Panchanga Calendar

June 1941

SamvatsaraVrisha (15)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 25.06RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 1941 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 24.06), Ashadha (from 25.06). Periods: from 25.06 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 5.06 Ganga Dussehra; 5.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi); 26.06 Ratha Yatra.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Ashl6

2Mag7

3PPh8Masik Durgashtami

4UPh9after 10:27

5Has10Ganga Dussehra

6Chit11Ekadashi Vaish.

7Swa13until 07:17

8Vish14after 19:04

9Jye15Purnima

10Mul1

11PAsh2

12UAsh3Sankashti

13Shra4

14Dhan5Mithuna Sankranti

15Shat6

16PBh7Kalashtami

17UBh8after 07:40

18Rev9

19Ashw10after 12:20

20Ashw11until 06:00

21Bhar12Shani Pradosha

22Krit13Masik Shivaratri

23Roh14

24Mrig30Amavasya

25Ard1Gupta Navaratri

26Pun2Ratha Yatra

27Push3Chandra Darshan

28Ashl4Vinayaka Chaturthi

29Mag5

30PPh6Skanda Shashti

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (21)

Goddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraNirjala EkadashiPradoshaVat Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiSankrantiTripushkar YogaKalashtamiEkadashiSummer solsticeShivaratriAmrita Siddhi Yogaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Gupta NavaratriRatha YatraGuru Pushya YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda Shashti

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

7.06 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi until 07:17
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
19.06 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa after 12:20
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
26.06 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra until 10:29
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

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

Special muhurta yogas

4.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:27–03:50 (05.06)
7.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–07:17
13.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–17:33
15.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 19:17–03:44 (16.06)
17.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–23:55
19.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
20.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–06:00
21.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 09:01–17:16
23.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
23.06 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:15–03:45 (24.06)
26.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
26.06 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:07–03:46 (27.06)
26.06 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 19:07–03:46 (27.06)

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

5.06 Thu — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Rakshasa, Vishti (Bhadra)
6.06 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Parigha
10.06 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
13.06 Fri — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
14.06 Sat — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka
15.06 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka
16.06 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
18.06 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
23.06 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra), Yoga Ganda
24.06 Tue — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Rakshasa
25.06 Wed — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
28.06 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.06 Sun — Yamaghanta, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
30.06 Mon — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

9.06 Full moon (Purnima) 15:33
14.06 Mithuna Sankranti 15:34 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
21.06 Summer solstice 22:33
24.06 New moon (Amavasya) 22:22
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 25.06 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
14.06 05:40 – 19.06 02:53 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vrisha (No. 15, “bull, might”) — A year of strength: well-being; cattle breeding and farming flourish. more

Northern samvatsara: Vijaya. Shaka Samvat 1863, Vikram Samvat 1998, Kali Yuga 5042.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Yamaghanta
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:07 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 15:00 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 00:48 (02.06) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:07	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 14:07	karana Gara
from 15:00	nakshatra Magha
from 00:48 (02.06)	yoga Harshana
from 01:52 (02.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	10:09
Moonset	00:17
Day length	17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:07	from 15:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (15:00–21:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:53–15:00

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–14:07 Samvartaka Yoga 14:07–03:52 (02.06) Yamaghanta 15:00–03:52 (02.06)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:53–15:00 Anandadi: Mudgara 15:00–03:52 (02.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:55–21:04
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:27
Godhuli	21:01–21:15
Pradosha	21:01–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:22–15:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:53–21:01
Yamaganda	12:27–14:36
Gulika Kalam	16:44–18:53
Dur Muhurta	18:44–19:53
Varjyam	03:32–05:11, 03:02–04:38 (02.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:07–19:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:07–19:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:07–19:11
Bathing, washing hair	average 14:07–21:01

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 15:00, Magha from 15:00; tithi Shukla-shashti until 14:07, Shukla-saptami from 14:07; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:46, Karka 07:10, Simha 10:08, Kanya 13:09, Tula 16:09, Vrischika 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 15:00) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 15:00) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:53–15:000 Auspicious tithi 14:07–03:52 (02.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–14:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 03:53–05:31−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:53–15:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–15:00−1 Yamaghanta 15:00–03:52 (02.06)−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:07–03:52 (02.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Harshana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:28 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 15:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:03 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 13:28	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 13:28	karana Vishti
from 15:03	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 23:03	yoga Vajra
from 00:56 (03.06)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	11:23
Moonset	00:45
Day length	17 h 10 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 13:28	from 15:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:52–15:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (15:03–21:02) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:28–21:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–13:28

Anandadi: Dhwaja 15:03–03:51 (03.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:52–15:03

Bhadra on earth: 13:28–00:56 (03.06); Bhadra Puchha 15:10–16:19; Bhadra Mukha 16:19–18:13
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:28
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:24
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:39–14:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:01–08:10
Yamaganda	10:19–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:36–16:45
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:10, 16:28–17:36
Varjyam	03:02–04:38, 22:53–00:27 (03.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–13:28

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 03:52–13:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:52–13:28
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 15:03, Purva-Phalguni from 15:03; tithi Shukla-saptami until 13:28, Shukla-ashtami from 13:28; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:42, Karka 07:06, Simha 10:04, Kanya 13:05, Tula 16:06, Vrischika 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 15:03) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 15:03) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 13:28–21:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 13:28–21:02: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Yoga Harshana 03:52–23:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–13:280 Anandadi: Dhwaja 15:03–03:51 (03.06)0 Ashtami 13:28–03:51 (03.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:52–15:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:52–15:03−1 Bhadra on earth 13:28–00:56 (03.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–13:28

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 12:15 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 14:32 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:51 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:15 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:15	tithi Shukla-navami
from 12:15	karana Balava
from 14:32	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 20:51	yoga Siddhi
from 23:25	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	12:39
Moonset	01:10
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 12:15	from 14:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:51–14:32) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (14:32–21:04) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:28 (02.06)–12:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–12:15 Ravi Yoga 14:32–03:50 (04.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 14:32–03:50 (04.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:51–14:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:28
Godhuli	21:04–21:17
Pradosha	21:04–22:25
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam	08:16–09:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:46–18:55
Yamaganda	08:09–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:37
Dur Muhurta	07:18–08:27, 23:46–00:13 (04.06)
Varjyam	21:25–22:56

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 14:32–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 14:32, Uttara-Phalguni from 14:32; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 12:15, Shukla-navami from 12:15; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:38, Karka 07:03, Simha 10:00, Kanya 13:01, Tula 16:02, Vrischika 19:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 14:32) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 14:32) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:51–12:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 12:15–21:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–12:15+1 Ravi Yoga 14:32–03:50 (04.06)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 14:32–03:50 (04.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:32–03:50 (04.06)0 Yoga Siddhi 20:51–03:50 (04.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:51–14:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–14:32−1 Rikta tithi 12:15–03:50 (04.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 10:27; auspicious time — until 18:10
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:27 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 13:27 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:10 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:27 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:27	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 10:27	karana Taitila
from 13:27	nakshatra Hasta
from 18:10	yoga Vyatipata
from 21:21	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	13:59
Moonset	01:33
Day length	17 h 14 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 10:27	from 13:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:50–13:27) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (13:27–21:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:27–03:50 (05.06)

Krakacha Yoga 03:50–10:27

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:50–13:27 Anandadi: Ananda 13:27–03:50 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:05–21:18
Pradosha	21:05–22:26
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:35–08:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:37
Yamaganda	06:00–08:09
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Varjyam	21:17–22:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:58–18:10

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 12:58–18:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:58–18:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:58–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 13:27, Hasta from 13:27; tithi Shukla-navami until 10:27, Shukla-dashami from 10:27; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:34, Karka 06:59, Simha 09:57, Kanya 12:58, Tula 15:58, Vrischika 18:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 13:27) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 13:27) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 03:50–10:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 18:10–21:05: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:27

Auspicious time ends by 18:10

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:50–18:10+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:27–03:50 (05.06)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:50–13:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–13:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:27–03:50 (05.06)−1 Vyatipata 18:10–03:50 (05.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:50–10:27−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:50–10:27

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra · Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:07 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 11:50 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:04 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:07 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:07	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 08:07	karana Vanija
from 11:50	nakshatra Chitra
from 15:04	yoga Variyana
from 18:46	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	15:21
Moonset	01:57
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:07	from 11:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:50–11:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (11:50–21:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:46–21:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:27 (04.06)–08:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 08:07–05:18 (06.06)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:12–17:39 (06.06)
Vaishnava date: 6.06

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–08:07 Ravi Yoga 03:50–11:50

Anandadi: Chara 11:50–03:49 (06.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:50–11:50

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:46–05:18 (06.06); Bhadra Puchha 22:57–00:00 (06.06); Bhadra Mukha 00:00–01:46 (06.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 07:46–08:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:06–21:19
Pradosha	21:06–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:14–07:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:37–16:47
Yamaganda	03:50–05:59
Gulika Kalam	08:09–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:44, 16:30–17:39
Varjyam	19:08–20:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:04–18:55

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	good 15:04–18:55
Cutting fingernails	average 15:04–21:06
Cutting toenails	good 15:04–18:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:50–09:53, 12:54–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 11:50, Chitra from 11:50; tithi Shukla-dashami until 08:07, Shukla-ekadashi from 08:07; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:30, Karka 06:55, Simha 09:53, Kanya 12:54, Tula 15:54, Vrischika 18:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 11:50) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 11:50) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 03:50–15:04: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:50–11:50+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–08:07+1 Anandadi: Chara 11:50–03:49 (06.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–11:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–08:070 Yoga Variyana 15:04–03:49 (06.06)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:46–03:49 (06.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:50–11:50−3 Vyatipata 03:50–15:04

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 05:18 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 09:44 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:35 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:18	tithi Shukla-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:18	karana Bava
from 09:44	nakshatra Swati
from 11:35	yoga Parigha
from 15:44	karana Balava
from 02:06 (07.06)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 02:06 (07.06)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	16:44
Moonset	02:23
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:18	from 09:44

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 (03:49–09:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (09:44–21:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:49–05:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.

Smarta date: 5.06
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–05:18

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–02:06 (07.06) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:06–03:48 (07.06)

Anandadi: Musala 03:49–09:44 Anandadi: Gada 09:44–03:48 (07.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:50 (05.06)–05:18; Bhadra Puchha 22:57 (05.06)–00:00; Bhadra Mukha 00:00–01:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:07–21:21
Pradosha	21:07–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:54–05:21, 23:23–00:49 (07.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:28
Yamaganda	16:48–18:57
Gulika Kalam	05:59–08:08
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:26, 13:03–14:12
Varjyam	14:46–16:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:49–09:49, 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 03:49–09:49, 12:50–18:51
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 03:49–09:49, 12:50–18:51
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:49–09:49, 12:50–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 09:44, Swati from 09:44; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 05:18, Shukla-dvadashi from 05:18; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:26, Karka 06:51, Simha 09:49, Kanya 12:50, Tula 15:50, Vrischika 18:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 09:44) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 09:44) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–09:44+1 Yoga Variyana 03:49–11:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–05:180 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–05:180 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:49–05:18−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:49–09:44−1 Yoga Parigha 11:35–21:42−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–02:06 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 07:17
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 22:38 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 07:17 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 07:49 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:23 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:17	nakshatra Vishakha
from 07:49	yoga Shiva
from 12:23	karana Taitila
from 22:38	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 22:38	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	18:07
Moonset	02:53
Day length	17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:48–07:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:17–21:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–07:17 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–07:17 Ravi Yoga 07:17–16:06 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:38–03:47 (08.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:48–07:17

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:48–07:17 Anandadi: Shubha 07:17–03:47 (08.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:31
Godhuli	21:08–21:22
Pradosha	21:08–22:28
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:47–22:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–10:18
Yamaganda	14:38–16:48
Gulika Kalam	03:48–05:58
Dur Muhurta	03:48–04:57, 04:57–06:07
Varjyam	12:15–13:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–09:45, 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 03:48–09:45, 12:46–18:47
Cutting fingernails	average 03:48–07:17
Cutting toenails	average 03:48–09:45, 12:46–18:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–09:45, 12:46–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 07:17, Vishakha from 07:17; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:22, Karka 06:47, Simha 09:45, Kanya 12:46, Tula 15:46, Vrischika 18:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 07:17) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 07:17) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 07:17

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–07:17+2 Ravi Yoga 07:17–16:06+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:48–07:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–07:17+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–22:38+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–07:17+1 Yoga Shiva 07:49–03:47 (08.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:48–07:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 19:04
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Vat Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:04 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 04:36 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 03:51 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:51 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 03:51	yoga Siddha
from 04:36	nakshatra Anuradha
from 08:51	karana Vanija
from 19:04	tithi Purnima
from 19:04	karana Vishti
from 23:51	yoga Sadhya
from 01:52 (09.06)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	19:27
Moonset	03:28
Day length	17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:36	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, Vishakha (03:47–04:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:36–21:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:04–21:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:47–19:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Purnima Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:09–22:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:36–01:52 (09.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:47–04:36 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:36–01:52 (09.06) Anandadi: Kana 01:52–03:47 (09.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:04–05:18 (09.06); Bhadra Puchha 01:44–02:45 (09.06); Bhadra Mukha 02:45–04:27 (09.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:31
Godhuli	21:09–21:23
Pradosha	21:09–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:39–18:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:59–21:09
Yamaganda	12:28–14:39
Gulika Kalam	16:49–18:59
Dur Muhurta	18:50–20:00
Varjyam	08:09–09:34

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:36–09:41, 12:42–21:09

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 04:36, Anuradha from 04:36; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 19:04, Purnima from 19:04; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:18, Karka 06:43, Simha 09:41, Kanya 12:42, Tula 15:42, Vrischika 18:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 04:36) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 04:36) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:47–19:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 19:04–21:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 19:04

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:36–01:52 (09.06)+2 Yoga Siddha 03:51–23:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–01:52 (09.06)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:36–01:52 (09.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Utpata 03:47–04:360 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:04–03:47 (09.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:47–19:04

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 15:33 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 23:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 19:55 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:18 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:18	karana Bava
from 15:33	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 15:33	karana Balava
from 19:55	yoga Shubha
from 23:15	nakshatra Mula
from 01:53 (10.06)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	20:39
Moonset	04:11
Day length	17 h 23 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	15:33

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:33

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, Jyestha (03:47–21:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:47–05:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:04 (08.06)–15:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 23:15–03:46 (10.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:47–23:15 Anandadi: Lumbaka 23:15–03:46 (10.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:04 (08.06)–05:18; Bhadra Puchha 01:44–02:45; Bhadra Mukha 02:45–04:27
Gandanta (tithi): 15:13–15:54
Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:53–04:38 (10.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:24–16:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:57–08:08
Yamaganda	10:18–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:39–16:49
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:13, 16:32–17:42
Varjyam	06:51–08:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:33–18:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:33–18:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:33–18:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–09:37, 12:38–21:10

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Purnima until 15:33, Krishna-pratipat from 15:33; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:14, Karka 06:39, Simha 09:37, Kanya 12:38, Tula 15:38, Vrischika 18:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 03:47–15:33: 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

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: Padma 03:47–23:15+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:47–19:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:33–03:46 (10.06)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:47–05:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–23:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Jwalamukhi Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:17 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 20:56 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:14 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:17 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:17	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 12:17	karana Taitila
from 16:14	yoga Shukla
from 20:56	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 22:48	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	21:41
Moonset	05:05
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:17	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, Mula (03:46–20:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (20:56–21:11) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:46–12:17 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–12:17

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:46–20:56 Anandadi: Mitra 20:56–03:46 (11.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:53 (09.06)–04:38
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

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	00:15–00:42 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:09–16:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:50–19:01
Yamaganda	08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:39
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 23:49–00:15 (11.06)
Varjyam	19:29–20:56

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 12:34–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 20:56, Purva-Ashadha from 20:56; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 12:17, Krishna-dvitya from 12:17; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:10, Karka 06:35, Simha 09:33, Kanya 12:34, Tula 15:34, Vrischika 18:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 20:56) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 20:56) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:46–16:14+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:46–20:56+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–12:17−1 Gandanta 03:46–04:38−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–20:56−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:46–12:17−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–12:17

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:26 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 19:07 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 12:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:26 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:26	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 09:26	karana Vanija
from 12:54	yoga Brahma
from 19:07	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 20:13	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	22:30
Moonset	06:07
Day length	17 h 26 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 09:26	from 19:07

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, Purva-Ashadha (03:46–19:07) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (19:07–21:12) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:13–21:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–09:26

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:26–03:45 (12.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:26–03:45 (12.06) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:07–03:45 (12.06)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:46–19:07 Anandadi: Vajra 19:07–03:45 (12.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:13–07:10 (12.06); Bhadra Puchha 03:22–04:27 (12.06); Bhadra Mukha 04:27–06:15 (12.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:31
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:41–16:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:40
Yamaganda	05:56–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:29
Dur Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Varjyam	05:48–07:17, 02:43–04:15 (12.06)

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	average 03:46–09:29, 12:30–18:31, 19:07–21:12
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–09:29, 12:30–21:12

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 19:07, Uttara-Ashadha from 19:07; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:26, Krishna-tritya from 09:26; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:06, Karka 06:31, Simha 09:29, Kanya 12:30, Tula 15:30, Vrischika 18:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 19:07) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 19:07) — improved health; 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 = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–09:26+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:46–19:07+1 Yoga Shukla 03:46–12:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–09:260 Auspicious nakshatra 19:07–03:45 (12.06)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:13–03:45 (12.06)0 Anandadi: Vajra 19:07–03:45 (12.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:07–03:45 (12.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–19:07−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:26–03:45 (12.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:26–03:45 (12.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:10 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 17:57 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:05 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:10 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:10	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 07:10	karana Bava
from 10:05	yoga Indra
from 17:57	nakshatra Shravana
from 18:17	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	23:09
Moonset	07:17
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:10	from 17:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:45–17:57) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (17:57–21:13) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:45–07:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–07:10 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–03:45 (13.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:45–12:10 Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:30–03:45 (13.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:10–19:30

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:45–07:10; Bhadra Puchha 03:22–04:27; Bhadra Mukha 04:27–06:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:33
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:31
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam	11:51–13:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–16:51
Yamaganda	03:45–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:34–10:44, 16:33–17:43
Varjyam	02:43–04:15, 21:53–23:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–07:10

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 03:45–07:10
Cutting fingernails	average 03:45–07:10
Cutting toenails	good 03:45–07:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–07:10

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 17:57, Shravana from 17:57; tithi Krishna-tritya until 07:10, Krishna-chaturti from 07:10; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:02, Karka 06:27, Simha 09:25, Kanya 12:26, Tula 15:26, Vrischika 18:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 17:57) — improved health; Shravana (from 17:57) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:10–21:13: 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 = 0

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:45–10:05+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:45–12:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–17:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–07:100 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–07:100 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:45–07:100 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:10–19:30−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:10–03:45 (13.06)−2 Rikta tithi 07:10–03:45 (13.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–03:45 (13.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:37 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:33 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 07:53 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:37 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:37	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 05:37	karana Kaulava
from 07:53	yoga Vaidhriti
from 17:09	karana Taitila
from 17:33	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	23:40
Moonset	08:29
Day length	17 h 28 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 05:37	from 17:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:45–17:33) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–17:33

Anandadi: Prajapati 17:33–03:44 (14.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–17:33

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam	07:19–08:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:29
Yamaganda	16:51–19:03
Gulika Kalam	05:56–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:24, 13:04–14:14
Varjyam	21:38–23:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:37–07:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:37–07:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:37–07:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:37–09:21, 12:22–21:09

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 17:33, Dhanishtha from 17:33; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 05:37, Krishna-panchami from 05:37; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:58, Karka 06:23, Simha 09:21, Kanya 12:22, Tula 15:22, Vrischika 18:24, Dhanu 21:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 17:33) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 17:33) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:45–05:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 07:53–21:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–17:33+2 Yoga Indra 03:45–07:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–17:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:37–03:44 (14.06)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 17:33–03:44 (14.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–17:33−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:45–05:37−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–05:37−3 Vaidhriti 07:53–03:44 (14.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:53 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:00 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 06:20 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 04:53 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:53	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 04:53	karana Gara
from 06:20	yoga Vishkambha
from 16:51	karana Vanija
from 18:00	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	none
Moonset	09:42
Day length	17 h 29 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti	15:34 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:53	from 18:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (18:00–21:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 15:34–21:14
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:00–03:44 (15.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–04:53 Krakacha Yoga 04:53–03:44 (15.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–18:00 Anandadi: Ananda 18:00–03:44 (15.06)

Mrityu Panchaka: 05:40–02:53 (19.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:30–05:18

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam	07:24–09:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:18
Yamaganda	14:41–16:52
Gulika Kalam	03:44–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:04
Varjyam	01:35–03:16 (15.06)

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 03:44–09:17, 12:18–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 18:00, Shatabhisha from 18:00; tithi Krishna-panchami until 04:53, Krishna-shashti from 04:53; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:54, Karka 06:19, Simha 09:17, Kanya 12:18, Tula 15:18, Vrischika 18:20, Dhanu 21:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 18:00) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 18:00) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Sankranti at 15:34 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 03:44–06:20: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–18:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–18:00+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–04:530 Ravi Yoga 18:00–03:44 (15.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–04:530 Vaidhriti 03:44–06:20−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 05:40–03:44 (15.06)−1 Sankranti day−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:53–03:44 (15.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:02 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 19:17 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 05:29 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:02 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:02	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 05:02	karana Vishti
from 05:29	yoga Priti
from 17:25	karana Bava
from 19:17	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	00:06
Moonset	10:54
Day length	17 h 30 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 05:02	from 19:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:44–19:17) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (19:17–21:15) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:02–17:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–19:17 Tripushkar Yoga 19:17–03:44 (16.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:02 Samvartaka Yoga 05:02–03:44 (16.06)

Anandadi: Chara 19:17–03:44 (16.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–19:17

Bhadra on earth: 05:02–17:25; Bhadra Puchha 10:01–11:16; Bhadra Mukha 11:16–13:21
Mrityu Panchaka: 05:40 (14.06)–02:53 (19.06)

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	00:16–00:42 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam	11:42–13:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:04–21:15
Yamaganda	12:30–14:41
Gulika Kalam	16:52–19:04
Dur Muhurta	18:55–20:05
Varjyam	02:13–03:57 (16.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–05:02, 17:25–19:17

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 03:44–05:02, 17:25–19:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:44–05:02, 17:25–19:17
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–21:01

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 19:17, Purva-Bhadra from 19:17; tithi Krishna-shashti until 05:02, Krishna-saptami from 05:02; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:51, Karka 06:15, Simha 09:13, Kanya 12:14, Tula 15:14, Vrischika 18:16, Dhanu 21:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 19:17) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 19:17) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 05:02–17:25: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–19:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–19:17+1 Yoga Priti 05:29–03:44 (16.06)0 Anandadi: Chara 19:17–03:44 (16.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 19:17–03:44 (16.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:17–03:44 (16.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–19:17−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:02–03:44 (16.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 05:02–17:25

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:59 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:18 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 05:17 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:59 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:17	yoga Ayushman
from 05:59	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 05:59	karana Balava
from 18:45	karana Kaulava
from 21:18	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	00:28
Moonset	12:03
Day length	17 h 31 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 05:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:44–21:16) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:16–22:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:59 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:59–21:18

Anandadi: Musala 03:44–21:18 Anandadi: Gada 21:18–03:44 (17.06)

Mrityu Panchaka: 05:40 (14.06)–02:53 (19.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:16–21:28
Pradosha	21:16–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:38–14:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:55–08:07
Yamaganda	10:18–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:53
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:15, 16:35–17:45
Varjyam	02:13–03:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–05:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:44–05:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:44–05:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:09, 12:10–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-saptami until 05:59, Krishna-ashtami from 05:59; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:47, Karka 06:11, Simha 09:09, Kanya 12:10, Tula 15:10, Vrischika 18:12, Dhanu 20:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:59–21:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Yoga Priti 03:44–05:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:59−1 Ashtami 05:59–03:44 (17.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:59–03:44 (17.06)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:44–21:18−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–21:18−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:59–21:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 07:40
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:40 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 23:55 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:38 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:40 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:38	yoga Saubhagya
from 07:40	tithi Krishna-navami
from 07:40	karana Taitila
from 20:42	karana Gara
from 23:55	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	00:49
Moonset	13:11
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:40

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 (03:44–21:16) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–07:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–23:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–23:55

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:44–23:55 Anandadi: Shubha 23:55–03:44 (18.06)

Mrityu Panchaka: 05:40 (14.06)–02:53 (19.06)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

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	21:16–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:36–20:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:53–19:05
Yamaganda	08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:24, 23:51–00:17 (18.06)
Varjyam	07:57–09:43

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 03:44–09:05, 12:06–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 07:40, Krishna-navami from 07:40; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:07, Simha 09:05, Kanya 12:06, Tula 15:07, Vrischika 18:08, Dhanu 20:53

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:44–07:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 07:40–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:40

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–23:55+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–07:40+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:44–23:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–23:55+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:44–05:38+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–23:55−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:44–07:40−2 Rikta tithi 07:40–03:44 (18.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:51 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 02:53 (19.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:23 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:51 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:23	yoga Shobhana
from 09:51	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 09:51	karana Vanija
from 23:04	karana Vishti
from 02:53 (19.06)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	01:08
Moonset	14:18
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:44–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 03:44–09:51

Anandadi: Utpata 03:44–02:53 (19.06) Anandadi: Mrityu 02:53–03:44 (19.06)

Bhadra on earth: 23:04–02:53 (19.06); Bhadra Puchha 01:04–02:24 (19.06); Bhadra Mukha 02:24–04:36 (19.06)
Bhadra in heaven: 02:53–12:20 (19.06); Bhadra Mukha 02:24–04:36 (19.06)
Mrityu Panchaka: 05:40 (14.06)–02:53 (19.06)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:07–09:40 (19.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam	00:12–01:59 (19.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:42
Yamaganda	05:55–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:30
Dur Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Varjyam	13:24–15:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:02–18:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:02–18:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:02–18:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:02–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-navami until 09:51, Krishna-dashami from 09:51; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:04, Simha 09:01, Kanya 12:02, Tula 15:03, Vrischika 18:04, Dhanu 20:49

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

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

Krishna-navami 03:44–09:51: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–02:53 (19.06)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:44–06:23+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka 03:44–02:53 (19.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–09:51−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:44–02:53 (19.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:44–09:51

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 12:20
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 12:20 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:00 (20.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 07:24 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:20 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:24	yoga Atiganda
from 12:20	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 12:20	karana Bava
from 01:36 (20.06)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	01:29
Moonset	15:24
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:20

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–12:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–12:20 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Manasa all day

Bhadra in heaven: 02:53–12:20; Bhadra Mukha 02:24–04:36
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:07 (18.06)–09:40
Gandanta (tithi): 11:53–12:46
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam	21:52–23:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:54
Yamaganda	03:44–05:55
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:45, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	01:29–03:17 (20.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–08:58, 11:59–18:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:44–08:58, 11:59–18:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:44–08:58, 11:59–18:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–08:58, 11:59–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-dashami until 12:20, Krishna-ekadashi from 12:20; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:00, Simha 08:58, Kanya 11:59, Tula 14:59, Vrischika 18:00, Dhanu 20:45

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:20

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–12:20+1 Anandadi: Manasa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:44–07:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Atiganda 07:24–09:54−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–12:20−1 Gandanta 03:44–09:40

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 06:00
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:52 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:00 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 08:29 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:52 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:00	nakshatra Bharani
from 08:29	yoga Sukarma
from 14:52	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 14:52	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	01:50
Moonset	16:28
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:00	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, Bharani (06:00–21:17) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:20 (19.06)–14:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:44–07:15 (21.06)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–06:00 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–14:52

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:52–03:44 (21.06)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:44–06:00 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:00–03:44 (21.06)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:43 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:37–05:25 (21.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:30
Yamaganda	16:54–19:06
Gulika Kalam	05:55–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:25, 13:06–14:16
Varjyam	16:48–18:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–06:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:44–06:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:44–06:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–06:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 06:00, Bharani from 06:00; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 14:52, Krishna-dvadashi from 14:52; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:56, Simha 08:54, Kanya 11:55, Tula 14:55, Vrischika 17:56, Dhanu 20:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 06:00) — joy; Bharani (from 06:00) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:00

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–14:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–06:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:29–03:44 (21.06)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–06:00−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:52–03:44 (21.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:00–03:44 (21.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:00–03:44 (21.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:16 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:01 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 09:29 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:05 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:05	karana Taitila
from 09:01	nakshatra Krittika
from 09:29	yoga Dhriti
from 17:16	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 17:16	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	02:15
Moonset	17:32
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice	22:33

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:01	from 17:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:44–09:01) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:01–21:17) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:17–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 09:01–17:16

Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:01–03:44 (22.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:44–09:01

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:37–05:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:19
Yamaganda	14:42–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:44–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:04
Varjyam	22:25–00:12 (22.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 11:51–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:01, Krittika from 09:01; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 17:16, Krishna-trayodashi from 17:16; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:52, Simha 08:50, Kanya 11:51, Tula 14:51, Vrischika 17:52, Dhanu 20:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:01) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:01) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:01–03:44 (22.06)+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:44–09:290 Tripushkar Yoga 09:01–17:16−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:44–09:01−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–09:01

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:21 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 11:49 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 10:17 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:21 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:21	karana Vanija
from 10:17	yoga Shula
from 11:49	nakshatra Rohini
from 19:21	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 19:21	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

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

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:49	from 19:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:44–11:49) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (11:49–21:18) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:21–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 19:21–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:18–00:44 (23.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Prajapati 11:49–03:44 (23.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–11:49

Bhadra in heaven: 19:21–08:16 (23.06); Bhadra Mukha 19:21–21:30; Bhadra Puchha 06:56–08:13 (23.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:08–10:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:18
Yamaganda	12:31–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:07
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:49–17:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:49–17:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:49–17:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–08:46, 11:47–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 11:49, Rohini from 11:49; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 19:21, Krishna-chaturdashi from 19:21; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:48, Simha 08:46, Kanya 11:47, Tula 14:47, Vrischika 17:48, Dhanu 20:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 11:49) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 11:49) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 19:21–21:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:49–03:44 (23.06)+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:44–10:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:49–03:44 (23.06)0 Yoga Shula 10:17–12:200 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:21–03:44 (23.06)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 19:21–03:44 (23.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:44–11:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:04 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 14:15 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:49 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:16 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:16	karana Shakuni
from 10:49	yoga Ganda
from 14:15	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 21:04	tithi Amavasya
from 21:04	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

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

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:15	from 21:04

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, Rohini (03:44–14:15) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (14:15–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–08:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 08:16–21:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 21:04–21:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:44–21:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:15–03:45 (24.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–14:15 Anandadi: Ananda 14:15–03:45 (24.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:21 (22.06)–08:16; Bhadra Mukha 19:21–21:30 (22.06); Bhadra Puchha 06:56–08:13

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	10:43–12:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:08
Yamaganda	10:19–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:16, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	05:26–07:12, 20:19–22:03

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 14:15, Mrigashirsha from 14:15; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 21:04, Amavasya from 21:04; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:44, Simha 08:42, Kanya 11:43, Tula 14:43, Vrischika 17:44, Dhanu 20:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 14:15) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 14:15) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 03:44–21:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 21:04–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:44–14:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–14:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 10:49–13:15−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–08:16−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:44–21:04

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 22:22 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 16:17 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 11:02 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:46 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:46	karana Naga
from 11:02	yoga Vriddhi
from 16:17	nakshatra Ardra
from 22:22	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 22:22	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	03:59
Moonset	20:23
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	22:22

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:45–16:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 03:45–09:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 09:46–21:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:04 (23.06)–22:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:04 (23.06)–22:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 16:17–03:45 (25.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:22–03:45 (25.06)

Anandadi: Chara 16:17–03:45 (25.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:45–16:17

Gandanta (tithi): 21:56–22:47

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	06:44–08:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:55–19:06
Yamaganda	08:08–10:20
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:26, 23:53–00:19 (25.06)
Varjyam	01:15–02:57 (25.06)

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 03:45–08:38, 11:39–20:26

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 16:17, Ardra from 16:17; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:40, Simha 08:38, Kanya 11:39, Tula 14:39, Vrischika 17:40, Dhanu 20:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 16:17) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 16:17) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Amavasya 03:45–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–16:17+1 Yoga Vriddhi 11:02–03:45 (25.06)0 Anandadi: Chara 16:17–03:45 (25.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:17–03:45 (25.06)−1 Yamaghanta 16:17–03:45 (25.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:45–16:17−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 03:45–22:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:14 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 17:54 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 10:56 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 10:51 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:51	karana Bava
from 10:56	yoga Dhruva
from 17:54	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 23:14	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 23:14	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	04:48
Moonset	21:09
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:54

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 (17:54–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 03:45–10:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:22 (24.06)–23:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:45–09:36

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:14–03:46 (26.06)

Samvartaka Yoga 03:45–23:14

Anandadi: Musala 03:45–17:54 Anandadi: Gada 17:54–03:46 (26.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam	07:13–08:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:43
Yamaganda	05:57–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:31
Dur Muhurta	11:56–13:07
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–08:34, 11:35–17:36, 17:54–21:18

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 03:45–08:34, 11:35–17:36, 17:54–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–08:34, 11:35–17:36, 17:54–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–20:22

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 17:54, Punarvasu from 17:54; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:36, Simha 08:34, Kanya 11:35, Tula 14:35, Vrischika 17:36, Dhanu 20:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 17:54) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 17:54) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:45–10:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:54–03:46 (26.06)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:45–17:54−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–17:54−3 Samvartaka Yoga 03:45–23:14

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 10:29
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:41 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 19:07 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 10:29 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:31 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:29	yoga Vyaghata
from 11:31	karana Kaulava
from 19:07	nakshatra Pushya
from 23:41	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 23:41	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	05:45
Moonset	21:49
Day length	17 h 32 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 19:07

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, Punarvasu (03:46–19:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (19:07–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:14 (25.06)–23:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–19:07 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:07–03:46 (27.06) Guru Pushya Yoga 19:07–03:46 (27.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:46–19:07 Anandadi: Shubha 19:07–03:46 (27.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:35–18:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:55
Yamaganda	03:46–05:57
Gulika Kalam	08:09–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:46, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	06:30–08:11, 03:23–05:03 (27.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:46–08:30, 11:31–17:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:46–08:30, 11:31–17:32
Cutting fingernails	good 03:46–08:30, 11:31–17:32
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–08:30, 11:31–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 19:07, Pushya from 19:07; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:32, Simha 08:30, Kanya 11:31, Tula 14:31, Vrischika 17:32, Dhanu 20:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 19:07) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 19:07) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:29

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:46–19:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–19:07+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:46–10:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–23:41+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–19:070 Yoga Vyaghata 10:29–13:58

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 23:46 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 19:57 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 09:44 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:44	yoga Harshana
from 11:46	karana Gara
from 19:57	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 23:46	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 23:46	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	06:49
Moonset	22:22
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:46–19:57) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:18–22:22
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:18–22:22

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:57–03:47 (28.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:46–19:57 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:57–03:47 (28.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:19–14:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:32
Yamaganda	16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam	05:58–08:09
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:26, 13:07–14:17
Varjyam	03:23–05:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:46–08:26, 11:27–17:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:46–08:26, 11:27–17:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:46–08:26, 11:27–17:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–08:26, 11:27–19:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 19:57, Ashlesha from 19:57; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:28, Simha 08:26, Kanya 11:27, Tula 14:27, Vrischika 17:29, Dhanu 20:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 19:57) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 19:57) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Pushya 03:46–19:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–23:46+1 Yoga Harshana 09:44–03:47 (28.06)0 Ravi Yoga 19:57–03:47 (28.06)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:57–03:47 (28.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:57–03:47 (28.06)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:46–19:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:28 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 20:25 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 08:41 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:39 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:41	yoga Vajra
from 11:39	karana Vishti
from 20:25	nakshatra Magha
from 23:28	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 23:28	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	07:59
Moonset	22:51
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (20:25–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:39–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:47–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:47–20:25 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–23:28

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:28–03:47 (29.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:28–03:47 (29.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:47–20:25 Anandadi: Padma 20:25–03:47 (29.06)

Bhadra on earth: 11:39–23:28; Bhadra Mukha 11:37–13:35; Bhadra Puchha 22:16–23:28
Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:20–02:28 (29.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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	18:47–20:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:09–10:21
Yamaganda	14:43–16:55
Gulika Kalam	03:47–05:58
Dur Muhurta	03:47–04:57, 04:57–06:07
Varjyam	09:00–10:38

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 Ashlesha until 20:25, Magha from 20:25; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:24, Simha 08:22, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:23, Vrischika 17:25, Dhanu 20:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 20:25) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 20:25) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:47–21:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 11:39–21:17: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:47–20:25+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–23:28+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:47–20:25+1 Yoga Harshana 03:47–08:410 Yoga Vajra 08:41–09:49−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–20:25−2 Rikta tithi 03:47–23:28−3 Bhadra on earth 11:39–23:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 22:47 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 20:31 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 07:20 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:10 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:20	yoga Siddhi
from 11:10	karana Balava
from 20:31	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 22:47	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 22:47	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	09:12
Moonset	23:17
Day length	17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:47–20:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (20:31–21:17) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:31–03:48 (30.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:47–20:31 Yamaghanta 03:47–20:31 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:47–03:48 (30.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 20:31–03:48 (30.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:47–20:31

Gandanta (tithi): 22:23–23:10
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:06–19:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:17
Yamaganda	12:32–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:55–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:07
Varjyam	08:28–10:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–08:18, 11:19–17:21

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	average 03:47–08:18, 11:19–17:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–08:18, 11:19–17:21
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–08:18, 11:19–20:06

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 20:31, Purva-Phalguni from 20:31; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:20, Simha 08:18, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:19, Vrischika 17:21, Dhanu 20:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 20:31) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 20:31) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:20–03:48 (30.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–22:470 Ravi Yoga 20:31–03:48 (30.06)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 20:31–03:48 (30.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:47–20:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–20:31−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:47–20:31−3 Yamaghanta 03:47–20:31

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:43 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 20:14 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 05:40 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:18 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:40	yoga Vyatipata
from 10:18	karana Taitila
from 20:14	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 21:43	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 21:43	karana Gara
from 03:42 (01.07)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	10:27
Moonset	23:40
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:48–20:14) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (20:14–21:17) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:47 (29.06)–21:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:48–20:14

Hutashana Yoga 03:48–21:43 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–21:43 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:43–03:49 (01.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:48–20:14 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 20:14–03:49 (01.07)

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 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:54–15:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:59–08:10
Yamaganda	10:21–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	04:25–06:00, 03:14–04:47 (01.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–05:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:48–05:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:48–05:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–08:14, 11:15–20:02, 20:14–21:17

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 20:14, Uttara-Phalguni from 20:14; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:16, Simha 08:14, Kanya 11:15, Tula 14:15, Vrischika 17:17, Dhanu 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 20:14) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 20:14) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 05:40–21:17: 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 = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:48–05:40+2 Ravi Yoga 03:48–20:14+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:48–20:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 20:14–03:49 (01.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:48–21:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–21:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–20:14−3 Vyatipata 05:40–03:42 (01.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

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

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

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

Vrisha (No. 15 of 60, “bull, might”) — A year of strength: well-being; cattle breeding and farming flourish.
Northern samvatsara: Vijaya (No. 27)
Shaka Samvat 1863 · Vikram Samvat 1998 · Kali Yuga 5042
Next year — Chitrabhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 17.03.1942
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

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

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

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

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

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

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

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

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

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

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

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

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