:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:40–19:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 18:40–19:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 18:40–19:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 18:40–21:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-navami until 18:40, Shukla-dashami from 18:40; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:49, Karka 07:13, Simha 10:11, Kanya 13:12, Tula 16:13, Vrischika 19:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 03:54–18:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Siddhi 15:07–03:53 (01.06)0 Auspicious tithi 18:40–03:53 (01.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:54–18:40−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:54–18:40
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Durmukha (No. 30)
Shaka Samvat 1866 · Vikram Samvat 2001 · Kali Yuga 5045
Next year — Parthiva, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 12.04.1945
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Auspicious: 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.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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
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.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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)
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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)
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.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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.
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)
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
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)
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.
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The 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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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.
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
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.
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 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
digging, plowing, planting trees
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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 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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: 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)
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
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 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-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings