Panchanga Calendar

June 1816

SamvatsaraDhata (10)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 26.06RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 1816 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 25.06), Ashadha (from 26.06). Periods: from 26.06 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 5.06 Ganga Dussehra; 6.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi); 27.06 Ratha Yatra. 10.06 — lunar eclipse, total (visible until setting).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Ashl6Skanda Shashti

2Mag7

3PPh8Masik Durgashtami

4UPh9

5Has10Ganga Dussehra

6Chit11Nirjala Ekadashi

7Swa12Pradosha

8Vish13after 09:57

9Anu14Vat Purnima

10Jye15Lunar eclipse

11Mul2

12PAsh3Mithuna Sankranti

13UAsh4Sankashti

14Shra4

15Dhan5

16Shat6

17PBh7Kalashtami

18UBh8after 11:58

19Rev9

20Ashw10after 16:07

21Bhar11Yogini Ekadashi

22Bhar12Shani Pradosha

23Krit13Masik Shivaratri

24Roh14

25Mrig30Amavasya

26Ard1Chandra Darshan

27Pun2Ratha Yatra

28Push3until 03:56

29Mag4

30PPh5Skanda Shashti

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Skanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraNirjala EkadashiPradoshaVat Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, totalSankrantiSankashtiTripushkar YogaKalashtamiSummer solsticeEkadashiShivaratriAmrita Siddhi Yogaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanGupta NavaratriRatha YatraGuru Pushya YogaVinayaka Chaturthi

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

6.06 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra after 11:51
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
8.06 Sat — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Siddha after 09:57
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
18.06 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi after 11:58
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
20.06 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa after 16:07
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
27.06 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shubha after 05:16
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
28.06 Fri — Pushya, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Harshana until 03:56
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

1.06 Sat Skanda Shashti
3.06 Mon Masik Durgashtami
5.06 Wed Ganga Dussehra
6.06 Thu Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
7.06 Fri Pradosha Vrat
9.06 Sun Purnima Vrat
9.06 Sun Vat Purnima Vrat
10.06 Mon Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
12.06 Wed Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
13.06 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
17.06 Mon Kalashtami
21.06 Fri Yogini Ekadashi
22.06 Sat Shani Pradosha
23.06 Sun Masik Shivaratri
25.06 Tue Jyeshtha Amavasya
25.06 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
26.06 Wed Chandra Darshan
26.06 Wed Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
27.06 Thu Ratha Yatra
28.06 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
30.06 Sun Skanda Shashti

Special muhurta yogas

5.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–14:19
14.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–11:33
16.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 16:22–03:43 (17.06)
18.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:43–22:09
20.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:43–03:13 (21.06)
22.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 05:03–18:25
24.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
24.06 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:52–03:45 (25.06)
27.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
27.06 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:16–03:46 (28.06)
27.06 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 05:16–03:46 (28.06)
30.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:58–03:48 (01.07)

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.

Avoid starting important matters

2.06 Sun — Yamaghanta, Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
5.06 Wed — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kaladanda
9.06 Sun — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
10.06 Mon — Eclipse, Kshaya tithi, Jwalamukhi Yoga (unfavourable day)
12.06 Wed — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
14.06 Fri — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra
16.06 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka
17.06 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
19.06 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
24.06 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
25.06 Tue — Yamaghanta, Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
29.06 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
30.06 Sun — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

10.06 Full moon (Purnima) 04:17
10.06 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 04:14, magnitude 1.242
visible until setting: 02:29–03:49, maximum eclipse here 03:49, magnitude 1.114
12.06 Mithuna Sankranti 14:40 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
21.06 Summer solstice 17:43
25.06 New moon (Amavasya) 17:10

Periods

from 26.06 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
15.06 00:35 – 20.06 00:52 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Dhata (No. 10, “creator, sustainer”) — A moderate year: an abundance of medicinal herbs, attention to health; success without excess. more

Northern samvatsara: Vyaya. Shaka Samvat 1738, Vikram Samvat 1873, Kali Yuga 4917.

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

Ashadha (Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima. more

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 23:30 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 20:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 04:46 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:46	yoga Vyaghata
from 12:29	karana Taitila
from 20:22	nakshatra Magha
from 23:30	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 23:30	karana Gara
from 02:09 (02.06)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	08:50
Moonset	01:10
Day length	17 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (20:22–21:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:25–23:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:53–20:22

Krakacha Yoga 03:53–23:30 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:30–03:52 (02.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:53–20:22 Anandadi: Padma 20:22–03:52 (02.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:40–02:03 (02.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:27
Godhuli	21:01–21:15
Pradosha	21:01–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:50–20:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:10–10:18
Yamaganda	14:36–16:44
Gulika Kalam	03:53–06:01
Dur Muhurta	03:53–05:01, 05:01–06:10
Varjyam	09:41–11:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 20:22, Magha from 20:22; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:38, Karka 06:59, Simha 09:57, Kanya 12:58, Tula 15:58, Vrischika 18:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 20:22) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 20:22) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:53–20:22+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:53–20:22+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:53–04:460 Yoga Vyaghata 04:46–07:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–20:22−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:53–23:30

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 03:53

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:23 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 19:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:21 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:28 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:28	karana Vanija
from 19:03	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 21:23	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 21:23	karana Vishti
from 23:21	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	10:19
Moonset	01:35
Day length	17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:03

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, Magha (03:52–19:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (19:03–21:03) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 03:52–19:03 Samvartaka Yoga 03:52–21:23

Anandadi: Chhatra 19:03–03:51 (03.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:52–19:03

Bhadra on earth: 21:23–08:15 (03.06); Bhadra Puchha 23:00–00:05 (03.06); Bhadra Mukha 00:05–01:54 (03.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:28
Godhuli	21:03–21:16
Pradosha	21:03–22:24
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:46–18:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:54–21:03
Yamaganda	12:27–14:36
Gulika Kalam	16:45–18:54
Dur Muhurta	18:45–19:54
Varjyam	07:42–09:13, 02:33–04:03 (03.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–09:53, 12:54–18:55

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 03:52–09:53, 12:54–18:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:52–09:53, 12:54–18:55
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:52–09:53, 12:54–21:03

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 19:03, Purva-Phalguni from 19:03; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:34, Karka 06:56, Simha 09:53, Kanya 12:54, Tula 15:54, Vrischika 18:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 19:03) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 19:03) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Yoga Harshana 03:52–23:21+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–21:230 Anandadi: Chhatra 19:03–03:51 (03.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:52–19:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:52–19:03−3 Samvartaka Yoga 03:52–21:23−3 Yamaghanta 03:52–19:03

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Ashtami
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:05 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 17:33 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:25 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:15 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:15	karana Bava
from 17:33	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 19:05	tithi Shukla-navami
from 19:05	karana Balava
from 20:25	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	11:49
Moonset	01:53
Day length	17 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:33	from 19:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:51–17:33) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (17:33–21:04) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:51–08:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:23 (02.06)–19:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:33–03:50 (04.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:51–17:33 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 17:33–03:50 (04.06)

Bhadra on earth: 21:23 (02.06)–08:15; Bhadra Puchha 23:00 (02.06)–00:05; Bhadra Mukha 00:05–01:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:28
Godhuli	21:04–21:17
Pradosha	21:04–22:25
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam	11:33–13:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:00–08:09
Yamaganda	10:18–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:36–16:46
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:11, 16:28–17:37
Varjyam	02:33–04:03, 00:17–01:46 (04.06)

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	good 17:33–19:05

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 17:33, Uttara-Phalguni from 17:33; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 19:05, Shukla-navami from 19:05; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:30, Karka 06:52, Simha 09:49, Kanya 12:50, Tula 15:50, Vrischika 18:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 17:33) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 17:33) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:51–19:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 19:05–21:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 03:51–08:15: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:51–17:33+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 17:33–03:50 (04.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:33–03:50 (04.06)0 Yoga Siddhi 20:25–03:50 (04.06)−1 Bhadra on earth 03:51–08:15−1 Ashtami 03:51–19:05−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–17:33

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 03:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:42 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 15:58 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 17:25 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:54 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:54	karana Kaulava
from 15:58	nakshatra Hasta
from 16:42	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 16:42	karana Taitila
from 17:25	yoga Vyatipata
from 03:29 (05.06)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	13:18
Moonset	02:07
Day length	17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:58	from 16:42

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 (03:50–15:58) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (15:58–21:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 16:42–03:49 (05.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:50–15:58 Anandadi: Saumya 15:58–03:49 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:26
Nishitha	00:14–00:40 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:14–10:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:46–18:56
Yamaganda	08:09–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:37
Dur Muhurta	07:17–08:26, 23:47–00:14 (05.06)
Varjyam	23:47–01:17 (05.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:42–17:25

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 16:42–17:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:42–17:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–09:45, 12:46–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 15:58, Hasta from 15:58; tithi Shukla-navami until 16:42, Shukla-dashami from 16:42; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:26, Karka 06:48, Simha 09:45, Kanya 12:46, Tula 15:46, Vrischika 18:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 15:58) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 15:58) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 03:50–16:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 17:25–21:05: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:50–17:25+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:50–15:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–15:580 Auspicious tithi 16:42–03:49 (05.06)−1 Vyatipata 17:25–03:49 (05.06)−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:42–03:49 (05.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:50–16:42

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:16 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 14:19 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 14:22 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:16 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:16	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 14:16	karana Vanija
from 14:19	nakshatra Chitra
from 14:22	yoga Variyana
from 01:03 (06.06)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	14:47
Moonset	02:19
Day length	17 h 17 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 14:16	from 14:19

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, Hasta (03:49–14:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (14:19–21:06) is good 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 16:42 (04.06)–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:49–14:19 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–14:19 Ravi Yoga 15:09–03:48 (06.06)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:49–14:19 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:19–03:48 (06.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:03–11:51 (06.06); Bhadra Puchha 05:23–06:27 (06.06); Bhadra Mukha 06:27–08:15 (06.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 13:54–14:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:30
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam	08:44–10:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:37
Yamaganda	05:59–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Varjyam	21:47–23:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:22–18:44

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 14:22–18:44
Cutting fingernails	average 14:22–21:06
Cutting toenails	good 14:22–18:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:49–09:41, 12:42–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 14:19, Chitra from 14:19; tithi Shukla-dashami until 14:16, Shukla-ekadashi from 14:16; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:22, Karka 06:44, Simha 09:41, Kanya 12:42, Tula 15:42, Vrischika 18:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 14:19) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 14:19) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 03:49–14:22: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–14:19+2 Ravi Yoga 03:49–14:19+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:49–14:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–14:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–14:16+1 Ravi Yoga 15:09–03:48 (06.06)0 Yoga Variyana 14:22–03:48 (06.06)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:19–03:48 (06.06)−3 Vyatipata 03:49–14:22

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 03:49

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 11:51
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:51 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 12:43 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:22 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:51 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:22	yoga Parigha
from 11:51	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 11:51	karana Bava
from 12:43	nakshatra Swati
from 22:42	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	16:16
Moonset	02:31
Day length	17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:51	from 12:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:48–12:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (12:43–21:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:48–11:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) · Vishnu

The strictest Ekadashi of the year: a fast without food and even without water, from sunrise to sunrise. According to legend, Bhima observed only this one, and this single fast equals all 24 Ekadashis of the year. Water, water pots, umbrellas and fans are given in charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:16 (05.06)–11:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:47–07:16 (07.06)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:48–12:43

Anandadi: Chara 03:48–12:43 Anandadi: Sthira 12:43–03:47 (07.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:30–11:51; Bhadra Puchha 05:23–06:27; Bhadra Mukha 06:27–08:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:07–21:21
Pradosha	21:07–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:45–08:14, 02:58–04:28 (07.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:38–16:48
Yamaganda	03:48–05:58
Gulika Kalam	08:08–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:44, 16:30–17:39
Varjyam	17:58–19:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:48–09:37, 12:38–18:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:48–09:37, 12:38–18:40
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 03:48–09:37, 12:38–18:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:48–09:37, 12:38–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 12:43, Swati from 12:43; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 11:51, Shukla-dvadashi from 11:51; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:18, Karka 06:40, Simha 09:37, Kanya 12:38, Tula 15:38, Vrischika 18:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 12:43) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 12:43) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:51

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:48–12:43+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:48–12:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–12:43+1 Yoga Variyana 03:48–11:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–11:51−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:48–11:51−1 Yoga Parigha 11:22–21:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:34 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:13 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 08:26 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:34 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:26	yoga Shiva
from 09:34	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 09:34	karana Kaulava
from 11:13	nakshatra Vishakha
from 20:30	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	17:46
Moonset	02:44
Day length	17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:34	from 11:13

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, Swati (03:47–11:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:13–21:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:08–22:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–09:34 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:34–11:13

Anandadi: Matanga 11:13–03:47 (08.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:47–11:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:31
Godhuli	21:08–21:22
Pradosha	21:08–22:28
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:58–04:28, 01:37–03:08 (08.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:28
Yamaganda	16:48–18:58
Gulika Kalam	05:57–08:08
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:25, 13:03–14:12
Varjyam	16:32–18:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:47–09:33

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 03:47–09:33
Cutting fingernails	average 03:47–11:13, 12:34–18:36
Cutting toenails	good 03:47–09:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:47–09:33

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 11:13, Vishakha from 11:13; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 09:34, Shukla-triodashi from 09:34; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:14, Karka 06:36, Simha 09:33, Kanya 12:34, Tula 15:34, Vrischika 18:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:13) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:13) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 11:13–03:47 (08.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–11:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 08:26–03:47 (08.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 09:34–03:47 (08.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:34–11:13−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:47–11:13−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–09:34

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 03:47

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 09:57
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:29 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 09:57 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 05:41 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:41	yoga Siddha
from 07:29	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 07:29	karana Gara
from 09:57	nakshatra Anuradha
from 18:32	karana Vanija
from 03:10 (09.06)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	19:15
Moonset	03:00
Day length	17 h 22 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 07:29	from 09:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:47–09:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (09:57–21:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:29–21:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–03:46 (09.06) Ravi Yoga 09:57–03:46 (09.06)

Anandadi: Shubha 03:47–09:57 Anandadi: Amrita 09:57–03:46 (09.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:31
Godhuli	21:09–21:23
Pradosha	21:09–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam	23:00–00:32 (09.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:18
Yamaganda	14:38–16:49
Gulika Kalam	03:47–05:57
Dur Muhurta	03:47–04:56, 04:56–06:06
Varjyam	13:47–15:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–07:29

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 03:47–07:29
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:47–07:29
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–07:29, 12:30–21:09

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 09:57, Anuradha from 09:57; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 07:29, Shukla-chaturdashi from 07:29; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:10, Karka 06:32, Simha 09:29, Kanya 12:30, Tula 15:30, Vrischika 18:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 09:57) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 09:57) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:29–21:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:57

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:57–03:46 (09.06)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–03:46 (09.06)+2 Yoga Siddha 05:41–03:10 (09.06)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:47–09:57+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–07:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:57–03:46 (09.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:29–03:46 (09.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Vat Purnima Vrat · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:41 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 08:58 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 00:57 (10.06) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:41 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:41	tithi Purnima
from 05:41	karana Vishti
from 08:58	nakshatra Jyestha
from 16:56	karana Bava
from 00:57 (10.06)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	20:42
Moonset	03:20
Day length	17 h 24 min

Sky

Sutak	17:29–03:45 (10.06)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:41	from 08:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:46–08:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:58–21:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:41–16:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:46–05:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Purnima Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

The same as Vat Savitri, in the tradition of Maharashtra, Gujarat and the South: women fast for the long life of their husbands and circumambulate a banyan tree with thread. It is observed by the “chaturdashi viddha” rule — often on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:10–22:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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), 10:44–14:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 10.06

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:46–08:58

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:46–08:58 Anandadi: Kana 08:58–03:45 (10.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:41–16:56; Bhadra Puchha 13:02–14:10; Bhadra Mukha 14:10–16:03
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:30–14:20 (10.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:32
Godhuli	21:10–21:24
Pradosha	21:10–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam	23:49–01:22 (10.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:00–21:10
Yamaganda	12:28–14:39
Gulika Kalam	16:49–19:00
Dur Muhurta	18:51–20:01
Varjyam	14:26–16:00

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–08:58

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 08:58, Jyestha from 08:58; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 05:41, Purnima from 05:41; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:06, Karka 06:28, Simha 09:25, Kanya 12:26, Tula 15:26, Vrischika 18:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 08:58) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 08:58) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (17:29–21:10).
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:46–05:41: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 05:41–21:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:46–08:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–08:58+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:46–00:57 (10.06)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:46–08:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–03:45 (10.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:46–05:41−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:41–16:56−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:58–03:45 (10.06)−3 Eclipse

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 03:46

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Kshaya tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima) · Lunar eclipse, total (visible until setting)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 04:17 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:24 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:07 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:17 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:17	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:17	karana Balava
from 08:24	nakshatra Mula
from 15:46	karana Kaulava
from 23:07	yoga Shukla
from 03:22 (11.06)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 03:22 (11.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	22:00
Moonset	03:49
Day length	17 h 25 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	04:17
Lunar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 04:14, magnitude 1.242
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 01:27 Partial eclipse begins 02:29 Total eclipse begins 03:38 Total eclipse ends 04:49 Partial eclipse ends 05:58 Penumbral eclipse ends 07:00
Visibility	visible until setting: 02:29–03:49, maximum eclipse here 03:49, magnitude 1.114
Sutak	03:45–05:58

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 04:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:45–08:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:24–21:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Jyeshtha: Snana Purnima (the ceremonial bathing of Jagannath in Puri) and Kabir Jayanti; women observe Vat Purnima.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:41 (09.06)–04:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 9.06

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:24–03:22 (11.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:22–03:45 (11.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:45–08:24 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:24–03:45 (11.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:30–14:20
Gandanta (tithi): 03:55–04:40
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:32
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:30
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam	01:57–03:32 (11.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:07
Yamaganda	10:18–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:39–16:50
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:13, 16:32–17:42
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:21, 12:22–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 08:24, Mula from 08:24; tithi Purnima until 04:17, Krishna-pratipat from 04:17; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:02, Karka 06:24, Simha 09:21, Kanya 12:22, Tula 15:22, Vrischika 18:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 08:24) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 08:24) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (03:45–05:58).
Purnima 03:45–04:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Eclipse

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:45–23:07+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:45–08:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–03:22 (11.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:24–03:45 (11.06)−1 Gandanta 03:45–14:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–08:24−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:24–03:22 (11.06)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Eclipse

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 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Shukla; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 03:00 (12.06) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 08:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 21:43 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:07 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:19	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 15:07	karana Gara
from 21:43	yoga Brahma
from 03:00 (12.06)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 03:00 (12.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	23:02
Moonset	04:29
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:19

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, Mula (03:45–08:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:19–21:12) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:00–03:45 (12.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:45–08:19 Anandadi: Mitra 08:19–03:45 (12.06)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:31
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:50–19:01
Yamaganda	08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:39
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:24, 23:49–00:15 (12.06)
Varjyam	06:44–08:19, 18:07–19:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 08:19, Purva-Ashadha from 08:19; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:58, Karka 06:20, Simha 09:17, Kanya 12:18, Tula 15:19, Vrischika 18:20, Dhanu 21:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 08:19) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 08:19) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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.

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:45–08:19+1 Yoga Shukla 03:45–21:43+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–03:00 (12.06)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–08:19

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:14 (13.06) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 08:48 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:48 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:02 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:48	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 15:02	karana Vishti
from 20:48	yoga Indra
from 03:14 (13.06)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 03:14 (13.06)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	23:47
Moonset	05:24
Day length	17 h 28 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti	14:40 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:45–08:48) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:48–21:13) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:02–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Gemini. In Odisha it is Raja Parba, the festival of Mother Earth and of the onset of the rainy season.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 14:40–21:04
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–03:14 (13.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–03:14 (13.06) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:48–03:14 (13.06)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:45–08:48 Anandadi: Vajra 08:48–03:33 (13.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:33–03:44 (13.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:02–03:14 (13.06); Bhadra Puchha 23:00–00:12 (13.06); Bhadra Mukha 00:12–02:13 (13.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:31
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:54–05:32, 03:11–04:52 (13.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:40
Yamaganda	05:56–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:29
Dur Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Varjyam	17:09–18:50

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	good 03:45–09:13, 12:14–21:03

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 08:48, Uttara-Ashadha from 08:48; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:54, Karka 06:16, Simha 09:13, Kanya 12:14, Tula 15:15, Vrischika 18:16, Dhanu 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 08:48) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 08:48) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Sankranti at 14:40 — 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 = −4

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:45–20:48+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:45–08:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–03:14 (13.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:48–03:44 (13.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:02–03:14 (13.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:48–03:33 (13.06)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–08:48−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:48–03:14 (13.06)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–03:14 (13.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–03:14 (13.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:05 (14.06) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:53 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 20:22 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:35 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:53	nakshatra Shravana
from 15:35	karana Balava
from 20:22	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	none
Moonset	06:31
Day length	17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:53

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 (03:44–09:53) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (09:53–21:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 00:19 (14.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:34–03:44 (14.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:44–11:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:11–04:52, 00:25–02:08 (14.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–16:51
Yamaganda	03:44–05:55
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:34–10:44, 16:34–17:44
Varjyam	14:09–15:52

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 09:53, Shravana from 09:53; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:51, Karka 06:12, Simha 09:09, Kanya 12:11, Tula 15:11, Vrischika 18:12, Dhanu 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 09:53) — improved health; Shravana (from 09:53) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:44–21:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 20:22–21:14: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Indra 03:44–20:22+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:34–03:44 (14.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–09:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vaidhriti 20:22–03:44 (14.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:44–11:34−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:05 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 11:33 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:24 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 04:05 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:05	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 04:05	karana Kaulava
from 11:33	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 16:44	karana Taitila
from 20:24	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	00:19
Moonset	07:45
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:05	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, Shravana (03:44–11:33) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–11:33

Anandadi: Prajapati 11:33–03:44 (15.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–11:33

Chora Panchaka: 00:35 (15.06)–00:52 (20.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:24–04:09 (15.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:29
Yamaganda	16:52–19:03
Gulika Kalam	05:55–08:06
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:24, 13:04–14:14
Varjyam	15:55–17:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:24–21:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 20:24–21:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 20:24–21:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:05–09:05, 12:07–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 11:33, Dhanishtha from 11:33; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 04:05, Krishna-panchami from 04:05; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:47, Karka 06:08, Simha 09:05, Kanya 12:07, Tula 15:07, Vrischika 18:08, Dhanu 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 11:33) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 11:33) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:44–04:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 03:44–20:24: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–11:33+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:33–03:44 (15.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–11:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:05–03:44 (15.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–11:33−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–04:05−3 Vaidhriti 03:44–20:24

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:31 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 13:45 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:49 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:31 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:31	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 05:31	karana Gara
from 13:45	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 18:25	karana Vanija
from 20:49	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	00:40
Moonset	09:01
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:31	from 13:45

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, Shatabhisha (13:45–21:15) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:45–03:43 (16.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:31 Krakacha Yoga 05:31–03:43 (16.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–13:45 Anandadi: Ananda 13:45–03:43 (16.06)

Chora Panchaka: 00:35–00:52 (20.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:05–05:57

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:33
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:24–04:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:06–10:18
Yamaganda	14:41–16:52
Gulika Kalam	03:44–05:55
Dur Muhurta	03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:04
Varjyam	21:44–23:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:02, 12:03–18:04

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 03:44–09:02, 12:03–18:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:44–09:02, 12:03–18:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:02, 12:03–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 13:45, Shatabhisha from 13:45; tithi Krishna-panchami until 05:31, Krishna-shashti from 05:31; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:04, Simha 09:02, Kanya 12:03, Tula 15:03, Vrischika 18:04, Dhanu 20:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 13:45) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 13:45) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–13:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–13:45+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–05:31+1 Ravi Yoga 13:45–03:43 (16.06)0 Yoga Priti 20:49–03:43 (16.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:31−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:31–03:43 (16.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:25 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 16:22 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 21:33 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:25 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:25	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 07:25	karana Vishti
from 16:22	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 20:30	karana Bava
from 21:33	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:43
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	00:56
Moonset	10:17
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:25	from 16:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:43–16:22) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (16:22–21:16) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:25–20:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:43–16:22 Tripushkar Yoga 16:22–03:43 (17.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–07:25 Samvartaka Yoga 07:25–03:43 (17.06)

Anandadi: Chara 16:22–03:43 (17.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:43–16:22

Bhadra on earth: 07:25–20:30; Bhadra Puchha 12:39–13:58; Bhadra Mukha 13:58–16:09
Chora Panchaka: 00:35 (15.06)–00:52 (20.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:16–21:28
Pradosha	21:16–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:42 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam	08:23–10:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:04–21:16
Yamaganda	12:29–14:41
Gulika Kalam	16:53–19:04
Dur Muhurta	18:55–20:05
Varjyam	23:32–01:20 (17.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:43–07:25

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 03:43–07:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:43–07:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:43–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 16:22, Purva-Bhadra from 16:22; tithi Krishna-shashti until 07:25, Krishna-saptami from 07:25; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 06:00, Simha 08:58, Kanya 11:59, Tula 14:59, Vrischika 18:00, Dhanu 20:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 16:22) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 16:22) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 07:25–20:30: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:43–16:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:43–16:22+1 Yoga Priti 03:43–21:330 Anandadi: Chara 16:22–03:43 (17.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–07:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 16:22–03:43 (17.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:22–03:43 (17.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:43–16:22−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 07:25–03:43 (17.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 07:25–20:30

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:38 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 19:14 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 22:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:38 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:38	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 09:38	karana Balava
from 19:14	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 22:27	yoga Saubhagya
from 22:48	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:43
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	01:08
Moonset	11:31
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:38	from 19:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:43–19:14) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (19:14–21:16) 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, 21:16–22:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–09:38 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:38–19:14

Anandadi: Musala 03:43–19:14 Anandadi: Gada 19:14–03:43 (18.06)

Chora Panchaka: 00:35 (15.06)–00:52 (20.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam	10:17–12:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:55–08:07
Yamaganda	10:18–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:53
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:15, 16:35–17:45
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:43–09:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:43–09:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:43–09:38
Bathing, washing hair	good 19:14–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 19:14, Uttara-Bhadra from 19:14; tithi Krishna-saptami until 09:38, Krishna-ashtami from 09:38; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:57, Simha 08:54, Kanya 11:55, Tula 14:55, Vrischika 17:56, Dhanu 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 19:14) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 19:14) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 09:38–21:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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

+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:43–22:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:14–03:43 (18.06)−1 Ashtami 09:38–03:43 (18.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:38–03:43 (18.06)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:43–19:14−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:43–19:14−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:38–19:14−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–09:38

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 11:58
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:58 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:09 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:21 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:58 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:58	tithi Krishna-navami
from 11:58	karana Taitila
from 22:09	nakshatra Revati
from 23:21	yoga Shobhana
from 01:07 (19.06)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:43
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	01:19
Moonset	12:43
Day length	17 h 33 min

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 11:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:43–21:16) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–11:58 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:43–22:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:43–22:09

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:43–22:09 Anandadi: Shubha 22:09–03:43 (19.06)

Chora Panchaka: 00:35 (15.06)–00:52 (20.06)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:36
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:46–18:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:53–19:05
Yamaganda	08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:24, 23:51–00:17 (19.06)
Varjyam	06:00–07:48

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:43–08:50, 11:51–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 11:58, Krishna-navami from 11:58; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:53, Simha 08:50, Kanya 11:51, Tula 14:51, Vrischika 17:52, Dhanu 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:43–11:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 11:58–21:16: 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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:58

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:43–22:09+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–11:58+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:43–22:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:43–22:09+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:43–23:21+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:43–22:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:43–11:58−1 Rikta tithi 11:58–03:43 (19.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:12 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 00:52 (20.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:06 (20.06) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:12 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:12	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 14:12	karana Vanija
from 00:06 (20.06)	yoga Atiganda
from 00:52 (20.06)	nakshatra Ashwini
from 03:13 (20.06)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:43
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	01:28
Moonset	13:56
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:12

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 (03:43–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 03:43–14:12

Anandadi: Utpata 03:43–00:52 (20.06) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:52–03:43 (20.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:13–16:07 (20.06); Bhadra Puchha 05:06–06:24 (20.06); Bhadra Mukha 06:24–08:34 (20.06)
Chora Panchaka: 00:35 (15.06)–00:52 (20.06)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:13–07:30 (20.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:12–23:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:42
Yamaganda	05:55–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:30
Dur Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Varjyam	11:30–13:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:12–17:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:12–17:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:12–17:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:12–20:36

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-navami until 14:12, Krishna-dashami from 14:12; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:49, Simha 08:46, Kanya 11:47, Tula 14:47, Vrischika 17:49, Dhanu 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-navami 03:43–14:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:43–00:52 (20.06)+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:43–00:06 (20.06)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka 03:43–00:52 (20.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:43–14:12−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:43–00:52 (20.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:43–14:12

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 16:07
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more

At sunrise 03:43

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:07 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 03:13 (21.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:33 (21.06) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:07 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 16:07	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 16:07	karana Bava
from 00:33 (21.06)	yoga Sukarma
from 03:13 (21.06)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:43
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	01:38
Moonset	15:09
Day length	17 h 33 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 16:07

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:43–16:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–16:07 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:43–03:13 (21.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:43–03:13 (21.06) Anandadi: Padma 03:13–03:44 (21.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:13–16:07; Bhadra Puchha 05:06–06:24; Bhadra Mukha 06:24–08:34
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:13 (19.06)–07:30
Gandanta (tithi): 15:41–16:33
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam	19:19–21:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:54
Yamaganda	03:43–05:55
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:45, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	22:50–00:35 (21.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:43–08:42, 11:43–17:45

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 03:43–08:42, 11:43–17:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:43–08:42, 11:43–17:45
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:43–08:42, 11:43–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-dashami until 16:07, Krishna-ekadashi from 16:07; lagna Mithuna 03:43, Karka 05:45, Simha 08:42, Kanya 11:43, Tula 14:43, Vrischika 17:45, Dhanu 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:07

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:43–03:13 (21.06)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–16:07+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:43–03:13 (21.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:43–03:13 (21.06)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Gandanta 03:43–07:30−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:43–16:07

Panchanga at sunrise 03:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Sukarma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Mudgara
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:34 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:03 (22.06) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:36 (22.06) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:55 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:55	karana Balava
from 17:34	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 17:34	karana Kaulava
from 00:36 (22.06)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	01:48
Moonset	16:25
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice	17:43

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:34

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, Bharani (03:44–21:17) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Jyeshtha (Ashadha in North India). According to the Puranas, the fast heals diseases and lifts curses; Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:07 (20.06)–17:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:44–07:14 (22.06)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–17:34

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:34–03:44 (22.06)

Anandadi: Mudgara all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:43 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam	23:53–01:36 (22.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:30
Yamaganda	16:54–19:06
Gulika Kalam	05:55–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:25, 13:06–14:16
Varjyam	13:33–15:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–08:38, 11:39–17:41

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 03:44–08:38, 11:39–17:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:44–08:38, 11:39–17:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–20:28

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 17:34, Krishna-dvadashi from 17:34; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:41, Simha 08:38, Kanya 11:39, Tula 14:39, Vrischika 17:41, Dhanu 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); 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) 03:44–17:34+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:44–00:36 (22.06)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:34–03:44 (22.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:25 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:03 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 00:11 (23.06) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:04 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:03	nakshatra Krittika
from 06:04	karana Taitila
from 18:25	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 18:25	karana Gara
from 00:11 (23.06)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	02:01
Moonset	17:44
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:03	from 18:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:44–05:03) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:03–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:18–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:03–18:25

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:03–03:44 (23.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:44–05:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:30
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:19
Yamaganda	14:42–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:44–05:55
Dur Muhurta	03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:04
Varjyam	17:40–19:21

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 05:03–08:34, 11:35–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 05:03, Krittika from 05:03; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 18:25, Krishna-trayodashi from 18:25; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:37, Simha 08:34, Kanya 11:35, Tula 14:35, Vrischika 17:37, Dhanu 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 05:03) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 05:03) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:03–03:44 (23.06)+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:44–00:11 (23.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:03–18:250 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:44–05:03−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–05:03

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 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:37 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 06:16 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 23:14 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:36 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:16	nakshatra Rohini
from 06:36	karana Vanija
from 18:37	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 18:37	karana Vishti
from 23:14	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	02:17
Moonset	19:05
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:16	from 18:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:44–06:16) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:16–21:18) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:37–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 18:37–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:18–00:44 (24.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:16–03:44 (24.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–06:16

Bhadra in heaven: 18:37–06:29 (24.06); Bhadra Mukha 18:37–20:35; Bhadra Puchha 05:13–06:24 (24.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:45–05:26, 03:35–05:13 (24.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:18
Yamaganda	12:31–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:07
Varjyam	22:40–00:18 (24.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:16–08:30, 11:31–17:33

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 06:16–08:30, 11:31–17:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:16–08:30, 11:31–17:33
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–08:30, 11:31–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 06:16, Rohini from 06:16; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 18:37, Krishna-chaturdashi from 18:37; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:33, Simha 08:30, Kanya 11:31, Tula 14:31, Vrischika 17:33, Dhanu 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 06:16) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 06:16) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 18:37–21:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

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.
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: Prajapati 06:16–03:44 (24.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:16–03:44 (24.06)0 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–06:160 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:37–03:44 (24.06)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 18:37–03:44 (24.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:11 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 06:52 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 21:48 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:29 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:29	karana Shakuni
from 06:52	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 18:11	tithi Amavasya
from 18:11	karana Chatushpada
from 21:48	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	02:40
Moonset	20:24
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:52	from 18:11

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 (03:44–06:52) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:52–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–06:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 06:29–18:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 18:11–21:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:44–18:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:52–03:45 (25.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–06:52 Anandadi: Ananda 06:52–03:45 (25.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:37 (23.06)–06:29; Bhadra Mukha 18:37–20:35 (23.06); Bhadra Puchha 05:13–06:24

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (25.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:35–05:13, 22:03–23:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:08
Yamaganda	10:19–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:16, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	12:27–14:03

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 06:52, Mrigashirsha from 06:52; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 18:11, Amavasya from 18:11; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:29, Simha 08:26, Kanya 11:27, Tula 14:27, Vrischika 17:29, Dhanu 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 06:52) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 06:52) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 03:44–18:11: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 18:11–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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.
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 = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:52–03:45 (25.06)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:52–03:45 (25.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–06:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–06:29−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:44–18:11

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Amavasya
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 17:10 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 06:51 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 19:54 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:44 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:44	karana Naga
from 06:51	nakshatra Ardra
from 17:10	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 17:10	karana Kimstughna
from 19:54	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	03:14
Moonset	21:35
Day length	17 h 32 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	17:10

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:51	from 17:10

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, Mrigashirsha (03:45–06:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 03:45–05:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 05:44–17:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 17:10–21:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:11 (24.06)–17:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:11 (24.06)–17:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 06:51–03:45 (26.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:10–03:45 (26.06)

Anandadi: Chara 06:51–03:45 (26.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:45–06:51

Gandanta (tithi): 16:47–17:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:44 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:31–22:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:06
Yamaganda	08:08–10:20
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:26, 23:53–00:19 (26.06)
Varjyam	15:03–16:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–08:22, 11:23–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 06:51, Ardra from 06:51; tithi Amavasya until 17:10, Shukla-pratipat from 17:10; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:25, Simha 08:22, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:23, Vrischika 17:25, Dhanu 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 06:51) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 06:51) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Amavasya 03:45–17:10: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:51–03:45 (26.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–06:51+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:45–19:540 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:45–06:510 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:10–03:45 (26.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:51–03:45 (26.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 03:45–17:10−3 Yamaghanta 06:51–03:45 (26.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhruva, Auspicious weekday; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Chandra Darshan · Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:38 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 06:17 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 17:35 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 04:27 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:27	karana Bava
from 06:17	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 15:38	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 15:38	karana Balava
from 17:35	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:42 (27.06)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	04:03
Moonset	22:32
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:17	from 15:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:17–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 03:45–04:27: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 21:18–22:32
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:18–22:32

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha: nine days of sadhana of Durga and the ten Mahavidyas, without lavish festivities.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:10 (25.06)–15:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:45–09:36

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:38–03:46 (27.06)

Samvartaka Yoga 03:45–15:38

Anandadi: Musala 03:45–06:17 Anandadi: Gada 06:17–03:46 (27.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:58–04:30 (27.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:43
Yamaganda	05:57–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:31
Dur Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Varjyam	17:47–19:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:38–17:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 15:38–17:21
Cutting fingernails	good 15:38–17:21
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:38–20:08

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 06:17, Punarvasu from 06:17; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 15:38, Shukla-dvitya from 15:38; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:21, Simha 08:18, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:20, Vrischika 17:21, Dhanu 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 06:17) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 06:17) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 Yoga Dhruva 03:45–17:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:17–03:46 (27.06)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:38–03:46 (27.06)0 Auspicious tithi 15:38–03:46 (27.06)0 Yoga Vyaghata 17:35–20:48−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:17–03:46 (27.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–06:17−3 Samvartaka Yoga 03:45–15:38

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 05:16
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 13:42 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 05:16 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 14:57 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:42 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:16	nakshatra Pushya
from 13:42	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 13:42	karana Taitila
from 14:57	yoga Harshana
from 00:37 (28.06)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	05:11
Moonset	23:12
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:16	from 13:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:46–05:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:16–21:17) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

The chariot festival in Puri: Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra are drawn on huge chariots to the Gundicha temple. Pulling the ropes of the chariots brings great merit.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:38 (26.06)–13:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–05:16 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:16–03:46 (28.06) Guru Pushya Yoga 05:16–03:46 (28.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:46–05:16 Anandadi: Shubha 05:16–03:46 (28.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:58–04:30, 21:53–23:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:55
Yamaganda	03:46–05:57
Gulika Kalam	08:09–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:46, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	12:49–14:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:46–08:14, 11:16–17:17

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	good 03:46–08:14, 11:16–17:17
Cutting fingernails	good 03:46–08:14, 11:16–17:17
Cutting toenails	good 13:42–17:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–08:14, 11:16–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 05:16, Pushya from 05:16; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 13:42, Shukla-tritya from 13:42; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:17, Simha 08:14, Kanya 11:16, Tula 14:16, Vrischika 17:17, Dhanu 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 05:16) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 05:16) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:16

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:16–03:46 (28.06)+2 Pushya 05:16–03:46 (28.06)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:16–03:46 (28.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–13:420 Yoga Harshana 14:57–03:46 (28.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–05:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Best day — Pushya, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 03:56
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:28 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 03:56 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 12:05 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:28 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 03:56	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 11:28	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 11:28	karana Vanija
from 12:05	yoga Vajra
from 22:16	karana Vishti
from 02:21 (29.06)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	06:33
Moonset	23:40
Day length	17 h 30 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 03:56	from 11:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:46–03:56) is good for sowing.

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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), 11:28–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:56–02:21 (29.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:46–03:56 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:56–02:21 (29.06) Anandadi: Kana 02:21–03:47 (29.06)

Bhadra on earth: 22:16–09:03 (29.06); Bhadra Mukha 22:15–00:03 (29.06); Bhadra Puchha 07:58–09:03 (29.06)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:46–07:57 (29.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam	00:52–02:21 (29.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:32
Yamaganda	16:54–19:06
Gulika Kalam	05:58–08:09
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:27, 13:07–14:17
Varjyam	15:53–17:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–11:28

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:56–11:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:56–11:28
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:56–20:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 03:56, Ashlesha from 03:56; tithi Shukla-tritya until 11:28, Shukla-chaturti from 11:28; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:13, Simha 08:10, Kanya 11:12, Tula 14:12, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 03:56) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 03:56) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 11:28–21:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 03:56

+2 Pushya 03:46–03:56+2 Ravi Yoga 03:56–02:21 (29.06)+1 Yoga Harshana 03:46–12:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–11:280 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:56–02:21 (29.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Utpata 03:46–03:560 Yoga Vajra 12:05–13:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–02:21 (29.06)−1 Rikta tithi 11:28–03:47 (29.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:03 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 00:40 (30.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:04 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:03 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:03	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 09:03	karana Bava
from 09:04	yoga Siddhi
from 19:48	karana Balava
from 00:40 (30.06)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	08:03
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 29 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 09:03

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, Magha (03:47–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:47–09:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–09:03 Ravi Yoga 00:40–03:48 (30.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:03–00:40 (30.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:03–03:48 (30.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:47–00:40 (30.06) Anandadi: Lumbaka 00:40–03:48 (30.06)

Bhadra on earth: 02:21–09:03; Bhadra Puchha 07:58–09:03
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:46 (28.06)–07:57
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:26–23:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:09–10:21
Yamaganda	14:43–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:47–05:58
Dur Muhurta	03:47–04:57, 04:57–06:07
Varjyam	13:31–15:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:08–17:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:08–17:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:08–17:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 11:08–19:56

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 09:03, Shukla-panchami from 09:03; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:09, Simha 08:06, Kanya 11:08, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:09, Dhanu 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:47–09:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 03:47–09:03: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–09:03+1 Yoga Siddhi 09:04–03:48 (30.06)+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:47–00:40 (30.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 09:03–03:48 (30.06)−1 Bhadra on earth 03:47–09:03−1 Gandanta 03:47–07:57−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–00:40 (30.06)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:03–00:40 (30.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:03–03:48 (30.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:47–09:03

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1738 · Vikram 1873 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:33 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 22:58 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 05:59 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:59	yoga Vyatipata
from 06:33	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 06:33	karana Kaulava
from 17:18	karana Taitila
from 22:58	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 02:54 (01.07)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	09:34
Moonset	00:00
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:33

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 (03:48–21:17) is good for root crops.

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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, 06:33–03:48 (01.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:48–22:58 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:58–03:48 (01.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–03:48 (01.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:48–22:58 Anandadi: Mitra 22:58–03:48 (01.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:11–06:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:46 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:02–18:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:17
Yamaganda	12:32–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:07
Varjyam	08:06–09:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–05:59

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 03:48–05:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:48–05:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–06:33

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami until 06:33, Shukla-shashti from 06:33; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:05, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:04, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vyatipata 05:59–21:17: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:48–05:59+2 Ravi Yoga 03:48–22:58+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:48–22:58+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–06:330 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–03:48 (01.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–22:58−3 Vyatipata 05:59–02:54 (01.07)

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 03:48

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

Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.

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.

Dhata (No. 10 of 60, “creator, sustainer”) — A moderate year: an abundance of medicinal herbs, attention to health; success without excess.
Northern samvatsara: Vyaya (No. 20)
Shaka Samvat 1738 · Vikram Samvat 1873 · Kali Yuga 4917
Next year — Ishvara, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 18.03.1817
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

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: 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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: 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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-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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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.

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable 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.

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.

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)

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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: 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.

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.

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable 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.

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.

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)

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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and 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.

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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

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

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

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

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

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.

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.

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

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)

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.

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.

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

Lunar eclipse, total
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.

The Moon has fully entered the Earth’s shadow.

The edge of the Moon emerges from the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The luminary sets during the eclipse: the part before setting is visible, the end is not.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.

Krishna-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.

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)

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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: 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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable 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-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.

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

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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: 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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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)

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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: 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.

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra 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-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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: 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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Krishna-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.

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

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 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-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Anandadi: 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-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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-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.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

The longest day in the Northern Hemisphere (the Sun’s tropical longitude 90°), after which the Sun turns south. The Vedic Dakshinayana traditionally begins with Karka Sankranti — about 24–25 days later.

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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

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)

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.

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

nakshatra 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.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.

Ashadha (Vedic name Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.

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

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)

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

nakshatra Ashlesha
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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.