June 1888 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 9.06), Jyeshtha (from 10.06). Major festivals: 19.06 Ganga Dussehra; 20.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi).
Icons this month (20)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 5.06 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:45
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 12.06 Tue — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 14.06 Thu — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious weekday after 20:43
Magha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
Festivals
- 1.06 Fri Kalashtami
- 5.06 Tue Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
- 6.06 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 7.06 Thu Masik Shivaratri
- 8.06 Fri Vat Savitri Vrat
- 9.06 Sat Vaishakha Amavasya
- 9.06 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 9.06 Sat Shani Jayanti
- 11.06 Mon Chandra Darshan
- 13.06 Wed Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
- 13.06 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 15.06 Fri Skanda Shashti
- 17.06 Sun Masik Durgashtami
- 19.06 Tue Ganga Dussehra
- 20.06 Wed Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
- 21.06 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 23.06 Sat Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
- 23.06 Sat Vat Purnima Vrat
- 26.06 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
- 30.06 Sat Kalashtami
Special muhurta yogas
- 3.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–22:10
- 5.06 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day
- 5.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 9.06 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:46–12:29
- 9.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–12:29
- 16.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 20:45–22:34
- 17.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 17.06 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:55–03:44 (18.06)
- 21.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:07–03:44 (22.06)
- 22.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–09:35
- 24.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–04:52
- 24.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:00–03:45 (25.06)
- 24.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:00–03:45 (25.06)
- 25.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:40–03:46 (26.06)
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
- 1.06 Fri — Tryahasparsha, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
- 2.06 Sat — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 4.06 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
- 7.06 Thu — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krishna Chaturdashi (unfavourable day)
- 8.06 Fri — Yamaghanta, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
- 9.06 Sat — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
- 13.06 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
- 17.06 Sun — Vyatipata, Surya Dagdha tithi, Ashtami
- 21.06 Thu — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
- 22.06 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Rakshasa
- 23.06 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 25.06 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vaidhriti (unfavourable day)
- 26.06 Tue — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 30.06 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Sky this month
- 9.06 New moon (Amavasya) 19:34
- 13.06 Mithuna Sankranti 01:30 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
- 21.06 Summer solstice 03:14
- 24.06 Full moon (Purnima) 00:07
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- 31.05 03:49 – 5.06 01:00 Dosha-free Panchaka
- 27.06 12:55 – 2.07 08:03 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Sarvadhari (No. 22, “all-sustaining”) — A year of support for all: plenty, stability and well-being. more
Northern samvatsara: Vikari. Shaka Samvat 1810, Vikram Samvat 1945, Kali Yuga 4989.
Vaishakha (Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. more
Jyeshtha (Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 03:52
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:29 (02.06) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 17:37 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:07 (02.06) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:53 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:53 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 17:37 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 01:07 (02.06) | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:52 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:02 |
| End of twilight | 21:59 |
| Moonrise | 01:35 |
| Moonset | 11:28 |
| Day length | 17 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 7, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:37 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (03:52–17:37) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (17:37–21:02) is good for root crops.
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, 21:02–22:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:37–03:51 (02.06)
Anandadi: Saumya 03:52–17:37 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:37–03:51 (02.06)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:49 (31.05)–01:00 (05.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:57–03:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 21:02–21:16 |
| Pradosha | 21:02–22:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:40 (02.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:00–11:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:19–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:45–18:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:01–08:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:18–08:27, 13:02–14:10 |
| Varjyam | 00:34–02:18 (02.06) |
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 03:52–10:00, 13:02–17:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 17:37, Purva-Bhadra from 17:37; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:39, Karka 07:03, Simha 10:00, Kanya 13:02, Tula 16:02, Vrischika 19:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 17:37) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 17:37) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 03:52–21:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:52–17:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–17:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:37–03:51 (02.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:37–03:51 (02.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:37–03:51 (02.06)−1 Ashtami all day−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and 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.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:51
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:29 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 19:39 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 01:23 (03.06) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 04:29 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:29 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 04:29 | karana Taitila |
| from 17:14 | karana Gara |
| from 19:39 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 01:23 (03.06) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:51 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:03 |
| End of twilight | 22:01 |
| Moonrise | 01:54 |
| Moonset | 12:40 |
| Day length | 17 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:29 | from 19:39 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:51–19:39) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (19:39–21:03) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–03:50 (03.06)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:51–04:29
Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:51–19:39 Anandadi: Dhumra 19:39–03:50 (03.06)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:49 (31.05)–01:00 (05.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:57–03:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:28 |
| Godhuli | 21:03–21:17 |
| Pradosha | 21:03–22:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:40 (03.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:59–12:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:09–10:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:36–16:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:51–06:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:51–05:00, 05:00–06:09 |
| 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 19:39–21:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 19:39, Uttara-Bhadra from 19:39; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 04:29, Krishna-navami from 04:29; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:35, Karka 06:59, Simha 09:57, Kanya 12:58, Tula 15:58, Vrischika 18:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 19:39) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 19:39) — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 03:51–04:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 04:29–21:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–03:50 (03.06)+1 Yoga Priti 03:51–01:23 (03.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:39–03:50 (03.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:51–04:29−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:51–19:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–19:39−2 Rikta tithi 04:29–03:50 (03.06)
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 06:07; auspicious time — until 19:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:50
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:10 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 02:01 (04.06) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:07 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:07 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 06:07 | karana Vanija |
| from 19:07 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:10 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 02:01 (04.06) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:50 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:05 |
| End of twilight | 22:03 |
| Moonrise | 02:11 |
| Moonset | 13:51 |
| Day length | 17 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:50–21:05) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:07–21:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–22:10
Anandadi: Sthira 03:50–22:10 Anandadi: Vardhamana 22:10–03:50 (04.06)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:07–08:12 (04.06); Bhadra Puchha 21:07–22:25; Bhadra Mukha 22:25–00:36 (04.06)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:49 (31.05)–01:00 (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 | 21:05–21:18 |
| Pradosha | 21:05–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:41 (04.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:52–18:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:55–21:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:28–14:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:46–18:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:47–19:56 |
| Varjyam | 06:16–08:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:07–09:53, 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 06:07–09:53, 12:54–18:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:07–09:53, 12:54–18:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-navami until 06:07, Krishna-dashami from 06:07; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:32, Karka 06:55, Simha 09:53, Kanya 12:54, Tula 15:54, Vrischika 18:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 03:50–06:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 19:07–21:05: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 06:07
Auspicious time ends by 19:07
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–22:10+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:50–22:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–22:10+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:50–02:01 (04.06)0 Bhadra on earth 19:07–03:50 (04.06)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 03:50–06:07
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:50
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 01:00 (05.06) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:53 (05.06) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:12 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:12 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 08:12 | karana Bava |
| from 21:21 | karana Balava |
| from 01:00 (05.06) | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 02:53 (05.06) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:50 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:06 |
| End of twilight | 22:04 |
| Moonrise | 02:27 |
| Moonset | 15:00 |
| Day length | 17 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 1, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:12 |
|---|
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 (03:50–21:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:50–08:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–03:49 (05.06) Krakacha Yoga 08:12–03:49 (05.06)
Anandadi: Matanga 03:50–01:00 (05.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 01:00–03:49 (05.06)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:07 (03.06)–08:12; Bhadra Puchha 21:07–22:25 (03.06); Bhadra Mukha 22:25 (03.06)–00:36
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:49 (31.05)–01:00 (05.06)
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:46–08:38
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:17–07:45 (05.06)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:56–03:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:29 |
| Godhuli | 21:06–21:19 |
| Pradosha | 21:06–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:41 (05.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:19–00:07 (05.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 05:59–08:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:18–12:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:37–16:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–14:11, 16:29–17:39 |
| Varjyam | 11:35–13:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:12–09:49, 12:50–18:51
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:12–09:49, 12:50–18:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:12–09:49, 12:50–18:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:50–09:49, 12:50–21:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dashami until 08:12, Krishna-ekadashi from 08:12; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:28, Karka 06:51, Simha 09:49, Kanya 12:50, Tula 15:50, Vrischika 18:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 03:50–08:12: 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:50–01:00 (05.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–01:00 (05.06)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:50–02:53 (05.06)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Bhadra on earth 03:50–08:12−1 Panchaka 03:50–01:00 (05.06)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–03:49 (05.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:12–03:49 (05.06)
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 07:45 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Apara Ekadashi (Achala) |
At sunrise 03:49
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 03:59 (06.06) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 03:51 (06.06) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:32 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:32 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 10:32 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:45 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:49 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:07 |
| End of twilight | 22:06 |
| Moonrise | 02:42 |
| Moonset | 16:08 |
| Day length | 17 h 18 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 10:32 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Vaishakha (Jyeshtha in North India). The fast grants “boundless” merit and removes grave misdeeds; Trivikrama (Vishnu) is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:12 (04.06)–10:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:48–07:16 (06.06)
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–10:32
Anandadi: Amrita all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:17 (04.06)–07:45
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:55–03:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 21:07–21:20 |
| Pradosha | 21:07–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:41 (06.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:54–21:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:47–18:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:08–10:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:28–14:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:16–08:26, 23:47–00:14 (06.06) |
| Varjyam | 23:30–01:17 (06.06) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–09:45, 12:46–18:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:49–09:45, 12:46–18:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:49–09:45, 12:46–18:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:49–10:32, 12:46–21:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 10:32, Krishna-dvadashi from 10:32; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:24, Karka 06:47, Simha 09:45, Kanya 12:46, Tula 15:46, Vrischika 18:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 07:45
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shobhana all day0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–10:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 03:49–07:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 03:48
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 03:59 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 03:51 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:58 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 03:51 | yoga Atiganda |
|---|---|
| from 03:59 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 12:58 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 12:58 | karana Gara |
| from 02:10 (07.06) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:48 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 21:08 |
| End of twilight | 22:07 |
| Moonrise | 02:59 |
| Moonset | 17:17 |
| Day length | 17 h 20 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 03:59 | from 12:58 |
|---|
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, Bharani (03:59–21:08) is good for root crops.
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
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–12:58
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:58–03:47 (07.06)
Anandadi: Mrityu 03:48–03:59 Anandadi: Kana 03:59–03:47 (07.06)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:54–03:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:08–21:21 |
| Pradosha | 21:08–22:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:41 (07.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:34–03:22 (07.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:28–14:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:58–08:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:18–12:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 14:47–16:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:59–09:41, 12:42–18:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:59–09:41, 12:42–18:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:59–09:41, 12:42–18:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:59–09:41, 12:42–21:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 03:59, Bharani from 03:59; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 12:58, Krishna-trayodashi from 12:58; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:20, Karka 06:43, Simha 09:41, Kanya 12:42, Tula 15:42, Vrischika 18:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 03:59) — joy; Bharani (from 03:59) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–03:59+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:48–03:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–12:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 03:51–06:21−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:58–03:47 (07.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–03:47 (07.06)−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:59–03:47 (07.06)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 03:47
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 06:58 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 04:49 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 15:21 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:49 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 06:58 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 15:21 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 15:21 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:47 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 21:09 |
| End of twilight | 22:08 |
| Moonrise | 03:17 |
| Moonset | 18:25 |
| Day length | 17 h 21 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 06:58 | from 15:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:47–06:58) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:58–21:09) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:21–21:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 15:21–21:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:15–00:41 (08.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 06:58–03:47 (08.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:21–03:47 (08.06)
Anandadi: Padma 03:47–06:58 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:58–03:47 (08.06)
- Bhadra in heaven: 15:21–04:29 (08.06); Bhadra Mukha 15:21–17:32; Bhadra Puchha 03:09–04:27 (08.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:54–03:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:09–21:22 |
| Pradosha | 21:09–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:41 (08.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:38–16:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:47–05:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:08–10:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:34–10:44, 16:31–17:41 |
| Varjyam | 20:24–22:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–09:37, 12:38–15:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:47–09:37, 12:38–15:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:47–09:37, 12:38–15:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 06:58, Krittika from 06:58; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 15:21, Krishna-chaturdashi from 15:21; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:16, Karka 06:39, Simha 09:37, Kanya 12:38, Tula 15:38, Vrischika 18:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 06:58) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 06:58) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 15:21–21:09: 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 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −5
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 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:49–03:47 (08.06)0 Anandadi: Padma 03:47–06:58−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:21–03:47 (08.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:21–03:47 (08.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:58–03:47 (08.06)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 15:21–03:47 (08.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–06:58−3 Yamaghanta 06:58–03:47 (08.06)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Vat Savitri Vrat |
At sunrise 03:47
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:49 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 05:42 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:29 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:29 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 05:42 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 09:49 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 17:34 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 17:34 | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:47 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 21:10 |
| End of twilight | 22:10 |
| Moonrise | 03:38 |
| Moonset | 19:32 |
| Day length | 17 h 23 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 09:49 | 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, Krittika (03:47–09:49) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:49–21:10) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:47–04:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 04:29–17:34: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 17:34–21:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 03:47–17:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Vat Savitri Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan
Married women fast for the long life of their husbands in memory of Savitri, who won Satyavan back from Yama, and circumambulate a banyan tree, winding thread around its trunk (northern tradition; in West and South India — on Vat Purnima).
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:10–22:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 09:49–03:46 (09.06)
Anandadi: Chhatra 03:47–09:49 Anandadi: Mitra 09:49–03:46 (09.06)
- Bhadra in heaven: 15:21 (07.06)–04:29; Bhadra Mukha 15:21–17:32 (07.06); Bhadra Puchha 03:09–04:27
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:54–03:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:32 |
| Godhuli | 21:10–21:23 |
| Pradosha | 21:10–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:41 (09.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:08–08:56 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:18–12:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:49–19:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:57–08:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:15–08:25, 13:03–14:13 |
| Varjyam | 03:36–05:22 (09.06) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:47–09:33, 09:49–21:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 09:49, Rohini from 09:49; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 17:34, Amavasya from 17:34; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:12, Karka 06:35, Simha 09:33, Kanya 12:34, Tula 15:34, Vrischika 18:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 09:49) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:49) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 03:47–17:34: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 17:34–21:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- 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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −2
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:47–09:49+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:47–05:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:49–03:46 (09.06)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:47–04:29−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:47–17:34−3 Yamaghanta 09:49–03:46 (09.06)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Shani Amavasya · Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya |
At sunrise 03:46
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 19:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 12:29 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 06:25 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:36 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:25 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 06:36 | karana Naga |
| from 12:29 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 19:34 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 19:34 | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:46 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 21:11 |
| End of twilight | 22:11 |
| Moonrise | 04:04 |
| Moonset | 20:37 |
| Day length | 17 h 25 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 19:34 |
|---|
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 12:29 | from 19:34 |
|---|
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, Rohini (03:46–12:29) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (12:29–21:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Chatushpada 03:46–06:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 06:36–19:34: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 19:34–21:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)
A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:34 (08.06)–19:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)
The birthday of Shani (Saturn), the son of Surya. His image is bathed with oil (taila abhisheka), black sesame is offered and oil lamps are lit to pacify Shani.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:34 (08.06)–19:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishakha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Vaishakha: Shani Jayanti and (in North India) Vat Savitri Vrat.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:34 (08.06)–19:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:46–12:29 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–12:29
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:46–12:29 Anandadi: Vajra 12:29–03:45 (10.06)
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:08–19:59
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:53–03:20 |
|---|---|
| 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 (10.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:55–10:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:07–10:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:39–16:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:46–05:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:46–04:56, 04:56–06:05 |
| Varjyam | 03:36–05:22, 18:38–20:24 |
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 03:46–09:29, 12:30–21:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 12:29, Mrigashirsha from 12:29; tithi Amavasya until 19:34, Shukla-pratipat from 19:34; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:08, Karka 06:31, Simha 09:29, Kanya 12:30, Tula 15:30, Vrischika 18:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 12:29) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 12:29) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 03:46–19:34: 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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:46–12:29+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:46–12:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–12:29+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:46–06:250 Yoga Shula 06:25–08:28−1 Anandadi: Vajra 12:29–03:45 (10.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 03:46–19:34
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:45
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 14:52 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 06:57 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:27 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:57 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 08:27 | karana Bava |
| from 14:52 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 21:15 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 21:15 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:45 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 21:12 |
| End of twilight | 22:12 |
| Moonrise | 04:37 |
| Moonset | 21:37 |
| Day length | 17 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:45–14:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Kimstughna 03:45–08:27: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–21:15
Anandadi: Saumya 03:45–14:52 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:52–03:45 (11.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:53–03:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:12–21:25 |
| Pradosha | 21:12–22:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:42 (11.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:11–06:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:01–21:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:29–14:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:50–19:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:52–20:02 |
| Varjyam | 23:59–01:44 (11.06) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–14:52
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 03:45–09:25, 12:26–14:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–14:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–21:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 14:52, Ardra from 14:52; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:04, Karka 06:28, Simha 09:25, Kanya 12:26, Tula 15:26, Vrischika 18:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 14:52) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 14:52) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:45–14:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–14:520 Yoga Ganda 06:57–09:230 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:52–03:45 (11.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:52–03:45 (11.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–21:15
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 03:45
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 16:56 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 07:14 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:59 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:14 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 09:59 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:56 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 22:37 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 22:37 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:45 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:13 |
| Moonrise | 05:19 |
| Moonset | 22:30 |
| Day length | 17 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (16:56–21:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 21:13–22:30
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:13–22:30
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–22:37
Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:45–16:56 Anandadi: Dhumra 16:56–03:45 (12.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:53–03:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:26 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:42 (12.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:04–07:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 05:56–08:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:18–12:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:40–16:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:04–14:14, 16:33–17:43 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:56–18:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 16:56–18:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 16:56–18:24 |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:45–09:21, 12:22–21:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:45–09:21, 12:22–21:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 16:56, Punarvasu from 16:56; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:00, Karka 06:24, Simha 09:21, Kanya 12:22, Tula 15:22, Vrischika 18:24, Dhanu 21:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 16:56) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 16:56) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–22:37+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:14–03:45 (12.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:56–03:45 (12.06)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:45–16:56−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–16:56−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–22:37
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:45
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 23:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 18:38 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 07:14 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:09 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:14 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 11:09 | karana Gara |
| from 18:38 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 23:35 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 23:35 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:45 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:14 |
| Moonrise | 06:11 |
| Moonset | 23:14 |
| Day length | 17 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:38 |
|---|
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 (03:45–18:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (18:38–21:13) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–23:35 Ravi Yoga 18:38–03:44 (13.06)
Anandadi: Sthira 03:45–18:38 Anandadi: Vardhamana 18:38–03:44 (13.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:52–03:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:26 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:42 (13.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:04–17:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:51–19:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:07–10:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:29–14:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:14–08:24, 23:50–00:16 (13.06) |
| Varjyam | 05:47–07:30, 03:04–04:45 (13.06) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:45–09:17, 12:18–21:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 18:38, Pushya from 18:38; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:56, Karka 06:20, Simha 09:17, Kanya 12:18, Tula 15:18, Vrischika 18:20, Dhanu 21:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 18:38) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 18:38) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–23:35+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:45–18:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–18:38+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:45–07:14+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–23:350 Ravi Yoga 18:38–03:44 (13.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:06 (14.06) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 19:55 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 06:55 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:54 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:55 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 11:54 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:55 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 00:06 (14.06) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 00:06 (14.06) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:15 |
| Moonrise | 07:13 |
| Moonset | 23:49 |
| Day length | 17 h 29 min |
Sky
| Mithuna Sankranti | 01:30 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini) |
|---|
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 19:55 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:44–19:55) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:54–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 03:44–07:54
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:44–14:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:44–19:55
Anandadi: Matanga 03:44–19:55 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:55–03:44 (14.06)
- Bhadra on earth: 11:54–00:06 (14.06); Bhadra Mukha 11:51–13:53; Bhadra Puchha 22:53–00:06 (14.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:52–03:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:14–21:27 |
| Pradosha | 21:14–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:42 (14.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:11–14:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:29–14:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:55–08:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:18–12:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–13:04 |
| Varjyam | 03:04–04:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:44–09:13, 12:14–21:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 19:55, Ashlesha from 19:55; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:52, Karka 06:16, Simha 09:13, Kanya 12:14, Tula 15:15, Vrischika 18:16, Dhanu 21:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 19:55) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 19:55) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 03:44–21:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 01:30 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 11:54–21:14: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day
+2 Pushya 03:44–19:55+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–19:55+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:44–19:55+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:44–06:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:55–03:44 (14.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:55–03:44 (14.06)0 Yoga Vyaghata 06:55–10:25−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–00:06 (14.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 11:54–00:06 (14.06)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 20:43 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:08 (15.06) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 20:43 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 06:15 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:11 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:15 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 12:11 | karana Balava |
| from 20:43 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 00:08 (15.06) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 00:08 (15.06) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:16 |
| Moonrise | 08:23 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 17 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 20:43 |
|---|
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, Magha (20:43–21:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–00:08 (15.06) Ravi Yoga 20:43–03:44 (15.06)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:43–00:08 (15.06) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:08–03:44 (15.06)
Anandadi: Amrita 03:44–20:43 Anandadi: Musala 20:43–03:44 (15.06)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:34–02:51 (15.06)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:44–00:32 (15.06)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
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 (15.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:04–20:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:41–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:44–05:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:07–10:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:34–10:44, 16:35–17:45 |
| Varjyam | 09:09–10:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 20:43, Magha from 20:43; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:48, Karka 06:12, Simha 09:09, Kanya 12:10, Tula 15:11, Vrischika 18:12, Dhanu 20:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 20:43) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 20:43) — loss of property; Thursday — success.
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
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 20:43
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–00:08 (15.06)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:44–20:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–00:08 (15.06)+1 Yoga Harshana 06:15–03:44 (15.06)0 Ravi Yoga 20:43–03:44 (15.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:43–00:08 (15.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 20:43–03:44 (15.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–20:43
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Harshana; auspicious time — until 05:11 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 23:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 21:01 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 05:11 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:57 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:11 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 11:57 | karana Taitila |
| from 21:01 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 23:38 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 23:38 | karana Gara |
| from 03:41 (16.06) | yoga Siddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:17 |
| Moonrise | 09:38 |
| Moonset | 00:18 |
| Day length | 17 h 31 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 21:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:44–21:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (21:01–21:15) is good for root crops.
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 00:08–23:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:44–21:01 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–23:38 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:01–03:44 (16.06)
Krakacha Yoga 23:38–03:44 (16.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:38–03:44 (16.06)
Anandadi: Siddhi 21:01–03:44 (16.06) Anandadi: Kana 03:44–21:01
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:52–03:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:42 (16.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:35–20:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:18–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:52–19:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:55–08:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:14–08:24, 13:05–14:15 |
| Varjyam | 08:52–10:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:05, 12:07–18:08
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:44–09:05, 12:07–18:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:44–09:05, 12:07–18:08 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:44–09:05, 12:07–20:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 21:01, Purva-Phalguni from 21:01; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:08, Simha 09:05, Kanya 12:07, Tula 15:07, Vrischika 18:08, Dhanu 20:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 21:01) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 21:01) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.
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.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 05:11
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–21:01+1 Yoga Harshana 03:44–05:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Siddhi 21:01–03:44 (16.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:01–03:44 (16.06)0 Anandadi: Kana 03:44–21:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–23:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 05:11–06:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–21:01
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious tithi; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 20:45 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:43 (17.06) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:10 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:10 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 20:45 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 22:34 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 22:34 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:43 (17.06) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:17 |
| Moonrise | 10:56 |
| Moonset | 00:42 |
| Day length | 17 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 20:45 |
|---|
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, Purva-Phalguni (03:44–20:45) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (20:45–21:16) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 20:45–22:34
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–22:34
Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:44–20:45 Anandadi: Utpata 20:45–03:44 (17.06)
- Bhadra on earth: 22:34–02:35 (17.06); Bhadra Puchha 00:15–01:22 (17.06); Bhadra Mukha 01:22–03:13 (17.06)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:35–09:49 (17.06); Bhadra Mukha 01:22–03:13 (17.06)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:52–03:18 |
|---|---|
| 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 (17.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:25–16:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:07–10:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:41–16:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:44–05:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:04 |
| Varjyam | 04:55–06:30, 03:42–05:14 (17.06) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:02, 12:03–18:04, 20:45–21:16
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:44–09:02, 12:03–18:04, 20:45–21:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:44–09:02, 12:03–18:04, 20:45–21:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:44–09:02, 12:03–21:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 20:45, Uttara-Phalguni from 20:45; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:04, Simha 09:02, Kanya 12:03, Tula 15:03, Vrischika 18:04, Dhanu 20:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 20:45) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 20:45) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 03:44–01:43 (17.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–22:340 Auspicious nakshatra 20:45–03:44 (17.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 20:45–22:34−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:44–20:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–20:45−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–22:34
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 20:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:55 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 23:19 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:49 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:49 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 19:55 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 20:56 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 20:56 | karana Balava |
| from 23:19 | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:18 |
| Moonrise | 12:16 |
| Moonset | 01:03 |
| Day length | 17 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:55 | from 20:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:44–19:55) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (19:55–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–09:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:34 (16.06)–20:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:55–03:44 (18.06) Ravi Yoga 19:55–03:44 (18.06)
Anandadi: Mitra 03:44–19:55 Anandadi: Manasa 19:55–03:44 (18.06)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:35–09:49; Bhadra Mukha 01:22–03:13
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:52–03:18 |
|---|---|
| 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 (18.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:58–14:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:05–21:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:30–14:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:53–19:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:56–20:06 |
| Varjyam | 03:42–05:14 |
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 03:44–08:58, 11:59–20:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 19:55, Hasta from 19:55; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 20:56, Shukla-navami from 20:56; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:00, Simha 08:58, Kanya 11:59, Tula 14:59, Vrischika 18:00, Dhanu 20:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 19:55) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 19:55) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 03:44–20:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 20:56–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 03:44–21:16: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:44–19:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–19:550 Ravi Yoga 19:55–03:44 (18.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–09:49−1 Ashtami 03:44–20:56−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:44–20:56−3 Vyatipata 03:44–23:19
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 18:34 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:28 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:55 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:55 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 18:34 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 18:46 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 18:46 | karana Taitila |
| from 20:28 | yoga Parigha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:18 |
| Moonrise | 13:39 |
| Moonset | 01:22 |
| Day length | 17 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:34 | from 18:46 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:44–18:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (18:34–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:34–03:44 (19.06)
Anandadi: Vajra 03:44–18:34 Anandadi: Mudgara 18:34–03:44 (19.06)
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 (19.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:54–14:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 05:55–08:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:18–12:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:42–16:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:05–14:15, 16:36–17:46 |
| Varjyam | 03:51–05:21, 01:57–03:26 (19.06) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:46–21:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 18:46–21:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 18:46–21:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 18:46–20:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 18:34, Chitra from 18:34; tithi Shukla-navami until 18:46, Shukla-dashami from 18:46; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:56, Simha 08:54, Kanya 11:55, Tula 14:55, Vrischika 17:56, Dhanu 20:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 18:34) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 18:34) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 03:44–18:46: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–18:34+1 Yoga Variyana 03:44–20:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 18:46–03:44 (19.06)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:34–03:44 (19.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 20:28–03:44 (19.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:44–18:34−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–18:46
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Ganga Dussehra |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 16:44 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:15 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 05:31 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:31 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 16:09 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 16:09 | karana Vanija |
| from 16:44 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 17:15 | yoga Shiva |
| from 02:42 (20.06) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 15:04 |
| Moonset | 01:41 |
| Day length | 17 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:09 | from 16:44 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:44–16:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (16:44–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 18:46 (18.06)–16:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:44–16:44 Ravi Yoga 01:08–03:44 (20.06)
Krakacha Yoga 03:44–16:09 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:09–03:44 (20.06)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:44–03:44 (20.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:44–16:44
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:42–13:09 (20.06); Bhadra Puchha 06:51–07:54 (20.06); Bhadra Mukha 07:54–09:39 (20.06)
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:48–16:30
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 | 00:18–00:43 (20.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:50–12:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:54–19:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:07–10:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:30–14:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:14–08:25, 23:52–00:18 (20.06) |
| Varjyam | 21:50–23:17 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:44–17:52 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra until 16:44, Swati from 16:44; tithi Shukla-dashami until 16:09, Shukla-ekadashi from 16:09; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:52, Simha 08:50, Kanya 11:51, Tula 14:51, Vrischika 17:52, Dhanu 20:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 16:44) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 16:44) — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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 03:44–16:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–16:44+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–16:090 Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:44–03:44 (20.06)0 Yoga Shiva 17:15–03:44 (20.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:09–03:44 (20.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 03:44–06:52−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:44–16:44−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:44–16:09
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 14:33 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 13:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 14:33 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 13:44 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:09 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:09 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 13:09 | karana Bava |
| from 13:44 | yoga Siddha |
| from 14:33 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 23:33 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 16:31 |
| Moonset | 02:01 |
| Day length | 17 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:09 | from 14:33 |
|---|
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, Swati (03:44–14:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (14:33–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–13:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 16:09 (19.06)–13:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:44–07:15 (21.06)
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:44–14:33 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:09–03:44 (21.06)
Anandadi: Prajapati 14:33–03:44 (21.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–14:33
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:42–13:09; Bhadra Puchha 06:51–07:54; Bhadra Mukha 07:54–09:39
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 | 21:17–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:44 (21.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:33–08:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:31–14:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:55–08:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:19–12:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:55–13:06 |
| Varjyam | 19:35–21:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–08:46, 11:47–14:33
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 03:44–08:46, 11:47–14:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:44–17:48 |
| Cutting toenails | good 03:44–08:46, 11:47–14:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:44–08:46, 11:47–14:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 14:33, Vishakha from 14:33; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 13:09, Shukla-dvadashi from 13:09; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:48, Simha 08:46, Kanya 11:47, Tula 14:47, Vrischika 17:48, Dhanu 20:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 14:33) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 14:33) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 14:33
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–14:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–14:33+1 Yoga Shiva 03:44–13:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–13:09+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:09–03:44 (21.06)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 14:33–03:44 (21.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–14:33−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–13:09
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 12:07 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 10:00 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:55 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:55 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
|---|---|
| from 09:55 | karana Kaulava |
| from 10:00 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 12:07 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 20:14 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 21:18 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 17:58 |
| Moonset | 02:25 |
| Day length | 17 h 33 min |
Sky
| Summer solstice | 03:14 |
|---|
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 09:55 | from 12:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:44–12:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (12:07–21:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:18–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:07–03:44 (22.06)
Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 12:07–03:44 (22.06)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–12:07 Anandadi: Ananda 12:07–03:44 (22.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:52–03:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:18–21:30 |
| Pradosha | 21:18–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:44 (22.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:12–05:39, 00:17–01:42 (22.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:42–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:44–05:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:07–10:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:35–10:45, 16:37–17:47 |
| Varjyam | 15:41–17:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–08:42, 09:55–21:18
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 03:44–08:42, 09:55–21:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:44–08:42, 11:43–17:44 |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:44–08:42, 09:55–21:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:07–20:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 12:07, Anuradha from 12:07; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 09:55, Shukla-triodashi from 09:55; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:44, Simha 08:42, Kanya 11:43, Tula 14:43, Vrischika 17:44, Dhanu 20:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 12:07) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 12:07) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.
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
Unfavourable day · score S = +2
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
+2 Yoga Siddha 03:44–10:00+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–12:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:55–03:44 (22.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:07–03:44 (22.06)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:07–03:44 (22.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 12:07–03:44 (22.06)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 09:35 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 06:11 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:33 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:11 | yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| from 06:33 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
| from 06:33 | karana Gara |
| from 09:35 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 16:53 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:24 (23.06) | yoga Shukla |
| from 03:14 (23.06) | tithi Purnima |
| from 03:14 (23.06) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 21:18 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 19:23 |
| Moonset | 02:54 |
| Day length | 17 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:33 | from 09:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:44–09:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (09:35–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:33–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–09:35 Ravi Yoga 09:35–03:44 (23.06)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:35–03:44 (23.06)
Anandadi: Chara 09:35–03:44 (23.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–09:35
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:14–07:07 (23.06)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:43–12:31 (23.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:53–03:18 |
|---|---|
| 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 (23.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:13–00:39 (23.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:19–12:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:54–19:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:56–08:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:15–08:25, 13:06–14:16 |
| Varjyam | 14:36–16:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–06:33
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 03:44–06:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:44–06:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:44–06:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha until 09:35, Jyestha from 09:35; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 06:33, Shukla-chaturdashi from 06:33; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:40, Simha 08:38, Kanya 11:39, Tula 14:39, Vrischika 17:41, Dhanu 20:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 09:35) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 09:35) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:33–21:18: 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 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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–09:35+2 Ravi Yoga 09:35–03:44 (23.06)+2 Yoga Shubha 06:11–02:24 (23.06)+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:35–03:44 (23.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–09:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–06:330 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:35–03:44 (23.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:35–03:44 (23.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–09:35−2 Rikta tithi 06:33–03:14 (23.06)−2 Kshaya tithi
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Vat Purnima Vrat · Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima) |
At sunrise 03:44
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 00:07 (24.06) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 07:07 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 22:46 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:39 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:07 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 13:39 | karana Bava |
| from 22:46 | yoga Brahma |
| from 00:07 (24.06) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 00:07 (24.06) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:44 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 21:18 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 20:40 |
| Moonset | 03:32 |
| Day length | 17 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (03:44–07:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:07–21:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–13:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 21:18–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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 03:14–00:07 (24.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:44–07:07
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–00:07 (24.06) Jwalamukhi Yoga 00:07–03:45 (24.06)
Anandadi: Musala 03:44–07:07 Anandadi: Gada 07:07–03:45 (24.06)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:14–07:07
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:07–13:39; Bhadra Puchha 10:01–11:04; Bhadra Mukha 11:04–12:48
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:43–12:31
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:46–00:28 (24.06)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
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 (24.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:04–00:31 (24.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:08–10:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:44–05:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:44–04:55, 04:55–06:05 |
| Varjyam | 03:25–04:52 (24.06) |
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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 07:07, Mula from 07:07; tithi Purnima; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:36, Simha 08:34, Kanya 11:35, Tula 14:35, Vrischika 17:37, Dhanu 20:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 07:07) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 07:07) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 03:44–21:18: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Shukla 03:44–22:460 Ravi Yoga 03:44–07:07−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:07–13:39−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:07–03:45 (24.06)−1 Gandanta 03:44–12:31−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–07:07−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–00:07 (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.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — after 04:52; auspicious time — until 19:25 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:45
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 04:52 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:25 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:41 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:52 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 10:41 | karana Kaulava |
| from 19:25 | yoga Indra |
| from 21:21 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 21:21 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:00 (25.06) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:45 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 21:18 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 21:44 |
| Moonset | 04:22 |
| Day length | 17 h 32 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 00:07 |
|---|
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 04:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:45–04:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:52–21:18) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–04:52 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:45–04:52 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:00–03:45 (25.06) Tripushkar Yoga 03:00–03:45 (25.06)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:45–04:52 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–21:21
Anandadi: Siddhi 03:45–04:52 Anandadi: Shubha 04:52–03:00 (25.06) Anandadi: Amrita 03:00–03:45 (25.06)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 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 (25.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:35–00:03 (25.06) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:06–21:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:31–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:55–19:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:57–20:08 |
| Varjyam | 03:25–04:52, 13:43–15:12 |
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 | average 04:52–08:30, 11:31–20:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 04:52, Purva-Ashadha from 04:52; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:32, Simha 08:30, Kanya 11:31, Tula 14:31, Vrischika 17:33, Dhanu 20:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 04:52) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 04:52) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 04:52
Auspicious time ends by 19:25
+2 Yoga Brahma 03:45–19:25+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:52–03:00 (25.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–21:210 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–04:520 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:45–04:520 Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:45–04:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–21:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:00–03:45 (25.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–04:52
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:45
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 01:40 (26.06) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:28 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:08 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:08 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 16:28 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 19:04 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 19:04 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:40 (26.06) | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:45 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 21:18 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 22:33 |
| Moonset | 05:24 |
| Day length | 17 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:04 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:45–21:18) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:40–03:46 (26.06)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–19:04 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:04–01:40 (26.06)
Anandadi: Siddhi 03:12–03:46 (26.06) Anandadi: Mrityu 03:45–19:57 Anandadi: Kana 19:57–03:12 (26.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:54–03:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:18–21:31 |
| Pradosha | 21:18–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:45 (26.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:38–21:08 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 05:57–08:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:20–12:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:43–16:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:47 |
| Varjyam | 10:34–12:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–16:28
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 03:45–16:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:45–16:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:45–08:26, 11:27–20:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 19:04, Krishna-tritya from 19:04; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:29, Simha 08:26, Kanya 11:27, Tula 14:27, Vrischika 17:29, Dhanu 20:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 16:28–21:18: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −1
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
+2 Yoga Indra 03:45–16:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–01:40 (26.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–19:040 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:04–01:40 (26.06)−1 Vaidhriti 16:28–03:46 (26.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–19:04−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:45–19:57
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) |
At sunrise 03:46
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 00:59 (27.06) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 14:00 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:08 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:08 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 14:00 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 17:23 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 17:23 | karana Bava |
| from 00:59 (27.06) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:46 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 21:18 |
| End of twilight | 22:19 |
| Moonrise | 23:10 |
| Moonset | 06:35 |
| Day length | 17 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:46–21:18) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:08–17:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) · Ganesha
A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.
Rule: at moonrise, 23:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–17:23
Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:46–00:59 (27.06) Anandadi: Utpata 00:59–03:46 (27.06)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:08–17:23; Bhadra Puchha 13:29–14:36; Bhadra Mukha 14:36–16:28
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:54–03:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:18–21:31 |
| Pradosha | 21:18–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:45 (27.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:53–16:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:55–19:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:09–10:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:32–14:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:16–08:26, 23:53–00:19 (27.06) |
| Varjyam | 05:34–07:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:00–17:23
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:00–17:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:00–17:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:46–20:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-tritya until 17:23, Krishna-chaturti from 17:23; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:25, Simha 08:22, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:23, Vrischika 17:25, Dhanu 20:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 17:23–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 03:46–14:00: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
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: Vaidhriti
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–17:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–00:59 (27.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–17:230 Rikta tithi 17:23–03:46 (27.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:46–00:59 (27.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:08–17:23−3 Vaidhriti 03:46–14:00
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:46
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 01:02 (28.06) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:07 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 04:49 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:49 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 12:07 | yoga Priti |
| from 16:26 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 16:26 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:02 (28.06) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:46 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:18 |
| Moonrise | 23:38 |
| Moonset | 07:51 |
| Day length | 17 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:26 |
|---|
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–01:02 (28.06)
Anandadi: Mitra 03:46–01:02 (28.06) Anandadi: Manasa 01:02–03:47 (28.06)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:55–08:03 (02.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:55–03:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 14:37–16:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:32–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:58–08:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:20–12:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:57–13:07 |
| Varjyam | 05:00–06:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:26–17:21
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 16:26–17:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 16:26–17:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:26–20:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 16:26, Krishna-panchami from 16:26; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:21, Simha 08:18, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:19, Vrischika 17:21, Dhanu 20:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 03:46–16:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:46–01:02 (28.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–01:02 (28.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 12:07–03:47 (28.06)0 Auspicious tithi 16:26–03:47 (28.06)0 Panchaka 12:55–03:47 (28.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:46–16:26−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–01:02 (28.06)
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 16:14 |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:47
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 01:49 (29.06) more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:50 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 04:14 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:14 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 10:50 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 16:14 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 16:14 | karana Gara |
| from 01:49 (29.06) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:47 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:18 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 09:08 |
| Day length | 17 h 30 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 16:14 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (03:47–21:17) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–16:14 Ravi Yoga 01:49–03:48 (29.06)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:14–03:48 (29.06)
Anandadi: Vajra 03:47–01:49 (29.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:49–03:48 (29.06)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:55 (27.06)–08:03 (02.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:50–16:39
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 (29.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:23–20:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:43–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:47–05:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:10–10:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:37–10:47, 16:37–17:47 |
| Varjyam | 08:28–10:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:47–08:14, 11:15–16:14
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 | good 03:47–08:14, 11:15–16:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 03:47–08:14, 11:15–16:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:47–08:14, 11:15–20:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 16:14, Krishna-shashti from 16:14; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:17, Simha 08:14, Kanya 11:15, Tula 14:16, Vrischika 17:17, Dhanu 20:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 16:14
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–16:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–01:49 (29.06)+1 Yoga Priti 03:47–10:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–16:14−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:14–03:48 (29.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:47–01:49 (29.06)−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
At sunrise 03:48
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 16:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:20 (30.06) more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 10:09 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 04:25 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:25 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 10:09 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 16:47 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 16:47 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:20 (30.06) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:48 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:17 |
| Moonrise | 00:00 |
| Moonset | 10:23 |
| Day length | 17 h 29 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 16:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:48–21:17) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:47–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–16:47 Ravi Yoga 03:48–03:20 (30.06)
Krakacha Yoga 16:47–03:48 (30.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:47–03:48 (30.06)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:20–03:48 (30.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:48–03:20 (30.06)
- Bhadra on earth: 16:47–05:20 (30.06); Bhadra Puchha 21:50–23:06; Bhadra Mukha 23:06–01:12 (30.06)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:55 (27.06)–08:03 (02.07)
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 | 00:20–00:46 (30.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:50–20:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:21–12:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:54–19:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:59–08:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:17–08:27, 13:07–14:17 |
| Varjyam | 08:37–10:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–08:10, 11:11–16:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:48–08:10, 11:11–16:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:48–08:10, 11:11–16:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:48–08:10, 11:11–21:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-shashti until 16:47, Krishna-saptami from 16:47; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:13, Simha 08:10, Kanya 11:11, Tula 14:12, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 19:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 16:47–21:17: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:48–03:20 (30.06)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–16:47+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:48–10:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:47–03:48 (30.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:47–03:48 (30.06)−1 Bhadra on earth 16:47–03:48 (30.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:48–03:20 (30.06)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–03:20 (30.06)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1810 · Vikram 1945 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 03:48
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 05:28 (01.07) more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:02 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:20 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:20 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 10:02 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 18:02 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 18:02 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:48 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:17 |
| Moonrise | 00:18 |
| Moonset | 11:35 |
| Day length | 17 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:48–21:16) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:48–05:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:16–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–18:02
Anandadi: Dhumra all day
- Bhadra on earth: 20:53 (29.06)–05:20; Bhadra Puchha 21:50–23:06 (29.06); Bhadra Mukha 23:06 (29.06)–01:12
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:55 (27.06)–08:03 (02.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:56–03:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:16–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:16–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:46 (01.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:14–01:59 (01.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:10–10:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:48–05:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:48–04:58, 04:58–06:08 |
| Varjyam | 13:47–15:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:20–18:02
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:20–18:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:20–18:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:48–19:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-saptami until 18:02, Krishna-ashtami from 18:02; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:09, Simha 08:06, Kanya 11:08, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:09, Dhanu 19:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 18:02–21:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 03:48–05:20: 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:48–10:020 Ashtami 18:02–03:49 (01.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 18:02–03:49 (01.07)0 Bhadra on earth 03:48–05:20−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–18:02
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Vikari (No. 33)
Shaka Samvat 1810 · Vikram Samvat 1945 · Kali Yuga 4989
Next year — Virodhi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 31.03.1889
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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
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.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
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.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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
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.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra 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-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Auspicious: 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.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: 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
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
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.
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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)
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Auspicious: 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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: 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
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 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-tritya
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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
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.
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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
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.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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.
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)
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
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).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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
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 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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)
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.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
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)
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Especially auspicious: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: 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.
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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden