Panchanga Calendar

June 1956

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SamvatsaraDurmukha (30)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 9.06RituVasanta → Grishma from 9.06AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 1956 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 8.06), Jyeshtha (from 9.06). Major festivals: 17.06 Ganga Dussehra; 18.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi). 9.06 — solar eclipse, total (not visible here).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1Shat7Kalashtami
2PBh8
3UBh9after 11:25
4UBh10
5Rev11after 10:22
6Bhar12Pradosha
7Krit13Masik Shivaratri
8Roh30Shani Jayanti
9Mrig1Solar eclipse
10Ard2Chandra Darshan
11Pun3after 14:14
12Push4after 11:49
13Ashl5after 09:46
14Mag6Mithuna Sankranti
15PPh8Masik Durgashtami
16UPh9
17Has10Ganga Dussehra
18Chit11Nirjala Ekadashi
19Swa12
20Vish13after 11:13
21Anu13after 05:06
22Jye14Vat Purnima
23Mul15Purnima
24PAsh1
25UAsh2
26Shra3Angaraki Chaturthi
27Shra4
28Dhan5until 06:44
29Shat6after 09:11
30PBh7
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (21)
KalashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriShani JayantiVat Savitriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Solar eclipse, totalmoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Tripushkar YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiSankrantiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraNirjala EkadashiSummer solsticeday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Sankashti
How to read the calendar

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

Best days

  • 5.06 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra after 10:22
    Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 17.06 Sun — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:54
    Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 20.06 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga after 11:13
    Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 21.06 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra after 05:06
    Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 29.06 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya after 09:11
    Purva-Bhadra (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.

Festivals

  • 1.06 Fri Kalashtami
  • 5.06 Tue Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
  • 6.06 Wed Pradosha Vrat
  • 7.06 Thu Masik Shivaratri
  • 8.06 Fri Vaishakha Amavasya
  • 8.06 Fri Shani Jayanti
  • 8.06 Fri Vat Savitri Vrat
  • 10.06 Sun Chandra Darshan
  • 11.06 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 13.06 Wed Skanda Shashti
  • 14.06 Thu Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
  • 15.06 Fri Masik Durgashtami
  • 17.06 Sun Ganga Dussehra
  • 18.06 Mon Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
  • 20.06 Wed Pradosha Vrat
  • 22.06 Fri Purnima Vrat
  • 22.06 Fri Vat Purnima Vrat
  • 23.06 Sat Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
  • 26.06 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

Special muhurta yogas

  • 3.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 5.06 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:29–03:47 (06.06)
  • 5.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:29–03:47 (06.06)
  • 6.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:25–03:48 (07.06)
  • 10.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 16:52–17:31
  • 11.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:14–03:45 (12.06)
  • 12.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:49–03:45 (13.06)
  • 17.06 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:44–07:02
  • 17.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–07:02
  • 19.06 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 09:18–03:31 (20.06)
  • 20.06 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:13–03:44 (21.06)
  • 20.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:13–03:44 (21.06)
  • 21.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–13:31
  • 24.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:59–03:45 (25.06)
  • 24.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 21:59–03:45 (25.06)
  • 25.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:01–03:46 (26.06)
  • 30.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:48–11:09

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

Avoid starting important matters

  • 1.06 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
  • 2.06 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 4.06 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth
  • 6.06 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 7.06 Thu — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
  • 8.06 Fri — Yamaghanta, Amavasya, Eclipse nearby (unfavourable day)
  • 14.06 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 15.06 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
  • 16.06 Sat — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 23.06 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 25.06 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
  • 26.06 Tue — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 30.06 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

  • 9.06 New moon (Amavasya) 00:29
  • 9.06 Solar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 00:20, magnitude 1.058
    not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)
  • 14.06 Mithuna Sankranti 11:45 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
  • 21.06 Summer solstice 13:24
  • 23.06 Full moon (Purnima) 09:13

Periods

  • 31.05 10:44 – 5.06 04:29 Dosha-free Panchaka
  • 27.06 17:23 – 2.07 13:13 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Durmukha (No. 30, “evil-faced, foul-mouthed”) — A year of harsh words: feuds and disputes, an average harvest; it is wise to guard one’s tongue. more

Northern samvatsara: Kilaka. Shaka Samvat 1878, Vikram Samvat 2013, Kali Yuga 5057.

Vaishakha (Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. more

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

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

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

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:29 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 02:08 (02.06) more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:24 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 09:29 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:29tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 09:29karana Balava
from 11:24yoga Vishkambha
from 22:13karana Kaulava
from 02:08 (02.06)nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:56
Sunrise03:53
Noon12:27
Sunset21:02
End of twilight21:59
Moonrise00:33
Moonset11:46
Day length17 h 08 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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:29

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:53–21:02) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:02–22:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 03:53–09:29 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–09:29 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:29–03:52 (02.06) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:08–03:52 (02.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:53–02:08 (02.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 02:08–03:52 (02.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:44 (31.05)–04:29 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:27
Godhuli21:02–21:15
Pradosha21:02–22:24
Nishitha00:13–00:40 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam18:17–20:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:19–12:27
Yamaganda16:44–18:53
Gulika Kalam06:02–08:10
Dur Muhurta07:19–08:27, 13:02–14:10
Varjyam07:50–09:34

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:53–10:08, 13:09–21:02

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 09:29, Krishna-ashtami from 09:29; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:45, Karka 07:10, Simha 10:08, Kanya 13:09, Tula 16:09, Vrischika 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 09:29–21:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Vaidhriti 03:53–11:24: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:53–02:08 (02.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–02:08 (02.06)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 09:29–03:52 (02.06)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Vaidhriti 03:53–11:24−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:29–03:52 (02.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–09:29−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:53–09:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:47 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:39 (03.06) more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:27 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 10:47 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:47tithi Krishna-navami
from 10:47karana Taitila
from 11:27yoga Priti
from 23:11karana Gara
from 03:39 (03.06)nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:55
Sunrise03:52
Noon12:27
Sunset21:03
End of twilight22:00
Moonrise00:48
Moonset12:58
Day length17 h 10 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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:47

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:52–21:03) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:47–03:51 (03.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:52–10:47

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:52–03:39 (03.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:39–03:51 (03.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:44 (31.05)–04:29 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:28
Godhuli21:03–21:16
Pradosha21:03–22:25
Nishitha00:13–00:41 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam19:09–20:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:10–10:19
Yamaganda14:36–16:45
Gulika Kalam03:52–06:01
Dur Muhurta03:52–05:01, 05:01–06:09
Varjyam08:56–10:38

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 10:47, Krishna-navami from 10:47; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:41, Karka 07:06, Simha 10:04, Kanya 13:05, Tula 16:05, Vrischika 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 03:52–10:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Krishna-navami 10:47–21:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:47–03:51 (03.06)+1 Yoga Priti 11:27–03:51 (03.06)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:52–03:39 (03.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:52–03:39 (03.06)−1 Rikta tithi 10:47–03:51 (03.06)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:52–10:47

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 11:25
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:25 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 04:27 (04.06) more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:57 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 11:25 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:57yoga Ayushman
from 11:25tithi Krishna-dashami
from 11:25karana Vanija
from 23:27karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:54
Sunrise03:51
Noon12:27
Sunset21:04
End of twilight22:02
Moonrise01:03
Moonset14:13
Day length17 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:25

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, Uttara-Bhadra (03:51–21:04) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Sthira all day

  • Bhadra on earth: 23:27–11:17 (04.06); Bhadra Puchha 01:08–02:20 (04.06); Bhadra Mukha 02:20–04:19 (04.06)
  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:44 (31.05)–04:29 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:29
Godhuli21:04–21:18
Pradosha21:04–22:25
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam23:29–01:08 (04.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:55–21:04
Yamaganda12:28–14:37
Gulika Kalam16:46–18:55
Dur Muhurta18:46–19:55
Varjyam13:34–15:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:01–19:03

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 13:01–19:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 13:01–19:03
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:51–10:00, 11:25–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-navami until 11:25, Krishna-dashami from 11:25; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:37, Karka 07:02, Simha 10:00, Kanya 13:01, Tula 16:01, Vrischika 19:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Krishna-navami 03:51–11:25: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:25

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Sthira all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Priti 03:51–10:57−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 03:51–11:25

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:17 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 04:27 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 09:52 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:17 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:27nakshatra Revati
from 09:52yoga Saubhagya
from 11:17tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 11:17karana Bava
from 22:56karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:52
Sunrise03:50
Noon12:27
Sunset21:05
End of twilight22:03
Moonrise01:19
Moonset15:30
Day length17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 04:27from 11:17

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, Uttara-Bhadra (03:50–04:27) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:27–21:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:50–11:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:17–03:49 (05.06) Krakacha Yoga 11:17–03:49 (05.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:27–03:49 (05.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:50–04:27

  • Bhadra on earth: 23:27 (03.06)–11:17; Bhadra Puchha 01:08–02:20; Bhadra Mukha 02:20–04:19
  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:44 (31.05)–04:29 (05.06)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 10:53–11:40
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:32–10:22 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:29
Godhuli21:05–21:19
Pradosha21:05–22:26
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam02:04–03:41 (05.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:00–08:09
Yamaganda10:18–12:28
Gulika Kalam14:37–16:47
Dur Muhurta13:02–14:11, 16:29–17:38
Varjyam16:28–18:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:57–18:59

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, shavinggood 12:57–18:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 12:57–18:59
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:50–09:56, 12:57–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 04:27, Revati from 04:27; tithi Krishna-dashami until 11:17, Krishna-ekadashi from 11:17; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:33, Karka 06:58, Simha 09:56, Kanya 12:57, Tula 15:58, Vrischika 18:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 04:27) — a good life; Revati (from 04:27) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 03:50–11:17: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:27–03:49 (05.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–04:27+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:50–09:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Gada 03:50–04:27−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 03:50–11:17−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:17–03:49 (05.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:17–03:49 (05.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 10:22
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsApara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:23 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 04:29 more
Gandamula
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:10 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 10:23 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:29nakshatra Ashwini
from 08:10yoga Shobhana
from 10:23tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 10:23karana Kaulava
from 21:39karana Taitila
from 03:47 (06.06)nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:51
Sunrise03:49
Noon12:28
Sunset21:07
End of twilight22:05
Moonrise01:38
Moonset16:50
Day length17 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 04:29from 10:23

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:49–04:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:17 (04.06)–10:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:48–07:16 (06.06)

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:29–03:47 (06.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:29–03:47 (06.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–10:23

Anandadi: Shubha 03:49–04:29 Anandadi: Amrita 04:29–03:47 (06.06) Anandadi: Musala 03:47–03:48 (06.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:44 (31.05)–04:29
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:32 (04.06)–10:22
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:30
Godhuli21:07–21:20
Pradosha21:07–22:27
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam20:47–22:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:47–18:57
Yamaganda08:09–10:18
Gulika Kalam12:28–14:38
Dur Muhurta07:17–08:26, 23:47–00:14 (06.06)
Varjyam23:54–01:27 (06.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–09:52, 12:53–18:55

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, shavingaverage 03:49–09:52, 12:53–18:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:49–09:52, 12:53–18:55
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:49–10:23, 12:53–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 04:29, Ashwini from 04:29; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 10:23, Krishna-dvadashi from 10:23; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:29, Karka 06:54, Simha 09:52, Kanya 12:53, Tula 15:54, Vrischika 18:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 04:29) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 04:29) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

  • Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:22

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:29–03:47 (06.06)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:29–03:47 (06.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–04:29+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:49–08:100 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–10:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 03:49–04:29−1 Gandanta 03:49–10:22−1 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 03:49

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:45 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 02:25 (07.06) more
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 05:52 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 08:45 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:52yoga Atiganda
from 08:45tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 08:45karana Gara
from 19:41karana Vanija
from 02:25 (07.06)nakshatra Krittika
from 03:02 (07.06)yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:50
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:28
Sunset21:08
End of twilight22:06
Moonrise02:02
Moonset18:12
Day length17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:45

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:48–21:08) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–08:45 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:25–03:48 (07.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:25–03:48 (07.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–03:48 (07.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 02:25–03:48 (07.06) Anandadi: Kana 03:48–02:25 (07.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:31
Godhuli21:08–21:21
Pradosha21:08–22:28
Nishitha00:14–00:41 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam21:53–23:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:28–14:38
Yamaganda05:58–08:08
Gulika Kalam10:18–12:28
Dur Muhurta11:53–13:03
Varjyam12:50–14:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–09:49, 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, shavingaverage 03:48–09:49, 12:50–18:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:48–09:49, 12:50–18:51
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:48–09:49, 12:50–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 08:45, Krishna-trayodashi from 08:45; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:25, Karka 06:51, Simha 09:49, Kanya 12:50, Tula 15:50, Vrischika 18:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:48–05:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–08:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 05:52–07:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–02:25 (07.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–03:48 (07.06)−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:48–02:25 (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 03:48

SummaryUnfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsMasik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:28 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 00:30 (08.06) more
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:45 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 06:28 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:28tithi Krishna-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:28karana Vishti
from 17:08karana Shakuni
from 23:45yoga Dhriti
from 00:30 (08.06)nakshatra Rohini
from 03:40 (08.06)tithi Amavasya
from 03:40 (08.06)karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:49
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:28
Sunset21:09
End of twilight22:08
Moonrise02:33
Moonset19:32
Day length17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:28

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:48–21:09) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:28–17:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shakuni 17:08–21:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 06:28–21:09: 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, 00:15–00:41 (08.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 03:48–00:30 (08.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–03:40 (08.06)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:48–00:30 (08.06) Anandadi: Utpata 00:30–03:47 (08.06)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 06:28–17:08; Bhadra Mukha 06:28–08:14; Bhadra Puchha 16:01–17:04

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:31
Godhuli21:09–21:22
Pradosha21:09–22:28
Nishitha00:15–00:41 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam22:17–23:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:38–16:48
Yamaganda03:48–05:58
Gulika Kalam08:08–10:18
Dur Muhurta09:35–10:44, 16:31–17:41
Varjyam13:27–14:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–06:28

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, shavingaverage 03:48–06:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:48–06:28
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:48–09:45, 12:46–21:09

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 06:28, Krishna-chaturdashi from 06:28; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:21, Karka 06:47, Simha 09:45, Kanya 12:46, Tula 15:46, Vrischika 18:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 06:28–21:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −11

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:48–23:45+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:48–00:30 (08.06)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–03:40 (08.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:28–17:08−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:28–03:40 (08.06)−3 Yamaghanta 03:48–00:30 (08.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

SummaryUnfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Amavasya
MonthVaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsShani Jayanti · Vat Savitri Vrat · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 00:29 (09.06) more
NakshatraRohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 22:09 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:07 more
KaranaChatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:07 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 14:07karana Naga
from 20:07yoga Shula
from 22:09nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 00:29 (09.06)tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 00:29 (09.06)karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:48
Sunrise03:47
Noon12:28
Sunset21:10
End of twilight22:09
Moonrise03:16
Moonset20:43
Day length17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:47–21:10) is good for sowing.
  • Chatushpada 03:47–14:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Naga 14:07–21:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)

The birthday of Shani (Saturn), the son of Surya. His image is bathed with oil (taila abhisheka), black sesame is offered and oil lamps are lit to pacify Shani.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:40–00:29 (09.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vat Savitri Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

Married women fast for the long life of their husbands in memory of Savitri, who won Satyavan back from Yama, and circumambulate a banyan tree, winding thread around its trunk (northern tradition; in West and South India — on Vat Purnima).

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

Vaishakha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Vaishakha: Shani Jayanti and (in North India) Vat Savitri Vrat.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:40–00:29 (09.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:29–03:46 (09.06)

Yamaghanta 03:47–22:09

Anandadi: Mitra 03:47–22:09 Anandadi: Manasa 22:09–03:46 (09.06)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 00:08–00:49 (09.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:32
Godhuli21:10–21:23
Pradosha21:10–22:29
Nishitha00:15–00:41 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam19:16–20:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:18–12:28
Yamaganda16:49–18:59
Gulika Kalam05:57–08:08
Dur Muhurta07:16–08:25, 13:03–14:13
Varjyam14:56–16:23, 03:09–04:35 (09.06)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Amavasya; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:17, Karka 06:43, Simha 09:41, Kanya 12:42, Tula 15:42, Vrischika 18:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Amavasya 03:47–21:10: 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).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

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: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:47–22:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–22:09+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:47–20:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shula 20:07–21:48−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Amavasya 03:47–00:29 (09.06)−3 Yamaghanta 03:47–22:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Eclipse (not visible here)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsSolar eclipse, total (not visible here)

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:03 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:34 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:15 more
KaranaKimstughna (fixed) · until 10:47 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:47karana Bava
from 16:15yoga Ganda
from 19:34nakshatra Ardra
from 21:03tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 21:03karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:47
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:28
Sunset21:11
End of twilight22:10
Moonrise04:14
Moonset21:41
Day length17 h 24 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)00:29
Solar eclipse, totalgreatest eclipse 00:20, magnitude 1.058
Visibilitynot visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

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

taskat sunrisefrom 19:34from 21:03

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, Mrigashirsha (03:46–19:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Kimstughna 03:46–10:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Vajra 03:46–19:34 Anandadi: Mudgara 19:34–03:46 (10.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:32
Godhuli21:11–21:24
Pradosha21:11–22:30
Nishitha00:15–00:41 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam11:43–13:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:07–10:18
Yamaganda14:39–16:50
Gulika Kalam03:46–05:57
Dur Muhurta03:46–04:56, 04:56–06:06
Varjyam03:09–04:35, 03:01–04:26 (10.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–09:37, 12:38–18:39

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, shavingaverage 03:46–09:37, 12:38–18:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:46–09:37, 12:38–18:39
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:46–09:37, 12:38–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 19:34, Ardra from 19:34; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 21:03, Shukla-dvitya from 21:03; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, 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: Mrigashirsha (until 19:34) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 19:34) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–19:340 Auspicious tithi 21:03–03:46 (10.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:34–03:46 (10.06)0 Yoga Ganda 16:15–18:15−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:46–19:34−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse nearby
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsChandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:31 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 16:52 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:17 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 07:17 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:17karana Kaulava
from 12:17yoga Vriddhi
from 16:52nakshatra Punarvasu
from 17:31tithi Shukla-tritya
from 17:31karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:46
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:28
Sunset21:12
End of twilight22:12
Moonrise05:27
Moonset22:24
Day length17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:52from 17:31

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, Punarvasu (16:52–21:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:12–22:24
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:12–22:24

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 16:52–17:31

Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:52–03:45 (11.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:46–16:52

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:33
Godhuli21:12–21:25
Pradosha21:12–22:30
Nishitha00:15–00:42 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam07:59–09:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:01–21:12
Yamaganda12:29–14:39
Gulika Kalam16:50–19:01
Dur Muhurta18:52–20:02
Varjyam03:01–04:26, 03:33–04:59 (11.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–09:33, 12:34–21:12

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, shavingaverage 03:46–09:33, 12:34–21:12
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:46–09:33, 12:34–21:12
Cutting toenailsaverage 16:52–21:12
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 16:52, Punarvasu from 16:52; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 17:31, Shukla-tritya from 17:31; 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: Ardra (until 16:52) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 16:52) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–17:31+1 Yoga Vriddhi 12:17–03:45 (11.06)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:52–03:45 (11.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:52–03:45 (11.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 16:52–17:31−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:46–16:52−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–16:52

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

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 14:14
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:04 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:14 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 08:21 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 03:46 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 03:46karana Gara
from 08:21yoga Dhruva
from 14:04tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 14:04karana Vanija
from 14:14nakshatra Pushya
from 00:24 (12.06)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:29
Sunset21:12
End of twilight22:13
Moonrise06:51
Moonset22:57
Day length17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:04from 14:14

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, Punarvasu (03:45–14:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:14–21:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 14:04–14:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:14–03:45 (12.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:14–03:45 (12.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 14:14–03:45 (12.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–14:14

  • Bhadra on earth: 00:24–10:49 (12.06); Bhadra Mukha 00:27–02:10 (12.06); Bhadra Puchha 09:47–10:49 (12.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:33
Godhuli21:12–21:25
Pradosha21:12–22:31
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam12:06–13:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:56–08:07
Yamaganda10:18–12:29
Gulika Kalam14:40–16:51
Dur Muhurta13:04–14:14, 16:33–17:43
Varjyam03:33–04:59, 21:26–22:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–09:29, 12:30–14:04

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, shavinggood 03:45–09:29, 12:30–14:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:45–09:29, 12:30–14:04
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:45–09:29, 12:30–14:04

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:14, Pushya from 14:14; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:04, Shukla-chaturti from 14:04; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, 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: Punarvasu (until 14:14) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:14) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 14:04–21:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:14

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:14–03:45 (12.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–14:14+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:45–08:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–14:04+1 Ravi Yoga 14:14–03:45 (12.06)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 14:14–03:45 (12.06)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:04–03:45 (12.06)−1 Rikta tithi 14:04–03:45 (12.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–14:14

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

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 11:49
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:49 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:49 more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 04:33 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:49 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:33yoga Vyaghata
from 10:49tithi Shukla-panchami
from 10:49karana Bava
from 11:49nakshatra Ashlesha
from 21:19karana Balava
from 01:01 (13.06)yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:29
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:14
Moonrise08:19
Moonset23:22
Day length17 h 28 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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:49from 11:49

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:45–11:49) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:45–10:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–11:49 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:49–03:45 (13.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:49–03:45 (13.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:45–11:49 Anandadi: Ananda 11:49–03:45 (13.06)

  • Bhadra on earth: 00:24–10:49; Bhadra Mukha 00:27–02:10; Bhadra Puchha 09:47–10:49
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:34
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:31
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam06:04–07:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:51–19:02
Yamaganda08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam12:29–14:40
Dur Muhurta07:15–08:24, 23:50–00:16 (13.06)
Varjyam23:32–00:59 (13.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:49–11:49, 12:26–18:27

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 10:49–11:49, 12:26–18:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 10:49–11:49, 12:26–18:27
Bathing, washing hairaverage 12:26–21:12

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 11:49, Ashlesha from 11:49; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 10:49, Shukla-panchami from 10:49; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:02, Karka 06:27, Simha 09:25, Kanya 12:26, Tula 15:26, Vrischika 18:27, Dhanu 21:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 11:49) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 11:49) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 03:45–10:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 03:45–10:49: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:49

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:49–03:45 (13.06)+2 Pushya 03:45–11:49+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–11:49+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:45–11:49+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:45–04:33+1 Auspicious tithi 10:49–03:45 (13.06)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:49–03:45 (13.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 04:33–07:37−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:49–03:45 (13.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:45–10:49−1 Bhadra on earth 03:45–10:49−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–10:49

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 09:46
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsSkanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 07:56 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 09:46 more
Gandamula
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 21:51 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 07:56 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:56tithi Shukla-shashti
from 07:56karana Kaulava
from 09:46nakshatra Magha
from 18:39karana Taitila
from 21:51yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:29
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:15
Moonrise09:46
Moonset23:42
Day length17 h 29 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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:56from 09:46

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (09:46–21:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 07:56–03:44 (14.06)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:46–03:44 (14.06)

Anandadi: Chara 09:46–03:44 (14.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:45–09:46

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:14–15:19
  • Gandanta (tithi): 07:35–08:17
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:19
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:34
Godhuli21:14–21:27
Pradosha21:14–22:32
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam08:18–09:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:29–14:40
Yamaganda05:56–08:07
Gulika Kalam10:18–12:29
Dur Muhurta11:54–13:04
Varjyam20:59–22:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:21, 12:22–18:23

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:45–09:21, 12:22–18:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:45–09:21, 12:22–18:23
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:45–09:21, 12:22–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 09:46, Magha from 09:46; tithi Shukla-panchami until 07:56, Shukla-shashti from 07:56; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:58, Karka 06:23, Simha 09:21, Kanya 12:22, Tula 15:22, Vrischika 18:23, Dhanu 21:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 09:46) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 09:46) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:46

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:46–03:44 (14.06)+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:46–03:44 (14.06)+1 Yoga Harshana 03:45–21:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–07:56−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:45–09:46−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–09:46

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsMithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:30 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 08:11 more
Gandamula
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:06 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 05:30 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:30tithi Shukla-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:30karana Gara
from 08:11nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 16:30karana Vanija
from 19:06yoga Siddhi
from 03:38 (15.06)tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 03:38 (15.06)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:29
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise11:11
Moonsetnone
Day length17 h 30 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti11:45 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:30from 08:11

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:44–08:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:11–21:15) is good for root crops.

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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, 11:45–18:09
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–08:11

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:30 Krakacha Yoga 03:38–03:44 (15.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:38–03:44 (15.06)

Anandadi: Musala 03:44–08:11 Anandadi: Gada 08:11–03:44 (15.06)

  • Bhadra on earth: 03:38–13:01 (15.06); Bhadra Puchha 05:20–06:28 (15.06); Bhadra Mukha 06:28–08:22 (15.06)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:35
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:32
Nishitha00:16–00:42 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam05:57–07:27, 01:03–02:35 (15.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:41–16:52
Yamaganda03:44–05:56
Gulika Kalam08:07–10:18
Dur Muhurta09:34–10:44, 16:35–17:45
Varjyam15:51–17:23

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 08:11, Purva-Phalguni from 08:11; tithi Shukla-shashti until 05:30, Shukla-saptami from 05:30; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:54, Karka 06:19, Simha 09:17, Kanya 12:18, Tula 15:18, Vrischika 18:19, Dhanu 21:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 08:11) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 08:11) — ill health; Thursday — success.

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

  • Sankranti at 11:45 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–08:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:30–03:38 (15.06)0 Yoga Siddhi 19:06–03:44 (15.06)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:30−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:44–08:11−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–08:11−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:23 (16.06) more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:11 more
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:51 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:55 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:11nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 14:55karana Bava
from 16:51yoga Vyatipata
from 02:23 (16.06)tithi Shukla-navami
from 02:23 (16.06)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:29
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise12:33
Moonset00:00
Day length17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:11

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:44–07:11) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:11–21:15) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–14:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:38–02:23 (16.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–07:11

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–02:23 (16.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:23–03:44 (16.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:44–07:11 Anandadi: Shubha 07:11–03:44 (16.06)

  • Bhadra on earth: 03:38–13:01; Bhadra Puchha 05:20–06:28; Bhadra Mukha 06:28–08:22
  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:01–14:55
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:35
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:33
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam23:42–01:17 (16.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:18–12:30
Yamaganda16:52–19:04
Gulika Kalam05:55–08:07
Dur Muhurta07:14–08:24, 13:05–14:15
Varjyam14:16–15:50

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 07:11–09:13, 12:14–21:01

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 07:11, Uttara-Phalguni from 07:11; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:50, 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: Purva-Phalguni (until 07:11) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 07:11) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 03:44–21:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Bhadra on earth 03:44–13:01: 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).
  • Vyatipata 16:51–21:15: 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.
  • 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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:44–16:51+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:11–03:44 (16.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:11–03:44 (16.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–07:110 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–02:23 (16.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vyatipata 16:51–03:44 (16.06)−1 Ashtami 03:44–02:23 (16.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:44–02:23 (16.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–07:11−3 Bhadra on earth 03:44–13:01

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:46 (17.06) more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 06:47 more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:07 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 13:59 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:47nakshatra Hasta
from 13:59karana Kaulava
from 15:07yoga Variyana
from 01:46 (17.06)tithi Shukla-dashami
from 01:46 (17.06)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:30
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:17
Moonrise13:53
Moonset00:17
Day length17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:47

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:44–06:47) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:47–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–01:46 (17.06) Ravi Yoga 06:47–03:44 (17.06)

Yamaghanta 06:47–03:44 (17.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:46–03:44 (17.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:44–06:47 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:47–03:44 (17.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:35
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:33
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam00:58–02:35 (17.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:07–10:18
Yamaganda14:41–16:53
Gulika Kalam03:44–05:55
Dur Muhurta03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:04
Varjyam15:16–16:53

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:44–09:09, 12:10–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 06:47, Hasta from 06:47; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:46, 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: Uttara-Phalguni (until 06:47) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 06:47) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-navami 03:44–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Vyatipata 03:44–15:07: 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 = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:47–03:44 (17.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–06:470 Yoga Variyana 15:07–03:44 (17.06)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:47–03:44 (17.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–01:46 (17.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 06:47–03:44 (17.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Utpata 03:44–06:47−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–01:46 (17.06)−3 Vyatipata 03:44–15:07

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryBest day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; auspicious time — until 13:54
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsGanga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:47 (18.06) more
NakshatraHasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 07:02 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 13:54 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 13:42 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:02nakshatra Chitra
from 13:42karana Gara
from 13:54yoga Parigha
from 01:47 (18.06)tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 01:47 (18.06)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:30
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise15:10
Moonset00:34
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:02

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:44–07:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:02–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:46–01:47 (18.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:44–07:02 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–07:02 Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:47–03:44 (18.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:44–07:02 Anandadi: Padma 07:02–03:44 (18.06)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 01:23–02:12 (18.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:36
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:34
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam01:15–02:55 (18.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:05–21:16
Yamaganda12:30–14:42
Gulika Kalam16:53–19:05
Dur Muhurta18:56–20:06
Varjyam15:19–16:58

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 07:02, Chitra from 07:02; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:07, Simha 09:05, Kanya 12:06, Tula 15:06, Vrischika 18:08, Dhanu 20:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 07:02) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 07:02) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:54

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:02–03:44 (18.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–07:02+1 Yoga Variyana 03:44–13:54+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–01:47 (18.06)+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:44–07:020 Yoga Parigha 13:54–01:32 (18.06)

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

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsNirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:24 (19.06) more
NakshatraChitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 07:53 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 13:10 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 14:01 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:53nakshatra Swati
from 13:10yoga Shiva
from 14:01karana Vishti
from 02:24 (19.06)tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 02:24 (19.06)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:30
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise16:26
Moonset00:54
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:53

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:44–07:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:53–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:01–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:47–02:24 (19.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:16–17:46 (19.06)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–07:53

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–07:53 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–02:24 (19.06) Krakacha Yoga 03:44–02:24 (19.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:24–03:44 (19.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:53–03:44 (19.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:44–07:53

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:01–02:24 (19.06); Bhadra Puchha 19:01–20:14; Bhadra Mukha 20:14–22:18

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:34
Nishitha00:17–00:43 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam23:59–01:41 (19.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:55–08:07
Yamaganda10:19–12:30
Gulika Kalam14:42–16:53
Dur Muhurta13:05–14:16, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam13:49–15:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–09:01, 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, shavinggood 03:44–09:01, 12:02–18:04
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsgood 03:44–09:01, 12:02–18:04
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:44–09:01, 12:02–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 07:53, Swati from 07:53; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:03, Simha 09:01, Kanya 12:02, Tula 15:02, Vrischika 18:04, Dhanu 20:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 07:53) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 07:53) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–07:53+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:53–03:44 (19.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–07:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–02:24 (19.06)0 Yoga Shiva 13:10–03:44 (19.06)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–07:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:01–02:24 (19.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:44–07:53−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–02:24 (19.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:44–02:24 (19.06)

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

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 03:31 (20.06) more
NakshatraSwati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 09:18 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:52 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 14:54 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:18nakshatra Vishakha
from 12:52yoga Siddha
from 14:54karana Balava
from 03:31 (20.06)tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 03:31 (20.06)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:30
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise17:37
Moonset01:17
Day length17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:18

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:44–09:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (09:18–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 09:18–03:31 (20.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:31–03:44 (20.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:44–09:18 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:18–03:44 (20.06)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:55–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:34
Nishitha00:18–00:43 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam01:43–03:26 (20.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:54–19:05
Yamaganda08:07–10:19
Gulika Kalam12:30–14:42
Dur Muhurta07:14–08:25, 23:52–00:18 (20.06)
Varjyam15:21–17:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–08:57

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:44–08:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:44–08:57
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:44–08:57

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 09:18, Vishakha from 09:18; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:59, Simha 08:57, Kanya 11:58, Tula 14:59, Vrischika 18:00, Dhanu 20:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 09:18) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 09:18) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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: Dhwaja 03:44–09:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–09:18+1 Yoga Shiva 03:44–12:520 Tripushkar Yoga 09:18–03:31 (20.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 11:13
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:06 (21.06) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraVishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:13 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 12:58 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 16:16 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:13nakshatra Anuradha
from 12:58yoga Sadhya
from 16:16karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:42
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:31
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise18:44
Moonset01:45
Day length17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:13

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:44–11:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:13–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:13–03:44 (21.06) Ravi Yoga 11:13–03:44 (21.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:13–03:44 (21.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:44–11:13 Anandadi: Saumya 11:13–03:44 (21.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam02:07–03:53 (21.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:31–14:42
Yamaganda05:56–08:07
Gulika Kalam10:19–12:31
Dur Muhurta11:55–13:06
Varjyam15:36–17:21

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:44–08:53, 11:54–17:56
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 11:54–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:13, Anuradha from 11:13; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:55, Simha 08:53, Kanya 11:54, Tula 14:55, Vrischika 17:56, Dhanu 20:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:13) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:13) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:13

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:13–03:44 (21.06)+2 Yoga Siddha 03:44–12:58+2 Ravi Yoga 11:13–03:44 (21.06)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:44–11:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:13–03:44 (21.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryBest day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 05:06
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:06 more
vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 13:31 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 13:22 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 05:06 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:06tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 05:06karana Gara
from 13:22yoga Shubha
from 13:31nakshatra Jyestha
from 18:01karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise19:42
Moonset02:20
Day length17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice13:24

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:06from 13:31

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, Anuradha (03:44–13:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (13:31–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 05:06–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–11:24 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–13:31 Ravi Yoga 13:31–03:44 (22.06)

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 03:44–05:06 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–03:44 (22.06)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:44–13:31 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:31–03:44 (22.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:30
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam02:07–03:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:42–16:54
Yamaganda03:44–05:56
Gulika Kalam08:07–10:19
Dur Muhurta09:35–10:45, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam19:44–21:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–05:06

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, shavingaverage 03:44–05:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:44–05:06
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:44–05:06

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 13:31, Jyestha from 13:31; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 05:06, Shukla-chaturdashi from 05:06; 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: Anuradha (until 13:31) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 13:31) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 05:06–21:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:06

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–11:24+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:44–13:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–13:31+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:44–13:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–05:06+1 Ravi Yoga 13:31–03:44 (22.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–03:44 (22.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–13:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 03:44–05:060 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:31–03:44 (22.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:31–03:44 (22.06)−2 Rikta tithi 05:06–03:44 (22.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsVat Purnima Vrat · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:01 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 16:09 more
Gandamula
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:01 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 07:01 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:01tithi Purnima
from 07:01karana Vishti
from 14:01yoga Shukla
from 16:09nakshatra Mula
from 20:06karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:44
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise20:31
Moonset03:05
Day length17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:01

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:44–16:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (16:09–21:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:01–20:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:44–07:01: 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, 21:18–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:46–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 23.06

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–16:09

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–16:09

Anandadi: Chara 03:44–16:09 Anandadi: Sthira 16:09–03:45 (23.06)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 07:01–16:09; Bhadra Puchha 15:32–16:51
  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:09–20:06; Bhadra Puchha 15:32–16:51; Bhadra Mukha 16:51–19:02
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:28–22:50
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam06:23–08:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:19–12:31
Yamaganda16:54–19:06
Gulika Kalam05:56–08:08
Dur Muhurta07:15–08:25, 13:06–14:16
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:44–08:46, 11:47–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 16:09, Mula from 16:09; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 07:01, Purnima from 07:01; 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: Jyestha (until 16:09) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 16:09) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:44–07:01: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Purnima 07:01–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

  • Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:44–14:01+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–16:09+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:44–16:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–16:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–16:09−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–07:01−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:01–16:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Jwalamukhi Yoga
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsJyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 09:13 more
NakshatraMula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 19:00 more
Gandamula
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 14:52 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 09:13 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:13tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 09:13karana Balava
from 14:52yoga Brahma
from 19:00nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 22:23karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise21:10
Moonset03:58
Day length17 h 33 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)09:13

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:13from 19:00

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, Mula (03:45–19:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (19:00–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:01 (22.06)–09:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 22.06

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–09:13 Jwalamukhi Yoga 09:13–19:00

Anandadi: Matanga 19:00–03:45 (24.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:45–19:00

  • Gandanta (tithi): 08:47–09:39
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:18–00:44 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam11:50–13:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:08–10:20
Yamaganda14:43–16:54
Gulika Kalam03:45–05:56
Dur Muhurta03:45–04:55, 04:55–06:05
Varjyam17:12–19:00

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, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 19:00–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 19:00, Purva-Ashadha from 19:00; tithi Purnima until 09:13, Krishna-pratipat from 09:13; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:44, Simha 08:42, Kanya 11:43, Tula 14:43, Vrischika 17:44, Dhanu 20:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 19:00) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 19:00) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Purnima 03:45–09:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Yoga Shukla 03:45–14:52+1 Auspicious tithi 09:13–03:45 (24.06)0 Anandadi: Matanga 19:00–03:45 (24.06)−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:45–19:00−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–19:00−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 09:13–19:00−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–09:13

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

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:35 more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:59 more
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 15:50 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 11:35 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:35tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 11:35karana Taitila
from 15:50yoga Indra
from 21:59nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 00:48 (25.06)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:43
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:31
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise21:40
Moonset04:59
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:35

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:45–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:59–03:45 (25.06) Tripushkar Yoga 21:59–03:45 (25.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–11:35

Anandadi: Shubha 03:45–21:59 Anandadi: Amrita 21:59–03:45 (25.06)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:44 (25.06)
Amrita Kalam16:35–18:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:06–21:18
Yamaganda12:31–14:43
Gulika Kalam16:55–19:06
Dur Muhurta18:57–20:08
Varjyam05:47–07:35

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, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:45–08:38, 11:35–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 11:35, Krishna-dvitya from 11:35; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:40, Simha 08:38, Kanya 11:39, Tula 14:39, Vrischika 17:40, Dhanu 20:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:45–15:50+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:45–21:59+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–11:350 Tripushkar Yoga 21:59–03:45 (25.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–21:59−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–11:35

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:02 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 01:01 (26.06) more
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:51 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 14:02 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:02tithi Krishna-tritya
from 14:02karana Vanija
from 16:51yoga Vaidhriti
from 01:01 (26.06)nakshatra Shravana
from 03:16 (26.06)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:44
Sunrise03:45
Noon12:32
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise22:04
Moonset06:05
Day length17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:02

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:45–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:01–03:46 (26.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–14:02 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:02–01:01 (26.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 02:49–03:46 (26.06) Anandadi: Mrityu 03:45–18:15 Anandadi: Kana 18:15–02:49 (26.06)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:16–16:28 (26.06); Bhadra Puchha 11:50–13:10 (26.06); Bhadra Mukha 13:10–15:22 (26.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta11:56–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam17:48–19:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam05:57–08:08
Yamaganda10:20–12:32
Gulika Kalam14:43–16:55
Dur Muhurta13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam07:00–08:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:02–16:51

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, shavinggood 14:02–16:51
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:45–16:51
Cutting toenailsgood 14:02–16:51
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:45–08:34, 11:35–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 14:02, Krishna-tritya from 14:02; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:36, Simha 08:34, Kanya 11:35, Tula 14:35, Vrischika 17:36, Dhanu 20:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Vaidhriti 16:51–21:18: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+2 Yoga Indra 03:45–16:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–01:01 (26.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–14:02−1 Vaidhriti 16:51–03:46 (26.06)−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:02–01:01 (26.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–14:02−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:45–18:15

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more
FestivalsAngaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:28 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:58 (27.06) more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 17:50 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:28 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:28tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 16:28karana Bava
from 17:50yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:32
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:19
Moonrise22:23
Moonset07:13
Day length17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:28

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:46–21:18) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:46–16:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 22:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–16:28

Anandadi: Lumbaka all day

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:16–16:28; Bhadra Puchha 11:50–13:10; Bhadra Mukha 13:10–15:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam16:17–18:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:55–19:06
Yamaganda08:09–10:20
Gulika Kalam12:32–14:43
Dur Muhurta07:16–08:26, 23:53–00:19 (27.06)
Varjyam05:30–07:18

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:46–20:17

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-tritya until 16:28, Krishna-chaturti from 16:28; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:32, Simha 08:30, Kanya 11:31, Tula 14:31, Vrischika 17:32, Dhanu 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 16:28–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Vaidhriti 03:46–17:50: 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 = −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: Vaidhriti

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–16:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–16:28−1 Rikta tithi 16:28–03:46 (27.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:46–16:28−3 Vaidhriti 03:46–17:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:45 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:58 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:42 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 05:38 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 03:58nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 05:38karana Balava
from 18:42yoga Priti
from 18:45tithi Krishna-panchami
from 18:45karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:45
Sunrise03:46
Noon12:32
Sunset21:18
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise22:40
Moonset08:23
Day length17 h 31 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

taskat sunrisefrom 03:58from 18:45

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:46–03:58) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:58–03:47 (28.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:46–03:58 Anandadi: Mitra 03:58–03:47 (28.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 17:23–13:13 (02.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:20
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:18–21:31
Pradosha21:18–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam19:08–20:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:32–14:43
Yamaganda05:58–08:09
Gulika Kalam10:21–12:32
Dur Muhurta11:57–13:07
Varjyam08:26–10:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:45–21:18

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, shavingaverage 18:45–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 18:45–21:18
Bathing, washing hairgood 18:45–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 03:58, Dhanishtha from 03:58; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 18:45, Krishna-panchami from 18:45; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:28, Simha 08:26, Kanya 11:27, Tula 14:27, Vrischika 17:28, Dhanu 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 03:58) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 03:58) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 03:46–18:45: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:58–03:47 (28.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–03:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 18:42–03:47 (28.06)0 Auspicious tithi 18:45–03:47 (28.06)0 Panchaka 17:23–03:47 (28.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:46–18:45−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:58–03:47 (28.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

SummaryFavourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 06:44
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:46 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:44 more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 19:22 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 07:48 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:44nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 07:48karana Taitila
from 19:22yoga Ayushman
from 20:46tithi Krishna-shashti
from 20:46karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:46
Sunrise03:47
Noon12:32
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise22:55
Moonset09:33
Day length17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:44from 20:46

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:44–21:17) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–20:46

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:46–03:48 (29.06)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:47–06:44 Anandadi: Vajra 06:44–03:48 (29.06)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 17:23 (27.06)–13:13 (02.07)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 20:20–21:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:19–00:45 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam01:15–03:01 (29.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:43–16:55
Yamaganda03:47–05:58
Gulika Kalam08:10–10:21
Dur Muhurta09:37–10:47, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam14:40–16:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:47–08:22, 11:23–17:24

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 03:47–08:22, 11:23–17:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 03:47–08:22, 11:23–17:24
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:47–08:22, 11:23–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 06:44, Shatabhisha from 06:44; tithi Krishna-panchami until 20:46, Krishna-shashti from 20:46; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:24, Simha 08:22, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:23, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 06:44) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 06:44) — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:44

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–20:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–06:44+1 Yoga Priti 03:47–19:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–20:460 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:47–06:440 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:46–03:48 (29.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:44–03:48 (29.06)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

SummaryBest day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 09:11
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:21 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 09:11 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 19:43 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 09:37 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:11nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 09:37karana Vanija
from 19:43yoga Saubhagya
from 22:21tithi Krishna-saptami
from 22:21karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:47
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:32
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:18
Moonrise23:10
Moonset10:43
Day length17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:11

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:48–09:11) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (09:11–21:17) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–22:21 Ravi Yoga 09:11–03:48 (30.06)

Krakacha Yoga 22:21–03:48 (30.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:21–03:48 (30.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:48–09:11 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:11–03:48 (30.06)

  • Bhadra on earth: 22:21–04:42 (30.06); Bhadra Puchha 03:22–04:37 (30.06); Bhadra Mukha 04:37–06:42 (30.06)
  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 17:23 (27.06)–13:13 (02.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam02:29–04:13 (30.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:21–12:32
Yamaganda16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam05:59–08:10
Dur Muhurta07:17–08:27, 13:07–14:17
Varjyam16:06–17:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–09:11, 11:19–17:20

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, shavingaverage 03:48–09:11, 11:19–17:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:48–09:11, 11:19–17:20
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:48–08:18

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 09:11, Purva-Bhadra from 09:11; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:20, Simha 08:18, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:19, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 09:11) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 09:11) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:11

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:11–03:48 (30.06)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–22:21+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:48–09:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–09:11+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:48–19:43+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:11–03:48 (30.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:11–03:48 (30.06)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraDurmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:23 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 11:09 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:39 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:57 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:57karana Bava
from 11:09nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 19:39yoga Shobhana
from 23:23tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 23:23karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:48
Sunrise03:48
Noon12:33
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:17
Moonrise23:25
Moonset11:55
Day length17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:09

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:48–11:09) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (11:09–21:17) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:48–10:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:48–11:09 Tripushkar Yoga 03:48–11:09

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–23:23

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:48–11:09 Anandadi: Dhumra 11:09–03:49 (01.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 22:21 (29.06)–10:57; Bhadra Puchha 03:22–04:37; Bhadra Mukha 04:37–06:42
  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 17:23 (27.06)–13:13 (02.07)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam02:29–04:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:10–10:21
Yamaganda14:44–16:55
Gulika Kalam03:48–05:59
Dur Muhurta03:48–04:58, 04:58–06:08
Varjyam21:18–22:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:09–21:17

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 11:09–21:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 11:09–21:17
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:48–08:14, 11:09–21:17

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 11:09, Uttara-Bhadra from 11:09; tithi Krishna-saptami; 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-Bhadra (until 11:09) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 11:09) — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 03:48–10:57: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:48–11:09+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:48–19:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:09–03:49 (01.07)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:48–11:09−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:48–11:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–11:09−1 Bhadra on earth 03:48–10:57−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–23:23

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
Vaishakha (Vedic name Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima.
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.
Amanta and purnimanta
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Durmukha (No. 30 of 60, “evil-faced, foul-mouthed”) — A year of harsh words: feuds and disputes, an average harvest; it is wise to guard one’s tongue.
Northern samvatsara: Kilaka (No. 42)
Shaka Samvat 1878 · Vikram Samvat 2013 · Kali Yuga 5057
Next year — Hemalamba, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 31.03.1957
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
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.
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.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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 nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
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-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.
Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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: Kaladanda — “staff of death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Dhumra — “smoke”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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)
Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Anandadi: Sthira — “steady”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Uttara-Bhadra
+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.
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.
Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Anandadi: Matanga — “elephant”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
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.
Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra 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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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.
Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
Anandadi: Amrita — “nectar of immortality”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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
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.
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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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: Kana — “one-eyed, defective”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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-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
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.
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.
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
Anandadi: 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.
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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.
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
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.
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.
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−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.
Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
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.
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.
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)
Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.
Solar eclipse, total
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.
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 Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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.
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.
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
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.
Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
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.
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)
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Anandadi: 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.
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable 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.
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.
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
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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
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.
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-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.
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.
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
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.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
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.
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-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.
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
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.
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
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
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.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-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)
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
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: 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.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+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-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
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 Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
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.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
Purva-Ashadha
−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.
Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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.
Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
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.
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)
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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 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
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
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
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 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
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-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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 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
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.