Panchanga Calendar

May 1998

SamvatsaraBahudhanya (12)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 26.05RituVasanta → Grishma from 26.05AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 1998 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 25.05), Jyeshtha (from 26.05). Major festivals: 9.05 Narasimha Jayanti; 11.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Ard6after 07:15

2Pun7Ganga Saptami

3Push8Masik Durgashtami

4Ashl9Sita Navami

5Mag10

6PPh10after 16:00

7UPh11Mohini Ekadashi

8Has12Pradosha

9Chit13Narasimha Jayanti

10Swa14

11Vish15Buddha Purnima

12Vish1Narada Jayanti

13Anu2until 08:15

14Jye3Vrishabha Sankr.

15Mul4

16PAsh5

17UAsh6until 06:24

18Shra7after 08:46

19Dhan8

20Shat9

21PBh10

22UBh11after 07:25

23Rev12Shani Pradosha

24Bhar13Masik Shivaratri

25Krit30Somvati Amavasya

26Roh1

27Mrig2until 14:11

28Ard3

29Pun4after 16:29

30Push5Skanda Shashti

31Ashl6

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

Skanda ShashtiGanga SaptamiTripushkar YogaRavi Pushya YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Sita NavamiEkadashiPradoshaNarasimha JayantiBuddha Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Narada JayantiAmrita Siddhi YogaSankrantiSankashtiKalashtamiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shani JayantiVat SavitriDwipushkar YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka Chaturthi

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

1.05 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 07:15
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
13.05 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya until 08:15
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
17.05 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shukla until 06:24
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
18.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga after 08:46 until 12:27
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
22.05 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa after 07:25
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
27.05 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita until 14:11
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

1.05 Fri Skanda Shashti
2.05 Sat Ganga Saptami
3.05 Sun Masik Durgashtami
4.05 Mon Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)
7.05 Thu Mohini Ekadashi
8.05 Fri Pradosha Vrat
9.05 Sat Narasimha Jayanti
11.05 Mon Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
11.05 Mon Vaishakha Purnima
12.05 Tue Narada Jayanti
14.05 Thu Vrishabha Sankranti
14.05 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
18.05 Mon Kalashtami
22.05 Fri Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
23.05 Sat Shani Pradosha
24.05 Sun Masik Shivaratri
25.05 Mon Vaishakha Amavasya
25.05 Mon Somvati Amavasya
25.05 Mon Shani Jayanti
25.05 Mon Vat Savitri Vrat
27.05 Wed Chandra Darshan
29.05 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
30.05 Sat Skanda Shashti

Special muhurta yogas

1.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:15–04:45 (02.05)
2.05 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 04:45–07:32
3.05 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:43–08:41
3.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:43–08:41
9.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:10–04:28 (10.05)
13.05 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:22–08:15
13.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:22–08:15
17.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–12:28
18.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:13–12:27
22.05 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:25–04:05 (23.05)
22.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:25–04:05 (23.05)
25.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:38–04:01 (26.05)
26.05 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 19:35–03:59 (27.05)
27.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–17:49
28.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:46–03:57 (29.05)
29.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–16:29

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

3.05 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Vajra, Ashtami
5.05 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
10.05 Sun — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Lumbaka
11.05 Mon — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
14.05 Thu — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
19.05 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
20.05 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
21.05 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
24.05 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
25.05 Mon — Amavasya

Sky this month

11.05 Full moon (Purnima) 17:29
14.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 23:26 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
25.05 New moon (Amavasya) 22:32
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

19.05 00:15 – 23.05 05:08 Raja Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Bahudhanya (No. 12, “many-grained, rich in grain”) — A year of abundance: rich harvests, plenty of food and well-being. more

Northern samvatsara: Vikriti. Shaka Samvat 1920, Vikram Samvat 2055, Kali Yuga 5099.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 07:15
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:24 (02.05) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 07:15 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 23:57 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:37 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:15	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 12:37	karana Taitila
from 23:57	yoga Shula
from 00:24 (02.05)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 00:24 (02.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:51
Moonrise	08:59
Moonset	00:36
Day length	15 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:15

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, Punarvasu (07:15–20:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 01:03–00:24 (02.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–00:24 (02.05) Ravi Yoga 07:15–04:45 (02.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:15–04:45 (02.05)

Krakacha Yoga 00:24–04:45 (02.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:24–04:45 (02.05)

Anandadi: Padma 04:47–07:15 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:15–04:45 (02.05)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:27
Yamaganda	16:17–18:12
Gulika Kalam	06:42–08:37
Dur Muhurta	07:51–08:52, 12:58–13:59
Varjyam	19:23–21:01

Haircut and shaving

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

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 05:20–20:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:20–20:07
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:20–07:15

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 07:15, Punarvasu from 07:15; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Mesha 04:47, Vrishabha 05:20, Mithuna 06:50, Karka 09:16, Simha 12:14, Kanya 15:15, Tula 18:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 07:15) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 07:15) — 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 = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:15

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:15–04:45 (02.05)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:15–04:45 (02.05)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–00:24 (02.05)+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:47–23:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:15–04:45 (02.05)0 Anandadi: Padma 04:47–07:15−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:15–04:45 (02.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:47–00:24 (02.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:47–07:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Ganga Saptami

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:38 (03.05) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 07:32 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 23:04 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:24 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:32	nakshatra Pushya
from 12:24	karana Vanija
from 23:04	yoga Ganda
from 00:38 (03.05)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 00:38 (03.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:01
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:53
Moonrise	10:01
Moonset	01:22
Day length	15 h 23 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 07:32

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, Punarvasu (04:45–07:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:32–20:09) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ganga Saptami · Ganga

The day of the rebirth of the Ganga: according to legend, the sage Jahnu drank her waters and then released her through his ear. A holy bath in the Ganga and puja at noon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:54–13:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:45–07:32 Tripushkar Yoga 04:45–07:32

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–00:38 (03.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:45–07:32 Anandadi: Mitra 07:32–04:43 (03.05)

Bhadra on earth: 00:38–13:03 (03.05); Bhadra Puchha 02:30–03:45 (03.05); Bhadra Mukha 03:45–05:51 (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	05:06–06:44, 01:58–03:39 (03.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:36–10:31
Yamaganda	14:22–16:18
Gulika Kalam	04:45–06:40
Dur Muhurta	04:45–05:46, 05:46–06:48
Varjyam	15:55–17:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:16–12:10, 15:11–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 07:32, Pushya from 07:32; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mesha 04:45, Vrishabha 05:16, Mithuna 06:46, Karka 09:12, Simha 12:10, Kanya 15:11, Tula 18:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 07:32) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 07:32) — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Pushya 07:32–04:43 (03.05)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:32–04:43 (03.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:45–00:38 (03.05)0 Ravi Yoga 04:45–07:320 Tripushkar Yoga 04:45–07:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–00:38 (03.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:40 (04.05) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:41 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 22:49 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:03 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:41	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 13:03	karana Bava
from 22:49	yoga Vriddhi
from 01:40 (04.05)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 01:40 (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	11:07
Moonset	02:00
Day length	15 h 28 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 08:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:43–08:41) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:43–13:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 00:38–01:40 (04.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:43–08:41 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:43–08:41

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:43–08:41 Anandadi: Vajra 08:41–04:40 (04.05)

Bhadra on earth: 00:38–13:03; Bhadra Puchha 02:30–03:45; Bhadra Mukha 03:45–05:51
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:02–17:09 (04.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:15–20:11
Yamaganda	12:27–14:23
Gulika Kalam	16:19–18:15
Dur Muhurta	18:07–19:09
Varjyam	22:29–00:13 (04.05)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:12–08:41

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 08:41, Ashlesha from 08:41; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mesha 04:43, Vrishabha 05:12, Mithuna 06:42, Karka 09:08, Simha 12:06, Kanya 15:07, Tula 18:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 08:41) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 08:41) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:43–20:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 04:43–13:03: 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).

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: Bhadra on earth

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:43–08:41+2 Pushya 04:43–08:41+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:43–08:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:41–04:40 (04.05)−1 Ashtami 04:43–01:40 (04.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:41–04:40 (04.05)−3 Bhadra on earth 04:43–13:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:24 (05.05) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 10:34 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 23:07 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:34	nakshatra Magha
from 14:28	karana Kaulava
from 23:07	yoga Dhruva
from 03:24 (05.05)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 03:24 (05.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	12:14
Moonset	02:30
Day length	15 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (10:34–20:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita

The appearance day of Sita, the consort of Rama: according to the Ramayana, King Janaka found her in a furrow while ploughing a field. Married women fast for the long life of their husbands.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:53–14:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:34–04:38 (05.05)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:40–10:34 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 10:34–04:38 (05.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:02–17:09
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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	08:51–10:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:37–08:34
Yamaganda	10:30–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:23–16:20
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:00, 16:04–17:06
Varjyam	23:50–01:36 (05.05)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:08–12:02, 15:03–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 10:34, Magha from 10:34; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mesha 04:40, Vrishabha 05:08, Mithuna 06:38, Karka 09:04, Simha 12:02, Kanya 15:03, Tula 18:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 10:34) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 10:34) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 04:40–20:13: 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 10:34–04:38 (05.05)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:40–10:34+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:40–23:07+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 10:34–04:38 (05.05)−1 Gandanta 04:40–17:09−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:40–10:34−2 Rikta tithi 04:40–03:24 (05.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:40

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:38 (06.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 13:05 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 23:50 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:28 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 13:05	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 16:28	karana Gara
from 23:50	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	13:21
Moonset	02:55
Day length	15 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:38–13:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (13:05–20:15) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga all day

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:38–13:05 Anandadi: Dhumra 13:05–04:36 (06.05)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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	10:26–12:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:21–18:18
Yamaganda	08:32–10:29
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:24
Dur Muhurta	07:46–08:48, 23:35–00:09 (06.05)
Varjyam	22:03–23:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:04–11:59, 14:59–20:15

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 05:04–11:59, 14:59–20:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:04–11:59, 14:59–20:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:04–11:59, 14:59–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 13:05, Purva-Phalguni from 13:05; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mesha 04:38, Vrishabha 05:04, Mithuna 06:34, Karka 09:00, Simha 11:59, Kanya 14:59, Tula 18:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 13:05) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 13:05) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:38–23:50+1 Auspicious tithi all day−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:38–13:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:38–13:05−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krakacha Yoga all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:38

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 16:00
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:38 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 16:00 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 00:48 (07.05) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:38	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 05:38	karana Vanija
from 16:00	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 18:53	karana Vishti
from 00:48 (07.05)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	14:28
Moonset	03:16
Day length	15 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:38	from 16:00

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, Purva-Phalguni (04:36–16:00) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (16:00–20:17) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:53–20:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:36–16:00

Anandadi: Sthira 04:36–16:00 Anandadi: Vardhamana 16:00–04:34 (07.05)

Bhadra on earth: 18:53–22:46
Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:46–08:10 (07.05); Bhadra Puchha 00:12–01:32 (07.05); Bhadra Mukha 01:32–03:45 (07.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:12–06:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	08:49–10:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:24
Yamaganda	06:34–08:31
Gulika Kalam	10:29–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Varjyam	00:08–01:56 (07.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:00–18:53

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 16:00–18:53
Cutting fingernails	average 04:36–11:55, 14:56–18:53
Cutting toenails	good 16:00–18:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:00–20:17

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 16:00, Uttara-Phalguni from 16:00; tithi Shukla-dashami until 05:38, Shukla-ekadashi from 05:38; lagna Mesha 04:36, Vrishabha 05:01, Mithuna 06:30, Karka 08:56, Simha 11:55, Kanya 14:56, Tula 17:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 16:00) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 16:00) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 18:53–20:17: 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 Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:00

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:36–16:00+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:36–16:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:36–05:380 Auspicious nakshatra 16:00–04:34 (07.05)0 Bhadra on earth 18:53–22:46−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:36–16:00

Panchanga at sunrise 04:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Mohini Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:10 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:06 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 01:53 (08.05) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:10 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:10	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 08:10	karana Bava
from 19:06	nakshatra Hasta
from 21:28	karana Balava
from 01:53 (08.05)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:48
Sunrise	04:34
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	15:34
Moonset	03:36
Day length	15 h 44 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 08:10	from 19:06

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 (04:34–19:06) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (19:06–20:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:34–08:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mohini Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Vaishakha, associated with Mohini — the female form of Vishnu who distributed amrita to the gods. Fasting and worship of Vishnu free the mind from attachments.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:38 (06.05)–08:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:32–07:42 (08.05)

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:34–19:06

Anandadi: Matanga 04:34–19:06 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:06–04:32 (08.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:46 (06.05)–08:10; Bhadra Puchha 00:12–01:32; Bhadra Mukha 01:32–03:45

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	10:58–12:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:24–16:23
Yamaganda	04:34–06:32
Gulika Kalam	08:30–10:28
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:52, 16:07–17:10
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:57–11:51, 14:52–20:19

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 04:57–11:51, 14:52–20:19
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 04:57–11:51, 14:52–20:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:57–11:51, 14:52–20:19

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 19:06, Hasta from 19:06; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 08:10, Shukla-dvadashi from 08:10; lagna Mesha 04:34, Vrishabha 04:57, Mithuna 06:26, Karka 08:52, Simha 11:51, Kanya 14:52, Tula 17:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 19:06) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 19:06) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:34–19:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:34–19:06+1 Yoga Harshana 04:34–01:53 (08.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:34–08:100 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:06–04:32 (08.05)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:34–08:10−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:34–19:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 10:46 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:13 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:55 (09.05) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:46	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 10:46	karana Kaulava
from 22:13	nakshatra Chitra
from 00:02 (09.05)	karana Taitila
from 02:55 (09.05)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:07
Moonrise	16:40
Moonset	03:55
Day length	15 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:32–20:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:13–04:30 (09.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–10:46 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 22:13–04:30 (09.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:32–22:13 Anandadi: Musala 22:13–04:30 (09.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:08
Godhuli	20:21–20:37
Pradosha	20:21–21:58
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (09.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:26–17:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:28–12:26
Yamaganda	16:23–18:22
Gulika Kalam	06:31–08:29
Dur Muhurta	07:42–08:45, 12:58–14:01
Varjyam	04:35–06:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:53–11:47, 14:48–20:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:53–11:47, 14:48–20:21
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 04:53–11:47, 14:48–20:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:53–11:47, 14:48–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 10:46, Shukla-triodashi from 10:46; lagna Mesha 04:32, Vrishabha 04:53, Mithuna 06:22, Karka 08:49, Simha 11:47, Kanya 14:48, Tula 17:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:32–22:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–22:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:46–04:30 (09.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–10:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:16
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Narasimha Jayanti

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 13:16 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:10 (10.05) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 03:49 (10.05) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:16 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:16	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 13:16	karana Gara
from 01:10 (10.05)	nakshatra Swati
from 02:26 (10.05)	karana Vanija
from 03:49 (10.05)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:43
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	17:46
Moonset	04:13
Day length	15 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:30–20:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 13:16–20:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Narasimha Jayanti · Narasimha

The appearance day of Narasimha — the avatar of Vishnu in the form of a man-lion, who saved Prahlada from the demon Hiranyakashipu. Narasimha appeared at sunset, so puja is performed at Sayahna (the last fifth of the daytime); devotees fast until evening.

Rule: sayahna vyapini: the last fifth of the daytime, until sunset, 17:12–20:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:30–01:10 (10.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:16–04:28 (10.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:10–04:28 (10.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:10–04:28 (10.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:30–13:16

Anandadi: Siddhi 01:10–04:28 (10.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:30–01:10 (10.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:09
Godhuli	20:23–20:39
Pradosha	20:23–22:00
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (10.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:59–19:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:28–10:27
Yamaganda	14:25–16:24
Gulika Kalam	04:30–06:29
Dur Muhurta	04:30–05:33, 05:33–06:37
Varjyam	07:12–09:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:30–13:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:30–13:16
Cutting fingernails	average 04:49–11:43
Cutting toenails	average 04:30–13:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:30–13:16, 14:44–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 13:16, Shukla-chaturdashi from 13:16; lagna Mesha 04:30, Vrishabha 04:49, Mithuna 06:18, Karka 08:45, Simha 11:43, Kanya 14:44, Tula 17:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 13:16–20:23: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:16

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:30–03:49 (10.05)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:30–01:10 (10.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–01:10 (10.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:30–13:160 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:30–13:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:30–01:10 (10.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:16–04:28 (10.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 13:16–04:28 (10.05)−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.

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 15:32 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:51 (11.05) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 04:30 (11.05) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:32 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 15:32	tithi Purnima
from 15:32	karana Vishti
from 03:51 (11.05)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:24
End of twilight	21:12
Moonrise	18:53
Moonset	04:34
Day length	15 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:28–20:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:32–20:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:28–15:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:28–03:51 (11.05) Anandadi: Utpata 03:51–04:26 (11.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:32–04:33 (11.05); Bhadra Puchha 23:58–01:16 (11.05); Bhadra Mukha 01:16–03:25 (11.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:09
Godhuli	20:24–20:41
Pradosha	20:24–22:01
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (11.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:04–19:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:25–20:24
Yamaganda	12:26–14:26
Gulika Kalam	16:25–18:25
Dur Muhurta	18:17–19:21
Varjyam	07:24–09:10

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 04:45–11:39, 14:40–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 15:32, Purnima from 15:32; lagna Mesha 04:28, Vrishabha 04:45, Mithuna 06:14, Karka 08:41, Simha 11:39, Kanya 14:40, Tula 17:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:28–15:32: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 15:32–20:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 04:28–20:24: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–03:51 (11.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:32–04:26 (11.05)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:28–03:51 (11.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:28–15:32−3 Vyatipata all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 17:29 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:14 (12.05) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 04:30 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:33 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:30	yoga Variyana
from 04:33	karana Bava
from 17:29	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 17:29	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:26
End of twilight	21:14
Moonrise	19:59
Moonset	04:56
Day length	16 h 00 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	17:29

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:29

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, Vishakha (04:26–20:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:26–04:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Buddha and Kurma

The full moon of Vaishakha: the day of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana; Hindus revere him as the ninth avatar of Vishnu. Kurma Jayanti (the tortoise avatar) falls on the same day. Holy bath, charity and reading of sacred texts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:32 (10.05)–17:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vaishakha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Vaishakha — one of the holiest days of the year: Buddha Purnima and Kurma Jayanti. Holy bath in sacred rivers, charity of water and food.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:32 (10.05)–17:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta all day

Anandadi: Mitra all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:32 (10.05)–04:33; Bhadra Puchha 23:58 (10.05)–01:16; Bhadra Mukha 01:16–03:25
Gandanta (tithi): 17:03–17:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:10
Godhuli	20:26–20:42
Pradosha	20:26–22:02
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:34–22:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:26–08:26
Yamaganda	10:26–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:26–16:26
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:02, 16:10–17:14
Varjyam	10:01–11:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:29–20:26

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	average 17:29–20:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:29–20:26
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:41–11:35, 14:36–20:26

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Purnima until 17:29, Krishna-pratipat from 17:29; lagna Mesha 04:26, Vrishabha 04:41, Mithuna 06:11, Karka 08:37, Simha 11:35, Kanya 14:36, Tula 17:36

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

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

Purnima 04:26–17:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 04:26–04:30: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 04:30–04:24 (12.05)0 Auspicious tithi 17:29–04:24 (12.05)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:26–04:330 Vyatipata 04:26–04:30−3 Yamaghanta all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Variyana, Auspicious tithi; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:05 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:14 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 04:56 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:20 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:56	yoga Parigha
from 06:14	nakshatra Anuradha
from 06:20	karana Kaulava
from 19:05	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 19:05	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:28
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	21:04
Moonset	05:22
Day length	16 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:14	from 19:05

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, Vishakha (04:24–06:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:14–20:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 17:29 (11.05)–19:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–19:05 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:05–04:22 (13.05)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:24–06:14 Anandadi: Vajra 06:14–04:22 (13.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:28–20:44
Pradosha	20:28–22:03
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:58–22:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:27–18:28
Yamaganda	08:25–10:26
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:27
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:41, 23:38–00:09 (13.05)
Varjyam	10:34–12:18

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 06:14–11:31, 14:32–20:28

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 06:14, Anuradha from 06:14; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 19:05, Krishna-dvitya from 19:05; lagna Mesha 04:24, Vrishabha 04:37, Mithuna 06:07, Karka 08:33, Simha 11:31, Kanya 14:32, Tula 17:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 06:14) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 06:14) — 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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Variyana 04:24–04:56+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–19:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:14–04:22 (13.05)0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:24–06:140 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:05–04:22 (13.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:14–04:22 (13.05)−1 Yoga Parigha 04:56–17:00−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–19:05

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 08:15
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 20:18 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 08:15 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 05:05 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:44 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:05	yoga Shiva
from 07:44	karana Gara
from 08:15	nakshatra Jyestha
from 20:18	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 20:18	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:30
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	22:07
Moonset	05:53
Day length	16 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:15	from 20:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:22–08:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:15–20:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:22–08:15 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:22–08:15 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–20:18

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:22–08:15 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:18–04:20 (14.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:18–04:20 (14.05)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:22–08:15 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:15–04:20 (14.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:31–16:15 (14.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:12
Godhuli	20:30–20:46
Pradosha	20:30–22:04
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	00:30–02:12 (14.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:27
Yamaganda	06:23–08:24
Gulika Kalam	10:25–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Varjyam	14:14–15:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:33–11:27, 14:28–20:30

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 04:33–11:27, 14:28–20:30
Cutting fingernails	average 04:33–11:27, 14:28–20:29
Cutting toenails	average 04:33–11:27, 14:28–20:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:33–08:15

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 08:15, Jyestha from 08:15; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 20:18, Krishna-tritya from 20:18; lagna Mesha 04:22, Vrishabha 04:33, Mithuna 06:03, Karka 08:29, Simha 11:27, Kanya 14:28, Tula 17:28, Vrischika 20:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 08:15) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 08:15) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:15

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:22–08:15+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–20:18+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:22–08:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–08:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–20:18+1 Yoga Shiva 05:05–04:20 (14.05)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:22–08:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:18–04:20 (14.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:18–04:20 (14.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:15–04:20 (14.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:15–04:20 (14.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Vrishabha Sankranti · Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:09 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 09:54 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 04:57 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:47 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:57	yoga Siddha
from 08:47	karana Vishti
from 09:54	nakshatra Mula
from 21:09	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 21:09	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:21
Moonrise	23:04
Moonset	06:32
Day length	16 h 11 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	23:26 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

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

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 (04:20–09:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (09:54–20:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:47–20:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 17:02–20:32
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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, 23:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:09–04:18 (15.05)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:20–09:54 Anandadi: Dhumra 09:54–04:18 (15.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 08:47–09:54
Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:54–21:09; Bhadra Puchha 16:48–18:02; Bhadra Mukha 18:02–20:07
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:31–16:15
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:13
Godhuli	20:32–20:48
Pradosha	20:32–22:05
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:28–16:29
Yamaganda	04:20–06:22
Gulika Kalam	08:23–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:44–10:49, 16:13–17:18
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 Jyestha until 09:54, Mula from 09:54; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mesha 04:20, Vrishabha 04:29, Mithuna 05:59, Karka 08:25, Simha 11:23, Kanya 14:24, Tula 17:24, Vrischika 20:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 09:54) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 09:54) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

Sankranti at 23:26 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:57–04:18 (15.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:20–21:09−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:20–09:54−1 Gandanta 04:20–16:15−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:20–09:54−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:54–21:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:35 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 11:10 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 04:30 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:25 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:30	yoga Sadhya
from 09:25	karana Balava
from 11:10	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 21:35	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 21:35	karana Kaulava
from 03:45 (16.05)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:23
Moonrise	23:55
Moonset	07:18
Day length	16 h 15 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 11:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:18–11:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (11:10–20:34) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 04:18–11:10 Anandadi: Vardhamana 11:10–04:17 (16.05)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

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	04:26–06:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:24–12:26
Yamaganda	16:30–18:32
Gulika Kalam	06:20–08:22
Dur Muhurta	07:33–08:39, 12:59–14:04
Varjyam	09:29–11:10, 21:07–22:47

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 04:25–20:34

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 11:10, Purva-Ashadha from 11:10; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mesha 04:18, Vrishabha 04:25, Mithuna 05:55, Karka 08:21, Simha 11:19, Kanya 14:20, Tula 17:20, Vrischika 20:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 11:10) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 11:10) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:18–20:34: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:18–04:30+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:18–11:10+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:18–21:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:18–11:10−2 Rikta tithi 04:18–21:35

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:36 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:02 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:39 (17.05) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:39 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:39	karana Taitila
from 12:02	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 21:36	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 21:36	karana Gara
from 02:39 (17.05)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:36
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:14
Day length	16 h 19 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 12:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:17–12:02) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:02–20:36) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–21:36 Krakacha Yoga 21:36–04:15 (17.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:17–12:02 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:02–04:15 (17.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:12–22:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:15
Godhuli	20:36–20:51
Pradosha	20:36–22:08
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (17.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:04–08:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:21–10:24
Yamaganda	14:29–16:31
Gulika Kalam	04:17–06:19
Dur Muhurta	04:17–05:22, 05:22–06:27
Varjyam	20:11–21:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:21–11:15, 12:02–20:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:21–11:15, 12:02–20:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:21–11:15, 12:02–20:36
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:02, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:02; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:21, Mithuna 05:51, Karka 08:17, Simha 11:15, Kanya 14:16, Tula 17:16, Vrischika 20:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:02) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:02) — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:17–02:39 (17.05)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:17–12:02+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–21:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:02–04:15 (17.05)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:02–04:15 (17.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–12:02−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–21:36

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 06:24
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:10 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:28 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 01:11 (18.05) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:26	karana Vanija
from 12:28	nakshatra Shravana
from 21:10	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 21:10	karana Vishti
from 01:11 (18.05)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	00:38
Moonset	09:18
Day length	16 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:28

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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:15–12:28) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:28–20:37) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–12:28 Ravi Yoga 12:28–04:13 (18.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–21:10 Samvartaka Yoga 21:10–04:13 (18.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:15–06:24 Anandadi: Musala 06:24–14:05 Anandadi: Gada 14:05–04:13 (18.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:10–08:46 (18.05); Bhadra Puchha 01:46–02:56 (18.05); Bhadra Mukha 02:56–04:51 (18.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
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	05:58–07:35, 02:03–03:39 (18.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:35–20:37
Yamaganda	12:26–14:29
Gulika Kalam	16:32–18:35
Dur Muhurta	18:26–19:32
Varjyam	16:28–18:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:17–11:11, 14:12–20:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:17–11:11, 14:12–20:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:17–11:11, 14:12–20:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:17–11:11, 14:12–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:28, Shravana from 12:28; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mesha 04:15, Vrishabha 04:17, Mithuna 05:47, Karka 08:13, Simha 11:11, Kanya 14:12, Tula 17:12, Vrischika 20:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:28) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:28) — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:24

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–12:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–12:28+1 Yoga Shukla 04:15–01:11 (18.05)+1 Ravi Yoga 12:28–04:13 (18.05)0 Anandadi: Amrita 04:15–06:240 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–21:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 06:24–14:05

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 08:46; auspicious time — until 12:27
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 20:14 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 12:27 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 23:20 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:46 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:46	karana Bava
from 12:27	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 20:14	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 20:14	karana Balava
from 23:20	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:30
Moonrise	01:15
Moonset	10:29
Day length	16 h 26 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 12:27	from 20:14

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, Shravana (04:13–12:27) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:13–08:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:39–22:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:13–12:27 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:13–12:27 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:27–04:11 (19.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–20:14

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:13–12:27 Anandadi: Shubha 12:27–04:11 (19.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:10 (17.05)–08:46; Bhadra Puchha 01:46–02:56; Bhadra Mukha 02:56–04:51
Raja Panchaka: 00:15 (19.05)–05:08 (23.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:16
Godhuli	20:39–20:54
Pradosha	20:39–22:10
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	01:45–03:19 (19.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:16–08:20
Yamaganda	10:23–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:29–16:33
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:05, 16:16–17:22
Varjyam	16:21–17:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:13–11:07, 14:08–20:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:13–11:07, 14:08–20:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:13–11:07, 14:08–20:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:13–11:07, 14:08–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 12:27, Dhanishtha from 12:27; tithi Krishna-saptami until 20:14, Krishna-ashtami from 20:14; lagna Vrishabha 04:13, Mithuna 05:43, Karka 08:09, Simha 11:07, Kanya 14:08, Tula 17:09, Vrischika 20:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 12:27) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 12:27) — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 20:14–20:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:46

Auspicious time ends by 12:27

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:13–12:27+2 Yoga Brahma 04:13–23:20+2 Ravi Yoga 04:13–12:27+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:13–12:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–12:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:27–04:11 (19.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–20:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 20:14–04:11 (19.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:13–08:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 18:48 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 11:55 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 21:04 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:35 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:35	karana Kaulava
from 11:55	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 18:48	tithi Krishna-navami
from 18:48	karana Taitila
from 21:04	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:32
Moonrise	01:46
Moonset	11:45
Day length	16 h 29 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 11:55	from 18:48

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, Shatabhisha (11:55–20:41) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–18:48

Anandadi: Utpata 04:11–11:55 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:55–04:10 (20.05)

Raja Panchaka: 00:15–05:08 (23.05)

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	04:00–05:32 (20.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:34–18:37
Yamaganda	08:19–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:30
Dur Muhurta	07:29–08:35, 23:41–00:10 (20.05)
Varjyam	18:48–20:20

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 04:11–11:03, 14:04–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 11:55, Shatabhisha from 11:55; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 18:48, Krishna-navami from 18:48; lagna Vrishabha 04:11, Mithuna 05:39, Karka 08:05, Simha 11:03, Kanya 14:04, Tula 17:05, Vrischika 20:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 11:55) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 11:55) — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:11–18:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 18:48–20:41: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata

+2 Yoga Indra 04:11–21:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:11–11:550 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–18:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 04:11–18:48−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:11–11:55

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:52 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 10:53 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 18:24 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:53 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:53	karana Gara
from 10:53	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 16:52	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 16:52	karana Vanija
from 18:24	yoga Vishkambha
from 03:42 (21.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:34
Moonrise	02:13
Moonset	13:04
Day length	16 h 33 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 10:53	from 16:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:10–10:53) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (10:53–20:43) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:10–16:52

Anandadi: Manasa 04:10–10:53 Anandadi: Padma 10:53–04:08 (21.05)

Bhadra on earth: 03:42–14:27 (21.05); Bhadra Puchha 05:16–06:21 (21.05); Bhadra Mukha 06:21–08:09 (21.05)
Raja Panchaka: 00:15 (19.05)–05:08 (23.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	04:00–05:32, 01:52–03:22 (21.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:30
Yamaganda	06:14–08:18
Gulika Kalam	10:22–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Varjyam	16:53–18:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:24–20:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:24–20:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:24–20:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:10–11:00, 14:01–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 10:53, Purva-Bhadra from 10:53; tithi Krishna-navami until 16:52, Krishna-dashami from 16:52; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:35, Karka 08:01, Simha 11:00, Kanya 14:01, Tula 17:01, Vrischika 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 10:53) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 10:53) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-navami 04:10–16:52: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 04:10–18:24: 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

Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:10–10:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–10:53+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:53–04:08 (21.05)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:10–16:52−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:10–16:52−3 Vaidhriti 04:10–18:24

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:27 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 09:22 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:20 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:27 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:22	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 14:27	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 14:27	karana Bava
from 15:20	yoga Priti
from 01:04 (22.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	02:37
Moonset	14:26
Day length	16 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:22	from 14:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:08–09:22) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (09:22–20:45) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:08–14:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–14:27

Anandadi: Chhatra 09:22–04:06 (22.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:08–09:22

Bhadra on earth: 03:47–14:27; Bhadra Puchha 05:16–06:21; Bhadra Mukha 06:21–08:09
Raja Panchaka: 00:15 (19.05)–05:08 (23.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 14:05–14:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:19
Godhuli	20:45–20:59
Pradosha	20:45–22:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:00–04:29 (22.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:31–16:35
Yamaganda	04:08–06:13
Gulika Kalam	08:17–10:22
Dur Muhurta	09:40–10:47, 16:19–17:25
Varjyam	18:11–19:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:27–19:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:27–19:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:27–19:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:22–10:56, 13:57–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 09:22, Uttara-Bhadra from 09:22; tithi Krishna-dashami until 14:27, Krishna-ekadashi from 14:27; lagna Vrishabha 04:08, Mithuna 05:31, Karka 07:57, Simha 10:56, Kanya 13:57, Tula 16:57, Vrischika 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 09:22) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 09:22) — a good life; Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 04:08–14:27: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–14:27+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 09:22–04:06 (22.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:22–04:06 (22.05)0 Yoga Priti 15:20–04:06 (22.05)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:08–09:22−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:08–09:22−3 Bhadra on earth 04:08–14:27

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 07:25
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:37 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 07:25 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:56 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:37 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:25	nakshatra Revati
from 11:37	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 11:37	karana Kaulava
from 11:56	yoga Ayushman
from 22:05	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	03:01
Moonset	15:50
Day length	16 h 39 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 07:25	from 11:37

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, Uttara-Bhadra (04:06–07:25) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:25–20:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:27 (21.05)–11:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:05–07:26 (23.05)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–11:37 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:25–04:05 (23.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:25–04:05 (23.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:37–04:05 (23.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:06–07:25 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:25–04:05 (23.05)

Raja Panchaka: 00:15 (19.05)–05:08 (23.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:44–10:31 (23.05)

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	03:00–04:29, 02:57–04:24 (23.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:21–12:26
Yamaganda	16:36–18:41
Gulika Kalam	06:11–08:16
Dur Muhurta	07:26–08:33, 13:00–14:06
Varjyam	18:16–19:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:06–10:52, 13:53–19:54

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	good 04:06–10:52, 13:53–19:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:06–10:52, 13:53–19:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:06–10:52, 13:53–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 07:25, Revati from 07:25; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 11:37, Krishna-dvadashi from 11:37; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:27, Karka 07:53, Simha 10:52, Kanya 13:53, Tula 16:53, Vrischika 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 07:25) — a good life; Revati (from 07:25) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:25

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:25–04:05 (23.05)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–11:37+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:25–04:05 (23.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–07:25+1 Yoga Priti 04:06–11:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:37–04:05 (23.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Gandanta
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:28 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 05:08 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:16 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:28 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:08	nakshatra Ashwini
from 08:16	yoga Saubhagya
from 08:28	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 08:28	karana Gara
from 18:49	karana Vanija
from 02:38 (24.05)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	03:26
Moonset	17:15
Day length	16 h 42 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 05:08	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, Revati (04:05–05:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:48–22:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:05–05:08

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:05–05:08 Anandadi: Saumya 05:08–02:38 (24.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 02:38–04:03 (24.05)

Raja Panchaka: 00:15 (19.05)–05:08
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:44 (22.05)–10:31
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:20
Godhuli	20:48–21:02
Pradosha	20:48–22:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (24.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:57–04:24, 20:11–21:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:16–10:21
Yamaganda	14:32–16:37
Gulika Kalam	04:05–06:10
Dur Muhurta	04:05–05:12, 05:12–06:19
Varjyam	23:03–00:29 (24.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:05–10:48, 13:49–19:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:05–10:48, 13:49–19:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:05–10:48, 13:49–19:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:05–10:48, 13:49–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 05:08, Ashwini from 05:08; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 08:28, Krishna-trayodashi from 08:28; lagna Vrishabha 04:05, Mithuna 05:23, Karka 07:50, Simha 10:48, Kanya 13:49, Tula 16:49, Vrischika 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 05:08) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 05:08) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:08–02:38 (24.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–05:08+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:05–08:160 Panchaka 04:05–05:080 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:05–05:08−1 Gandanta 04:05–10:31−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:08 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 00:04 (25.05) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 04:27 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:08 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:27	yoga Shobhana
from 05:08	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:08	karana Vishti
from 15:27	karana Shakuni
from 00:04 (25.05)	nakshatra Krittika
from 00:36 (25.05)	yoga Atiganda
from 01:46 (25.05)	tithi Amavasya
from 01:46 (25.05)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	03:53
Moonset	18:39
Day length	16 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 6, bad — 6

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:08

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 (04:03–20:50) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:08–15:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 15:27–20:50: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:08–20:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:11–00:40 (25.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:03–00:04 (25.05)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:03–00:04 (25.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:04–04:02 (25.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:08–15:27; Bhadra Mukha 05:08–06:52; Bhadra Puchha 14:25–15:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:21
Godhuli	20:50–21:04
Pradosha	20:50–22:16
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:47–21:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:44–20:50
Yamaganda	12:26–14:32
Gulika Kalam	16:38–18:44
Dur Muhurta	18:35–19:42
Varjyam	11:12–12:38

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 05:08, Krishna-chaturdashi from 05:08; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:19, Karka 07:46, Simha 10:44, Kanya 13:45, Tula 16:45, Vrischika 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:08–20:50: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −11

Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:03–04:27−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:03–00:04 (25.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–00:04 (25.05)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:08–15:27−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:08–01:46 (25.05)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:03–00:04 (25.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Shani Jayanti · Vat Savitri Vrat · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 22:32 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 21:38 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 20:51 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:07 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:07	karana Naga
from 20:51	yoga Sukarma
from 21:38	nakshatra Rohini
from 22:32	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 22:32	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	04:24
Moonset	20:01
Day length	16 h 49 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	22:32

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:02–20:51) is good for root crops.
Chatushpada 04:02–12:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 12:07–20:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:46–22:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:46–22:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 20:51–22:17
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 01:46–22:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:38–04:01 (26.05)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:02–21:38 Anandadi: Vardhamana 21:38–04:01 (26.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 22:11–22:53

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	00:12–00:40 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:29–20:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:08–08:14
Yamaganda	10:20–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:33–16:39
Dur Muhurta	13:00–14:07, 16:22–17:29
Varjyam	10:51–12:17

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:02–10:40, 13:41–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Amavasya; lagna Vrishabha 04:02, Mithuna 05:16, Karka 07:42, Simha 10:40, Kanya 13:41, Tula 16:41, Vrischika 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 04:02–20:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:02–21:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 20:51–04:01 (26.05)−3 Amavasya 04:02–22:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:35 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 19:29 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:20 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 09:01 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:01	karana Bava
from 17:20	yoga Dhriti
from 19:29	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 19:35	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 19:35	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	05:02
Moonset	21:16
Day length	16 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:29	from 19:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:01–19:29) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (19:29–20:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 04:01–09:01: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 19:35–03:59 (27.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–19:35

Anandadi: Matanga 04:01–19:29 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:29–03:59 (27.05)

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	16:34–18:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:40–18:46
Yamaganda	08:14–10:20
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:33
Dur Muhurta	07:23–08:31, 23:43–00:12 (27.05)
Varjyam	12:12–13:39, 00:42–02:11 (27.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:01–10:36, 13:37–20:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:01–10:36, 13:37–20:53
Cutting fingernails	average 04:01–10:36, 13:37–20:53
Cutting toenails	average 04:01–10:36, 13:37–19:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:01–10:36, 13:37–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 19:29, Mrigashirsha from 19:29; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:35, Shukla-dvitya from 19:35; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:12, Karka 07:38, Simha 10:36, Kanya 13:37, Tula 16:37, Vrischika 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 19:29) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 19:29) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:01–19:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–19:29+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:01–17:200 Auspicious tithi 19:35–03:59 (27.05)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 19:35–03:59 (27.05)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:29–03:59 (27.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–19:35

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 14:11
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:07 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 17:49 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:11 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:17 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:17	karana Kaulava
from 14:11	yoga Shula
from 17:07	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 17:07	karana Taitila
from 17:49	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	05:47
Moonset	22:22
Day length	16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:07	from 17:49

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, Mrigashirsha (03:59–17:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:54–22:22
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:54–22:22

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–17:07 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–17:49

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–03:58 (28.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–03:58 (28.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:59–17:49 Anandadi: Musala 17:49–03:58 (28.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:24
Godhuli	20:54–21:08
Pradosha	20:54–22:19
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (28.05)
Amrita Kalam	09:37–11:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:34
Yamaganda	06:06–08:13
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Varjyam	01:51–03:22 (28.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:59–10:32, 13:33–17:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:59–10:32, 13:33–17:49
Cutting fingernails	good 03:59–10:32, 13:33–17:49
Cutting toenails	good 17:07–17:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:59–10:32, 13:33–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 17:49, Ardra from 17:49; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 17:07, Shukla-tritya from 17:07; lagna Vrishabha 03:59, Mithuna 05:08, Karka 07:34, Simha 10:32, Kanya 13:33, Tula 16:33, Vrischika 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 17:49) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 17:49) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:11

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–17:49+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–17:07+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:59–17:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–17:49+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:59–14:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–17:070 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–03:58 (28.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–03:58 (28.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 14:11–15:580 Anandadi: Musala 17:49–03:58 (28.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:49–03:58 (28.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:16 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 16:46 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 11:33 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 04:06 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:06	karana Gara
from 11:33	yoga Ganda
from 15:16	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 15:16	karana Vanija
from 16:46	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 02:37 (29.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	06:41
Moonset	23:16
Day length	16 h 57 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 15:16	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, Punarvasu (16:46–20:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:46–03:57 (29.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:46–03:57 (29.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:46–03:57 (29.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:16–03:57 (29.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 16:46–03:57 (29.05) Anandadi: Kana 03:58–16:46

Bhadra in heaven: 02:37–10:28 (29.05); Bhadra Mukha 02:43–04:38 (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	07:12–08:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:34–16:41
Yamaganda	03:58–06:05
Gulika Kalam	08:12–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:45, 16:24–17:32
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–15:16

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 03:58–15:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:58–15:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:58–10:28, 13:29–15:16

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 16:46, Punarvasu from 16:46; tithi Shukla-tritya until 15:16, Shukla-chaturti from 15:16; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:04, Karka 07:30, Simha 10:28, Kanya 13:29, Tula 16:29, Vrischika 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 16:46) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 16:46) — 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 15:16–20:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–15:16+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:46–03:57 (29.05)0 Ravi Yoga 16:46–03:57 (29.05)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 16:46–03:57 (29.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:46–03:57 (29.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:46–03:57 (29.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:16–03:57 (29.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 11:33–13:450 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:16–03:57 (29.05)−1 Rikta tithi 15:16–03:57 (29.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–16:46−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:58–16:46

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 16:29
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:11 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 16:29 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 09:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:11 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:31	yoga Vriddhi
from 14:11	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 14:11	karana Bava
from 16:29	nakshatra Pushya
from 01:56 (30.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	07:43
Moonset	23:58
Day length	17 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:11	from 16:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:57–16:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (16:29–20:57) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:57–14:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:45–14:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:57–16:29 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–16:29

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:57–16:29 Anandadi: Utpata 16:29–03:56 (30.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:37–10:28; Bhadra Mukha 02:43–04:38
Bhadra on earth: 10:28–14:11; Bhadra Puchha 13:02–14:11
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

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	14:06–15:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:27
Yamaganda	16:42–18:50
Gulika Kalam	06:04–08:12
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:29, 13:01–14:09
Varjyam	04:37–06:12, 00:39–02:17 (30.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:11–19:26

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:11–19:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:11–19:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:11–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 16:29, Pushya from 16:29; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 14:11, Shukla-panchami from 14:11; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 05:00, Karka 07:26, Simha 10:24, Kanya 13:25, Tula 16:25, Vrischika 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 16:29) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 16:29) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:57–14:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 10:28–14:11: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:29

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–16:29+2 Ravi Yoga 03:57–16:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–16:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 09:31–03:56 (30.05)0 Auspicious tithi 14:11–03:56 (30.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:57–10:28−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:57–16:29−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:57–14:11−2 Rikta tithi 03:57–14:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:55 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 17:01 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 08:08 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:55 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:08	yoga Dhruva
from 13:55	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 13:55	karana Kaulava
from 17:01	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 02:06 (31.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	08:49
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:55	from 17:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:56–17:01) is good for sowing.

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Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 13:55–03:54 (31.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:01–03:54 (31.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–13:55 Krakacha Yoga 13:55–03:54 (31.05)

Anandadi: Mitra 03:56–17:01 Anandadi: Manasa 17:01–03:54 (31.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:31–14:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:26
Godhuli	20:59–21:13
Pradosha	20:59–22:22
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (31.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:28–12:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:11–10:19
Yamaganda	14:35–16:43
Gulika Kalam	03:56–06:03
Dur Muhurta	03:56–05:04, 05:04–06:12
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–17:01

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 03:56–17:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:56–17:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:56–10:20, 13:21–17:01

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 17:01, Ashlesha from 17:01; tithi Shukla-panchami until 13:55, Shukla-shashti from 13:55; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 04:56, Karka 07:22, Simha 10:20, Kanya 13:21, Tula 16:21, Vrischika 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 17:01) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 17:01) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Pushya 03:56–17:01+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:56–17:01+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:56–08:08+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–13:550 Ravi Yoga 17:01–03:54 (31.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:01–03:54 (31.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:55–03:54 (31.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–13:55

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 1920 · Vikram 2055 more

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:29 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 18:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 07:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:25	yoga Vyaghata
from 14:29	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 14:29	karana Gara
from 18:22	nakshatra Magha
from 03:04 (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	09:58
Moonset	00:32
Day length	17 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:29	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, Magha (18:22–21:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:54–18:22

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–14:29 Samvartaka Yoga 14:29–03:53 (01.06) Yamaghanta 18:22–03:53 (01.06)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:54–18:22 Anandadi: Mudgara 18:22–03:53 (01.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:57–00:49 (01.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:27
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:40–18:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:52–21:00
Yamaganda	12:27–14:35
Gulika Kalam	16:44–18:52
Dur Muhurta	18:43–19:52
Varjyam	06:32–08:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:29–19:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:29–19:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:29–19:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 14:29–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 18:22, Magha from 18:22; tithi Shukla-shashti until 14:29, Shukla-saptami from 14:29; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:52, Karka 07:18, Simha 10:16, Kanya 13:17, Tula 16:17, Vrischika 19:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 18:22) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 18:22) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:54–18:22+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:54–07:250 Auspicious tithi 14:29–03:53 (01.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–14:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 07:25–11:000 Yamaghanta 18:22–03:53 (01.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:54–18:22−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–18:22−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:29–03:53 (01.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

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

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

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

Bahudhanya (No. 12 of 60, “many-grained, rich in grain”) — A year of abundance: rich harvests, plenty of food and well-being.
Northern samvatsara: Vikriti (No. 24)
Shaka Samvat 1920 · Vikram Samvat 2055 · Kali Yuga 5099
Next year — Pramathi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 17.03.1999
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.

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

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

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Raja Panchaka
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.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Chatushpada (fixed)
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.

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

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

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming