Panchanga Calendar

May 2167

SamvatsaraPrabhava (1)MonthVaishakha → Adhika Jyeshtha from 19.05RituVasanta → Grishma from 19.05AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 2167 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 18.05), Adhika Jyeshtha (from 19.05). 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: 2.05 Narasimha Jayanti; 4.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak); 28.05 Ganga Dussehra.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UPh13after 05:38

2Has14Narasimha Jayanti

3Chit14Purnima Vrat

4Swa15Buddha Purnima

5Vish1Narada Jayanti

6Anu2until 07:26

7Jye3Sankashti

8Mul4

9PAsh5

10UAsh6

11UAsh7after 09:47

12Shra8Kalashtami

13Dhan9

14Shat10

15PBh11Apara Ekadashi

16Rev12Shani Pradosha

17Ashw13Vrishabha Sankr.

18Bhar14Somvati Amavasya

19Krit1

20Roh2Chandra Darshan

21Mrig3

22Ard4Vinayaka Chaturthi

23Pun5Skanda Shashti

24Push6

25Ashl7

26Mag8Masik Durgashtami

27PPh9

28UPh10Ganga Dussehra

29Has11Padmini Ekadashi

30Chit12Shani Pradosha

31Swa13

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

PradoshaNarasimha Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Buddha PurnimaTripushkar YogaNarada JayantiAmrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiSankrantiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shani JayantiVat Savitrimoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiRavi Pushya YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraDwipushkar Yoga

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

1.05 Fri — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Harshana after 05:38
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
6.05 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya until 07:26
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
10.05 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
11.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Siddhi after 09:47
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
20.05 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
28.05 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Matanga until 11:28
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.

Festivals

1.05 Fri Pradosha Vrat
2.05 Sat Narasimha Jayanti
3.05 Sun Purnima Vrat
4.05 Mon Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
4.05 Mon Vaishakha Purnima
5.05 Tue Narada Jayanti
7.05 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
12.05 Tue Kalashtami
15.05 Fri Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
16.05 Sat Shani Pradosha
17.05 Sun Vrishabha Sankranti
17.05 Sun Masik Shivaratri
18.05 Mon Vaishakha Amavasya
18.05 Mon Somvati Amavasya
18.05 Mon Shani Jayanti
18.05 Mon Vat Savitri Vrat
20.05 Wed Chandra Darshan
22.05 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
23.05 Sat Skanda Shashti
26.05 Tue Masik Durgashtami
28.05 Thu Ganga Dussehra
29.05 Fri Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
30.05 Sat Shani Pradosha

Special muhurta yogas

5.05 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 11:03–16:41
6.05 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:36–19:39
6.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:36–19:39
10.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
10.05 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 21:19–04:26 (11.05)
11.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:23–04:24 (12.05)
15.05 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:37–04:17 (16.05)
15.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:37–04:17 (16.05)
17.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–22:20
19.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–16:10
20.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
22.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:39–04:05 (23.05)
24.05 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:04–06:40
24.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–06:40
30.05 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 03:56–16:49
30.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:49–03:55 (31.05)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

2.05 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Mrityu (unfavourable day)
4.05 Mon — Vyatipata, Yamaghanta
12.05 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami
14.05 Thu — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
17.05 Sun — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi
18.05 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
25.05 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.05 Fri — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Musala
31.05 Sun — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Yoga Parigha, Anandadi: Lumbaka

Sky this month

4.05 Full moon (Purnima) 08:39
17.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 07:10 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
19.05 New moon (Amavasya) 03:15
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 19.05 Adhika Masa
12.05 18:53 – 17.05 01:11 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Prabhava (No. 1, “origin, beginning”) — A year of beginnings: traditionally, abundant rains and harvests, a time for sacrifices and auspicious undertakings. more

Northern samvatsara: Vrisha. Shaka Samvat 2089, Vikram Samvat 2224, Kali Yuga 5268.

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	Best day — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 05:38
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 04:12 (02.05) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 05:38 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:07 (02.05) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:13 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:38	nakshatra Hasta
from 15:13	karana Taitila
from 04:07 (02.05)	yoga Vajra
from 04:12 (02.05)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 04:12 (02.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:51
Moonrise	16:46
Moonset	04:30
Day length	15 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:47–05:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:38–20:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 20:07–21:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Shubha 04:47–05:38 Anandadi: Amrita 05:38–04:45 (02.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:02
Godhuli	20:07–20:24
Pradosha	20:07–21:51
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	01:31–03:17 (02.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:27
Yamaganda	16:17–18:12
Gulika Kalam	06:42–08:37
Dur Muhurta	07:51–08:52, 12:58–13:59
Varjyam	14:55–16:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:25–12:28, 15:29–20:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:25–12:28, 15:29–20:07
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 05:25–12:28, 15:29–20:07
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:25–12:28, 15:29–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 05:38, Hasta from 05:38; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mesha 04:47, Vrishabha 05:25, Mithuna 06:59, Karka 09:29, Simha 12:28, Kanya 15:29, Tula 18:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 05:38) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 05:38) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:38

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:38–04:45 (02.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:47–05:38+1 Yoga Harshana 04:47–04:07 (02.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:47–04:12 (02.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:47

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Yamaghanta
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Narasimha Jayanti

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:21 (03.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 08:09 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:48 (03.05) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:15 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:09	nakshatra Chitra
from 17:15	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:01
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:54
Moonrise	17:55
Moonset	04:46
Day length	15 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:45–08:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:09–20:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:45–20:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 17:04–20:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Ravi Yoga 08:09–04:43 (03.05)

Yamaghanta 04:45–08:09

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:45–08:09 Anandadi: Kana 08:09–04:43 (03.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:03
Godhuli	20:09–20:26
Pradosha	20:09–21:52
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (03.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:45–05:32 (03.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:36–10:31
Yamaganda	14:23–16:18
Gulika Kalam	04:45–06:40
Dur Muhurta	04:45–05:46, 05:46–06:48
Varjyam	17:03–18:50

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:22–12:24, 15:25–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 08:09, Chitra from 08:09; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:45, Vrishabha 05:22, Mithuna 06:55, Karka 09:25, Simha 12:24, Kanya 15:25, Tula 18:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 08:09) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 08:09) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:45–20:09: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:09–04:43 (03.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:45–08:090 Anandadi: Kana 08:09–04:43 (03.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 04:45–05:21−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:45–08:09−3 Yamaghanta 04:45–08:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:21 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 10:52 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:48 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:21 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:48	yoga Siddhi
from 06:21	tithi Purnima
from 06:21	karana Vishti
from 10:52	nakshatra Swati
from 19:29	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:58
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	19:03
Moonset	05:03
Day length	15 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:21	from 10:52

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, Chitra (04:43–10:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (10:52–20:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:21–19:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:43–06:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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), 10:54–14:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 4.05

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:43–10:52

Anandadi: Padma 04:43–10:52 Anandadi: Lumbaka 10:52–04:41 (04.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:21–19:29; Bhadra Puchha 14:54–16:13; Bhadra Mukha 16:13–18:24

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	03:45–05:32, 03:53–05:41 (04.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:15–20:11
Yamaganda	12:27–14:23
Gulika Kalam	16:19–18:15
Dur Muhurta	18:07–19:09
Varjyam	17:08–18:56

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:18–12:20, 15:21–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra until 10:52, Swati from 10:52; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 06:21, Purnima from 06:21; lagna Mesha 04:43, Vrishabha 05:18, Mithuna 06:51, Karka 09:21, Simha 12:20, Kanya 15:21, Tula 18:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 10:52) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 10:52) — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:43–06:21: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 06:21–20:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:43–10:52+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:48–04:41 (04.05)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:43–10:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–10:52−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 10:52–04:41 (04.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:43–06:21−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:21–19:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Yamaghanta
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 08:39 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 13:44 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 05:37 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:39 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:37	yoga Vyatipata
from 08:39	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 08:39	karana Balava
from 13:44	nakshatra Vishakha
from 21:50	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	20:11
Moonset	05:21
Day length	15 h 32 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	08:39

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:39	from 13:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:41–13:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (13:44–20:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Buddha and Kurma

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:21 (03.05)–08:39
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 06:21 (03.05)–08:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 3.05

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 13:44–04:38 (05.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:41–13:44 Anandadi: Mitra 13:44–04:38 (05.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:13–09:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:04
Godhuli	20:13–20:30
Pradosha	20:13–21:54
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (05.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:53–05:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:37–08:34
Yamaganda	10:30–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:23–16:20
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:00, 16:04–17:07
Varjyam	20:01–21:49

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	good 05:14–12:17

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 13:44, Vishakha from 13:44; tithi Purnima until 08:39, Krishna-pratipat from 08:39; lagna Mesha 04:41, Vrishabha 05:14, Mithuna 06:47, Karka 09:17, Simha 12:17, Kanya 15:17, Tula 18:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 13:44) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 13:44) — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 04:41–08:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 05:37–20:13: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:41–05:37+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:41–13:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–13:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:39–04:38 (05.05)−1 Yamaghanta 13:44–04:38 (05.05)−3 Vyatipata 05:37–04:38 (05.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious tithi; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:03 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:41 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 06:31 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:03 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:31	yoga Variyana
from 11:03	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 11:03	karana Taitila
from 16:41	nakshatra Anuradha
from 00:16 (06.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	21:01
Moonrise	21:18
Moonset	05:42
Day length	15 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:03	from 16:41

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, Vishakha (04:38–16:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (16:41–20:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Narada Jayanti · Narada

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:39 (04.05)–11:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 11:03–16:41

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–11:03 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:41–04:36 (06.05)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:38–16:41 Anandadi: Vajra 16:41–04:36 (06.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:05
Godhuli	20:15–20:32
Pradosha	20:15–21:55
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (06.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:48–08:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:21–18:18
Yamaganda	08:33–10:30
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:24
Dur Muhurta	07:46–08:48, 23:36–00:09 (06.05)
Varjyam	21:11–22:58

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 11:03–12:13, 15:13–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 16:41, Anuradha from 16:41; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 11:03, Krishna-dvitya from 11:03; lagna Mesha 04:38, Vrishabha 05:10, Mithuna 06:44, Karka 09:14, Simha 12:13, Kanya 15:13, Tula 18:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 16:41) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 16:41) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vyatipata 04:38–06:31: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:38–16:41+1 Auspicious tithi 04:38–11:03+1 Yoga Variyana 06:31–04:36 (06.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:41–04:36 (06.05)0 Tripushkar Yoga 11:03–16:410 Anandadi: Vajra 16:41–04:36 (06.05)0 Vyatipata 04:38–06:310 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:41–04:36 (06.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–11:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:38

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 07:26
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 13:29 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 19:39 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 07:26 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:29 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:26	yoga Parigha
from 13:29	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 13:29	karana Vanija
from 19:39	nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:41 (07.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	22:23
Moonset	06:07
Day length	15 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:29	from 19:39

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, Anuradha (04:36–19:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (19:39–20:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–13:29 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:36–19:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:36–19:39

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:36–13:29 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:29–04:34 (07.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:29–04:34 (07.05)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:36–19:39 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 19:39–04:34 (07.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:41–15:51 (07.05); Bhadra Puchha 11:14–12:33 (07.05); Bhadra Mukha 12:33–14:45 (07.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:06
Godhuli	20:17–20:34
Pradosha	20:17–21:56
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (07.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:58–09:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:24
Yamaganda	06:34–08:31
Gulika Kalam	10:29–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Varjyam	01:55–03:43 (07.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:06–12:09, 13:29–20:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:06–12:09, 13:29–20:17
Cutting fingernails	average 05:06–12:09, 15:09–20:17
Cutting toenails	average 05:06–12:09, 13:29–20:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:06–12:09, 15:09–19:39

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 19:39, Jyestha from 19:39; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 13:29, Krishna-tritya from 13:29; lagna Mesha 04:36, Vrishabha 05:06, Mithuna 06:40, Karka 09:10, Simha 12:09, Kanya 15:09, Tula 18:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 19:39) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 19:39) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time ends by 07:26

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:36–19:39+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–13:29+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:36–19:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–19:39+1 Yoga Variyana 04:36–07:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:36–13:290 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:36–13:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:29–04:34 (07.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:29–04:34 (07.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 19:39–04:34 (07.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:39–04:34 (07.05)−1 Yoga Parigha 07:26–19:54

Panchanga at sunrise 04:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:51 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 22:32 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 08:21 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:51 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:21	yoga Shiva
from 15:51	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 15:51	karana Bava
from 22:32	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:48
Sunrise	04:34
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	23:23
Moonset	06:37
Day length	15 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:34–20:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:34–15:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:51–04:32 (08.05)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:34–22:32 Anandadi: Dhumra 22:32–04:32 (08.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:41–15:51; Bhadra Puchha 11:14–12:33; Bhadra Mukha 12:33–14:45
Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:49–05:13 (08.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:07
Godhuli	20:19–20:35
Pradosha	20:19–21:58
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:40–14:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:25–16:23
Yamaganda	04:34–06:32
Gulika Kalam	08:30–10:28
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:52, 16:07–17:10
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:34–15:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:34–15:51
Cutting fingernails	average 05:02–12:05, 15:05–15:51
Cutting toenails	average 04:34–15:51
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 15:51, Krishna-chaturti from 15:51; lagna Mesha 04:34, Vrishabha 05:02, Mithuna 06:36, Karka 09:06, Simha 12:05, Kanya 15:05, Tula 18:06

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 15:51–20:19: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:34–15:51+1 Yoga Shiva 08:21–04:32 (08.05)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:51–04:32 (08.05)−1 Rikta tithi 15:51–04:32 (08.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:34–22:32−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:34–22:32−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:34–15:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:03 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 01:13 (09.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 09:09 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:59 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:59	karana Balava
from 09:09	yoga Siddha
from 18:03	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 18:03	karana Kaulava
from 01:13 (09.05)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	none
Moonset	07:15
Day length	15 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:03

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, Mula (04:32–20:21) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 04:32–01:13 (09.05) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:13–04:30 (09.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:49 (07.05)–05:13
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

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	18:06–19:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:28–12:27
Yamaganda	16:24–18:22
Gulika Kalam	06:31–08:29
Dur Muhurta	07:42–08:45, 12:58–14:01
Varjyam	23:26–01:13 (09.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:03–20:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:03–20:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:03–20:21
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:58–12:01, 15:02–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 18:03, Krishna-panchami from 18:03; lagna Mesha 04:32, Vrishabha 04:58, Mithuna 06:32, Karka 09:02, Simha 12:01, Kanya 15:02, Tula 18:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:32–18:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Siddha 09:09–04:30 (09.05)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:32–01:13 (09.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 18:03–04:30 (09.05)−1 Gandanta 04:32–05:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:32–01:13 (09.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:32–18:03

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:55 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 03:33 (10.05) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:45 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:02 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:02	karana Taitila
from 09:45	yoga Sadhya
from 19:55	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 19:55	karana Gara
from 03:33 (10.05)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:43
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	00:18
Moonset	08:01
Day length	15 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:55

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, Purva-Ashadha (04:30–20:23) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:33–04:28 (10.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–19:55 Krakacha Yoga 19:55–04:28 (10.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:30–03:33 (10.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:33–04:28 (10.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 19:29–20:20

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	22:17–00:02 (10.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:28–10:27
Yamaganda	14:26–16:25
Gulika Kalam	04:30–06:29
Dur Muhurta	04:30–05:34, 05:34–06:37
Varjyam	11:45–13:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:54–11:57, 14:58–19:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:54–11:57, 14:58–19:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:54–11:57, 14:58–19:55
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 19:55, Krishna-shashti from 19:55; lagna Mesha 04:30, Vrishabha 04:54, Mithuna 06:28, Karka 08:58, Simha 11:57, Kanya 14:58, Tula 17:58

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:30–09:45+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:30–03:33 (10.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:30–19:550 Surya Dagdha tithi 19:55–04:28 (10.05)0 Krakacha Yoga 19:55–04:28 (10.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:30–03:33 (10.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–19:55

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:19 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 05:23 (11.05) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 10:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:41 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:41	karana Vanija
from 10:02	yoga Shubha
from 21:19	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 21:19	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:12
Moonrise	01:04
Moonset	08:57
Day length	15 h 56 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

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 (04:28–20:25) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Tripushkar Yoga 21:19–04:26 (11.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–21:19 Samvartaka Yoga 21:19–04:26 (11.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:28–22:59 Anandadi: Musala 22:59–04:26 (11.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:19–09:47 (11.05); Bhadra Puchha 02:16–03:31 (11.05); Bhadra Mukha 03:31–05:34 (11.05)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
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	22:30–00:13 (11.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:25–20:25
Yamaganda	12:26–14:26
Gulika Kalam	16:26–18:25
Dur Muhurta	18:17–19:21
Varjyam	12:10–13:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:50–11:53, 14:54–20:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:50–11:53, 14:54–20:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:50–11:53, 14:54–20:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:50–11:53, 14:54–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mesha 04:28, Vrishabha 04:50, Mithuna 06:24, Karka 08:54, Simha 11:53, Kanya 14:54, Tula 17:54

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Shubha 10:02–04:26 (11.05)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:28–22:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–21:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 21:19–04:26 (11.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:28–21:19

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 09:47
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:05 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 05:23 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:53 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:47 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:23	nakshatra Shravana
from 09:47	karana Bava
from 09:53	yoga Shukla
from 22:05	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 22:05	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	01:43
Moonset	10:01
Day length	16 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:26–05:23) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:23–20:27) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:26–09:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:26–05:23 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:23–04:24 (12.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–22:05

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:05–04:24 (12.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:26–07:05

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:19 (10.05)–09:47; Bhadra Puchha 02:16–03:31; Bhadra Mukha 03:31–05:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:11
Godhuli	20:27–20:43
Pradosha	20:27–22:02
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:39–21:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:26–08:26
Yamaganda	10:26–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:26–16:27
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:02, 16:11–17:15
Varjyam	09:35–11:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:46–11:49, 14:50–20:27

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	good 04:46–11:49, 14:50–20:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:46–11:49, 14:50–20:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:46–11:49, 14:50–20:27

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 05:23, Shravana from 05:23; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mesha 04:26, Vrishabha 04:46, Mithuna 06:20, Karka 08:50, Simha 11:49, Kanya 14:50, Tula 17:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 05:23) — improved health; Shravana (from 05:23) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:47

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:23–04:24 (12.05)+2 Yoga Shubha 04:26–09:53+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:05–04:24 (12.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–05:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 04:26–05:230 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–22:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kana 04:26–07:05−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:26–09:47

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:07 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 06:34 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:12 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:12 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:34	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 09:12	yoga Brahma
from 10:12	karana Kaulava
from 22:07	tithi Krishna-navami
from 22:07	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	02:15
Moonset	11:12
Day length	16 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:24–06:34) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:29–22:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–22:07

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:24–06:34 Anandadi: Utpata 06:34–04:22 (13.05)

Agni Panchaka: 18:53–01:11 (17.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:29–20:44
Pradosha	20:29–22:03
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:25–22:02

Unfavourable

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

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 04:42–11:45, 14:46–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 06:34, Dhanishtha from 06:34; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mesha 04:24, Vrishabha 04:42, Mithuna 06:16, Karka 08:46, Simha 11:45, Kanya 14:46, Tula 17:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 06:34) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 06:34) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:24–20:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Brahma 09:12–04:22 (13.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–06:340 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–22:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 18:53–04:22 (13.05)−1 Ashtami 04:24–22:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:34–04:22 (13.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:21 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 07:00 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 07:54 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:50 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:00	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 07:54	yoga Indra
from 09:50	karana Gara
from 21:21	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 21:21	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:30
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	02:41
Moonset	12:28
Day length	16 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:00–20:30) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:22–07:00 Krakacha Yoga 04:22–21:21

Anandadi: Mitra 04:22–07:00 Anandadi: Manasa 07:00–04:20 (14.05)

Agni Panchaka: 18:53 (12.05)–01:11 (17.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:12
Godhuli	20:30–20:46
Pradosha	20:30–22:04
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:32–01:07 (14.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:27
Yamaganda	06:23–08:24
Gulika Kalam	10:25–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Varjyam	14:05–15:40

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 07:00, Shatabhisha from 07:00; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mesha 04:22, Vrishabha 04:38, Mithuna 06:12, Karka 08:42, Simha 11:41, Kanya 14:42, Tula 17:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 07:00) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 07:00) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-navami 04:22–20:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:22–07:54+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:00–04:20 (14.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–07:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:22–07:00−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:22–21:21−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:22–21:21

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:46 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 06:38 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 05:57 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:39 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:57	yoga Vaidhriti
from 06:38	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 08:39	karana Vishti
from 19:46	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 19:46	karana Bava
from 03:22 (15.05)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:21
Moonrise	03:04
Moonset	13:48
Day length	16 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:38	from 19:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:20–06:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:38–20:32) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:39–19:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–19:46

Anandadi: Vajra 04:20–06:38 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:38–04:19 (15.05)

Bhadra on earth: 08:39–19:46; Bhadra Puchha 10:14–11:21; Bhadra Mukha 11:21–13:13
Agni Panchaka: 18:53 (12.05)–01:11 (17.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 19:23–20:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:13
Godhuli	20:32–20:48
Pradosha	20:32–22:06
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:52–23:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:28–16:29
Yamaganda	04:20–06:22
Gulika Kalam	08:23–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:44–10:49, 16:13–17:18
Varjyam	12:43–14:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:34–05:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:34–05:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:34–05:57
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:34–06:38

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 06:38, Purva-Bhadra from 06:38; tithi Krishna-dashami until 19:46, Krishna-ekadashi from 19:46; lagna Mesha 04:20, Vrishabha 04:34, Mithuna 06:08, Karka 08:38, Simha 11:37, Kanya 14:38, Tula 17:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 06:38) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 06:38) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 08:39–19:46: 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 05:57–20:32: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Indra 04:20–05:57+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–19:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–06:38+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:38–04:19 (15.05)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:38–04:19 (15.05)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Vaidhriti 05:57–03:22 (15.05)−3 Bhadra on earth 08:39–19:46

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:26 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 05:29 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:12 (16.05) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:41 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:29	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 06:41	karana Balava
from 17:26	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 17:26	karana Kaulava
from 00:12 (16.05)	yoga Priti
from 03:37 (16.05)	nakshatra Revati
from 04:01 (16.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:24
Moonrise	03:25
Moonset	15:11
Day length	16 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:29	from 17:26

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, Purva-Bhadra (04:19–05:29) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:29–20:34) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:46 (14.05)–17:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:17–07:33 (16.05)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–17:26 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:37–04:17 (16.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:37–04:17 (16.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:26–04:17 (16.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:29–03:37 (16.05) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:37–04:17 (16.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:19–05:29

Agni Panchaka: 18:53 (12.05)–01:11 (17.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:14
Godhuli	20:34–20:50
Pradosha	20:34–22:07
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (16.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:11–00:40 (16.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:24–12:26
Yamaganda	16:30–18:32
Gulika Kalam	06:20–08:22
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:39, 12:59–14:04
Varjyam	14:20–15:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:29–11:33, 14:34–20:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:29–11:33, 14:34–20:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:29–11:33, 14:34–20:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:29–11:33, 14:34–20:34

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 05:29, Uttara-Bhadra from 05:29; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 17:26, Krishna-dvadashi from 17:26; lagna Mesha 04:19, Vrishabha 04:30, Mithuna 06:04, Karka 08:34, Simha 11:33, Kanya 14:34, Tula 17:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 05:29) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 05:29) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–17:26+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:29–03:37 (16.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:29–03:37 (16.05)0 Yoga Vishkambha 04:19–04:250 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:19–05:290 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:26–04:17 (16.05)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:19–05:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:27 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 01:11 (17.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 20:32 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:27 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:27	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 14:27	karana Gara
from 20:32	yoga Ayushman
from 00:46 (17.05)	karana Vanija
from 01:11 (17.05)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:36
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	03:46
Moonset	16:37
Day length	16 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:17–20:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:36–22:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:17–01:11 (17.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:17–01:11 (17.05) Anandadi: Saumya 01:11–04:15 (17.05)

Agni Panchaka: 18:53 (12.05)–01:11 (17.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:50–06:30 (17.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:15
Godhuli	20:36–20:51
Pradosha	20:36–22:08
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (17.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:02–00:28 (17.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:22–10:24
Yamaganda	14:29–16:31
Gulika Kalam	04:17–06:19
Dur Muhurta	04:17–05:22, 05:22–06:27
Varjyam	14:24–15:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:26–11:29, 14:30–20:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:26–11:29, 14:30–20:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:26–11:29, 14:30–20:31
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:26–11:29, 14:30–20:36

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 14:27, Krishna-trayodashi from 14:27; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:26, Mithuna 06:00, Karka 08:30, Simha 11:29, Kanya 14:30, Tula 17:30, Vrischika 20:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:17–01:11 (17.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–01:11 (17.05)+1 Yoga Priti 04:17–20:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:17–01:11 (17.05)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:17–01:11 (17.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Vrishabha Sankranti · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:59 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:20 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 16:29 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:59	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 10:59	karana Vishti
from 16:29	yoga Saubhagya
from 21:07	karana Shakuni
from 22:20	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	04:07
Moonset	18:06
Day length	16 h 22 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	07:10 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:59

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:59–20:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 10:59–20:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:15–07:10
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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 (18.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–22:20

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:20–04:13 (18.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:15–22:20 Anandadi: Kaladanda 22:20–04:13 (18.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:59–21:07; Bhadra Mukha 10:59–12:40; Bhadra Puchha 20:05–21:05
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:50 (16.05)–06:30
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:44
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	15:59–17:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:35–20:38
Yamaganda	12:26–14:29
Gulika Kalam	16:32–18:35
Dur Muhurta	18:27–19:32
Varjyam	18:48–20:13

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 04:23–11:25, 14:26–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 10:59, Krishna-chaturdashi from 10:59; lagna Mesha 04:15, Vrishabha 04:23, Mithuna 05:56, Karka 08:26, Simha 11:25, Kanya 14:26, Tula 17:26, Vrischika 20:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 10:59–20:38: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 07:10 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–22:20+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:15–22:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–22:20+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:15–16:29−1 Gandanta 04:15–06:30−1 Sankranti day−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 10:59–04:13 (18.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:59–21:07

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Shani Jayanti · Vat Savitri Vrat · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:11 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 19:16 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:12 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:11 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:11	tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:11	karana Chatushpada
from 12:12	yoga Shobhana
from 17:14	karana Naga
from 19:16	nakshatra Krittika
from 03:15 (19.05)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 03:15 (19.05)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:30
Moonrise	04:31
Moonset	19:35
Day length	16 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:11	from 19:16

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, Bharani (04:13–19:16) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (19:16–20:40) is good for root crops.
Shakuni 04:13–07:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 07:11–17:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 17:14–20:40: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:13–07:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:11–03:15 (19.05)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

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 07:11–03:15 (19.05)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

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, 20:40–22:10
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 07:11–03:15 (19.05)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 04:13–19:16 Anandadi: Sthira 19:16–04:12 (19.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 02:55–03:36 (19.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:40–20:55
Pradosha	20:40–22:10
Nishitha	00:11–00:41 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:04–16:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:17–08:20
Yamaganda	10:23–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:30–16:33
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:05, 16:17–17:22
Varjyam	06:42–08:06

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:19–11:22, 14:22–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 19:16, Krittika from 19:16; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 07:11, Amavasya from 07:11; lagna Mesha 04:13, Vrishabha 04:19, Mithuna 05:52, Karka 08:22, Simha 11:22, Kanya 14:22, Tula 17:22, Vrischika 20:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 19:16) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 19:16) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:13–07:11: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 07:11–20:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:13–19:16+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:13–12:12+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:13–19:16−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:13–07:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Gada 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:23 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 16:10 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 07:52 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 13:18 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:52	yoga Atiganda
from 13:18	karana Bava
from 16:10	nakshatra Rohini
from 23:23	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 23:23	karana Balava
from 03:35 (20.05)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	05:00
Moonset	21:03
Day length	16 h 29 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	03:15

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 5, bad — 4

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:12–16:10) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (16:10–20:41) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 04:12–13:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–16:10

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–23:23

Anandadi: Matanga 16:10–04:10 (20.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:12–16:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:41–20:56
Pradosha	20:41–22:11
Nishitha	00:11–00:41 (20.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:04–15:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:34–18:38
Yamaganda	08:19–10:23
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:30
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:35, 23:41–00:11 (20.05)
Varjyam	05:43–07:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:10–20:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:10–20:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:10–20:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 16:10–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 16:10, Rohini from 16:10; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:12, Vrishabha 04:15, Mithuna 05:48, Karka 08:19, Simha 11:18, Kanya 14:18, Tula 17:19, Vrischika 20:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 16:10) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 16:10) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–16:10+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:12–07:520 Anandadi: Matanga 16:10–04:10 (20.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:10–04:10 (20.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–23:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 07:52–09:50−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:12–16:10−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:44 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 13:14 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:33 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:31 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:31	karana Kaulava
from 13:14	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 19:44	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 19:44	karana Taitila
from 23:33	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	05:37
Moonset	22:23
Day length	16 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:14	from 19:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:10–13:14) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (13:14–20:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:43–22:23
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:43–22:23

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–19:44 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:44–04:08 (21.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:44–04:08 (21.05)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:10–13:14 Anandadi: Amrita 13:14–04:08 (21.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:18
Godhuli	20:43–20:58
Pradosha	20:43–22:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:41 (21.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:26–11:50, 02:49–04:15 (21.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:31
Yamaganda	06:14–08:18
Gulika Kalam	10:22–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Varjyam	06:13–07:37, 18:15–19:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:11–11:14, 14:14–20:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:11–11:14, 14:14–20:15
Cutting fingernails	good 04:11–11:14, 14:14–20:15
Cutting toenails	good 19:44–20:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:11–11:14, 14:14–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 13:14, Mrigashirsha from 13:14; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 19:44, Shukla-tritya from 19:44; lagna Mesha 04:10, Vrishabha 04:11, Mithuna 05:45, Karka 08:15, Simha 11:14, Kanya 14:14, Tula 17:15, Vrischika 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 13:14) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 13:14) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Best day · score S = +10

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–19:44+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:10–13:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–13:14+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:10–23:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:10–19:440 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:44–04:08 (21.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:44–04:08 (21.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Mrityu, 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:30 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 10:41 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 19:53 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:03	karana Gara
from 10:41	nakshatra Ardra
from 16:30	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 16:30	karana Vanija
from 19:53	yoga Shula
from 03:05 (22.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	06:24
Moonset	23:32
Day length	16 h 36 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 10:41	from 16:30

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 (04:08–10:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:41–04:07 (22.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:30–04:07 (22.05)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:08–10:41 Anandadi: Kana 10:41–04:07 (22.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:05–13:50 (22.05); Bhadra Mukha 03:10–04:57 (22.05); Bhadra Puchha 12:46–13:50 (22.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:19
Godhuli	20:45–21:00
Pradosha	20:45–22:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:41 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:49–04:15, 23:30–00:58 (22.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:31–16:36
Yamaganda	04:08–06:13
Gulika Kalam	08:17–10:22
Dur Muhurta	09:40–10:47, 16:19–17:26
Varjyam	18:22–19:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:08–10:41

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 04:08–10:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:08–10:41
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:08–11:10, 14:10–16:30

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 10:41, Ardra from 10:41; tithi Shukla-tritya until 16:30, Shukla-chaturti from 16:30; lagna Vrishabha 04:08, Mithuna 05:41, Karka 08:11, Simha 11:10, Kanya 14:10, Tula 17:11, Vrischika 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 10:41) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 10:41) — sadness; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 16:30–20:45: 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 = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:41–04:07 (22.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–10:41+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:08–19:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:08–16:300 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Kana 10:41–04:07 (22.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:30–04:07 (22.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 19:53–21:370 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:30–04:07 (22.05)−1 Rikta tithi 16:30–04:07 (22.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:41–04:07 (22.05)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:08–10:41

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:50 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 08:39 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:43 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:50 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:39	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 13:50	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 13:50	karana Bava
from 16:43	yoga Ganda
from 00:45 (23.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	07:23
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:39	from 13:50

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 (08:39–20:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:07–13:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:47–13:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:07–08:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:39–04:05 (23.05)

Anandadi: Padma 04:07–08:39 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:39–04:05 (23.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:05–13:50; Bhadra Mukha 03:10–04:57; Bhadra Puchha 12:46–13:50
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:27
Yamaganda	16:37–18:42
Gulika Kalam	06:12–08:17
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:33, 13:00–14:07
Varjyam	19:58–21:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:07–20:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:07–20:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:07–20:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:07–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 08:39, Punarvasu from 08:39; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 13:50, Shukla-panchami from 13:50; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:37, Karka 08:07, Simha 11:06, Kanya 14:07, Tula 17:07, Vrischika 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 08:39) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 08:39) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:07–13:50: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:39–04:05 (23.05)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:07–08:39+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:07–08:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:39–04:05 (23.05)0 Auspicious tithi 13:50–04:05 (23.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Ganda 16:43–18:51−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:39–04:05 (23.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:07–13:50−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–08:39−2 Rikta tithi 04:07–13:50−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:07–13:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Pushya; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:51 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 07:17 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 14:07 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:51 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:17	nakshatra Pushya
from 11:51	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 11:51	karana Kaulava
from 14:07	yoga Vriddhi
from 23:09	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	08:31
Moonset	00:25
Day length	16 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:17	from 11:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:05–07:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:17–20:48) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 11:51–04:04 (24.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:17–04:04 (24.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–11:51 Krakacha Yoga 11:51–04:04 (24.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:05–07:17 Anandadi: Mitra 07:17–04:04 (24.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 11:29–12:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:36
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	05:01–06:32, 00:26–01:59 (24.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:16–10:21
Yamaganda	14:32–16:37
Gulika Kalam	04:05–06:11
Dur Muhurta	04:05–05:12, 05:12–06:19
Varjyam	15:05–16:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:05–11:51, 14:03–20:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:05–11:51, 14:03–20:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:05–11:51, 14:03–20:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:05–11:02, 14:03–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 07:17, Pushya from 07:17; tithi Shukla-panchami until 11:51, Shukla-shashti from 11:51; lagna Vrishabha 04:05, Mithuna 05:33, Karka 08:03, Simha 11:02, Kanya 14:03, Tula 17:03, Vrischika 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 07:17) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 07:17) — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:17–04:04 (24.05)+2 Pushya 07:17–04:04 (24.05)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:17–04:04 (24.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:05–11:510 Yoga Vriddhi 14:07–04:04 (24.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–11:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:51–04:04 (24.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Vajra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:38 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 06:40 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 12:08 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:38 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:40	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 10:38	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 10:38	karana Gara
from 12:08	yoga Dhruva
from 22:19	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	09:45
Moonset	01:06
Day length	16 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:40	from 10:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:04–06:40) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:04–06:40 Ravi Yoga 04:04–06:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–06:40

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–10:38 Samvartaka Yoga 10:38–04:02 (25.05)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:04–06:40 Anandadi: Vajra 06:40–04:02 (25.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:43–13:00 (25.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:22
Godhuli	20:50–21:04
Pradosha	20:50–22:16
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:44–20:50
Yamaganda	12:27–14:33
Gulika Kalam	16:38–18:44
Dur Muhurta	18:36–19:43
Varjyam	19:33–21:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:04–06:40, 10:38–10:58, 13:59–20:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:04–06:40, 10:38–10:58, 13:59–20:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:04–06:40, 10:38–10:58, 13:59–20:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:04–06:40, 10:38–10:58, 13:59–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 06:40, Ashlesha from 06:40; tithi Shukla-shashti until 10:38, Shukla-saptami from 10:38; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:29, Karka 07:59, Simha 10:58, Kanya 13:59, Tula 16:59, Vrischika 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 06:40) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 06:40) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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 Pushya 04:04–06:40+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:04–12:08+1 Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:04–06:40+1 Auspicious tithi 10:38–04:02 (25.05)0 Ravi Yoga 04:04–06:400 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:04–06:400 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–10:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:40–04:02 (25.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:40–04:02 (25.05)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 10:38–04:02 (25.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:13 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:50 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 10:48 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:13 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:50	nakshatra Magha
from 10:13	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 10:13	karana Vishti
from 10:48	yoga Vyaghata
from 22:17	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	11:00
Moonset	01:37
Day length	16 h 49 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	from 06:50	from 10:13

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 (06:50–20:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:13–20:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–10:13

Anandadi: Saumya 04:02–06:50 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:50–04:01 (26.05)

Bhadra on earth: 10:13–22:17; Bhadra Puchha 12:02–13:15; Bhadra Mukha 13:15–15:17
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:43–13:00
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:22
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:17
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:13–06:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:08–08:15
Yamaganda	10:21–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:33–16:39
Dur Muhurta	13:01–14:08, 16:22–17:30
Varjyam	19:17–20:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:02–10:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:02–10:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:02–10:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:02–10:54, 13:55–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 06:50, Magha from 06:50; tithi Shukla-saptami until 10:13, Shukla-ashtami from 10:13; lagna Vrishabha 04:02, Mithuna 05:25, Karka 07:55, Simha 10:54, Kanya 13:55, Tula 16:55, Vrischika 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 06:50) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 06:50) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 10:13–20:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 10:13–20:51: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:02–10:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–10:130 Anandadi: Saumya 04:02–06:500 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vyaghata 10:48–14:17−1 Ashtami 10:13–04:01 (26.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:50–04:01 (26.05)−1 Gandanta 04:02–13:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–06:50−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–10:13−3 Bhadra on earth 10:13–22:17

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:33 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 07:45 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 10:03 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:33 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:45	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 10:03	yoga Harshana
from 10:33	tithi Shukla-navami
from 10:33	karana Balava
from 22:58	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	12:13
Moonset	02:01
Day length	16 h 52 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 07:45	from 10:33

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 (04:01–07:45) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:45–20:53) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:13 (25.05)–10:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–10:33 Ravi Yoga 07:45–04:00 (27.05)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:01–07:45 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:45–04:00 (27.05)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:23
Godhuli	20:53–21:07
Pradosha	20:53–22:18
Nishitha	00:12–00:41 (27.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:15–06:55, 02:31–04:13 (27.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:40–18:47
Yamaganda	08:14–10:20
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:33
Dur Muhurta	07:23–08:31, 23:44–00:12 (27.05)
Varjyam	16:17–17:59

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 07:45, Purva-Phalguni from 07:45; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 10:33, Shukla-navami from 10:33; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:21, Karka 07:51, Simha 10:50, Kanya 13:51, Tula 16:51, Vrischika 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 07:45) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 07:45) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:01–10:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 10:33–20:53: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:45–04:00 (27.05)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–10:33+1 Yoga Harshana 10:03–04:00 (27.05)0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:01–07:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:01–07:45−1 Rikta tithi 10:33–04:00 (27.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:33 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:20 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 09:51 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:20	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 09:51	yoga Vajra
from 11:33	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 11:33	karana Taitila
from 00:16 (28.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	13:26
Moonset	02:21
Day length	16 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:20	from 11:33

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 (04:00–09:20) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (09:20–20:55) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 04:00–11:33

Anandadi: Sthira 04:00–09:20 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:20–03:58 (28.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:24
Godhuli	20:55–21:09
Pradosha	20:55–22:19
Nishitha	00:12–00:41 (28.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:31–04:13, 03:38–05:22 (28.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:34
Yamaganda	06:06–08:13
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Varjyam	17:11–18:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:47–19:48

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 13:47–19:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:47–19:48
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:47–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 09:20, Uttara-Phalguni from 09:20; tithi Shukla-navami until 11:33, Shukla-dashami from 11:33; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:17, Karka 07:47, Simha 10:46, Kanya 13:47, Tula 16:47, Vrischika 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 09:20) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 09:20) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 04:00–11:33: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:00–09:20+1 Yoga Harshana 04:00–09:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:20–03:58 (28.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:33–03:58 (28.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vajra 09:51–11:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:00–09:20−2 Rikta tithi 04:00–11:33−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:00–11:33

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 11:28 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:07 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 11:28 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:04 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:07 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:04	yoga Siddhi
from 11:28	nakshatra Hasta
from 13:07	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 13:07	karana Vanija
from 02:03 (29.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	14:36
Moonset	02:38
Day length	16 h 57 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 11:28	from 13:07

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, Uttara-Phalguni (03:58–11:28) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (11:28–20:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:33 (27.05)–13:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–13:07 Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:58–11:28

Anandadi: Matanga 03:58–11:28 Anandadi: Rakshasa 11:28–03:57 (29.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:03–15:05 (29.05); Bhadra Puchha 07:18–08:36 (29.05); Bhadra Mukha 08:36–10:45 (29.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 12:41–13:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:25
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:20
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (29.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:38–05:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:34–16:42
Yamaganda	03:58–06:05
Gulika Kalam	08:13–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:45, 16:25–17:33
Varjyam	20:46–22:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:58–10:42, 13:43–19:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:58–10:42, 13:43–19:44
Cutting fingernails	good 03:58–10:42
Cutting toenails	good 03:58–10:42, 13:43–19:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:58–10:42, 13:43–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 11:28, Hasta from 11:28; tithi Shukla-dashami until 13:07, Shukla-ekadashi from 13:07; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:13, Karka 07:43, Simha 10:42, Kanya 13:43, Tula 16:43, Vrischika 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 11:28) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 11:28) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:28

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Siddhi 10:04–03:57 (29.05)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:58–11:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–11:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–13:070 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:58–11:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–13:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 11:28–03:57 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:05 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 14:01 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 10:38 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:05 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:38	yoga Vyatipata
from 14:01	nakshatra Chitra
from 15:05	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 15:05	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	15:45
Moonset	02:55
Day length	17 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:01	from 15:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:57–14:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (14:01–20:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:57–15:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:07 (28.05)–15:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:56–07:20 (30.05)

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:57–14:01 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–15:05

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:05–03:56 (30.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:57–14:01 Anandadi: Musala 14:01–03:56 (30.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:03–15:05; Bhadra Puchha 07:18–08:36; Bhadra Mukha 08:36–10:45

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	07:23–09:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:27
Yamaganda	16:42–18:50
Gulika Kalam	06:05–08:12
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:29, 13:01–14:09
Varjyam	22:57–00:44 (30.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:57–10:38

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	good 03:57–10:38
Cutting fingernails	average 03:57–10:38
Cutting toenails	good 03:57–10:38
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:57–10:38, 13:39–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 14:01, Chitra from 14:01; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 15:05, Shukla-dvadashi from 15:05; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 05:09, 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 14:01) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 14:01) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 10:38–20:58: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:57–10:38+2 Ravi Yoga 03:57–14:01+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–15:05+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:57–14:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–14:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–15:050 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:05–03:56 (30.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 14:01–03:56 (30.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:57–15:05−3 Vyatipata 10:38–03:56 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Anandadi: Kana, 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:19 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 16:49 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:24 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:11 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:11	karana Balava
from 11:24	yoga Variyana
from 16:49	nakshatra Swati
from 17:19	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 17:19	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	16:54
Moonset	03:11
Day length	17 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:49	from 17:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:56–16:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (16:49–20:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

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

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 03:56–16:49 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:49–03:55 (31.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:49–03:55 (31.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:19–03:55 (31.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 16:49–03:55 (31.05) Anandadi: Kana 03:56–16:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
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	09:40–11:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:12–10:20
Yamaganda	14:35–16:43
Gulika Kalam	03:56–06:04
Dur Muhurta	03:56–05:04, 05:04–06:12
Varjyam	23:06–00:53 (31.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:35–20:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:35–20:59
Cutting fingernails	average 13:35–19:36
Cutting toenails	average 13:35–20:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:56–10:34, 13:35–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 16:49, Swati from 16:49; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 17:19, Shukla-triodashi from 17:19; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 05:05, 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 16:49) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 16:49) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vyatipata 03:56–11:24: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–16:49+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:49–03:55 (31.05)+1 Yoga Variyana 11:24–03:55 (31.05)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 16:49–03:55 (31.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:49–03:55 (31.05)0 Auspicious tithi 17:19–03:55 (31.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:19–03:55 (31.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 03:56–16:49−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Vyatipata 03:56–11:24−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:56–16:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Yoga Parigha Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:41 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 19:45 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 12:18 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:30 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:30	karana Taitila
from 12:18	yoga Parigha
from 19:41	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 19:41	karana Gara
from 19:45	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	18:02
Moonset	03:28
Day length	17 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:41	from 19:45

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 (03:55–19:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (19:45–21:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 19:41–21:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:45–03:54 (01.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:55–19:41

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–19:45 Anandadi: Utpata 19:45–03:54 (01.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:27
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:52–11:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:52–21:00
Yamaganda	12:28–14:36
Gulika Kalam	16:44–18:52
Dur Muhurta	18:44–19:52
Varjyam	02:02–03:50 (01.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–19:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:55–19:41
Cutting fingernails	average 03:55–10:30, 13:31–19:32
Cutting toenails	average 03:55–19:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:55–19:45

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 19:45, Vishakha from 19:45; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 19:41, Shukla-chaturdashi from 19:41; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 05:01, 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 19:45) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 19:45) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 19:41–21:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–19:45+1 Yoga Variyana 03:55–12:18+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–19:410 Ravi Yoga 19:45–03:54 (01.06)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Utpata 19:45–03:54 (01.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 19:41–03:54 (01.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–19:45−1 Yoga Parigha 12:18–00:47 (01.06)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:55–19:41

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

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

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

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

Prabhava (No. 1 of 60, “origin, beginning”) — A year of beginnings: traditionally, abundant rains and harvests, a time for sacrifices and auspicious undertakings.
Northern samvatsara: Vrisha (No. 15)
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In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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).

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

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

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

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

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

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

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
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.

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

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

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

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

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else