Panchanga Calendar

May 2045

SamvatsaraKrodhana (59)MonthVaishakha → Adhika Jyeshtha from 17.05RituVasanta → Grishma from 17.05AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 2045 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 16.05), Adhika Jyeshtha (from 17.05). Adhika Jyeshtha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Major festivals: 1.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak); 25.05 Ganga Dussehra.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Swa15Buddha Purnima

2Vish1Narada Jayanti

3Anu2until 05:46

4Jye3Sankashti

5Mul4

6PAsh5

7UAsh6after 14:02

8Shra7until 16:34

9Dhan8

10Dhan9

11Shat10

12PBh11Apara Ekadashi

13UBh12

14Rev13after 13:21

15Ashw14Vrishabha Sankr.

16Bhar30Shani Jayanti

17Krit1after 19:20

18Roh2

19Mrig3after 08:09

20Ard4Vinayaka Chaturthi

21Pun5Skanda Shashti

22Ashl6

23Mag7Masik Durgashtami

24PPh9

25UPh10Ganga Dussehra

26Has11until 10:50

27Chit12Shani Pradosha

28Swa13

29Vish14

30Anu15Purnima

31Jye1

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (21)

Buddha Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Tripushkar YogaNarada JayantiAmrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriSankrantiShani JayantiVat Savitriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiRavi Pushya YogaSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraDwipushkar Yoga

How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

3.05 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya until 05:46
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
7.05 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha after 14:02
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
8.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Siddhi until 16:34
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
19.05 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 08:09
Ardra (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
21.05 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Pushya
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
25.05 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
26.05 Fri — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 10:50
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

Festivals

1.05 Mon Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
1.05 Mon Vaishakha Purnima
2.05 Tue Narada Jayanti
4.05 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
8.05 Mon Kalashtami
12.05 Fri Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
14.05 Sun Pradosha Vrat
14.05 Sun Masik Shivaratri
15.05 Mon Vrishabha Sankranti
16.05 Tue Vaishakha Amavasya
16.05 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
16.05 Tue Shani Jayanti
16.05 Tue Vat Savitri Vrat
17.05 Wed Chandra Darshan
20.05 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
21.05 Sun Skanda Shashti
23.05 Tue Masik Durgashtami
25.05 Thu Ganga Dussehra
26.05 Fri Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
27.05 Sat Shani Pradosha
30.05 Tue Adhika Purnima

Special muhurta yogas

2.05 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 08:15–14:51
3.05 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:41–15:38
3.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–15:38
7.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–00:34 (08.05)
7.05 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 14:02–00:34 (08.05)
8.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:31–03:39 (09.05)
14.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:21–04:17 (15.05)
16.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:36–04:14 (17.05)
17.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
21.05 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:34–02:56 (22.05)
21.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:34–02:56 (22.05)
27.05 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 03:59–21:22
27.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:53–03:57 (28.05)
29.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:35–03:55 (30.05)

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

Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.

Avoid starting important matters

1.05 Mon — Vyatipata, Yamaghanta
4.05 Thu — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
6.05 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
9.05 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami
11.05 Thu — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
15.05 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day, Anandadi: Rakshasa
16.05 Tue — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
18.05 Thu — Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
20.05 Sat — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
23.05 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
27.05 Sat — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kana, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
28.05 Sun — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Lumbaka, Yoga Parigha

Sky this month

1.05 Full moon (Purnima) 08:52
15.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 00:39 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
16.05 New moon (Amavasya) 21:26
30.05 Full moon (Purnima) 20:52
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 17.05 Adhika Masa
9.05 17:10 – 14.05 13:21 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Krodhana (No. 59, “irascible”) — A year of anger: quarrels and calamities, intolerance among people. more

Northern samvatsara: Bahudhanya. Shaka Samvat 1967, Vikram Samvat 2102, Kali Yuga 5146.

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

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

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

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

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Yamaghanta
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Festivals	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 08:52 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 14:38 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 08:28 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:52 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:28	yoga Vyatipata
from 08:52	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 08:52	karana Balava
from 14:38	nakshatra Vishakha
from 20:30	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:02
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:08
End of twilight	20:53
Moonrise	21:12
Moonset	04:09
Day length	15 h 22 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	08:52

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:52	from 14:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:46–14:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (14:38–20:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 09:57 (30.04)–08:52
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 09:57 (30.04)–08:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 30.04

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 14:38–04:44 (02.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:46–14:38 Anandadi: Mitra 14:38–04:44 (02.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:29–09:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:02
Godhuli	20:08–20:25
Pradosha	20:08–21:51
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:55–07:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:41–08:36
Yamaganda	10:32–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:22–16:18
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:59, 16:02–17:04
Varjyam	20:17–21:54

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:19–12:16

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 14:38, Vishakha from 14:38; tithi Purnima until 08:52, Krishna-pratipat from 08:52; lagna Mesha 04:46, Vrishabha 05:19, Mithuna 06:50, Karka 09:17, Simha 12:16, Kanya 15:17, Tula 18:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 14:38) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 14:38) — 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 04:46–08:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 08:28–20:08: 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 = +2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:46–08:28+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:46–14:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:46–14:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:52–04:44 (02.05)−1 Yamaghanta 14:38–04:44 (02.05)−3 Vyatipata 08:28–04:44 (02.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, 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	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 08:15 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 14:51 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 06:54 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:15 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:54	yoga Variyana
from 08:15	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 08:15	karana Taitila
from 14:51	nakshatra Anuradha
from 20:09	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:59
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:10
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	22:39
Moonset	04:24
Day length	15 h 26 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 08:15	from 14:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:44–14:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (14:51–20:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Narada Jayanti · Narada

The birthday of the sage Narada — the divine messenger and devotee of Vishnu who wanders with his vina.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:52 (01.05)–08:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 08:15–14:51

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–08:15 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:51–04:41 (03.05)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:44–14:51 Anandadi: Vajra 14:51–04:41 (03.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:03
Godhuli	20:10–20:27
Pradosha	20:10–21:52
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (03.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:58–07:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:18–18:14
Yamaganda	08:35–10:31
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:23
Dur Muhurta	07:49–08:51, 23:35–00:09 (03.05)
Varjyam	18:59–20:38

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	average 08:15–12:12, 14:51–20:10

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 14:51, Anuradha from 14:51; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 08:15, Krishna-dvitya from 08:15; lagna Mesha 04:44, Vrishabha 05:15, Mithuna 06:46, Karka 09:13, Simha 12:12, Kanya 15:13, Tula 18:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 14:51) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 14:51) — 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.

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

Vyatipata 04:44–06:54: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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: Shrivatsa 04:44–14:51+1 Auspicious tithi 04:44–08:15+1 Yoga Variyana 06:54–04:41 (03.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:51–04:41 (03.05)0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:15–14:510 Anandadi: Vajra 14:51–04:41 (03.05)0 Vyatipata 04:44–06:54−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:51–04:41 (03.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–08:15

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 04:44

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 05:46
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 08:12 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 15:38 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 05:46 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:12 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:46	yoga Parigha
from 08:12	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 08:12	karana Vanija
from 15:38	nakshatra Jyestha
from 20:24	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:57
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:12
End of twilight	20:57
Moonrise	23:55
Moonset	04:48
Day length	15 h 30 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 08:12	from 15:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:41–15:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (15:38–20:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–08:12 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:41–15:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–15:38

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:41–08:12 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–04:39 (04.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–04:39 (04.05)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:41–15:38 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:38–04:39 (04.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:24–08:46 (04.05); Bhadra Puchha 04:28–05:42 (04.05); Bhadra Mukha 05:42–07:44 (04.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:04
Godhuli	20:12–20:29
Pradosha	20:12–21:54
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (04.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:54–06:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:23
Yamaganda	06:38–08:34
Gulika Kalam	10:30–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Varjyam	21:34–23:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:11–20:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:11–20:12
Cutting fingernails	average 05:11–12:08, 15:09–20:12
Cutting toenails	average 05:11–20:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:11–12:08, 15:09–15:38

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 15:38, Jyestha from 15:38; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 08:12, Krishna-tritya from 08:12; lagna Mesha 04:41, Vrishabha 05:11, Mithuna 06:42, Karka 09:10, Simha 12:08, Kanya 15:09, Tula 18:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 15:38) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 15:38) — 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 05:46

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:41–15:38+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–08:12+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:41–15:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–15:38+1 Yoga Variyana 04:41–05:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:41–08:120 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:41–08:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–04:39 (04.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–04:39 (04.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:38–04:39 (04.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:38–04:39 (04.05)−1 Yoga Parigha 05:46–17:27

Panchanga at sunrise 04:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:46 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 17:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 05:08 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:46 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:08	yoga Shiva
from 08:46	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 08:46	karana Bava
from 17:03	nakshatra Mula
from 21:17	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:54
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	none
Moonset	05:25
Day length	15 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:39–17:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (17:03–20:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:39–08:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 00:54 (05.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–04:37 (05.05)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:39–17:03 Anandadi: Dhumra 17:03–04:37 (05.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:24 (03.05)–08:46; Bhadra Puchha 04:28–05:42; Bhadra Mukha 05:42–07:44
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:38–23:30
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:05
Godhuli	20:14–20:31
Pradosha	20:14–21:55
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (05.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:44–09:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:23–16:20
Yamaganda	04:39–06:36
Gulika Kalam	08:33–10:30
Dur Muhurta	09:51–10:53, 16:05–17:07
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:39–08:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:39–08:46
Cutting fingernails	average 05:08–08:46
Cutting toenails	average 04:39–08:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:39–12:04, 15:05–20:14

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 17:03, Mula from 17:03; tithi Krishna-tritya until 08:46, Krishna-chaturti from 08:46; lagna Mesha 04:39, Vrishabha 05:08, Mithuna 06:38, Karka 09:06, Simha 12:04, Kanya 15:05, Tula 18:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 17:03) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 17:03) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:46–20:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–08:46+1 Yoga Shiva 05:08–04:37 (05.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:39–08:46−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:39–17:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:39–17:03−1 Rikta tithi 08:46–04:37 (05.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–04:37 (05.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:58 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 19:04 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 05:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:58 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	yoga Siddha
from 09:58	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 09:58	karana Kaulava
from 19:04	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 22:48	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:52
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:02
Moonrise	00:54
Moonset	06:19
Day length	15 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:58	from 19:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:37–19:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (19:04–20:16) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 04:37–19:04 Anandadi: Vardhamana 19:04–04:35 (06.05)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:04
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:06
Godhuli	20:16–20:33
Pradosha	20:16–21:56
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (06.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:08–13:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–12:27
Yamaganda	16:21–18:19
Gulika Kalam	06:34–08:32
Dur Muhurta	07:45–08:47, 12:58–14:00
Varjyam	17:20–19:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:58–20:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:58–20:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:58–20:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 19:04–20:16

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 19:04, Purva-Ashadha from 19:04; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 09:58, Krishna-panchami from 09:58; lagna Mesha 04:37, Vrishabha 05:04, Mithuna 06:34, Karka 09:02, Simha 12:00, Kanya 15:01, Tula 18:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 19:04) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 19:04) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:37–09:58: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:00–04:35 (06.05)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:37–19:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:58–04:35 (06.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:37–19:04−2 Rikta tithi 04:37–09:58

Panchanga at sunrise 04:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:47 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:37 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 05:19 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:47 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:19	yoga Sadhya
from 11:47	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 11:47	karana Gara
from 21:37	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 00:52 (07.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:49
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:04
Moonrise	01:33
Moonset	07:28
Day length	15 h 43 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 11:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:35–20:18) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:37–04:33 (07.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–11:47 Krakacha Yoga 11:47–04:33 (07.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:35–21:37 Anandadi: Rakshasa 21:37–04:33 (07.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 11:21–12:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:07
Godhuli	20:18–20:34
Pradosha	20:18–21:57
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (07.05)
Amrita Kalam	16:19–18:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:31–10:29
Yamaganda	14:24–16:22
Gulika Kalam	04:35–06:33
Dur Muhurta	04:35–05:38, 05:38–06:41
Varjyam	05:41–07:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:00–11:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:00–11:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:00–11:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:35–11:56, 14:57–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:47, Krishna-shashti from 11:47; lagna Mesha 04:35, Vrishabha 05:00, Mithuna 06:30, Karka 08:58, Simha 11:56, Kanya 14:57, Tula 17:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:35–05:19+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:35–21:37+1 Auspicious tithi 04:35–11:47−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:47–04:33 (07.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:35–21:37−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–11:47−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:47–04:33 (07.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:02
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:02 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 00:34 (08.05) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 06:02 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:02 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:02	yoga Shubha
from 14:02	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 14:02	karana Vishti
from 00:34 (08.05)	nakshatra Shravana
from 03:17 (08.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:07
Moonrise	01:58
Moonset	08:45
Day length	15 h 47 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 14:02

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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:33–20:20) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:02–20:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:33–00:34 (08.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–00:34 (08.05) Tripushkar Yoga 14:02–00:34 (08.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–14:02 Samvartaka Yoga 14:02–04:31 (08.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:33–17:48 Anandadi: Musala 17:48–02:22 (08.05) Anandadi: Gada 02:22–04:31 (08.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:02–03:17 (08.05); Bhadra Puchha 19:21–20:40; Bhadra Mukha 20:40–22:53
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:07
Godhuli	20:20–20:36
Pradosha	20:20–21:58
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:23–19:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:22–20:20
Yamaganda	12:26–14:25
Gulika Kalam	16:23–18:22
Dur Muhurta	18:14–19:17
Varjyam	06:36–08:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:56–11:52, 14:02–20:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:56–11:52, 14:02–20:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:56–11:52, 14:02–20:20
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:56–11:52, 14:02–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 14:02, Krishna-saptami from 14:02; lagna Mesha 04:33, Vrishabha 04:56, Mithuna 06:27, Karka 08:54, Simha 11:52, Kanya 14:53, Tula 17:53

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:02

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–00:34 (08.05)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:33–00:34 (08.05)+2 Yoga Shubha 06:02–04:31 (08.05)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:33–17:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–00:34 (08.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–14:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 14:02–00:34 (08.05)0 Anandadi: Musala 17:48–02:22 (08.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:02–03:17 (08.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:33–14:02−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:02–04:31 (08.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — until 16:34
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:34 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:39 (09.05) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:00 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:34 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:00	yoga Shukla
from 16:34	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 16:34	karana Balava
from 03:39 (09.05)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:22
End of twilight	21:09
Moonrise	02:14
Moonset	10:05
Day length	15 h 51 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 16:34

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, Shravana (04:31–20:22) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:22–21:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:31–03:39 (09.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:39–04:29 (09.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–16:34

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:31–03:39 (09.05) Anandadi: Shubha 03:39–04:29 (09.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:08
Godhuli	20:22–20:38
Pradosha	20:22–21:59
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (09.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:55–17:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:30–08:29
Yamaganda	10:27–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:25–16:24
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:01, 16:08–17:12
Varjyam	05:04–06:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:52–11:48, 14:49–16:34

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 04:52–11:48, 14:49–16:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:52–11:48, 14:49–16:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:52–11:48, 14:49–20:22

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-saptami until 16:34, Krishna-ashtami from 16:34; lagna Mesha 04:31, Vrishabha 04:52, Mithuna 06:23, Karka 08:50, Simha 11:48, Kanya 14:49, Tula 17:49

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 16:34–20:22: 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 = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:34

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:31–03:39 (09.05)+2 Yoga Shubha 04:31–07:00+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:31–03:39 (09.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–03:39 (09.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–16:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 16:34–04:29 (09.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:05 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:38 (10.05) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 08:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:51 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:51	karana Kaulava
from 08:03	yoga Brahma
from 19:05	tithi Krishna-navami
from 19:05	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:24
End of twilight	21:11
Moonrise	02:25
Moonset	11:23
Day length	15 h 55 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 19:05

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–19:05

Anandadi: Utpata all day

Agni Panchaka: 17:10–13:21 (14.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:09
Godhuli	20:24–20:40
Pradosha	20:24–22:00
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (10.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:57–20:45

Unfavourable

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

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 04:48–11:44, 14:45–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 19:05, Krishna-navami from 19:05; lagna Mesha 04:29, Vrishabha 04:48, Mithuna 06:19, Karka 08:46, Simha 11:44, Kanya 14:45, Tula 17:45

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:29–19:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 19:05–20:24: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:03–04:27 (10.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–19:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 17:10–04:27 (10.05)−1 Ashtami 04:29–19:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Utpata all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:21 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:38 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:58 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:16 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:38	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 08:16	karana Gara
from 08:58	yoga Indra
from 21:21	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 21:21	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:26
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	02:33
Moonset	12:41
Day length	15 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:38–20:26) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:27–06:38 Krakacha Yoga 04:27–21:21

Anandadi: Mitra 04:27–06:38 Anandadi: Manasa 06:38–04:25 (11.05)

Agni Panchaka: 17:10 (09.05)–13:21 (14.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:10
Godhuli	20:26–20:42
Pradosha	20:26–22:02
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (11.05)
Amrita Kalam	01:17–03:03 (11.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:26
Yamaganda	06:27–08:27
Gulika Kalam	10:26–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Varjyam	14:38–16:24

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 06:38, Shatabhisha from 06:38; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mesha 04:27, Vrishabha 04:44, Mithuna 06:15, Karka 08:42, Simha 11:40, Kanya 14:41, Tula 17:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 06:38) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 06:38) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-navami 04:27–20:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:27–08:58+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:38–04:25 (11.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–06:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:27–06:38−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:27–21:21−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:27–21:21

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:07 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 09:16 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 09:36 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:19 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:16	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 09:36	yoga Vaidhriti
from 10:19	karana Vishti
from 23:07	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 23:07	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:37
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:28
End of twilight	21:16
Moonrise	02:39
Moonset	13:57
Day length	16 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:16

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, Shatabhisha (04:25–09:16) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (09:16–20:28) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:19–20:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–23:07

Anandadi: Vajra 04:25–09:16 Anandadi: Mudgara 09:16–04:23 (12.05)

Bhadra on earth: 10:19–23:07; Bhadra Puchha 12:10–13:27; Bhadra Mukha 13:27–15:36
Agni Panchaka: 17:10 (09.05)–13:21 (14.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 22:41–23:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:28–20:43
Pradosha	20:28–22:03
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:39–04:23 (12.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:27–16:27
Yamaganda	04:25–06:25
Gulika Kalam	08:26–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:50, 16:11–17:15
Varjyam	16:13–17:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:40–09:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:40–09:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:40–09:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:40–09:16

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 09:16, Purva-Bhadra from 09:16; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mesha 04:25, Vrishabha 04:40, Mithuna 06:11, Karka 08:38, Simha 11:37, Kanya 14:37, Tula 17:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 09:16) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 09:16) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 10:19–20:28: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vaidhriti 09:36–20:28: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Indra 04:25–09:36+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–23:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–09:16+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:16–04:23 (12.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:25–09:16−1 Panchaka all day−3 Vaidhriti 09:36–04:23 (12.05)−3 Bhadra on earth 10:19–23:07

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:13 (13.05) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 11:20 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:47 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:45 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:47	yoga Vishkambha
from 11:20	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 11:45	karana Balava
from 00:13 (13.05)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 00:13 (13.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:30
End of twilight	21:18
Moonrise	02:45
Moonset	15:15
Day length	16 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:23–11:20) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (11:20–20:30) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:07 (11.05)–00:13 (13.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:18–07:35 (13.05)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–00:13 (13.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:13–04:21 (13.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:20–04:21 (13.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:23–11:20

Agni Panchaka: 17:10 (09.05)–13:21 (14.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:12
Godhuli	20:30–20:45
Pradosha	20:30–22:04
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:39–04:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–12:26
Yamaganda	16:28–18:29
Gulika Kalam	06:24–08:25
Dur Muhurta	07:36–08:41, 12:58–14:03
Varjyam	21:29–23:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:33–20:30

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	good 14:33–20:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:33–20:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:33–20:30

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 11:20, Uttara-Bhadra from 11:20; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mesha 04:23, Vrishabha 04:36, Mithuna 06:07, Karka 08:34, Simha 11:33, Kanya 14:33, Tula 17:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 11:20) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 11:20) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 04:23–09:47: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–00:13 (13.05)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:20–04:21 (13.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:20–04:21 (13.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:23–11:20−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:23–11:20−1 Vaidhriti 04:23–09:47

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:34 (14.05) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 12:43 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:25 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:25	yoga Priti
from 12:29	karana Taitila
from 12:43	nakshatra Revati
from 00:34 (14.05)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 00:34 (14.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	02:51
Moonset	16:35
Day length	16 h 10 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 12:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:21–12:43) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (12:43–20:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:43–04:19 (14.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 12:43–04:19 (14.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:21–12:43

Agni Panchaka: 17:10 (09.05)–13:21 (14.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:13
Godhuli	20:31–20:47
Pradosha	20:31–22:05
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:38–09:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:24–10:25
Yamaganda	14:27–16:29
Gulika Kalam	04:21–06:22
Dur Muhurta	04:21–05:26, 05:26–06:30
Varjyam	01:02–02:41 (14.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:32–11:29, 14:30–20:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:32–11:29, 14:30–20:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:32–11:29, 14:30–20:31
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:32–11:29, 14:30–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 12:43, Revati from 12:43; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mesha 04:21, Vrishabha 04:32, Mithuna 06:03, Karka 08:30, Simha 11:29, Kanya 14:30, Tula 17:30, Vrischika 20:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 12:43) — a good life; Revati (from 12:43) — increase in property; 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).

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–12:43+1 Yoga Priti 09:25–04:19 (14.05)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 12:43–04:19 (14.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:21–12:43−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:43–04:19 (14.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 13:21
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:10 (15.05) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:21 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 08:28 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:28 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:28	yoga Ayushman
from 12:28	karana Vanija
from 13:21	nakshatra Ashwini
from 00:10 (15.05)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 00:10 (15.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:23
Moonrise	02:59
Moonset	18:00
Day length	16 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:19–13:21) 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, 20:33–22:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:21–04:17 (15.05)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:19–13:21 Anandadi: Ananda 13:21–04:17 (15.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:10–11:43 (15.05); Bhadra Mukha 00:10–02:05 (15.05); Bhadra Puchha 10:29–11:38 (15.05)
Agni Panchaka: 17:10 (09.05)–13:21
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:16–19:24
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:13
Godhuli	20:33–20:49
Pradosha	20:33–22:06
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:54–12:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:31–20:33
Yamaganda	12:26–14:28
Gulika Kalam	16:30–18:31
Dur Muhurta	18:23–19:28
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:28–11:25, 14:26–20:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:28–11:25, 14:26–20:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:28–11:25, 14:26–20:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:28–11:25, 14:26–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 13:21, Ashwini from 13:21; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mesha 04:19, Vrishabha 04:28, Mithuna 05:59, Karka 08:26, Simha 11:25, Kanya 14:26, Tula 17:26, Vrischika 20:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:21) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:21) — joy; 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:21

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:21–04:17 (15.05)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:19–13:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–13:21+1 Yoga Priti 04:19–08:28−1 Panchaka 04:19–13:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Festivals	Vrishabha Sankranti

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:06 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 13:17 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 06:55 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:43 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:55	yoga Saubhagya
from 11:43	karana Shakuni
from 13:17	nakshatra Bharani
from 23:06	tithi Amavasya
from 23:06	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:28
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	03:08
Moonset	19:30
Day length	16 h 17 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	00:39 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (13:17–20:35) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:17–11:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 11:43–20:35: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:17–20:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:17–12:26
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 13:17–04:16 (16.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:17–13:17

Bhadra in heaven: 00:10–11:43; Bhadra Mukha 00:10–02:05; Bhadra Puchha 10:29–11:38
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:14
Godhuli	20:35–20:50
Pradosha	20:35–22:07
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (16.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:07–07:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:20–08:22
Yamaganda	10:24–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:28–16:31
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:04, 16:14–17:20
Varjyam	09:18–10:54, 22:37–00:10 (16.05)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:17–13:17, 14:22–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 13:17, Bharani from 13:17; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:24, Mithuna 05:55, Karka 08:22, Simha 11:21, Kanya 14:22, Tula 17:22, Vrischika 20:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 13:17) — joy; Bharani (from 13:17) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:17–20:35: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 00:39 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–13:17+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:17–06:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chara 13:17–04:16 (16.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:17–04:16 (16.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:17–11:43−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:17–13:17−1 Sankranti day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:17–23:06

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 04:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Festivals	Shani Jayanti · Vat Savitri Vrat · Vaishakha Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:26 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:36 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 04:51 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:20 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:51	yoga Shobhana
from 10:20	karana Naga
from 12:36	nakshatra Krittika
from 21:26	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 21:26	karana Kimstughna
from 02:21 (17.05)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:27
Moonrise	03:22
Moonset	21:03
Day length	16 h 21 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	21:26

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:16–12:36) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:36–20:37) is good for root crops.
Chatushpada 04:16–10:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 10:20–20:37: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:06 (15.05)–21:26
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, 20:37–21:26
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 23:06 (15.05)–21:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:06 (15.05)–21:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:36–04:14 (17.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:26–04:14 (17.05)

Anandadi: Musala 04:16–12:36 Anandadi: Gada 12:36–04:14 (17.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:04–21:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:15
Godhuli	20:37–20:52
Pradosha	20:37–22:08
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (17.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:56–09:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:32–18:34
Yamaganda	08:21–10:24
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:29
Dur Muhurta	07:32–08:37, 23:40–00:10 (17.05)
Varjyam	00:01–01:32 (17.05)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:36, Krittika from 12:36; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mesha 04:16, Vrishabha 04:20, Mithuna 05:51, Karka 08:18, Simha 11:17, Kanya 14:18, Tula 17:18, Vrischika 20:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:36) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:36) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Amavasya 04:16–20:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:36–04:14 (17.05)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:16–04:51−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:16–12:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:16–12:36−3 Amavasya 04:16–21:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 19:20 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:20 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 11:25 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 23:31 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:26 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:26	karana Bava
from 11:25	nakshatra Rohini
from 19:20	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 19:20	karana Balava
from 23:31	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:24
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	03:44
Moonset	22:32
Day length	16 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:25	from 19:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:14–11:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (11:25–20:39) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 04:14–08:26: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 20:39–22:32
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:39–22:32

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:14–11:25 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:20–04:12 (18.05)

Samvartaka Yoga 04:14–19:20

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:14–11:25 Anandadi: Shubha 11:25–04:12 (18.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:16
Godhuli	20:39–20:54
Pradosha	20:39–22:09
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (18.05)
Amrita Kalam	09:08–10:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:29
Yamaganda	06:17–08:20
Gulika Kalam	10:23–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Varjyam	02:24–03:54 (18.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:20–20:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 19:20–20:15
Cutting fingernails	good 19:20–20:15
Cutting toenails	average 04:16–11:13, 11:25–20:39
Bathing, washing hair	good 19:20–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 11:25, Rohini from 11:25; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:20, Shukla-dvitya from 19:20; lagna Mesha 04:14, Vrishabha 04:16, Mithuna 05:47, Karka 08:14, Simha 11:13, Kanya 14:14, Tula 17:14, Vrischika 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 11:25) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 11:25) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 19:20

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:14–11:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:14–11:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:25–04:12 (18.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:20–04:12 (18.05)0 Auspicious tithi 19:20–04:12 (18.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Atiganda 04:14–04:28−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:14–19:20

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 04:14

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:56 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 09:53 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:27 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:10 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:10	karana Kaulava
from 09:53	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 16:56	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 16:56	karana Taitila
from 20:27	yoga Dhriti
from 03:40 (19.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:32
Moonrise	04:20
Moonset	23:44
Day length	16 h 28 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 09:53	from 16:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:12–09:53) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (09:53–20:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 04:12–09:53 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:53–04:10 (19.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:40–20:55
Pradosha	20:40–22:10
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:54–08:23, 23:59–01:28 (19.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:30–16:33
Yamaganda	04:12–06:16
Gulika Kalam	08:19–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:42–10:47, 16:17–17:23
Varjyam	15:05–16:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:12–11:09, 14:10–20:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:12–11:09, 14:10–20:11
Cutting fingernails	good 04:12–11:09, 14:10–20:11
Cutting toenails	good 16:56–20:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:12–11:09, 14:10–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 09:53, Mrigashirsha from 09:53; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:56, Shukla-tritya from 16:56; lagna Vrishabha 04:12, Mithuna 05:43, Karka 08:11, Simha 11:09, Kanya 14:10, Tula 17:10, Vrischika 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 09:53) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 09:53) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = +1

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–09:53+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:12–20:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:12–16:560 Adhika Masa−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:12–09:53

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 08:09 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:23 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 08:09 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 17:16 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:23 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:09	nakshatra Ardra
from 14:23	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 14:23	karana Vanija
from 17:16	yoga Shula
from 01:05 (20.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:34
Moonrise	05:19
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:09	from 14:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:10–08:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:09–04:09 (20.05)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:10–08:09 Anandadi: Padma 08:09–04:09 (20.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:05–11:47 (20.05); Bhadra Mukha 01:05–02:52 (20.05); Bhadra Puchha 10:43–11:47 (20.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:18
Godhuli	20:42–20:57
Pradosha	20:42–22:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (20.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:06–22:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:26
Yamaganda	16:34–18:38
Gulika Kalam	06:14–08:18
Dur Muhurta	07:29–08:35, 12:59–14:05
Varjyam	15:55–17:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:10–08:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:10–08:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:10–08:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:10–11:05, 14:06–14:23

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 08:09, Ardra from 08:09; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:23, Shukla-chaturti from 14:23; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:39, Karka 08:07, Simha 11:05, Kanya 14:06, Tula 17:06, Vrischika 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 08:09) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 08:09) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 14:23–20:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:09

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:09–04:09 (20.05)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:10–08:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–08:09+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:10–17:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:10–14:230 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Shula 17:16–19:000 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:23–04:09 (20.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:09–04:09 (20.05)−1 Rikta tithi 14:23–04:09 (20.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:47 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 06:20 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:04 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:47 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:20	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 11:47	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 11:47	karana Bava
from 14:04	yoga Ganda
from 22:30	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	06:41
Moonset	00:34
Day length	16 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:20	from 11:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:20–20:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:09–11:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:47–11:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:09–06:20 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–11:47

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:47–04:07 (21.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:20–04:07 (21.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:09–06:20

Bhadra in heaven: 01:05–11:47; Bhadra Mukha 01:05–02:52; Bhadra Puchha 10:43–11:47
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:19
Godhuli	20:44–20:59
Pradosha	20:44–22:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (21.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:21–03:50 (21.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:18–10:22
Yamaganda	14:31–16:35
Gulika Kalam	04:09–06:13
Dur Muhurta	04:09–05:15, 05:15–06:21
Varjyam	17:27–18:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:47–20:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:47–20:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:47–20:44
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:09–06:20, 14:02–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 06:20, Punarvasu from 06:20; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 11:47, Shukla-panchami from 11:47; lagna Vrishabha 04:09, Mithuna 05:35, Karka 08:03, Simha 11:01, Kanya 14:02, Tula 17:02, Vrischika 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 06:20) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 06:20) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:09–11:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–11:47+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:20–04:07 (21.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:20–04:07 (21.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:47–04:07 (21.05)0 Ravi Yoga 04:09–06:200 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:09–06:200 Yoga Ganda 14:04–16:09−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:09–11:47−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:09–11:47−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:09–06:20−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:47–04:07 (21.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:09–11:47

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Ravi Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:15 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 04:34 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 10:56 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:15 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:34	nakshatra Pushya
from 09:15	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 09:15	karana Kaulava
from 10:56	yoga Vriddhi
from 20:01	karana Taitila
from 02:56 (22.05)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:38
Moonrise	08:16
Moonset	01:04
Day length	16 h 38 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 04:34	from 09:15

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 (04:07–04:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:34–20:46) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 09:15–04:06 (22.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:34–02:56 (22.05) Ravi Yoga 04:34–02:56 (22.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:34–02:56 (22.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:15–04:06 (22.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:07–04:34 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:34–02:56 (22.05) Anandadi: Vajra 02:56–04:06 (22.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:53–09:36

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:19
Godhuli	20:46–21:00
Pradosha	20:46–22:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:58–22:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:41–20:46
Yamaganda	12:26–14:31
Gulika Kalam	16:36–18:41
Dur Muhurta	18:33–19:39
Varjyam	12:01–13:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:07–10:57, 13:58–19:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:07–10:57, 13:58–19:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:07–10:57, 13:58–19:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:07–10:57, 13:58–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 04:34, Pushya from 04:34; tithi Shukla-panchami until 09:15, Shukla-shashti from 09:15; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:31, Karka 07:59, Simha 10:57, Kanya 13:58, Tula 16:58, Vrischika 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 04:34) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 04:34) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +11

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

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:34–02:56 (22.05)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:34–02:56 (22.05)+2 Pushya 04:34–02:56 (22.05)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:34–02:56 (22.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–09:15+1 Yoga Vriddhi 10:56–04:06 (22.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:15–04:06 (22.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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 04:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:51 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 01:29 (23.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 07:55 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:51	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 06:51	karana Gara
from 07:55	yoga Dhruva
from 17:43	karana Vanija
from 01:29 (23.05)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:40
Moonrise	09:53
Moonset	01:22
Day length	16 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:51

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 04:06–06:51 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–06:51 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–04:04 (23.05)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:06–01:29 (23.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 01:29–04:04 (23.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:49–07:09 (23.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:20
Godhuli	20:47–21:02
Pradosha	20:47–22:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (23.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:58–01:29 (23.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:11–08:16
Yamaganda	10:21–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:32–16:37
Dur Muhurta	13:00–14:07, 16:20–17:27
Varjyam	14:57–16:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-shashti until 06:51, Shukla-saptami from 06:51; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:28, Karka 07:55, Simha 10:53, Kanya 13:54, Tula 16:54, Vrischika 19:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:06–01:29 (23.05)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:06–07:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:51–04:04 (23.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 04:06–06:510 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–06:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:06–01:29 (23.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–04:04 (23.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:39 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 00:15 (24.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:05 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 04:39 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:39	tithi Shukla-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:39	karana Vishti
from 05:05	yoga Vyaghata
from 15:38	karana Bava
from 00:15 (24.05)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 02:25 (24.05)	yoga Harshana
from 02:41 (24.05)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 02:41 (24.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	11:27
Moonset	01:35
Day length	16 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:04–20:49) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:39–15:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:39–02:41 (24.05)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–02:41 (24.05) Ravi Yoga 00:15–04:03 (24.05)

Hutashana Yoga 04:04–04:39 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–04:39

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:04–00:15 (24.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:15–04:03 (24.05)

Bhadra on earth: 04:39–15:38; Bhadra Puchha 06:18–07:24; Bhadra Mukha 07:24–09:14
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:49 (22.05)–07:09
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:21
Godhuli	20:49–21:03
Pradosha	20:49–22:16
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (24.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:58–23:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:38–18:43
Yamaganda	08:15–10:21
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:32
Dur Muhurta	07:25–08:32, 23:42–00:11 (24.05)
Varjyam	12:52–14:23

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:04–04:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:04–04:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:04–04:39

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 04:39, Shukla-ashtami from 04:39; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:24, Karka 07:51, Simha 10:49, Kanya 13:50, Tula 16:50, Vrischika 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:39–20:49: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 04:39–15:38: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–02:41 (24.05)+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:04–05:05+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–04:390 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 04:04–04:390 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–04:390 Yoga Vyaghata 05:05–08:17−1 Ashtami 04:39–02:41 (24.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:04–00:15 (24.05)−1 Gandanta 04:04–07:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–00:15 (24.05)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Bhadra on earth 04:39–15:38

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 00:57 (25.05) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 23:16 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:57 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 13:47	karana Kaulava
from 23:16	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 23:57	yoga Vajra
from 00:57 (25.05)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 00:57 (25.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	12:58
Moonset	01:44
Day length	16 h 47 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:03–20:51) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 04:03–00:57 (25.05)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:03–23:16 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:16–04:01 (25.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:22
Godhuli	20:51–21:05
Pradosha	20:51–22:17
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:07–18:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:33
Yamaganda	06:09–08:15
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Varjyam	07:55–09:27

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 04:03–10:45, 13:46–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:20, Karka 07:47, Simha 10:45, Kanya 13:46, Tula 16:46, Vrischika 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 04:03–20:51: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:03–23:16+1 Yoga Harshana 04:03–23:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–23:16−2 Rikta tithi 04:03–00:57 (25.05)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:03–00:57 (25.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:29 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 22:32 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:42 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:11 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:11	karana Gara
from 21:42	yoga Siddhi
from 22:32	nakshatra Hasta
from 23:29	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 23:29	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	14:26
Moonset	01:51
Day length	16 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:01–20:52) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:57–23:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–23:29 Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–22:32

Anandadi: Matanga 04:01–22:32 Anandadi: Rakshasa 22:32–04:00 (26.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 23:06–23:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:23
Godhuli	20:52–21:06
Pradosha	20:52–22:18
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:33–17:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:33–16:39
Yamaganda	04:01–06:08
Gulika Kalam	08:14–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:46, 16:23–17:30
Varjyam	06:14–07:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:01–10:42, 13:42–19:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:01–10:42, 13:42–19:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:01–10:42, 13:42–19:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:01–10:42, 13:42–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:16, Karka 07:43, Simha 10:42, Kanya 13:42, Tula 16:43, Vrischika 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:01–22:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–22:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–23:290 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–22:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–23:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 10:50 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:16 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:04 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 19:40 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:50 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:50	karana Vishti
from 19:40	yoga Vyatipata
from 22:04	nakshatra Chitra
from 22:16	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 22:16	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	15:54
Moonset	01:58
Day length	16 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:00–20:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:50–20:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:29 (25.05)–22:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:03–07:22 (27.05)

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:00–22:04 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–22:16

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:16–03:59 (27.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:00–22:04 Anandadi: Musala 22:04–03:59 (27.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:50–22:16; Bhadra Puchha 15:26–16:35; Bhadra Mukha 16:35–18:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:23
Godhuli	20:54–21:08
Pradosha	20:54–22:19
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (27.05)
Amrita Kalam	16:11–17:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:27
Yamaganda	16:40–18:47
Gulika Kalam	06:07–08:13
Dur Muhurta	07:23–08:30, 13:01–14:08
Varjyam	06:46–08:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:00–10:38, 13:38–19:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:00–10:38, 13:38–19:40
Cutting fingernails	average 04:00–19:40
Cutting toenails	good 04:00–10:38, 13:38–19:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:00–10:38, 13:38–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:12, Karka 07:39, Simha 10:38, Kanya 13:38, Tula 16:39, Vrischika 19:40

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

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

Vyatipata 19:40–20:54: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:50

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:00–19:40+2 Ravi Yoga 04:00–22:04+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–22:16+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:00–22:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–22:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–22:160 Adhika Masa0 Vyatipata 19:40–03:59 (27.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:50–22:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kana Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:22 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 21:53 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:52 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:47 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:47	karana Balava
from 17:52	yoga Variyana
from 21:22	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 21:22	karana Kaulava
from 21:53	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	17:22
Moonset	02:06
Day length	16 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:59–20:55) is good 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, 21:22–22:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 03:59–21:22 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:53–03:57 (28.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:53–03:57 (28.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:22–03:57 (28.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 21:53–03:57 (28.05) Anandadi: Kana 03:59–21:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:24
Godhuli	20:55–21:09
Pradosha	20:55–22:20
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (28.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:32–17:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:13–10:20
Yamaganda	14:34–16:41
Gulika Kalam	03:59–06:06
Dur Muhurta	03:59–05:06, 05:06–06:14
Varjyam	06:00–07:35, 03:31–05:08 (28.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:52–19:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:52–19:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:52–19:36
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:59–10:34, 13:35–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:59, Mithuna 05:08, Karka 07:35, Simha 10:34, Kanya 13:35, Tula 16:35, Vrischika 19:36

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:

Vyatipata 03:59–17:52: 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 03:59–21:530 Yoga Variyana 17:52–03:57 (28.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Dwipushkar Yoga 03:59–21:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:59–21:53−3 Vyatipata 03:59–17:52

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Lumbaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:48 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 22:03 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 16:20 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:02 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:02	karana Taitila
from 16:20	yoga Parigha
from 20:48	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 20:48	karana Gara
from 22:03	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	18:50
Moonset	02:16
Day length	16 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:48

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, Swati (03:57–20:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 20:48–20:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:03–03:56 (29.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:57–20:48

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:57–22:03 Anandadi: Utpata 22:03–03:56 (29.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:25
Godhuli	20:57–21:11
Pradosha	20:57–22:21
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (29.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:11–14:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:49–20:57
Yamaganda	12:27–14:34
Gulika Kalam	16:42–18:49
Dur Muhurta	18:41–19:49
Varjyam	03:31–05:08, 03:46–05:25 (29.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–20:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:57–20:48
Cutting fingernails	average 03:57–10:30, 13:31–19:32
Cutting toenails	average 03:57–20:48
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 20:48, Shukla-chaturdashi from 20:48; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 05:04, Karka 07:31, Simha 10:30, Kanya 13:31, Tula 16:31, Vrischika 19:32

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 20:48–20:57: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–22:03+1 Yoga Variyana 03:57–16:20+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–20:480 Adhika Masa0 Rikta tithi 20:48–03:56 (29.05)0 Yoga Parigha 16:20–03:43 (29.05)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:57–22:03−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:57–20:48

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:37 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 22:35 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 15:06 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:39 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:39	karana Vanija
from 15:06	yoga Shiva
from 20:37	tithi Purnima
from 20:37	karana Vishti
from 22:35	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	20:18
Moonset	02:30
Day length	17 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:37

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, Vishakha (03:56–20:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:37–20:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:56–20:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:56–22:35 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:35–03:55 (30.05)

Yamaghanta 03:56–22:35

Anandadi: Mitra 03:56–22:35 Anandadi: Manasa 22:35–03:55 (30.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:37–08:41 (30.05); Bhadra Puchha 04:30–05:42 (30.05); Bhadra Mukha 05:42–07:44 (30.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:26
Godhuli	20:58–21:12
Pradosha	20:58–22:22
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (30.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:35–15:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:04–08:12
Yamaganda	10:19–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:35–16:43
Dur Muhurta	13:01–14:09, 16:26–17:34
Varjyam	03:46–05:25, 02:45–04:25 (30.05)

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 03:56–10:26, 13:27–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 20:37, Purnima from 20:37; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 05:00, Karka 07:27, Simha 10:26, Kanya 13:27, Tula 16:27, Vrischika 19:28

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:

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:56–20:37: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 20:37–20:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:56–22:35+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:56–22:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 15:06–03:55 (30.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yamaghanta 03:56–22:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:37–03:55 (30.05)−2 Rikta tithi 03:56–20:37

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shiva; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Adhika Purnima

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 20:52 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 23:34 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 14:13 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:41 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:41	karana Bava
from 14:13	yoga Siddha
from 20:52	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 20:52	karana Balava
from 23:34	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	21:38
Moonset	02:50
Day length	17 h 04 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	20:52

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:52

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, Anuradha (03:55–21:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:55–08:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:37 (29.05)–20:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:52–03:54 (31.05)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:55–23:34 Anandadi: Mudgara 23:34–03:54 (31.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:37 (29.05)–08:41; Bhadra Puchha 04:30–05:42; Bhadra Mukha 05:42–07:44
Gandanta (tithi): 20:28–21:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:26
Godhuli	21:00–21:13
Pradosha	21:00–22:22
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (31.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:45–14:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:43–18:52
Yamaganda	08:11–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:35
Dur Muhurta	07:20–08:28, 23:45–00:13 (31.05)
Varjyam	02:45–04:25

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 03:55–10:22, 13:23–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Purnima until 20:52, Krishna-pratipat from 20:52; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:56, Karka 07:23, Simha 10:22, Kanya 13:23, Tula 16:23, Vrischika 19:24

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

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

Purnima 03:55–20:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 nakshatra 03:55–23:34+1 Yoga Shiva 03:55–14:130 Auspicious tithi 20:52–03:54 (31.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:52–03:54 (31.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:55–08:41−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:55–23:34−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:37 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 01:03 (01.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 13:42 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:11 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:11	karana Kaulava
from 13:42	yoga Sadhya
from 21:37	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 21:37	karana Taitila
from 01:03 (01.06)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	22:43
Moonset	03:21
Day length	17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:37–03:53 (01.06)

Samvartaka Yoga 03:54–21:37 Yamaghanta 01:03–03:53 (01.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 01:03–03:53 (01.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:54–01:03 (01.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:38–07:29 (01.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:27
Godhuli	21:01–21:15
Pradosha	21:01–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:42–17:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:36
Yamaganda	06:02–08:11
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Varjyam	05:31–07:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–10:18, 13:19–19:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:54–10:18, 13:19–19:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:54–10:18, 13:19–19:20
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:54–10:18, 13:19–21:01

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:52, Karka 07:19, Simha 10:18, Kanya 13:19, Tula 16:19, Vrischika 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:54–13:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–21:370 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:54–01:03 (01.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–01:03 (01.06)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 03:54–21:37

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.

Krodhana (No. 59 of 60, “irascible”) — A year of anger: quarrels and calamities, intolerance among people.
Northern samvatsara: Bahudhanya (No. 12)
Shaka Samvat 1967 · Vikram Samvat 2102 · Kali Yuga 5146
Next year — Akshaya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 6.04.2046
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.

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

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

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

Krishna 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.

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.

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.

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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Anandadi: 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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+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.

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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.

Shukla-triodashi
+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.

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings