May 2121 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 Narasimha Jayanti; 2.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak); 27.05 Ganga Dussehra.
Icons this month (20)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 8.05 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Saumya after 17:49
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 19.05 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:29
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 22.05 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga until 18:26
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 26.05 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra until 04:32
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. - 27.05 Tue — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Saumya after 06:39 until 19:34
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 Thu Narasimha Jayanti
- 2.05 Fri Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
- 2.05 Fri Vaishakha Purnima
- 3.05 Sat Narada Jayanti
- 5.05 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
- 9.05 Fri Kalashtami
- 12.05 Mon Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
- 13.05 Tue Apara Ekadashi (Achala) — Vaishnava fast
- 14.05 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 15.05 Thu Masik Shivaratri
- 16.05 Fri Vaishakha Amavasya
- 16.05 Fri Vrishabha Sankranti
- 16.05 Fri Shani Jayanti
- 16.05 Fri Vat Savitri Vrat
- 17.05 Sat Chandra Darshan
- 20.05 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 21.05 Wed Skanda Shashti
- 24.05 Sat Masik Durgashtami
- 27.05 Tue Ganga Dussehra
- 28.05 Wed Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
- 29.05 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 31.05 Sat Purnima Vrat
Special muhurta yogas
- 3.05 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 21:41–04:14 (04.05)
- 5.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:38–04:43
- 9.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–02:18 (10.05)
- 13.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:22–19:41
- 15.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–16:05
- 17.05 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:40–04:13 (18.05)
- 17.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:40–04:13 (18.05)
- 18.05 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 13:14–18:21
- 19.05 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:11–13:29
- 19.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:11–13:29
- 22.05 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:06–18:26
- 22.05 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 04:06–18:26
- 22.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–18:26
- 25.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:10–04:01 (26.05)
- 28.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:58–08:15
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 3.05 Sat — Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 4.05 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Yoga Parigha (unfavourable day)
- 6.05 Tue — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 12.05 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 13.05 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 14.05 Wed — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
- 15.05 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 16.05 Fri — Amavasya, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 20.05 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 23.05 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 24.05 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 28.05 Wed — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kaladanda, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 29.05 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vyatipata
Sky this month
- 2.05 Full moon (Purnima) 21:22
- 16.05 New moon (Amavasya) 20:58
- 16.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 12:15 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- from 17.05 Adhika Masa
- 10.05 13:39 – 14.05 17:49 Mrityu Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vrisha (No. 15, “bull, might”) — A year of strength: well-being; cattle breeding and farming flourish. more
Northern samvatsara: Manmatha. Shaka Samvat 2043, Vikram Samvat 2178, Kali Yuga 5222.
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 · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Festivals | Narasimha Jayanti |
At sunrise 04:47
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 02:03 (02.05) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:14 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:01 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:01 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 20:35 | tithi Purnima |
| from 20:35 | karana Vishti |
| from 21:14 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 02:03 (02.05) | nakshatra Swati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:47 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:07 |
| End of twilight | 20:52 |
| Moonrise | 19:08 |
| Moonset | 03:44 |
| Day length | 15 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:47–20:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:47–20:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Narasimha Jayanti · Narasimha
The appearance day of Narasimha — the avatar of Vishnu in the form of a man-lion, who saved Prahlada from the demon Hiranyakashipu. Narasimha appeared at sunset, so puja is performed at Sayahna (the last fifth of the daytime); devotees fast until evening.
Rule: sayahna vyapini: the last fifth of the daytime, until sunset, 17:03–20:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:47–02:03 (02.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:35–04:44 (02.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–20:35
Anandadi: Chara 04:47–02:03 (02.05) Anandadi: Sthira 02:03–04:44 (02.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:35–09:02 (02.05); Bhadra Puchha 04:38–05:52 (02.05); Bhadra Mukha 05:52–07:56 (02.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:37–04:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:07–20:25 |
| Pradosha | 20:07–21:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:43 (02.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:11–20:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:22–16:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:47–06:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:37–10:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:54–10:55, 16:02–17:03 |
| Varjyam | 08:52–10:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:47, Vrishabha 05:23, Mithuna 06:56, Karka 09:25, Simha 12:24, Kanya 15:25, Tula 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:47–20:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:47–02:03 (02.05)+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:47–02:03 (02.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:47–02:03 (02.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–20:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 04:47–20:35
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Gada, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Festivals | Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima |
At sunrise 04:44
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 21:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:22 (03.05) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 20:50 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:02 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:02 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 20:50 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 21:22 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 21:22 | karana Balava |
| from 03:22 (03.05) | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:44 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:09 |
| End of twilight | 20:54 |
| Moonrise | 20:29 |
| Moonset | 03:57 |
| Day length | 15 h 24 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 21:22 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (04:44–20:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:44–09:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 20:35 (01.05)–21:22
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 20:35 (01.05)–21:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:22–04:42 (03.05)
Anandadi: Matanga 03:22–04:42 (03.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:44–03:22 (03.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:35 (01.05)–09:02; Bhadra Puchha 04:38–05:52; Bhadra Mukha 05:52–07:56
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:57–21:46
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:36–04:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:03 |
| Godhuli | 20:09–20:26 |
| Pradosha | 20:09–21:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:43 (03.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:05–19:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:31–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:18–18:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:40–08:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:49–08:51, 12:58–13:59 |
| Varjyam | 07:57–09:39 |
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 05:19–12:20, 15:21–20:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Purnima; lagna Mesha 04:44, Vrishabha 05:19, Mithuna 06:52, Karka 09:21, Simha 12:20, Kanya 15:21, Tula 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 04:44–20:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:44–20:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:44–03:22 (03.05)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:44–09:02−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:44–03:22 (03.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Festivals | Narada Jayanti |
At sunrise 04:42
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 04:14 (04.05) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 20:04 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:35 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:35 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 20:04 | yoga Variyana |
| from 21:41 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 21:41 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:14 (04.05) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:42 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:11 |
| End of twilight | 20:56 |
| Moonrise | 21:49 |
| Moonset | 04:14 |
| Day length | 15 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (04:42–20:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Narada Jayanti · Narada
The birthday of the sage Narada — the divine messenger and devotee of Vishnu who wanders with his vina.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:22 (02.05)–21:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 21:41–04:14 (04.05)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:14–04:40 (04.05)
Anandadi: Shubha 04:42–04:14 (04.05) Anandadi: Amrita 04:14–04:40 (04.05)
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:34–04:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:04 |
| Godhuli | 20:11–20:28 |
| Pradosha | 20:11–21:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:43 (04.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:07–20:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:35–10:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:23–16:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:42–06:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:42–05:44, 05:44–06:46 |
| Varjyam | 09:10–10:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:42, Vrishabha 05:16, Mithuna 06:48, Karka 09:17, Simha 12:16, Kanya 15:17, Tula 18:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 04:42–20:04: 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 = −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
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:42–04:14 (04.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:42–21:410 Yoga Variyana 20:04–04:40 (04.05)0 Tripushkar Yoga 21:41–04:14 (04.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Vyatipata 04:42–20:04
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
At sunrise 04:40
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 04:43 (05.05) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 18:58 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:41 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:41 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 18:58 | yoga Parigha |
| from 21:35 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 21:35 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:40 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:13 |
| End of twilight | 20:59 |
| Moonrise | 23:05 |
| Moonset | 04:39 |
| Day length | 15 h 33 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 |
|---|
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 (04:40–20:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:40–21:35
Anandadi: Mrityu all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:32–04:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:04 |
| Godhuli | 20:13–20:30 |
| Pradosha | 20:13–21:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (05.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:06–19:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:17–20:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:20–18:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:09–19:11 |
| Varjyam | 08:19–09:57 |
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 throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mesha 04:40, Vrishabha 05:12, Mithuna 06:44, Karka 09:13, Simha 12:12, Kanya 15:13, Tula 18:13
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”); Sunday — physical well-being.
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
Unfavourable day · score S = −2
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Variyana 04:40–18:58+1 Auspicious tithi 04:40–21:350 Yoga Parigha 18:58–04:38 (05.05)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:40–21:35−3 Anandadi: Mrityu all day
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) |
At sunrise 04:38
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 04:43 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:35 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:24 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:43 | nakshatra Jyestha |
|---|---|
| from 09:24 | karana Vishti |
| from 17:35 | yoga Shiva |
| from 21:08 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 21:08 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:38 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:15 |
| End of twilight | 21:01 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 05:17 |
| Day length | 15 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:43 |
|---|
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, Anuradha (04:38–04:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:43–20:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:24–20:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 00:08 (06.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:38–04:43
Anandadi: Manasa 04:38–04:43 Anandadi: Padma 04:43–04:36 (06.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 09:24–21:08; Bhadra Puchha 17:01–18:11; Bhadra Mukha 18:11–20:09
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:50–10:49 (06.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:31–04:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:05 |
| Godhuli | 20:15–20:32 |
| Pradosha | 20:15–21:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (06.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:00–21:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:35–08:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:29–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:24–16:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–14:00, 16:05–17:08 |
| Varjyam | 10:20–11:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:08–12:08, 15:09–20:15 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 04:43, Jyestha from 04:43; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mesha 04:38, Vrishabha 05:08, Mithuna 06:40, Karka 09:09, Simha 12:08, Kanya 15:09, Tula 18:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 04:43) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 04:43) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:43–04:36 (06.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:38–04:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:38–21:080 Yoga Shiva 17:35–04:36 (06.05)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:38–04:430 Yoga Parigha 04:38–06:17−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:43–04:36 (06.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:24–21:08
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
At sunrise 04:36
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 04:50 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:56 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:46 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:50 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 08:46 | karana Balava |
| from 15:56 | yoga Siddha |
| from 20:20 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 20:20 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:36 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:17 |
| End of twilight | 21:03 |
| Moonrise | 00:08 |
| Moonset | 06:13 |
| Day length | 15 h 41 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 |
|---|
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 (04:36–04:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:50–20:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:20–04:34 (07.05)
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:50–04:34 (07.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:36–04:50
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:50 (05.05)–10:49
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:29–04:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:06 |
| Godhuli | 20:17–20:34 |
| Pradosha | 20:17–21:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (07.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:18–23:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:22–18:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:31–10:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:27–14:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:44–08:47, 23:36–00:09 (07.05) |
| Varjyam | 03:04–04:39 (07.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 04:50, Mula from 04:50; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mesha 04:36, Vrishabha 05:04, Mithuna 06:36, Karka 09:05, Simha 12:04, Kanya 15:05, Tula 18:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 04:50) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 04:50) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:36–20:17: 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:50–04:34 (07.05)+1 Yoga Shiva 04:36–15:560 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:36–04:50−1 Gandanta 04:36–10:49−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:36–04:50−2 Rikta tithi 04:36–20:20
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 14:02 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
At sunrise 04:34
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 04:39 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:02 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:49 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:39 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 07:49 | karana Taitila |
| from 14:02 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 19:14 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 19:14 | karana Gara |
| from 04:10 (08.05) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:34 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:19 |
| End of twilight | 21:06 |
| Moonrise | 00:54 |
| Moonset | 07:26 |
| Day length | 15 h 45 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 04:39 | from 19:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:34–04:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:39–20:19) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:10–04:32 (08.05)
Yamaghanta 04:34–04:39
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:34–04:39 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:39–04:10 (08.05) Anandadi: Vajra 04:10–04:32 (08.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:51–19:36
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:28–04:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:07 |
| Godhuli | 20:19–20:36 |
| Pradosha | 20:19–21:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (08.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:28–01:02 (08.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:32–08:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:28–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 03:04–04:39, 14:03–15:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:00–12:00, 15:01–20:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 04:39, Purva-Ashadha from 04:39; tithi Krishna-panchami until 19:14, Krishna-shashti from 19:14; lagna Mesha 04:34, Vrishabha 05:00, Mithuna 06:32, Karka 09:01, Simha 12:00, Kanya 15:01, Tula 18:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 04:39) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 04:39) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 14:02
+2 Yoga Siddha 04:34–14:02+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:39–04:10 (08.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:34–19:140 Yamaghanta 04:34–04:390 Surya Dagdha tithi 19:14–04:32 (08.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:34–04:39
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 17:49 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
At sunrise 04:32
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 17:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 03:22 (09.05) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 11:53 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:34 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:34 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 11:53 | yoga Shubha |
| from 17:49 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 17:49 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:22 (09.05) | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:32 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:21 |
| End of twilight | 21:08 |
| Moonrise | 01:26 |
| Moonset | 08:51 |
| Day length | 15 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:49 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:32–20:21) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:49–20:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:32–03:22 (09.05)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–17:49
Anandadi: Saumya 04:32–21:36 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 21:36–04:30 (09.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:49–05:00 (09.05); Bhadra Puchha 22:17–23:24; Bhadra Mukha 23:24–01:15 (09.05)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:26–03:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:21–20:37 |
| Pradosha | 20:21–21:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (09.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:11–22:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:25–16:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:32–06:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:29–10:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:48–10:52, 16:08–17:11 |
| Varjyam | 11:54–13:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:49–20:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 17:49–20:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 17:49–20:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:56–11:56, 14:57–20:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 17:49, Krishna-saptami from 17:49; lagna Mesha 04:32, Vrishabha 04:56, Mithuna 06:29, Karka 08:58, Simha 11:56, Kanya 14:57, Tula 17:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 17:49
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:32–03:22 (09.05)+1 Yoga Shubha 11:53–04:30 (09.05)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:32–21:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–03:22 (09.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–17:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:49–04:30 (09.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:32–17:49
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 16:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 04:30
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 02:18 (10.05) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:30 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:00 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:00 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 09:30 | yoga Shukla |
| from 16:07 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 16:07 | karana Balava |
| from 02:18 (10.05) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 03:09 (10.05) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:30 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:23 |
| End of twilight | 21:10 |
| Moonrise | 01:48 |
| Moonset | 10:21 |
| Day length | 15 h 53 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 16:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:30–20:23) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:30–05:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 20:23–22:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–02:18 (10.05)
Krakacha Yoga 04:30–16:07 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–16:07 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–04:28 (10.05)
Anandadi: Prajapati 02:18–04:28 (10.05) Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:30–04:55 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:55–02:18 (10.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:49 (08.05)–05:00; Bhadra Puchha 22:17–23:24 (08.05); Bhadra Mukha 23:24 (08.05)–01:15
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:25–03:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:23–20:39 |
| Pradosha | 20:23–22:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (10.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:22–17:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:27–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:25–18:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:29–08:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:40–08:44, 12:58–14:02 |
| Varjyam | 07:12–08:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:52–11:52, 14:53–16:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:52–11:52, 14:53–16:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:52–11:52, 14:53–16:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:52–11:52, 14:53–20:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-saptami until 16:07, Krishna-ashtami from 16:07; lagna Mesha 04:30, Vrishabha 04:52, Mithuna 06:25, Karka 08:54, Simha 11:52, Kanya 14:53, Tula 17:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 16:07–20:23: 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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 16:07
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–02:18 (10.05)+2 Yoga Shubha 04:30–09:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–02:18 (10.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–04:28 (10.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–16:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:30–05:000 Ashtami 16:07–04:28 (10.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:55–02:18 (10.05)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:30–16:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
At sunrise 04:28
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 00:57 (11.05) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 06:52 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:07 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:52 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 14:07 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 14:07 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:57 (11.05) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 01:02 (11.05) | karana Gara |
| from 04:02 (11.05) | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:28 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:25 |
| End of twilight | 21:13 |
| Moonrise | 02:03 |
| Moonset | 11:52 |
| Day length | 15 h 57 min |
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 14:07 |
|---|
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:07–04:26 (11.05)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:28–00:57 (11.05) Anandadi: Ananda 00:57–04:26 (11.05)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 13:39–17:49 (14.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:23–03:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:25–20:41 |
| Pradosha | 20:25–22:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (11.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:08–16:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:27–10:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:26–16:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:28–06:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:28–05:32, 05:32–06:35 |
| Varjyam | 06:04–07:35 |
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 04:48–11:49, 14:49–20:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 14:07, Krishna-navami from 14:07; lagna Mesha 04:28, Vrishabha 04:48, Mithuna 06:21, Karka 08:50, Simha 11:49, Kanya 14:49, Tula 17:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:28–14:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 14:07–20:25: 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 = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:52–04:02 (11.05)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:28–00:57 (11.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–00:57 (11.05)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:07–04:26 (11.05)0 Panchaka 13:39–04:26 (11.05)−1 Ashtami 04:28–14:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
At sunrise 04:26
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 23:21 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 00:59 (12.05) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:52 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:52 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 11:52 | karana Vanija |
| from 22:39 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:21 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 00:59 (12.05) | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:26 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:27 |
| End of twilight | 21:15 |
| Moonrise | 02:16 |
| Moonset | 13:23 |
| Day length | 16 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 2, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:26–20:27) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 23:21–04:24 (12.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:26–23:21
- Bhadra on earth: 22:39–09:24 (12.05); Bhadra Puchha 00:15–01:19 (12.05); Bhadra Mukha 01:19–03:07 (12.05)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 13:39 (10.05)–17:49 (14.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:22–03:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:11 |
| Godhuli | 20:27–20:43 |
| Pradosha | 20:27–22:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (12.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:37–18:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:27–20:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:27–18:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:19–19:23 |
| Varjyam | 07:40–09:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:45–20:27
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 14:45–20:27 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:45–20:27 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:44–11:45, 11:52–20:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-navami until 11:52, Krishna-dashami from 11:52; lagna Mesha 04:26, Vrishabha 04:44, Mithuna 06:17, Karka 08:46, Simha 11:45, Kanya 14:45, Tula 17:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:26–11:52: 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 Indra 04:26–00:59 (12.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–23:21−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:26–23:21−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:26–11:52
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Festivals | Apara Ekadashi (Achala) |
At sunrise 04:24
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:34 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 21:48 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:24 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:24 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 09:24 | karana Bava |
| from 20:06 | karana Balava |
| from 21:34 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 21:48 | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:24 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:29 |
| End of twilight | 21:17 |
| Moonrise | 02:27 |
| Moonset | 14:53 |
| Day length | 16 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:24 |
|---|
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 (04:24–20:29) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:24–09:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 09:24–06:46 (13.05)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:03–17:17 (13.05)
Vaishnava date: 13.05
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:24–04:22 (13.05) Krakacha Yoga 09:24–04:22 (13.05)
Anandadi: Musala 04:24–21:34 Anandadi: Gada 21:34–04:22 (13.05)
- Bhadra on earth: 22:39 (11.05)–09:24; Bhadra Puchha 00:15–01:19; Bhadra Mukha 01:19–03:07
- Mrityu Panchaka: 13:39 (10.05)–17:49 (14.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:02–09:45
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:20–03:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:11 |
| Godhuli | 20:29–20:45 |
| Pradosha | 20:29–22:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:41 (13.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:09–15:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:24–08:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:26–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:27–16:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–14:03, 16:11–17:16 |
| Varjyam | 05:16–06:45 |
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 Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dashami until 09:24, Krishna-ekadashi from 09:24; lagna Mesha 04:24, Vrishabha 04:40, Mithuna 06:13, Karka 08:42, Simha 11:41, Kanya 14:41, Tula 17:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 04:24–09:24: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vaidhriti 04:24–20:29: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −11
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Bhadra on earth 04:24–09:24−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:24–21:34−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:24–21:34−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:24–04:22 (13.05)−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:24–04:22 (13.05)−3 Vaidhriti 04:24–21:48
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Festivals | Apara Ekadashi (Achala) — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 04:22
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 19:41 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:32 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:46 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:46 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:46 | karana Kaulava |
| from 17:26 | karana Taitila |
| from 18:32 | yoga Priti |
| from 19:41 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 04:06 (14.05) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 04:06 (14.05) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:22 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:31 |
| End of twilight | 21:19 |
| Moonrise | 02:38 |
| Moonset | 16:24 |
| Day length | 16 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:46 | from 19:41 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:22–19:41) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (19:41–20:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Apara Ekadashi (Achala) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 12.05
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:22–19:41 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:22–19:41 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–04:20 (14.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–06:46
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:22–19:41 Anandadi: Shubha 19:41–04:20 (14.05)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 13:39 (10.05)–17:49 (14.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:19–03:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:12 |
| Godhuli | 20:31–20:46 |
| Pradosha | 20:31–22:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:41 (14.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:15–16:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:29–18:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:24–10:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:36–08:40, 23:38–00:10 (14.05) |
| Varjyam | 06:25–07:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:36–11:37, 14:38–20:31
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 04:36–11:37, 14:38–20:31 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:36–11:37, 14:38–20:31 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:22–11:37, 14:38–20:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 19:41, Revati from 19:41; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 06:46, Krishna-dvadashi from 06:46; lagna Mesha 04:22, Vrishabha 04:36, Mithuna 06:09, Karka 08:38, Simha 11:37, Kanya 14:38, Tula 17:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 19:41) — a good life; Revati (from 19:41) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +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: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:22–19:41+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:22–19:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–19:41+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:22–19:410 Yoga Priti 18:32–04:20 (14.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–06:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:20
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:29 (15.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 17:49 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 15:17 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:46 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:46 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 15:17 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 17:49 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 01:29 (15.05) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 01:29 (15.05) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:20 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:33 |
| End of twilight | 21:22 |
| Moonrise | 02:50 |
| Moonset | 17:56 |
| Day length | 16 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 2, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:49 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:20–17:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:33–22:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–01:29 (15.05)
Anandadi: Utpata 04:20–17:49 Anandadi: Mrityu 17:49–04:18 (15.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 01:29–12:14 (15.05); Bhadra Mukha 01:29–03:16 (15.05); Bhadra Puchha 11:11–12:16 (15.05)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 13:39 (10.05)–17:49
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:16–23:22
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:17–03:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:13 |
| Godhuli | 20:33–20:48 |
| Pradosha | 20:33–22:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:41 (15.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:36–17:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:22–08:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:25–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 06:45–08:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:32–11:33, 14:34–20:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 17:49, Ashwini from 17:49; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mesha 04:20, Vrishabha 04:32, Mithuna 06:05, Karka 08:34, Simha 11:33, Kanya 14:34, Tula 17:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 17:49) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 17:49) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–17:49+1 Yoga Priti 04:20–15:17+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka 04:20–17:49−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–01:29 (15.05)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:20–17:49
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:18
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 16:05 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 12:08 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:14 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:08 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 12:14 | karana Shakuni |
| from 16:05 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 23:03 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 23:03 | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:18 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:34 |
| End of twilight | 21:24 |
| Moonrise | 03:04 |
| Moonset | 19:29 |
| Day length | 16 h 16 min |
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 16:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (16:05–20:34) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:18–12:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 12:14–20:34: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:18–20:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:10–00:41 (16.05)
the tithi does not cover midnight — the day with the tithi in Pradosha is chosen
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–16:05
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–23:03
Anandadi: Manasa 04:18–16:05 Anandadi: Padma 16:05–04:16 (16.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 01:29–12:14; Bhadra Mukha 01:29–03:16; Bhadra Puchha 11:11–12:16
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:16–03:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:14 |
| Godhuli | 20:34–20:50 |
| Pradosha | 20:34–22:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:41 (16.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:24–10:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:28–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:18–06:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:22–10:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:44–10:49, 16:14–17:19 |
| Varjyam | 12:23–13:52, 01:07–02:37 (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 throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 16:05, Bharani from 16:05; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:18, Vrishabha 04:28, Mithuna 06:01, Karka 08:30, Simha 11:29, Kanya 14:30, Tula 17:30, Vrischika 20:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 16:05) — joy; Bharani (from 16:05) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:18–20:34: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–16:05+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:18–16:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:18–16:05+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:18–12:08+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–23:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:05–04:16 (16.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:18–12:14−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:18–23:03
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Festivals | Shani Jayanti · Vat Savitri Vrat · Vaishakha Amavasya · Vrishabha Sankranti |
At sunrise 04:16
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 20:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 14:39 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:11 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:57 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:11 | yoga Shobhana |
|---|---|
| from 09:57 | karana Naga |
| from 14:39 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 20:58 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 20:58 | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:16 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:36 |
| End of twilight | 21:26 |
| Moonrise | 03:24 |
| Moonset | 20:58 |
| Day length | 16 h 19 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 20:58 |
|---|---|
| Vrishabha Sankr. | 12:15 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:39 |
|---|
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, Bharani (04:16–14:39) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (14:39–20:36) is good for root crops.
- Chatushpada 04:16–09:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 09:57–20:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)
The birthday of Shani (Saturn), the son of Surya. His image is bathed with oil (taila abhisheka), black sesame is offered and oil lamps are lit to pacify Shani.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:03 (15.05)–20:58
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, 20:36–20:58
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 23:03 (15.05)–20:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Taurus. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:51–12:15
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:58–04:15 (17.05)
Anandadi: Chhatra 14:39–04:15 (17.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:16–14:39
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:36–21:20
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:15–03:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:36–20:52 |
| Pradosha | 20:36–22:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:41 (17.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:09–11:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:24–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:31–18:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:19–08:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:32–08:38, 12:59–14:04 |
| Varjyam | 02:10–03:42 (17.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:24–11:25, 14:26–20:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 14:39, Krittika from 14:39; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mesha 04:16, Vrishabha 04:24, Mithuna 05:57, Karka 08:26, Simha 11:25, Kanya 14:26, Tula 17:26, Vrischika 20:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 14:39) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 14:39) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 04:16–20:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Sankranti at 12:15 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Sankranti day
+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:16–09:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 14:39–04:15 (17.05)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:16–14:39−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:16–14:39−3 Amavasya 04:16–20:58
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 13:40 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:15
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 13:40 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 06:35 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:05 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:35 | yoga Atiganda |
|---|---|
| from 08:05 | karana Bava |
| from 13:40 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 19:21 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 19:21 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:15 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:38 |
| End of twilight | 21:29 |
| Moonrise | 03:53 |
| Moonset | 22:18 |
| Day length | 16 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:40 | from 19:21 |
|---|
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, Krittika (04:15–13:40) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (13:40–20:38) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 04:15–08:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:38–22:18
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:38–22:18
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:40–04:13 (18.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:40–04:13 (18.05)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:15–13:40 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 13:40–04:13 (18.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:13–03:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:38–20:53 |
| Pradosha | 20:38–22:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:41 (18.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:22–12:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:20–10:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:29–16:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:15–06:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:15–05:20, 05:20–06:26 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:22–20:38
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:22–20:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 14:22–20:38 |
| Cutting toenails | average 14:22–20:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 14:22–20:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 13:40, Rohini from 13:40; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:21, Shukla-dvitya from 19:21; lagna Mesha 04:15, Vrishabha 04:20, Mithuna 05:53, Karka 08:22, Simha 11:21, Kanya 14:22, Tula 17:22, Vrischika 20:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 13:40) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 13:40) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 13:40
+2 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:40–04:13 (18.05)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:15–13:40+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:15–06:350 Auspicious nakshatra 13:40–04:13 (18.05)0 Auspicious tithi 19:21–04:13 (18.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Atiganda 06:35–08:46−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 13:14 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:13
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 13:14 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 04:25 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:46 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:25 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 06:46 | karana Kaulava |
| from 13:14 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 18:21 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 18:21 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:46 (19.05) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:13 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:40 |
| End of twilight | 21:31 |
| Moonrise | 04:35 |
| Moonset | 23:20 |
| Day length | 16 h 26 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 13:14 | from 18:21 |
|---|
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, Rohini (04:13–13:14) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (13:14–20:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 13:14–18:21
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:13–13:14 Anandadi: Saumya 13:14–04:11 (19.05)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:12–03:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:17 |
| Godhuli | 20:40–20:55 |
| Pradosha | 20:40–22:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:41 (19.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:06–11:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:36–20:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:33–18:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:28–19:34 |
| Varjyam | 05:23–06:57, 18:54–20:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:17–11:17, 14:18–20:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 13:14, Mrigashirsha from 13:14; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 18:21, Shukla-tritya from 18:21; lagna Mesha 04:13, Vrishabha 04:17, Mithuna 05:49, Karka 08:18, Simha 11:17, Kanya 14:18, Tula 17:18, Vrischika 20:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 13:14) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 13:14) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 13:14
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:13–13:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–13:14+1 Auspicious tithi 04:13–18:21+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:25–02:46 (19.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Dwipushkar Yoga 13:14–18:21
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 13:29 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 | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:11
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 13:29 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 01:41 (20.05) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:06 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:06 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 13:29 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 18:02 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 18:02 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:41 (20.05) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:11 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:42 |
| End of twilight | 21:33 |
| Moonrise | 05:33 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 16 h 30 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 13:29 | from 18:02 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (04:11–13:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:11–13:29 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:11–13:29 Ravi Yoga 13:29–04:10 (20.05)
Anandadi: Ananda 04:11–13:29 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:29–04:10 (20.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:11–03:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:42–20:57 |
| Pradosha | 20:42–22:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:41 (20.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:35–06:12, 04:03–05:42 (20.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:15–08:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:23–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:30–16:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:59–14:05, 16:18–17:24 |
| Varjyam | 22:13–23:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:13–11:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:13–11:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:13–11:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:13–11:13, 14:14–18:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 13:29, Ardra from 13:29; tithi Shukla-tritya until 18:02, Shukla-chaturti from 18:02; lagna Mesha 04:11, Vrishabha 04:13, Mithuna 05:45, Karka 08:14, Simha 11:13, Kanya 14:14, Tula 17:14, Vrischika 20:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 13:29) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 13:29) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 18:02–20:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 13:29
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:11–13:29+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:11–13:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:11–13:29+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:11–01:41 (20.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:11–18:02+1 Ravi Yoga 13:29–04:10 (20.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Surya Dagdha tithi 18:02–04:10 (20.05)0 Rikta tithi 18:02–04:10 (20.05)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:29–04:10 (20.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:29–04:10 (20.05)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 04:10
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 14:27 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 01:12 (21.05) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:09 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:09 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 14:27 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 18:27 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 18:27 | karana Bava |
| from 01:12 (21.05) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:10 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:43 |
| End of twilight | 21:35 |
| Moonrise | 06:44 |
| Moonset | 00:03 |
| Day length | 16 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:27 | from 18:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (14:27–20:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:09–18:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:47–14:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:10–14:27
Yamaghanta 04:10–14:27 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:27–04:08 (21.05)
Anandadi: Chara 04:10–14:27 Anandadi: Sthira 14:27–04:08 (21.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 06:09–18:27; Bhadra Mukha 06:15–08:17; Bhadra Puchha 17:14–18:27
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:10–03:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:43–20:58 |
| Pradosha | 20:43–22:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (21.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:03–05:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:35–18:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:18–10:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:28–08:35, 23:41–00:11 (21.05) |
| Varjyam | 03:17–05:00 (21.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:27–20:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 18:27–20:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 18:27–20:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:10–11:09, 14:10–14:27, 18:27–20:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 14:27, Punarvasu from 14:27; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 18:27, Shukla-panchami from 18:27; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:41, Karka 08:10, Simha 11:09, Kanya 14:10, Tula 17:10, Vrischika 20:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 14:27) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 14:27) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:10–18:27: 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 = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:10–14:27+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:10–14:270 Auspicious nakshatra 14:27–04:08 (21.05)0 Auspicious tithi 18:27–04:08 (21.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:27–04:08 (21.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 04:10–14:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:10–18:27−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–14:27−2 Rikta tithi 04:10–18:27−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:09–18:27
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; auspicious time — after 16:08 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 | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:08
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 16:08 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:15 (22.05) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:57 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:57 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 16:08 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 19:37 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 19:37 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:15 (22.05) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:08 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:45 |
| End of twilight | 21:37 |
| Moonrise | 08:02 |
| Moonset | 00:32 |
| Day length | 16 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:08 | from 19:37 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (04:08–16:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (16:08–20:45) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 19:37–04:06 (22.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 16:08–04:06 (22.05)
Anandadi: Matanga 16:08–04:06 (22.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:08–16:08
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:11–20:02
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:09–03:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:45–21:00 |
| Pradosha | 20:45–22:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (22.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:33–15:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:13–08:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:22–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 03:17–05:00, 00:54–02:39 (22.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:08–11:05, 14:06–19:37
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 04:08–11:05, 14:06–19:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:08–11:05, 14:06–19:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:08–11:05, 14:06–19:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 16:08, Pushya from 16:08; tithi Shukla-panchami until 19:37, Shukla-shashti from 19:37; lagna Vrishabha 04:08, Mithuna 05:37, Karka 08:06, Simha 11:05, Kanya 14:06, Tula 17:06, Vrischika 20:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 16:08) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 16:08) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 16:08
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–16:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:08–19:37+1 Ravi Yoga 16:08–04:06 (22.05)0 Anandadi: Matanga 16:08–04:06 (22.05)0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:08–16:08
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 18:26 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 | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:06
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 18:26 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 01:46 (23.05) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:26 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:26 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 18:26 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 21:23 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 21:23 | karana Gara |
| from 01:46 (23.05) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:06 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:47 |
| End of twilight | 21:39 |
| Moonrise | 09:20 |
| Moonset | 00:52 |
| Day length | 16 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:06–18:26) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:06–18:26 Guru Pushya Yoga 04:06–18:26 Ravi Yoga 04:06–18:26 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–18:26
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–21:23
Anandadi: Shubha 04:06–18:26 Anandadi: Amrita 18:26–04:05 (23.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:08–03:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:47–21:01 |
| Pradosha | 20:47–22:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (23.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:25–13:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:32–16:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:06–06:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:16–10:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:40–10:47, 16:20–17:27 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–20:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:06–20:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:06–20:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 18:26, Ashlesha from 18:26; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:33, Karka 08:03, Simha 11:01, Kanya 14:02, Tula 17:02, Vrischika 20:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 18:26) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 18:26) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +11
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 18:26
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:06–18:26+2 Pushya 04:06–18:26+2 Ravi Yoga 04:06–18:26+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:06–18:26+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:06–01:46 (23.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–21:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:26–04:05 (23.05)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krakacha Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 21:11 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 02:36 (24.05) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:27 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:27 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 21:11 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 23:37 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 23:37 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:36 (24.05) | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:48 |
| End of twilight | 21:42 |
| Moonrise | 10:37 |
| Moonset | 01:06 |
| Day length | 16 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 04:05–23:37 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–23:37 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:37–04:03 (24.05)
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:05–21:11 Anandadi: Kana 21:11–04:03 (24.05)
- Bhadra on earth: 23:37–12:49 (24.05); Bhadra Puchha 01:36–02:55 (24.05); Bhadra Mukha 02:55–05:07 (24.05)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:28–03:55 (24.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:06–03:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:48–21:03 |
| Pradosha | 20:48–22:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (24.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:24–21:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:21–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:38–18:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:10–08:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:26–08:32, 13:00–14:07 |
| Varjyam | 08:42–10:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrishabha 04:05, Mithuna 05:30, Karka 07:59, Simha 10:57, Kanya 13:58, Tula 16:58, Vrischika 19:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −6
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:05–02:36 (24.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:05–23:370 Adhika Masa−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:05–21:11−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–23:37−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:05–21:11−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:05–23:37
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 04:03
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:04 (25.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 00:11 (25.05) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 03:35 (25.05) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:49 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:49 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 00:11 (25.05) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 02:04 (25.05) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 02:04 (25.05) | karana Balava |
| from 03:35 (25.05) | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:03 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:50 |
| End of twilight | 21:44 |
| Moonrise | 11:51 |
| Moonset | 01:16 |
| Day length | 16 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:03–20:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:03–12:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:37 (23.05)–02:04 (25.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 00:11–04:02 (25.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:04–04:02 (25.05)
Anandadi: Padma 04:03–00:11 (25.05) Anandadi: Lumbaka 00:11–04:02 (25.05)
- Bhadra on earth: 23:37 (23.05)–12:49; Bhadra Puchha 01:36–02:55; Bhadra Mukha 02:55–05:07
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:05–03:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:50–21:04 |
| Pradosha | 20:50–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (25.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:29–23:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:15–10:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:33–16:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:03–06:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:03–05:10, 05:10–06:18 |
| Varjyam | 10:41–12:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:26, Karka 07:55, Simha 10:53, Kanya 13:54, Tula 16:54, Vrischika 19:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 04:03–20:50: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 04:03–12:49: 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:03–00:11 (25.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vyaghata 04:03–06:21−1 Ashtami 04:03–02:04 (25.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–00:11 (25.05)−3 Bhadra on earth 04:03–12:49
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, 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 | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:02
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:29 (26.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 03:10 (26.05) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:32 (26.05) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:17 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:17 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 03:10 (26.05) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:02 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:52 |
| End of twilight | 21:46 |
| Moonrise | 13:04 |
| Moonset | 01:25 |
| Day length | 16 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:02–20:52) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:10–04:01 (26.05)
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:02–03:10 (26.05) Anandadi: Mitra 03:10–04:01 (26.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:04–03:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:52–21:06 |
| Pradosha | 20:52–22:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (26.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:58–21:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:45–20:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:39–18:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:37–19:44 |
| Varjyam | 09:11–10:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Vrishabha 04:02, Mithuna 05:22, Karka 07:51, Simha 10:50, Kanya 13:50, Tula 16:51, Vrischika 19:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:02–20:52: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:02–03:10 (26.05)+1 Yoga Harshana all day0 Adhika Masa−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–03:10 (26.05)−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 04:32 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 | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:01
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:29 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 05:55 (27.05) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:32 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 04:29 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:29 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 04:29 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:32 | yoga Vajra |
| from 17:37 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:01 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:53 |
| End of twilight | 21:48 |
| Moonrise | 14:17 |
| Moonset | 01:33 |
| Day length | 16 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:01–20:53) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:03–03:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:53–21:07 |
| Pradosha | 20:53–22:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (27.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:53–23:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:07–08:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:20–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:33–16:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–14:08, 16:23–17:31 |
| Varjyam | 11:11–12:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:29–10:46, 13:46–19:48
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 | good 04:29–10:46, 13:46–19:48 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:29–10:46, 13:46–19:48 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:29–10:46, 13:46–20:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-navami until 04:29, Shukla-dashami from 04:29; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:18, Karka 07:47, Simha 10:46, Kanya 13:46, Tula 16:47, Vrischika 19:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:01–04:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 04:32
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Harshana 04:01–04:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:29–03:59 (27.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vajra 04:32–05:46−2 Rikta tithi 04:01–04:29
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 06:39; auspicious time — until 19:34 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Ganga Dussehra |
At sunrise 03:59
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 05:55 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 05:18 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:39 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:18 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 05:55 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 06:39 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 06:39 | karana Vanija |
| from 19:34 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:59 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:55 |
| End of twilight | 21:50 |
| Moonrise | 15:32 |
| Moonset | 01:42 |
| Day length | 16 h 55 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 05:55 | from 06:39 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Phalguni (03:59–05:55) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:55–20:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:34–20:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 04:29 (26.05)–06:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 03:59–06:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–03:58 (28.05)
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:59–05:55 Anandadi: Saumya 05:55–03:58 (28.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:34–08:22 (28.05); Bhadra Puchha 00:39–01:56 (28.05); Bhadra Mukha 01:56–04:05 (28.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:13–07:05
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:02–03:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:55–21:09 |
| Pradosha | 20:55–22:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (28.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:40–03:25 (28.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:41–18:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:13–10:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:27–14:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:22–08:30, 23:44–00:12 (28.05) |
| Varjyam | 15:08–16:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:59–10:42, 13:42–19:44 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 05:55, Hasta from 05:55; tithi Shukla-dashami until 06:39, Shukla-ekadashi from 06:39; lagna Vrishabha 03:59, Mithuna 05:14, 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 (until 05:55) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 05:55) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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 = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 06:39
Auspicious time ends by 19:34
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:18–03:58 (28.05)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:55–03:58 (28.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–05:55+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–06:390 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–03:58 (28.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:34–03:58 (28.05)0 Krakacha Yoga 03:59–06:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kaladanda Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) |
At sunrise 03:58
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 08:15 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 05:43 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:22 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:43 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 08:15 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 08:22 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 08:22 | karana Bava |
| from 21:02 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:58 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:56 |
| End of twilight | 21:52 |
| Moonrise | 16:48 |
| Moonset | 01:51 |
| Day length | 16 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:15 | from 08:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:58–08:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:15–20:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:58–08:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Adhika Masa — it occurs once every two or three years. Dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu); fasting in the intercalary month is considered especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:39 (27.05)–08:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:57–07:21 (29.05)
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:58–08:15 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:58–08:15 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–03:57 (29.05)
Anandadi: Ananda 03:58–08:15 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:15–03:57 (29.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:34 (27.05)–08:22; Bhadra Puchha 00:39–01:56; Bhadra Mukha 01:56–04:05
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:02–03:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:56–21:10 |
| Pradosha | 20:56–22:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:41 (29.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:10–04:53 (29.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:05–08:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:20–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Varjyam | 16:51–18:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:58–05:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 03:58–05:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:58–05:43 |
| Cutting toenails | good 03:58–05:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:58–10:38, 13:39–20:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 08:15, Chitra from 08:15; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 08:22, Shukla-dvadashi from 08:22; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:10, Karka 07:39, Simha 10:38, Kanya 13:39, Tula 16:39, Vrischika 19:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 08:15) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 08:15) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 05:43–20:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +8
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
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:58–08:15+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:58–05:43+2 Ravi Yoga 03:58–08:15+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–03:57 (29.05)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:58–08:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–08:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–08:220 Adhika Masa−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:58–08:22−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:15–03:57 (29.05)−3 Vyatipata 05:43–03:57 (29.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vyatipata 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 | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 10:03 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 05:44 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:32 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:44 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 09:32 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 09:32 | karana Kaulava |
| from 10:03 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 21:54 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:58 |
| End of twilight | 21:53 |
| Moonrise | 18:08 |
| Moonset | 02:03 |
| Day length | 17 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:32 | from 10:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:57–10:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (10:03–20:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:58–22:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:32–03:56 (30.05)
Anandadi: Chara 03:57–10:03 Anandadi: Sthira 10:03–03:56 (30.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:58–21:12 |
| Pradosha | 20:58–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:41 (30.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:10–04:53, 02:01–03:42 (30.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:35–16:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:57–06:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:12–10:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:37–10:45, 16:25–17:34 |
| Varjyam | 15:56–17:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:44–10:34, 13:35–19:36
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 | good 05:44–10:34, 13:35–19:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:44–20:58 |
| Cutting toenails | good 05:44–10:34, 13:35–19:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:57–10:34, 13:35–20:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 10:03, Swati from 10:03; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 09:32, Shukla-triodashi from 09:32; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 05:06, Karka 07:35, Simha 10:34, Kanya 13:35, Tula 16:35, Vrischika 19:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 10:03) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 10:03) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 03:57–05:44: 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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:57–10:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–10:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 05:44–03:56 (30.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 09:32–03:56 (30.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Vyatipata 03:57–05:44−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:32–03:56 (30.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 11:16 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 | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:56
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:16 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 05:17 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:07 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:17 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 10:07 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 10:07 | karana Gara |
| from 11:16 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 22:11 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:56 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:59 |
| End of twilight | 21:55 |
| Moonrise | 19:30 |
| Moonset | 02:18 |
| Day length | 17 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:07 | from 11:16 |
|---|
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, Swati (03:56–11:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:16–20:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 10:07–20:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 11:16–03:54 (31.05)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:56–10:07
Anandadi: Matanga 11:16–03:54 (31.05) Anandadi: Gada 03:56–11:16
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:59–21:13 |
| Pradosha | 20:59–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:41 (31.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:52–04:31 (31.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:19–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:43–18:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:04–08:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:20–08:29, 13:01–14:10 |
| Varjyam | 17:01–18:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:56–10:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 03:56–10:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:56–10:07 |
| Cutting toenails | good 03:56–10:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:56–10:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 11:16, Vishakha from 11:16; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 10:07, Shukla-chaturdashi from 10:07; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 05:02, Karka 07:31, Simha 10:30, Kanya 13:31, Tula 16:31, Vrischika 19:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:16) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:16) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 10:07–20:59: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 11:16
+2 Ravi Yoga 11:16–03:54 (31.05)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 11:16–03:54 (31.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–11:16+1 Yoga Variyana 03:56–05:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–10:070 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:56–10:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:56–11:16−1 Yoga Parigha 05:17–16:49−1 Rikta tithi 10:07–03:54 (31.05)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2043 · Vikram 2178 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:55 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 04:22 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:06 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:22 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 10:06 | tithi Purnima |
| from 10:06 | karana Vishti |
| from 11:55 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 21:54 | karana Bava |
| from 03:01 (01.06) | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:01 |
| End of twilight | 21:57 |
| Moonrise | 20:49 |
| Moonset | 02:40 |
| Day length | 17 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:06 | from 11:55 |
|---|
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 (03:54–11:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:55–21:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:06–21:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:54–10:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:45–14:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 1.06
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–10:06 Ravi Yoga 03:54–11:55
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:06–03:53 (01.06)
Anandadi: Shubha 03:54–11:55 Anandadi: Amrita 11:55–03:53 (01.06)
- Bhadra in heaven: 10:06–21:54; Bhadra Puchha 17:43–18:54; Bhadra Mukha 18:54–20:51
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 21:01–21:14 |
| Pradosha | 21:01–22:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:41 (01.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:52–04:31, 01:35–03:12 (01.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:11–10:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:36–16:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:54–06:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:54–05:03, 05:03–06:11 |
| Varjyam | 15:56–17:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 13:27–21:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:55, Anuradha from 11:55; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:06, Purnima from 10:06; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:58, Karka 07:27, Simha 10:26, Kanya 13:27, Tula 16:27, Vrischika 19:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:55) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:55) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:54–10:06: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 10:06–21:01: 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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:54–11:55+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–10:06+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:54–11:55+1 Yoga Shiva 04:22–03:01 (01.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:55–03:53 (01.06)0 Adhika Masa−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:06–03:53 (01.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:54–10:06−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:06–21:54
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Manmatha (No. 29)
Shaka Samvat 2043 · Vikram Samvat 2178 · Kali Yuga 5222
Next year — Chitrabhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 7.04.2122
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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
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.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra 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
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The 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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
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.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
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 Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Planting and sowing are allowed.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
any undertakings
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
do not fell trees, any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
plowing the ground
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
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.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
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
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
pruning and weeding
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
neutral
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.