May 1961 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 14.05), Adhika Jyeshtha (from 15.05). Adhika Jyeshtha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Major festivals: 25.05 Ganga Dussehra.
Icons this month (19)
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
- 5.05 Fri — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana until 08:13
Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes. - 12.05 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra after 13:36
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 15.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Yoga Shobhana after 13:41
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 17.05 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra until 16:14
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 19.05 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday until 05:11
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 25.05 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Matanga until 10:42
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 29.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra after 11:27
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Festivals
- 1.05 Mon Narada Jayanti
- 3.05 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
- 7.05 Sun Kalashtami
- 10.05 Wed Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
- 12.05 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 12.05 Fri Masik Shivaratri
- 13.05 Sat Vat Savitri Vrat
- 14.05 Sun Vaishakha Amavasya
- 14.05 Sun Vrishabha Sankranti
- 14.05 Sun Shani Jayanti
- 16.05 Tue Chandra Darshan
- 18.05 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 20.05 Sat Skanda Shashti
- 23.05 Tue Masik Durgashtami
- 25.05 Thu Ganga Dussehra
- 26.05 Fri Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
- 27.05 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 29.05 Mon Purnima Vrat
- 30.05 Tue Adhika Purnima
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:36–04:45 (02.05)
- 6.05 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 10:11–20:00
- 6.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:00–04:34 (07.05)
- 11.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:15–04:24 (12.05)
- 12.05 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:24–13:36
- 12.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 15.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:41–04:17 (16.05)
- 16.05 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 14:40–20:15
- 17.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–16:14
- 18.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:22–04:11 (19.05)
- 19.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:11–20:59
- 27.05 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 03:59–12:17
- 27.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:32–03:58 (28.05)
- 29.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:27–03:55 (30.05)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 1.05 Mon — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
- 2.05 Tue — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
- 3.05 Wed — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 4.05 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 6.05 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Surya Dagdha tithi
- 7.05 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Gada, Ashtami
- 8.05 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
- 9.05 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 10.05 Wed — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 13.05 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Vishti (Bhadra)
- 14.05 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Sankranti day (unfavourable day)
- 21.05 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 22.05 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
- 26.05 Fri — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 31.05 Wed — Yamaghanta, Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 14.05 New moon (Amavasya) 19:54
- 14.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 11:51 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
- 30.05 Full moon (Purnima) 07:36
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- from 15.05 Adhika Masa
- 8.05 05:58 – 12.05 13:36 Raja Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Plava (No. 35, “raft, crossing”) — A year of crossing: floods, relocations and changes of residence; results are mixed. more
Northern samvatsara: Pramadi. Shaka Samvat 1883, Vikram Samvat 2018, Kali Yuga 5062.
Vaishakha (Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. more
Adhika Jyeshtha (Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima. more
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Festivals | Narada Jayanti |
At sunrise 04:47
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 20:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 02:36 (02.05) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 18:58 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:05 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:05 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 18:58 | yoga Variyana |
| from 20:24 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 20:24 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:36 (02.05) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:47 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:07 |
| End of twilight | 20:51 |
| Moonrise | 20:46 |
| Moonset | 05:37 |
| Day length | 15 h 19 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 |
|---|
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 (04:47–20:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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 21:40 (30.04)–20:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:36–04:45 (02.05)
Yamaghanta 04:47–02:36 (02.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:24–04:45 (02.05) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:36–04:45 (02.05)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:47–02:36 (02.05) Anandadi: Manasa 02:36–04:45 (02.05)
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 | 18:02–19:36 |
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 | 08:42–10:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:58–20:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 18:58–20:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 18:58–20:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:19–12:11, 15:12–20:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:47, Vrishabha 05:19, Mithuna 06:48, Karka 09:13, Simha 12:11, Kanya 15:12, Tula 18:12
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:
- Vyatipata 04:47–18:58: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −3
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:47–02:36 (02.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:47–20:240 Yoga Variyana 18:58–04:45 (02.05)−3 Vyatipata 04:47–18:58−3 Yamaghanta 04:47–02:36 (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 | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
At sunrise 04:45
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:35 (03.05) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 16:34 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:36 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:36 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 16:34 | yoga Parigha |
| from 18:44 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 18:44 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:35 (03.05) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:45 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:09 |
| End of twilight | 20:53 |
| Moonrise | 22:01 |
| Moonset | 06:07 |
| Day length | 15 h 23 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 18:44 |
|---|
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, Anuradha (04:45–20:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:44–04:43 (03.05)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:45–18:44
Anandadi: Vajra 04:45–01:35 (03.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:35–04:43 (03.05)
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 | 15:37–17:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:18–18:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:36–10:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:27–14:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:50–08:51, 23:34–00:09 (03.05) |
| Varjyam | 06:26–07:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:44–20:09
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 18:44–20:09 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 18:44–20:09 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 18:44, Krishna-tritya from 18:44; lagna Mesha 04:45, Vrishabha 05:15, Mithuna 06:44, Karka 09:09, Simha 12:07, Kanya 15:08, Tula 18:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:45–01:35 (03.05)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:45–16:34+1 Auspicious tithi 04:45–18:440 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:44–04:43 (03.05)0 Yoga Parigha 16:34–03:14 (03.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:45–01:35 (03.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:45–18:44
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) |
At sunrise 04:43
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 00:19 (04.05) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 13:55 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 05:47 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:47 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 13:55 | yoga Shiva |
| from 16:46 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 16:46 | karana Bava |
| from 00:19 (04.05) | nakshatra Mula |
| from 03:43 (04.05) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:43 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:11 |
| End of twilight | 20:56 |
| Moonrise | 23:11 |
| Moonset | 06:44 |
| Day length | 15 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:46 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:43–20:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:47–16:46: 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, 23:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–16:46 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–16:46 Yamaghanta 00:19–04:41 (04.05)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 00:19–04:41 (04.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:43–00:19 (04.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:47–16:46; Bhadra Puchha 12:55–14:01; Bhadra Mukha 14:01–15:51
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:39–05:58 (04.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
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 | 15:59–17:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:39–08:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:31–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 06:53–08:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:43–16:46
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 04:43–16:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:11–12:03, 15:04–16:46 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:43–16:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 16:46, Krishna-chaturti from 16:46; lagna Mesha 04:43, Vrishabha 05:11, Mithuna 06:40, Karka 09:05, Simha 12:03, Kanya 15:04, Tula 18:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 16:46–20:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
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 04:43–16:460 Yoga Shiva 13:55–04:41 (04.05)0 Rikta tithi 16:46–04:41 (04.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:43–00:19 (04.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:43–00:19 (04.05)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–16:46−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–16:46−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:47–16:46
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 | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
At sunrise 04:41
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 22:54 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:06 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:38 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:06 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 14:38 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 14:38 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:54 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 01:32 (05.05) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:41 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:13 |
| End of twilight | 20:58 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 07:30 |
| Day length | 15 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:38 |
|---|
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, Mula (04:41–20:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:38–04:38 (05.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–14:38
Anandadi: Prajapati 22:54–04:38 (05.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:41–22:54
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:39 (03.05)–05:58
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:33–04:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:04 |
| Godhuli | 20:13–20:30 |
| Pradosha | 20:13–21:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (05.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:53–18:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:23–16:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:41–06:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:34–10:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:51–10:53, 16:04–17:06 |
| Varjyam | 21:24–22:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:38–20:13
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 | average 14:38–20:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:38–20:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:07–11:59, 14:38–20:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 14:38, Krishna-panchami from 14:38; lagna Mesha 04:41, Vrishabha 05:07, Mithuna 06:36, Karka 09:01, Simha 11:59, Kanya 15:00, Tula 18:01
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 04:41–14:38: 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 = −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.
+1 Yoga Siddha 11:06–04:38 (05.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:38–04:38 (05.05)0 Auspicious tithi 14:38–04:38 (05.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:41–22:54−1 Gandanta 04:41–05:58−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:41–22:54−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–14:38−2 Rikta tithi 04:41–14:38
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 08:13 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
At sunrise 04:38
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:27 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 08:13 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:25 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:13 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 12:25 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 12:25 | karana Gara |
| from 21:27 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 23:18 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:38 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:15 |
| End of twilight | 21:00 |
| Moonrise | 00:14 |
| Moonset | 08:27 |
| Day length | 15 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:25 |
|---|
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, Purva-Ashadha (04:38–20:15) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:25–04:36 (06.05) Ravi Yoga 21:27–04:36 (06.05)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:38–21:27 Anandadi: Ananda 21:27–04:36 (06.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:03–12:47
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:31–04:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:05 |
| Godhuli | 20:15–20:31 |
| Pradosha | 20:15–21:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (06.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:56–18:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:29–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:21–18:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:35–08:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:46–08:48, 12:58–14:00 |
| Varjyam | 07:55–09:25 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:38–12:25, 14:57–20:15
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:38–12:25, 14:57–20:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:38–12:25, 14:57–20:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:03–11:56, 14:57–20:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 12:25, Krishna-shashti from 12:25; lagna Mesha 04:38, Vrishabha 05:03, Mithuna 06:32, Karka 08:58, Simha 11:56, Kanya 14:57, Tula 17:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; 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 = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 08:13
+2 Yoga Siddha 04:38–08:13+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:25–04:36 (06.05)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:38–21:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:38–12:25−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:25–04:36 (06.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:38–21:27
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
At sunrise 04:36
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 20:00 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:19 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:11 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:19 | yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| from 10:11 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 10:11 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:00 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 21:05 | karana Bava |
| from 02:27 (07.05) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:36 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:17 |
| End of twilight | 21:03 |
| Moonrise | 01:06 |
| Moonset | 09:34 |
| Day length | 15 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:11 | from 20:00 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:36–20:00) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (20:00–20:17) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:11–20:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:36–20:00 Tripushkar Yoga 10:11–20:00 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:00–04:34 (07.05)
Krakacha Yoga 04:36–10:11 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:11–04:34 (07.05)
Anandadi: Chara 14:22–21:31 Anandadi: Sthira 21:31–04:34 (07.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:36–14:22
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:11–21:05; Bhadra Puchha 14:33–15:39; Bhadra Mukha 15:39–17:28
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:29–04:03 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 13:59–15:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:31–10:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:24–16:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:36–06:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:36–05:39, 05:39–06:42 |
| Varjyam | 04:58–06:28, 23:46–01:17 (07.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:00–20:17
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 05:00–20:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:00–20:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:00–20:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 20:00, Shravana from 20:00; tithi Krishna-shashti until 10:11, Krishna-saptami from 10:11; lagna Mesha 04:36, Vrishabha 05:00, Mithuna 06:28, Karka 08:54, Simha 11:52, Kanya 14:53, Tula 17:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 20:00) — improved health; Shravana (from 20:00) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:36–20:00+2 Yoga Shubha 05:19–02:27 (07.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–20:000 Anandadi: Chara 14:22–21:310 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:00–04:34 (07.05)0 Tripushkar Yoga 10:11–20:000 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:11–04:34 (07.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:36–14:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:36–10:11−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:11–21:05−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:36–10:11
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 04:34
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 18:37 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:39 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:01 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:01 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 08:01 | karana Balava |
| from 18:37 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 18:57 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:39 | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:34 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:19 |
| End of twilight | 21:05 |
| Moonrise | 01:49 |
| Moonset | 10:49 |
| Day length | 15 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:01 | from 18:37 |
|---|
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, Shravana (04:34–18:37) is good for sowing.
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, 20:19–21:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 04:34–08:01
Anandadi: Matanga 18:37–04:32 (08.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:34–18:37
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 | 08:49–10:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:20–20:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:22–18:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:13–19:16 |
| Varjyam | 22:25–23:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:34–08:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:34–08:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:34–08:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:34–11:48, 14:49–20:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 18:37, Dhanishtha from 18:37; tithi Krishna-saptami until 08:01, Krishna-ashtami from 08:01; lagna Mesha 04:34, Vrishabha 04:56, Mithuna 06:24, Karka 08:50, Simha 11:48, Kanya 14:49, Tula 17:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 18:37) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 18:37) — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 08:01–20:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
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 nakshatra 04:34–18:37+1 Yoga Shukla 04:34–23:390 Anandadi: Matanga 18:37–04:32 (08.05)−1 Ashtami 08:01–04:32 (08.05)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:34–18:37−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:34–08:01
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 — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
At sunrise 04:32
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 17:20 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:55 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 05:54 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:54 | tithi Krishna-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:54 | karana Taitila |
| from 16:54 | karana Gara |
| from 17:20 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 20:55 | yoga Indra |
| from 03:55 (09.05) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 03:55 (09.05) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:32 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:20 |
| End of twilight | 21:07 |
| Moonrise | 02:23 |
| Moonset | 12:07 |
| Day length | 15 h 48 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 | from 05:54 | from 17:20 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (17:20–20:20) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:32–17:20
Anandadi: Shubha 04:32–17:20 Anandadi: Amrita 17:20–04:30 (09.05)
- Raja Panchaka: 05:58–13:36 (12.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:26–03:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:20–20:37 |
| Pradosha | 20:20–21:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (09.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:30–09:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:31–08:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:28–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:25–16:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–14:01, 16:08–17:11 |
| Varjyam | 00:11–01:42 (09.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:52–05:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 17:20, Shatabhisha from 17:20; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 05:54, Krishna-navami from 05:54; lagna Mesha 04:32, Vrishabha 04:52, Mithuna 06:20, Karka 08:46, Simha 11:44, Kanya 14:45, Tula 17:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 17:20) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 17:20) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:32–05:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 05:54–20:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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: Kshaya tithi
+2 Yoga Brahma 04:32–20:55+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:32–17:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–17:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:32–17:20−1 Panchaka 05:58–04:30 (09.05)−2 Rikta tithi 05:54–03:55 (09.05)−2 Kshaya tithi
| 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 | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
At sunrise 04:30
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 02:02 (10.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 16:10 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 18:17 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:57 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:57 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 16:10 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 18:17 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 02:02 (10.05) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 02:02 (10.05) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:30 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:22 |
| End of twilight | 21:10 |
| Moonrise | 02:52 |
| Moonset | 13:27 |
| Day length | 15 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:10 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:30–16:10) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (16:10–20:22) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:57–20:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 04:30–02:02 (10.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:02–04:28 (10.05)
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:30–16:10 Anandadi: Kana 16:10–04:28 (10.05)
- Bhadra on earth: 14:57–02:02 (10.05); Bhadra Puchha 16:38–17:44; Bhadra Mukha 17:44–19:35
- Raja Panchaka: 05:58 (08.05)–13:36 (12.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 01:40–02:24 (10.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:25–03:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:22–20:39 |
| Pradosha | 20:22–22:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (10.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:19–10:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:24–18:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:28–10:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:40–08:44, 23:37–00:09 (10.05) |
| Varjyam | 22:17–23:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:48–11:40, 14:41–14:57
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 04:48–11:40, 14:41–14:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:48–11:40, 14:41–14:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 16:10, Purva-Bhadra from 16:10; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mesha 04:30, Vrishabha 04:48, Mithuna 06:17, Karka 08:42, Simha 11:40, Kanya 14:41, Tula 17:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 16:10) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 16:10) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 14:57–20:22: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vaidhriti 18:17–20:22: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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)
+2 Yoga Indra 04:30–18:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–16:100 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:10–04:28 (10.05)0 Vaidhriti 18:17–04:28 (10.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 14:57–02:02 (10.05)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:30–16:10−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:30–02:02 (10.05)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Festivals | Apara Ekadashi (Achala) |
At sunrise 04:28
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:18 (11.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 15:07 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 15:46 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:09 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:09 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 15:07 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 15:46 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 00:18 (11.05) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 00:18 (11.05) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:28 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:24 |
| End of twilight | 21:12 |
| Moonrise | 03:16 |
| Moonset | 14:47 |
| Day length | 15 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:28–15:07) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (15:07–20:24) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Vaishakha (Jyeshtha in North India). The fast grants “boundless” merit and removes grave misdeeds; Trivikrama (Vishnu) is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:02–00:18 (11.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:55–07:38 (11.05)
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:18–04:26 (11.05)
Anandadi: Padma 04:28–15:07 Anandadi: Lumbaka 15:07–04:26 (11.05)
- Raja Panchaka: 05:58 (08.05)–13:36 (12.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:23–03:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:24–20:40 |
| Pradosha | 20:24–22:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (11.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:28–09:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:28–08:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:27–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 00:23–01:55 (11.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:46–20:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 15:46–20:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 15:46–20:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 15:07–20:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 15:07, Uttara-Bhadra from 15:07; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mesha 04:28, Vrishabha 04:44, Mithuna 06:13, Karka 08:38, Simha 11:36, Kanya 14:37, Tula 17:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 15:07) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 15:07) — 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:
- Vaidhriti 04:28–15:46: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
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: Vaidhriti
+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:28–15:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:07–04:26 (11.05)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 15:07–04:26 (11.05)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:28–15:07−3 Vaidhriti 04:28–15:46
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 — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 14:15 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
At sunrise 04:26
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 14:15 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:23 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:31 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:31 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 13:23 | yoga Priti |
| from 14:15 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 22:46 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 22:46 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:26 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:26 |
| End of twilight | 21:14 |
| Moonrise | 03:39 |
| Moonset | 16:06 |
| Day length | 16 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:15 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:26–14:15) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (14:15–20:26) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:15–04:24 (12.05)
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:26–14:15 Anandadi: Mitra 14:15–04:24 (12.05)
- Raja Panchaka: 05:58 (08.05)–13:36 (12.05)
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 | 09:38–11:10 |
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 | 01:56–03:29 (12.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:40–11:32, 14:33–20:26
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 | good 04:40–11:32, 14:33–20:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:40–11:32, 14:33–20:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:40–11:32, 14:33–20:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 14:15, Revati from 14:15; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mesha 04:26, Vrishabha 04:40, Mithuna 06:09, Karka 08:34, Simha 11:32, Kanya 14:33, Tula 17:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 14:15) — a good life; Revati (from 14:15) — increase in property; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 14:15
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:15–04:24 (12.05)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:26–14:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–14:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 13:23–04:24 (12.05)−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 13:36 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:24
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:36 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:11 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:05 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:05 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 11:11 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 13:36 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 21:28 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 21:28 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:24 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:28 |
| End of twilight | 21:16 |
| Moonrise | 04:01 |
| Moonset | 17:24 |
| Day length | 16 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:24–13:36) 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, 20:28–21:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:41 (13.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:24–13:36 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:24–13:36 Anandadi: Vajra 13:36–04:22 (13.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:28–08:56 (13.05); Bhadra Mukha 21:28–23:23; Bhadra Puchha 07:49–08:58 (13.05)
- Raja Panchaka: 05:58 (08.05)–13:36
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:44–19:29
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
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 | 11:16–12:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:26–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:27–18:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:25–08:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:37–08:41, 12:58–14:03 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:36–11:28, 14:29–20:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 13:36, Ashwini from 13:36; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mesha 04:24, Vrishabha 04:36, Mithuna 06:05, Karka 08:30, Simha 11:28, Kanya 14:29, Tula 17:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:36) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:36) — 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 13:36
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:24–13:36+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:24–13:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–13:36+1 Yoga Priti 04:24–11:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Vajra 13:36–04:22 (13.05)−1 Panchaka 04:24–13:36
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Festivals | Vat Savitri Vrat |
At sunrise 04:22
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 13:14 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 09:12 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:56 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:56 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 09:12 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 13:14 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 20:29 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 20:29 | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:22 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:30 |
| End of twilight | 21:19 |
| Moonrise | 04:24 |
| Moonset | 18:41 |
| Day length | 16 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:14 | from 20:29 |
|---|
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, Bharani (13:14–20:30) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:22–08:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 08:56–20:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 20:29–20:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:22–20:29: 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, 20:30–22:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–20:29
Anandadi: Saumya 04:22–13:14 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:14–04:20 (14.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:28 (12.05)–08:56; Bhadra Mukha 21:28–23:23 (12.05); Bhadra Puchha 07:49–08:58
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:19–03:51 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 06:09–07:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:24–10:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:27–16:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:22–06:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:22–05:27, 05:27–06:31 |
| Varjyam | 09:18–10:52, 22:50–00:26 (14.05) |
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 04:32–11:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 13:14, Bharani from 13:14; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 20:29, Amavasya from 20:29; lagna Mesha 04:22, Vrishabha 04:32, Mithuna 06:01, Karka 08:26, Simha 11:24, Kanya 14:25, Tula 17:25, Vrischika 20:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 13:14) — joy; Bharani (from 13:14) — 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 04:22–20:29: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 20:29–20:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
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: Krishna Chaturdashi
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–20:29+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:22–13:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–13:14+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:22–09:120 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:14–04:20 (14.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:14–04:20 (14.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:22–08:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:22–20:29
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 | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Festivals | Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya · Vrishabha Sankranti |
At sunrise 04:20
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 19:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 13:14 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:31 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:08 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:31 | yoga Shobhana |
|---|---|
| from 08:08 | karana Naga |
| from 13:14 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 19:54 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 19:54 | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:20 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:32 |
| End of twilight | 21:21 |
| Moonrise | 04:49 |
| Moonset | 19:55 |
| Day length | 16 h 11 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 19:54 |
|---|---|
| Vrishabha Sankr. | 11:51 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus) |
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 13:14 | from 19:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:20–13:14) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (13:14–20:32) is good for root crops.
- Chatushpada 04:20–08:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 08:08–19:54: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 19:54–20:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)
The birthday of Shani (Saturn), the son of Surya. His image is bathed with oil (taila abhisheka), black sesame is offered and oil lamps are lit to pacify Shani.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:29 (13.05)–19:54
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 20:29 (13.05)–19:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Taurus. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:27–11:51
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:20–13:14 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:54–04:18 (15.05)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:20–13:14 Anandadi: Dhumra 13:14–04:18 (15.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:30–20:18
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:18–03:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:13 |
| Godhuli | 20:32–20:47 |
| Pradosha | 20:32–22:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:41 (15.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:26–10:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:30–20:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:29–18:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:22–19:27 |
| Varjyam | 01:28–03:06 (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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 13:14, Krittika from 13:14; tithi Amavasya until 19:54, Shukla-pratipat from 19:54; lagna Mesha 04:20, Vrishabha 04:28, Mithuna 05:57, Karka 08:22, Simha 11:20, Kanya 14:21, Tula 17:21, Vrischika 20:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 13:14) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 13:14) — 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:
- Amavasya 04:20–19:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Sankranti at 11:51 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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 = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Sankranti day
+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:20–07:310 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:54–04:18 (15.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:20–13:14−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:20–13:14−3 Amavasya 04:20–19:54−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:20–13:14
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: Sthira; auspicious time — after 13:41 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:18
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 13:41 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 06:10 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 07:47 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:10 | yoga Atiganda |
|---|---|
| from 07:47 | karana Bava |
| from 13:41 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 19:48 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 19:48 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:18 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:34 |
| End of twilight | 21:23 |
| Moonrise | 05:18 |
| Moonset | 21:05 |
| Day length | 16 h 15 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 13:41 | from 19:48 |
|---|
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 (04:18–13:41) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (13:41–20:34) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 04:18–07:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:41–04:17 (16.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:48–04:17 (16.05)
Anandadi: Sthira 04:18–13:41 Anandadi: Vardhamana 13:41–04:17 (16.05)
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 | 11:15–12:53 |
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 | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:48–20:19
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 19:48–20:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 19:48–20:19 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:24–11:16, 13:41–20:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 19:48–20:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 13:41, Rohini from 13:41; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:48, Shukla-dvitya from 19:48; lagna Mesha 04:18, Vrishabha 04:24, Mithuna 05:53, Karka 08:18, Simha 11:16, Kanya 14:17, Tula 17:17, Vrischika 20:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 13:41) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 13:41) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 13:41
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:41–04:17 (16.05)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:18–13:41+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:18–06:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:41–04:17 (16.05)0 Auspicious tithi 19:48–04:17 (16.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:48–04:17 (16.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 06:10–08:29
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 14:40 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:17
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 20:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 14:40 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 05:15 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:57 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:15 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 07:57 | karana Kaulava |
| from 14:40 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 20:15 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 20:15 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:17 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:36 |
| End of twilight | 21:25 |
| Moonrise | 05:51 |
| Moonset | 22:08 |
| Day length | 16 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:40 | from 20:15 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:17–14:40) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (14:40–20:36) 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, 20:36–22:08
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:36–22:08
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 14:40–20:15 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:15–04:15 (17.05)
Anandadi: Matanga 04:17–14:40 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:40–04:15 (17.05)
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 | 03:15–03:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:14 |
| Godhuli | 20:36–20:51 |
| Pradosha | 20:36–22:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (17.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:21–13:01 |
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 | 06:21–08:01, 20:38–22:21 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:20–11:12, 14:13–20:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 14:40, Mrigashirsha from 14:40; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 20:15, Shukla-tritya from 20:15; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:20, Mithuna 05:49, Karka 08:14, Simha 11:12, Kanya 14:13, Tula 17:13, Vrischika 20:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 14:40) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 14:40) — 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 14:40
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:17–14:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–14:40+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–20:15+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:15–04:15 (17.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:15–04:15 (17.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:40–20:150 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:40–04:15 (17.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 16:14 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:15
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 16:14 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 04:46 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:42 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:46 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 08:42 | karana Gara |
| from 16:14 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 21:18 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 21:18 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:15 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:37 |
| End of twilight | 21:28 |
| Moonrise | 06:31 |
| Moonset | 23:04 |
| Day length | 16 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:15–16:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–16:14 Ravi Yoga 16:14–04:13 (18.05)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–21:18 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–21:18
Anandadi: Amrita 04:15–16:14 Anandadi: Musala 16:14–04:13 (18.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:14–03:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:37–20:53 |
| Pradosha | 20:37–22:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (18.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:52–08:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:18–08:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:23–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 01:23–03:07 (18.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:16–11:08, 14:09–16:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:16–11:08, 14:09–16:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:16–11:08, 14:09–16:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:16–11:08, 14:09–20:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 16:14, Ardra from 16:14; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mesha 04:15, Vrishabha 04:16, Mithuna 05:45, Karka 08:10, Simha 11:08, Kanya 14:09, Tula 17:09, Vrischika 20:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 16:14) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 16:14) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 16:14
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–16:14+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:15–16:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–16:14+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:15–04:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:15–21:18+1 Ravi Yoga 16:14–04:13 (18.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–21:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–21:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 16:14–04:13 (18.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:14–04:13 (18.05)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 04:13
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 18:22 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 04:46 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:02 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:46 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 10:02 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:22 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 22:55 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 22:55 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:13 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:39 |
| End of twilight | 21:30 |
| Moonrise | 07:17 |
| Moonset | 23:52 |
| Day length | 16 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (18:22–20:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:02–20:39: 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), 10:47–14:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:13–18:22 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:22–04:11 (19.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:22–04:11 (19.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:55–04:11 (19.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–22:55
Anandadi: Siddhi 18:22–04:11 (19.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:13–18:22
- Bhadra in heaven: 10:02–22:55; Bhadra Mukha 10:07–12:15; Bhadra Puchha 21:38–22:55
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:12–03:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:39–20:54 |
| Pradosha | 20:39–22:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (19.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:28–09:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:29–16:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:13–06:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:20–10:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:42–10:47, 16:16–17:22 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 18:22, Punarvasu from 18:22; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Vrishabha 04:13, Mithuna 05:41, Karka 08:06, Simha 11:04, Kanya 14:05, Tula 17:06, Vrischika 20:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 18:22) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 18:22) — 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 04:13–20:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:13–18:22+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:13–04:46+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:22–04:11 (19.05)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 18:22–04:11 (19.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:22–04:11 (19.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:22–04:11 (19.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Kana 04:13–18:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–22:55 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 04:46–06:48−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:13–22:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:13–18:22−2 Rikta tithi 04:13–22:55−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:02–22:55
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, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 05:11 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:11
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 01:03 (20.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 20:59 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 05:11 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:56 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:11 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 11:56 | karana Balava |
| from 20:59 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 01:03 (20.05) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 01:03 (20.05) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:11 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:41 |
| End of twilight | 21:32 |
| Moonrise | 08:10 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 16 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (04:11–20:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:11–20:59 Ravi Yoga 20:59–04:10 (20.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:03–04:10 (20.05)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:11–20:59 Anandadi: Utpata 20:59–04:10 (20.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:37–01:29 (20.05)
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 | 18:19–20:06 |
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 | 07:40–09:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:11–11:00, 14:01–20:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:11–11:00, 14:01–20:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:11–11:00, 14:01–20:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:11–11:00, 14:01–20:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Vrishabha 04:11, Mithuna 05:37, Karka 08:02, Simha 11:00, Kanya 14:01, Tula 17:02, Vrischika 20:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); 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
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 05:11
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:11–20:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:11–20:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:11–01:03 (20.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Ganda 05:11–07:40−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:11–20:59
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:10
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 03:30 (21.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 23:58 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 05:58 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:15 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:58 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 14:15 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:58 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 03:30 (21.05) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 03:30 (21.05) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:10 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:43 |
| End of twilight | 21:34 |
| Moonrise | 09:09 |
| Moonset | 00:31 |
| Day length | 16 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:10–20:43) 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: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:03–03:30 (21.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:10–23:58
Krakacha Yoga 04:10–03:30 (21.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:30–04:08 (21.05)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:10–23:58 Anandadi: Manasa 23:58–04:08 (21.05)
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 | 16:46–18:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:18–10:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:30–16:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:10–06:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:10–05:16, 05:16–06:22 |
| Varjyam | 05:59–07:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:10–10:57, 13:58–19:59
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:10–10:57, 13:58–19:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:10–10:57, 13:58–19:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:10–10:57, 13:58–20:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:33, Karka 07:59, Simha 10:57, Kanya 13:58, Tula 16:58, Vrischika 19:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Pushya 04:10–23:58+2 Ravi Yoga 04:10–23:58+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:10–23:58+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:58–04:08 (21.05)0 Adhika Masa−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:10–03:30 (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 | Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Tryahasparsha Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:08
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:04 (22.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 03:04 (22.05) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 06:58 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:47 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:58 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 16:47 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:04 (22.05) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:08 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:44 |
| End of twilight | 21:36 |
| Moonrise | 10:11 |
| Moonset | 01:03 |
| Day length | 16 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga all day Yamaghanta 03:04–04:06 (22.05)
Anandadi: Vajra 04:08–03:04 (22.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:04–04:06 (22.05)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:17–09:50 (22.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:09–03:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:44–20:59 |
| Pradosha | 20:44–22:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (22.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:16–03:04 (22.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:40–20:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:35–18:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:32–19:38 |
| Varjyam | 14:25–16:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:08–10:53, 13:54–19:55
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:08–10:53, 13:54–19:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:08–10:53, 13:54–19:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:08–10:53, 13:54–20:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrishabha 04:08, Mithuna 05:29, Karka 07:55, Simha 10:53, Kanya 13:54, Tula 16:54, Vrischika 19:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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.
+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:08–06:58+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:08–03:04 (22.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:08–03:04 (22.05)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Samvartaka Yoga all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:06
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:04 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:03 (23.05) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 08:02 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:04 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:04 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 06:04 | karana Vishti |
| from 08:02 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 19:18 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:06 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:46 |
| End of twilight | 21:39 |
| Moonrise | 11:16 |
| Moonset | 01:31 |
| Day length | 16 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:04 |
|---|
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, Magha (04:06–20:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:04–19:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–06:04
Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day
- Bhadra on earth: 06:04–19:18; Bhadra Puchha 08:02–09:22; Bhadra Mukha 09:22–11:34
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:17 (21.05)–09:50
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:08–03:37 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 03:21–05:09 (23.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:11–08:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:21–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:31–16:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–14:06, 16:20–17:26 |
| Varjyam | 16:34–18:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–06:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:06–06:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:06–06:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:06–10:49, 13:50–20:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 06:04, Shukla-ashtami from 06:04; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:25, Karka 07:51, Simha 10:49, Kanya 13:50, Tula 16:50, Vrischika 19:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:04–20:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 06:04–19:18: 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 = −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 Yoga Dhruva 04:06–08:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–06:040 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vyaghata 08:02–11:470 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–06:04−1 Ashtami 06:04–04:05 (23.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day−1 Gandanta 04:06–09:50−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Bhadra on earth 06:04–19:18
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:03 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 08:58 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:28 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:03 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 08:28 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 08:28 | karana Balava |
| from 08:58 | yoga Harshana |
| from 21:31 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:48 |
| End of twilight | 21:41 |
| Moonrise | 12:22 |
| Moonset | 01:54 |
| Day length | 16 h 42 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 06:03 | from 08:28 |
|---|
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, Magha (04:05–06:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:03–20:48) 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 06:04 (22.05)–08:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–08:28 Ravi Yoga 06:03–04:03 (24.05)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:05–06:03 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:03–04:03 (24.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:06–03:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:48–21:02 |
| Pradosha | 20:48–22:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (24.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:21–05:09, 01:34–03:21 (24.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:37–18:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:16–10:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:26–08:32, 23:42–00:11 (24.05) |
| Varjyam | 14:56–16:42 |
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 Magha until 06:03, Purva-Phalguni from 06:03; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 08:28, Shukla-navami from 08:28; lagna Vrishabha 04:05, Mithuna 05:21, Karka 07:47, Simha 10:45, Kanya 13:46, Tula 16:46, Vrischika 19:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 06:03) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 06:03) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 04:05–08:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 08:28–20:48: 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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:03–04:03 (24.05)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–08:28+1 Yoga Harshana 08:58–04:03 (24.05)0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:03–04:03 (24.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:05–06:03−1 Rikta tithi 08:28–04:03 (24.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:03
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 08:40 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 09:35 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:27 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:40 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 09:35 | yoga Vajra |
| from 10:27 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 10:27 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:14 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:03 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:49 |
| End of twilight | 21:43 |
| Moonrise | 13:30 |
| Moonset | 02:15 |
| Day length | 16 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 6, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:40 | from 10:27 |
|---|
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-Phalguni (04:03–08:40) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:40–20:49) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 04:03–10:27
Anandadi: Sthira 04:03–08:40 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:40–04:02 (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 | 20:49–21:04 |
| Pradosha | 20:49–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (25.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:53–04:37 (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 | 16:29–18:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:42–19:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 13:42–19:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 13:42–19:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 13:42–20:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 08:40, Uttara-Phalguni from 08:40; tithi Shukla-navami until 10:27, Shukla-dashami from 10:27; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:18, Karka 07:43, Simha 10:41, Kanya 13:42, Tula 16:42, Vrischika 19:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 08:40) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 08:40) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:03–10:27: 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 = 0
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: Sthira 04:03–08:40+1 Yoga Harshana 04:03–09:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:40–04:02 (25.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 10:27–04:02 (25.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vajra 09:35–10:47−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–08:40−2 Rikta tithi 04:03–10:27−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:03–10:27
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 10:42 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Ganga Dussehra |
At sunrise 04:02
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 10:42 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:44 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:49 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:44 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 10:42 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 11:49 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 11:49 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:14 (26.05) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:02 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:51 |
| End of twilight | 21:45 |
| Moonrise | 14:40 |
| Moonset | 02:34 |
| Day length | 16 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:42 | from 11:49 |
|---|
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 (04:02–10:42) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (10:42–20:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Ganga Dussehra · Ganga
The day of the descent of the Ganga from heaven in answer to the prayer of King Bhagiratha. A holy bath in the Ganga washes away “ten sins” (dasha hara), and ten kinds of gifts are given. If Jyeshtha is an Adhika Masa, the festival is observed in the intercalary month.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:27 (24.05)–11:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–11:49 Ravi Yoga all day
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:02–10:42
Anandadi: Matanga 04:02–10:42 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:42–04:01 (26.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:14–12:27 (26.05); Bhadra Puchha 05:04–06:17 (26.05); Bhadra Mukha 06:17–08:21 (26.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 11:24–12:14
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 | 02:53–04:37 |
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 | 19:33–21:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:02–10:37, 13:38–19:39
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:02–10:37, 13:38–19:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 04:02–10:37 |
| Cutting toenails | good 04:02–10:37, 13:38–19:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:02–10:37, 13:38–20:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 10:42, Hasta from 10:42; tithi Shukla-dashami until 11:49, Shukla-ekadashi from 11:49; lagna Vrishabha 04:02, Mithuna 05:14, Karka 07:39, Simha 10:37, Kanya 13:38, Tula 16:38, Vrischika 19:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 10:42) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 10:42) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 10:42
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Siddhi 09:44–04:01 (26.05)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:02–10:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:02–10:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–11:490 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:02–10:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–11:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:42–04:01 (26.05)
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) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) |
At sunrise 04:01
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 12:00 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 09:18 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:27 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:18 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 12:00 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 12:27 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 12:27 | karana Bava |
| from 00:28 (27.05) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:01 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:53 |
| End of twilight | 21:47 |
| Moonrise | 15:52 |
| Moonset | 02:54 |
| Day length | 16 h 51 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 12:00 | from 12:27 |
|---|
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, Hasta (04:01–12:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (12:00–20:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:01–12:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Adhika Masa — it occurs once every two or three years. Dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu); fasting in the intercalary month is considered especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:49 (25.05)–12:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:59–07:22 (27.05)
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:01–12:00 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–12:27
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:27–03:59 (27.05)
Anandadi: Amrita 04:01–12:00 Anandadi: Musala 12:00–03:59 (27.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:14–12:27; Bhadra Puchha 05:04–06:17; Bhadra Mukha 06:17–08:21
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 | 05:41–07:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:20–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:40–18:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:07–08:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:23–08:30, 13:00–14:08 |
| Varjyam | 20:11–21:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:01–09:18
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:01–09:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:01–09:18 |
| Cutting toenails | good 04:01–09:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:01–10:33, 13:34–20:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 12:00, Chitra from 12:00; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 12:27, Shukla-dvadashi from 12:27; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:10, Karka 07:35, Simha 10:33, Kanya 13:34, Tula 16:34, Vrischika 19:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 12:00) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 12:00) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 09:18–20:53: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:01–09:18+2 Ravi Yoga 04:01–12:00+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–12:27+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:01–12:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–12:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–12:270 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Musala 12:00–03:59 (27.05)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:27–03:59 (27.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:01–12:27−3 Vyatipata 09:18–03:59 (27.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 03:59
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 12:32 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 08:15 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:17 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:15 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 12:17 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 12:17 | karana Kaulava |
| from 12:32 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 23:54 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:59 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:54 |
| End of twilight | 21:49 |
| Moonrise | 17:07 |
| Moonset | 03:14 |
| Day length | 16 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:17 | from 12:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:59–12:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (12:32–20:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:54–22:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 03:59–12:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:32–03:58 (28.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:32–03:58 (28.05)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:17–03:58 (28.05)
Anandadi: Siddhi 12:32–03:58 (28.05) Anandadi: Kana 03:59–12:32
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 | 03:02–03:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:54–21:08 |
| Pradosha | 20:54–22:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (28.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:00–07:38, 03:36–05:11 (28.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:13–10:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:34–16:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:59–06:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:59–05:07, 05:07–06:15 |
| Varjyam | 18:05–19:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:15–10:29, 12:17–20:54
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:15–10:29, 12:17–20:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 08:15–10:29, 13:30–19:31 |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:15–10:29, 12:17–20:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:59–10:29, 12:17–20:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 12:32, Swati from 12:32; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 12:17, Shukla-triodashi from 12:17; lagna Vrishabha 03:59, Mithuna 05:06, Karka 07:31, Simha 10:29, Kanya 13:30, Tula 16:30, Vrischika 19:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 12:32) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 12:32) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 03:59–08:15: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:32–03:58 (28.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–12:32+1 Yoga Variyana 08:15–03:58 (28.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 12:17–03:58 (28.05)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 12:32–03:58 (28.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:32–03:58 (28.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:17–03:58 (28.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 03:59–12:17−1 Vyatipata 03:59–08:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:59–12:32
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, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Yoga Parigha Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:58
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 12:19 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 06:35 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:21 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:35 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 11:21 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 11:21 | karana Gara |
| from 12:19 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 22:37 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:58 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:56 |
| End of twilight | 21:51 |
| Moonrise | 18:23 |
| Moonset | 03:37 |
| Day length | 16 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:21 | from 12:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:58–12:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (12:19–20:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 11:21–20:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:19–03:57 (29.05)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:58–11:21
Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:58–12:19 Anandadi: Utpata 12:19–03:57 (29.05)
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 | 03:36–05:11, 02:58–04:31 (29.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:48–20:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:41–18:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:40–19:48 |
| Varjyam | 17:43–19:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–11:21
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 03:58–11:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:58–10:25 |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:58–11:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:58–11:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 12:19, Vishakha from 12:19; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 11:21, Shukla-chaturdashi from 11:21; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:02, Karka 07:27, Simha 10:25, Kanya 13:26, Tula 16:26, Vrischika 19:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 12:19) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 12:19) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 11:21–20:56: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 12:19–03:57 (29.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–12:19+1 Yoga Variyana 03:58–06:35+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–11:210 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:58–11:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Utpata 12:19–03:57 (29.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:58–12:19−1 Yoga Parigha 06:35–17:28−1 Rikta tithi 11:21–03:57 (29.05)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:27 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:27 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 04:21 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:45 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:21 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 09:45 | tithi Purnima |
| from 09:45 | karana Vishti |
| from 11:27 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 20:44 | karana Bava |
| from 01:40 (30.05) | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:57 |
| End of twilight | 21:53 |
| Moonrise | 19:41 |
| Moonset | 04:05 |
| Day length | 17 h 00 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 09:45 | from 11:27 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (03:57–11:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:27–20:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:45–20:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:57–09:45: 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), 10:45–14:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 30.05
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:57–11:27 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:27–03:55 (30.05)
Yamaghanta 03:57–11:27
Anandadi: Mitra 03:57–11:27 Anandadi: Manasa 11:27–03:55 (30.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 09:45–20:44; Bhadra Puchha 16:51–17:57; Bhadra Mukha 17:57–19:46
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:57–21:11 |
| Pradosha | 20:57–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (30.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:58–04:31, 00:15–01:46 (30.05) |
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 | 15:13–16:43 |
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 13:22–20:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:27, Anuradha from 11:27; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 09:45, Purnima from 09:45; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 04:58, Karka 07:23, Simha 10:21, Kanya 13:22, Tula 16:22, Vrischika 19:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:27) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:27) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:57–09:45: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 09:45–20:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:27
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:27–03:55 (30.05)+2 Ravi Yoga 03:57–11:27+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:57–11:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 04:21–01:40 (30.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:27–03:55 (30.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yamaghanta 03:57–11:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 03:57–09:45−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:45–20:44
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Adhika Purnima |
At sunrise 03:55
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 07:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:03 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 22:37 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:36 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:36 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 07:36 | karana Balava |
| from 10:03 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 18:23 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:37 | yoga Sadhya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:55 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:59 |
| End of twilight | 21:55 |
| Moonrise | 20:55 |
| Moonset | 04:38 |
| Day length | 17 h 03 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 07:36 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:36 | from 10:03 |
|---|
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, Anuradha (03:55–10:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:03–20:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:45 (29.05)–07:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 29.05
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–03:54 (31.05)
Anandadi: Vajra 03:55–10:03 Anandadi: Mudgara 10:03–03:54 (31.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:15–07:58
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:45–13:47 (31.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:59–21:12 |
| Pradosha | 20:59–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:40 (31.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:08–01:36 (31.05) |
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 | 15:14–16:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:55–10:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:03, Jyestha from 10:03; tithi Purnima until 07:36, Krishna-pratipat from 07:36; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:54, Karka 07:19, Simha 10:17, Kanya 13:18, Tula 16:18, Vrischika 19:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 10:03) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 10:03) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 03:55–07:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 03:55–22:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–10:03+1 Auspicious tithi 07:36–03:54 (31.05)0 Adhika Masa−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:03–03:54 (31.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:55–10:03−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–03:54 (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 | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Kshaya tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plava (No. 35) · Shaka 1883 · Vikram 2018 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 05:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:16 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 19:20 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 05:05 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:05 | tithi Krishna-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:05 | karana Taitila |
| from 08:16 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 15:43 | karana Gara |
| from 19:20 | yoga Shubha |
| from 02:18 (01.06) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 02:18 (01.06) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:00 |
| End of twilight | 21:56 |
| Moonrise | 22:04 |
| Moonset | 05:21 |
| Day length | 17 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:05 |
|---|
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, Jyestha (03:54–08:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:16–21:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–02:18 (01.06)
Samvartaka Yoga 03:54–05:05 Yamaghanta 08:16–03:53 (01.06) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:18–03:53 (01.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:18–03:53 (01.06)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:16–03:53 (01.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:54–08:16
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:45–13:47
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 21:00–21:14 |
| Pradosha | 21:00–22:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:40 (01.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:25–01:53 (01.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:03–08:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:19–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–10:13, 13:14–19:16
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:54–10:13, 13:14–19:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:54–10:13, 13:14–19:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 08:16, Mula from 08:16; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 05:05, Krishna-dvitya from 05:05; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:50, Karka 07:15, Simha 10:13, Kanya 13:14, Tula 16:14, Vrischika 19:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 08:16) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 08:16) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −4
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:16–03:53 (01.06)+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:54–19:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–05:050 Adhika Masa0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–02:18 (01.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Samvartaka Yoga 03:54–05:05−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:54–08:16−1 Gandanta 03:54–13:47−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–08:16−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Yamaghanta 08:16–03:53 (01.06)
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: Pramadi (No. 47)
Shaka Samvat 1883 · Vikram Samvat 2018 · Kali Yuga 5062
Next year — Shubhakrit, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 4.04.1962
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: 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: 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: 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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-pratipat
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: 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: 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: 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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 — unfavourable 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: 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.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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: 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)
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 Jyestha
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.
“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.
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).
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.
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
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 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
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 Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
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-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 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
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.
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.
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 Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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.
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): 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
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).
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 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.
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
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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-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.
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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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-ekadashi
plowing, 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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-dvadashi
neutral
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
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: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
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): 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-trayodashi
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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
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-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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.
Amavasya
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.
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.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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.
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.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Planting and sowing are allowed.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
any undertakings
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
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): 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-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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
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: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
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-shashti
plowing the ground
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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.
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
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
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-dashami
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
pruning and weeding
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
neutral
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing 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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)