Panchanga Calendar

June 1986

SamvatsaraAkshaya (60)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 8.06RituVasanta → Grishma from 8.06AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 1986 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 7.06), Jyeshtha (from 8.06). Major festivals: 17.06 Ganga Dussehra; 18.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UBh9

2Rev10

3Rev11after 12:44

4Ashw12Pradosha

5Bhar13Masik Shivaratri

6Krit14Vat Savitri

7Roh30Shani Amavasya

8Mrig1Chandra Darshan

9Ard2

10Pun3

11Push4Vinayaka Chaturthi

12Push5until 04:27

13Ashl6Skanda Shashti

14Mag7

15PPh8Mithuna Sankranti

16UPh9

17Has10Ganga Dussehra

18Chit11Nirjala Ekadashi

19Swa12after 08:35

20Anu13until 14:17

21Jye14Vat Purnima

22Mul15Purnima

23PAsh2

24UAsh3Angaraki Chaturthi

25Shra4

26Dhan5until 08:47

27Shat6after 08:26

28PBh7Kalashtami

29UBh8after 16:24

30Rev9

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (21)

Amrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriVat SavitriShani Amavasyaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Dwipushkar YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiGuru Pushya YogaSkanda ShashtiSankrantiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraNirjala EkadashiSummer solsticeday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiTripushkar YogaKalashtami

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

3.06 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra after 12:44
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
10.06 Tue — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
12.06 Thu — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita until 04:27
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
19.06 Thu — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra after 08:35
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
20.06 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga until 14:17
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

3.06 Tue Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
4.06 Wed Pradosha Vrat
5.06 Thu Masik Shivaratri
6.06 Fri Vat Savitri Vrat
7.06 Sat Vaishakha Amavasya
7.06 Sat Shani Amavasya
7.06 Sat Shani Jayanti
8.06 Sun Chandra Darshan
11.06 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
13.06 Fri Skanda Shashti
15.06 Sun Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
15.06 Sun Masik Durgashtami
17.06 Tue Ganga Dussehra
18.06 Wed Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
19.06 Thu Pradosha Vrat
21.06 Sat Purnima Vrat
21.06 Sat Vat Purnima Vrat
22.06 Sun Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
24.06 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
28.06 Sat Kalashtami

Special muhurta yogas

1.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–03:45 (02.06)
3.06 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:05–03:50 (04.06)
3.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–03:50 (04.06)
7.06 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:48–17:57
7.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–17:57
8.06 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 19:25–20:56
12.06 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:45–04:27
12.06 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 03:45–04:27
12.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–04:27
15.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:09–03:44 (16.06)
19.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:47–03:44 (20.06)
20.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–23:00
22.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–17:02
28.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:47–08:56
29.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–10:16

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

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

4.06 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
5.06 Thu — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
6.06 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Yamaghanta
7.06 Sat — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
11.06 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
15.06 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
16.06 Mon — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Vajra
21.06 Sat — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
22.06 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
24.06 Tue — Vaidhriti, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra)
28.06 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka

Sky this month

7.06 New moon (Amavasya) 17:00
15.06 Mithuna Sankranti 04:13 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
21.06 Summer solstice 19:30
22.06 Full moon (Purnima) 06:41
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

29.05 12:37 – 3.06 06:05 Dosha-free Panchaka
25.06 21:16 – 30.06 12:19 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Akshaya (No. 60, “inexhaustible (as Kshaya — depletion)”) — A year that completes the cycle: reserves dwindle, but good deeds bear inexhaustible fruit. more

Northern samvatsara: Bahudhanya. Shaka Samvat 1908, Vikram Samvat 2043, Kali Yuga 5087.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:24 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 03:45 (02.06) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 14:08 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:24 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:24	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 04:24	karana Vanija
from 14:08	yoga Ayushman
from 16:55	karana Vishti
from 03:45 (02.06)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	02:09
Moonset	14:01
Day length	17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:24

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 (03:53–21:01) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:55–21:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–03:45 (02.06)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:53–03:45 (02.06) Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:45–03:52 (02.06)

Bhadra on earth: 16:55–05:36 (02.06); Bhadra Puchha 18:53–20:09; Bhadra Mukha 20:09–22:15
Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:37 (29.05)–06:05 (03.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:27
Godhuli	21:01–21:15
Pradosha	21:01–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:35–00:18 (02.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:53–21:01
Yamaganda	12:27–14:36
Gulika Kalam	16:44–18:53
Dur Muhurta	18:44–19:53
Varjyam	12:16–13:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:24–10:12, 13:13–16:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:24–10:12, 13:13–16:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:24–10:12, 13:13–16:55
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-navami until 04:24, Krishna-dashami from 04:24; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:48, Karka 07:14, Simha 10:12, Kanya 13:13, Tula 16:13, Vrischika 19:14

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 03:53–04:24: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 16:55–21:01: 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).

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.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–03:45 (02.06)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:53–03:45 (02.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–03:45 (02.06)+1 Yoga Priti 03:53–14:08−1 Bhadra on earth 16:55–03:52 (02.06)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 03:53–04:24

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:36 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:05 (03.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 14:17 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:36	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 05:36	karana Bava
from 14:17	yoga Saubhagya
from 18:26	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	02:14
Moonset	15:19
Day length	17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:36

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 (03:52–21:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:52–05:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–03:51 (03.06) Krakacha Yoga 05:36–03:51 (03.06)

Anandadi: Matanga all day

Bhadra on earth: 16:55 (01.06)–05:36; Bhadra Puchha 18:53–20:09 (01.06); Bhadra Mukha 20:09–22:15 (01.06)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:37 (29.05)–06:05 (03.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:11–06:02
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:27–12:44 (03.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:28
Godhuli	21:03–21:16
Pradosha	21:03–22:24
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:27–05:12 (03.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:01–08:10
Yamaganda	10:19–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:36–16:45
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:10, 16:28–17:37
Varjyam	16:55–18:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:36–10:08, 13:09–19:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:36–10:08, 13:09–19:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:36–10:08, 13:09–19:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:52–10:08, 13:09–21:03

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dashami until 05:36, Krishna-ekadashi from 05:36; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:44, Karka 07:10, Simha 10:08, Kanya 13:09, Tula 16:09, Vrischika 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 03:52–05:36: 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

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: Matanga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:52–14:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Bhadra on earth 03:52–05:36−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–03:51 (03.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:36–03:51 (03.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 12:44
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:22 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:05 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:51 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:22 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:05	nakshatra Ashwini
from 07:22	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 07:22	karana Kaulava
from 14:51	yoga Shobhana
from 20:25	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	02:20
Moonset	16:36
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:05	from 07:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:51–06:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 05:36 (02.06)–07:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:50–07:17 (04.06)

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:05–03:50 (04.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–03:50 (04.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–07:22

Anandadi: Shubha 03:51–06:05 Anandadi: Amrita 06:05–03:50 (04.06)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:37 (29.05)–06:05
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:27 (02.06)–12:44
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:04–21:17
Pradosha	21:04–22:25
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:27–05:12, 00:48–02:35 (04.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:46–18:55
Yamaganda	08:09–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:37
Dur Muhurta	07:18–08:27, 23:46–00:14 (04.06)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–10:04, 13:05–19:06

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, shaving	average 03:51–10:04, 13:05–19:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:51–10:04, 13:05–19:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:51–10:04, 13:05–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 06:05, Ashwini from 06:05; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 07:22, Krishna-dvadashi from 07:22; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:40, Karka 07:06, Simha 10:04, Kanya 13:05, Tula 16:05, Vrischika 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 06:05) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 06:05) — 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 12:44

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:05–03:50 (04.06)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:05–03:50 (04.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–06:05+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:51–14:510 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–07:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 03:51–06:05−1 Gandanta 03:51–12:44−1 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 03:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:32 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:49 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 15:41 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:32 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:49	nakshatra Bharani
from 09:32	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 09:32	karana Gara
from 15:41	yoga Atiganda
from 22:44	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	02:27
Moonset	17:54
Day length	17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:49	from 09:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:49–21:05) 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, 21:05–22:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–09:32

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:32–03:50 (05.06)

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:50–08:49 Anandadi: Kana 08:49–03:50 (05.06)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:26
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:37
Yamaganda	06:00–08:09
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Varjyam	04:22–06:09, 19:37–21:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:50–08:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:50–08:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:50–08:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:50–08:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 08:49, Bharani from 08:49; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 09:32, Krishna-trayodashi from 09:32; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:36, Karka 07:02, Simha 10:00, Kanya 13:01, Tula 16:01, Vrischika 19:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 08:49) — joy; Bharani (from 08:49) — 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 = −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 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–08:49+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:50–15:41+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–09:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 15:41–18:11−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:49–03:50 (05.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:32–03:50 (05.06)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:50–08:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:57 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 11:48 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 16:40 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:57 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:48	nakshatra Krittika
from 11:57	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 11:57	karana Vishti
from 16:40	yoga Sukarma
from 01:13 (06.06)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	02:35
Moonset	19:13
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:48	from 11:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:50–11:48) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (11:48–21:06) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:57–21:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 11:57–21:06: 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, 00:14–00:41 (06.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 11:48–03:49 (06.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:57–03:49 (06.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:50–11:48 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:48–03:49 (06.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 11:57–01:13 (06.06); Bhadra Mukha 11:57–14:10; Bhadra Puchha 23:54–01:13 (06.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:24–08:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:37–16:47
Yamaganda	03:50–05:59
Gulika Kalam	08:09–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:44, 16:30–17:39
Varjyam	01:20–03:09 (06.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–09:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:50–09:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:50–09:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–09:56, 12:57–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 11:48, Krittika from 11:48; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 11:57, Krishna-chaturdashi from 11:57; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:32, Karka 06:58, Simha 09:56, Kanya 12:57, Tula 15:57, Vrischika 18:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 11:48) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 11:48) — 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 11:57–21:06: 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 = −8

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:50–11:48+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 16:40–03:49 (06.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:48–03:49 (06.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–11:48−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 11:57–03:49 (06.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:57–03:49 (06.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:57–01:13 (06.06)−3 Yamaghanta 11:48–03:49 (06.06)

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 03:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Yamaghanta
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Vat Savitri Vrat

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:29 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:53 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:44 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:29 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 14:29	tithi Amavasya
from 14:29	karana Chatushpada
from 14:53	nakshatra Rohini
from 17:44	yoga Dhriti
from 03:45 (07.06)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	02:47
Moonset	20:33
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:29	from 14:53

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, Krittika (03:49–14:53) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:53–21:07) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 03:49–14:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 14:29–21:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:49–14:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Savitri Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:07–22:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 14:53–03:48 (07.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:49–14:53 Anandadi: Mitra 14:53–03:48 (07.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:07–21:21
Pradosha	21:07–22:28
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:10–13:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:28
Yamaganda	16:48–18:58
Gulika Kalam	05:59–08:08
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:26, 13:03–14:12
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:49–09:52, 12:53–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:53, Rohini from 14:53; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 14:29, Amavasya from 14:29; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:28, Karka 06:54, Simha 09:52, Kanya 12:53, Tula 15:53, Vrischika 18:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:53) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:53) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 03:49–14:29: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 14:29–21:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:49–14:53+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:49–17:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:53–03:48 (07.06)−1 Yamaghanta 14:53–03:48 (07.06)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:49–14:29

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 03:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Shani Amavasya · Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 17:00 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 17:57 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 18:46 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:00 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 17:00	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 17:00	karana Kimstughna
from 17:57	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 18:46	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	03:05
Moonset	21:47
Day length	17 h 20 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	17:00

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:00	from 17:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:48–17:57) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (17:57–21:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Naga 03:48–17:00: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 17:00–21:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)

A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:29 (06.06)–17:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:29 (06.06)–17:00
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 14:29 (06.06)–17:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:48–17:57 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–17:57

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:48–17:57 Anandadi: Vajra 17:57–03:47 (08.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 16:33–17:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:31
Godhuli	21:08–21:22
Pradosha	21:08–22:28
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:21–16:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–10:18
Yamaganda	14:38–16:48
Gulika Kalam	03:48–05:58
Dur Muhurta	03:48–04:57, 04:57–06:07
Varjyam	08:56–10:44, 00:15–02:03 (08.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:00–18:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:00–18:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:00–18:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–09:48, 12:49–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 17:57, Mrigashirsha from 17:57; tithi Amavasya until 17:00, Shukla-pratipat from 17:00; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:24, Karka 06:50, Simha 09:48, Kanya 12:49, Tula 15:49, Vrischika 18:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 17:57) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 17:57) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Amavasya 03:48–17:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:48–17:57+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:48–17:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–17:57+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:48–18:460 Yoga Shula 18:46–20:510 Anandadi: Vajra 17:57–03:47 (08.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 03:48–17:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:25 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 20:56 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 19:44 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 06:13 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:13	karana Bava
from 19:25	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 19:25	karana Balava
from 19:44	yoga Ganda
from 20:56	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	03:32
Moonset	22:51
Day length	17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:25	from 20:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:47–20:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 03:47–06:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 21:10–22:51
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:10–22:51

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 19:25–20:56

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–19:25

Anandadi: Saumya 03:47–20:56 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:56–03:47 (09.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:32
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam	11:02–12:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:59–21:10
Yamaganda	12:28–14:39
Gulika Kalam	16:49–18:59
Dur Muhurta	18:51–20:00
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–09:44, 12:45–18:47, 19:25–20:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:47–09:44, 12:45–18:47, 19:25–20:56
Cutting fingernails	average 03:47–09:44, 12:45–18:47, 19:25–20:56
Cutting toenails	average 03:47–09:44, 12:45–18:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–09:44, 12:45–21:10

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 20:56, Ardra from 20:56; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:25, Shukla-dvitya from 19:25; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:20, Karka 06:46, Simha 09:44, Kanya 12:45, Tula 15:45, Vrischika 18:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 20:56) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 20:56) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:47–20:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–20:560 Auspicious tithi 19:25–03:47 (09.06)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 19:25–20:560 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:56–03:47 (09.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 20:56–03:47 (09.06)0 Yoga Ganda 19:44–22:13−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–19:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:38 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 23:43 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 20:33 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:33 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:33	karana Kaulava
from 20:33	yoga Vriddhi
from 21:38	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 21:38	karana Taitila
from 23:43	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	04:14
Moonset	23:39
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–21:38

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:47–23:43 Anandadi: Dhumra 23:43–03:46 (10.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:32
Godhuli	21:10–21:24
Pradosha	21:10–22:30
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:33–14:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:57–08:08
Yamaganda	10:18–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:39–16:50
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:13, 16:32–17:42
Varjyam	06:18–08:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:47–09:40, 12:41–18:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:47–09:40, 12:41–21:10

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:16, Karka 06:42, Simha 09:40, Kanya 12:41, Tula 15:41, Vrischika 18:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–21:380 Yoga Vriddhi 20:33–03:46 (10.06)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:47–23:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–23:43−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–21:38

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 23:36 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 02:15 (11.06) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 21:10 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:39 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:39	karana Gara
from 21:10	yoga Dhruva
from 23:36	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 23:36	karana Vanija
from 02:15 (11.06)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	05:14
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (03:46–21:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–23:36 Ravi Yoga 02:15–03:46 (11.06)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:46–02:15 (11.06) Anandadi: Vardhamana 02:15–03:46 (11.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:11–21:25
Pradosha	21:11–22:30
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam	23:36–01:22 (11.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:50–19:01
Yamaganda	08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:39
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 23:49–00:15 (11.06)
Varjyam	12:59–14:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–09:36, 12:37–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:12, Karka 06:38, Simha 09:36, Kanya 12:37, Tula 15:37, Vrischika 18:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–23:36+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:46–02:15 (11.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–02:15 (11.06)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:46–21:10+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–23:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 01:13 (12.06) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 04:27 (12.06) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 21:32 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:27 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:27	karana Vishti
from 21:32	yoga Vyaghata
from 01:13 (12.06)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 01:13 (12.06)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	06:27
Moonset	00:11
Day length	17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:46–21:12) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:27–21:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:44–14:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Matanga all day

Bhadra on earth: 12:27–01:13 (12.06); Bhadra Mukha 12:25–14:33; Bhadra Puchha 23:56–01:13 (12.06)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:31
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam	21:28–23:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:40
Yamaganda	05:56–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:29
Dur Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Varjyam	10:59–12:44

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–09:32, 12:33–21:12

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:08, Karka 06:34, Simha 09:32, Kanya 12:33, Tula 15:34, Vrischika 18:35

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:46–21:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 12:27–21:12: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Pushya all day+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga all day+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:46–21:32+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:46–01:13 (12.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:46–01:13 (12.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 12:27–01:13 (12.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Best day — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 04:27
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 02:25 (13.06) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 04:27 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 21:35 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:53 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:27	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 13:53	karana Balava
from 21:35	yoga Harshana
from 02:25 (13.06)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 02:25 (13.06)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	07:48
Moonset	00:32
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:45–04:27) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:45–04:27 Guru Pushya Yoga 03:45–04:27 Ravi Yoga 03:45–04:27 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–04:27 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–02:25 (13.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:25–03:45 (13.06)

Anandadi: Shubha 03:45–04:27 Anandadi: Amrita 04:27–03:45 (13.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:49–12:35 (13.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 02:00–02:50 (13.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:31
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–16:51
Yamaganda	03:45–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:34–10:44, 16:34–17:43
Varjyam	18:12–19:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–04:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:45–04:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:45–04:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–04:27

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 04:27, Ashlesha from 04:27; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:04, Karka 06:30, Simha 09:28, Kanya 12:29, Tula 15:30, Vrischika 18:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 04:27) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 04:27) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

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 04:27

+2 Pushya 03:45–04:27+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–02:25 (13.06)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:27–03:45 (13.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–02:25 (13.06)0 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:45–04:270 Ravi Yoga 03:45–04:27−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:27–03:45 (13.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Harshana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 03:06 (14.06) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 21:15 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:50 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:13	nakshatra Magha
from 14:50	karana Taitila
from 21:15	yoga Vajra
from 03:06 (14.06)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 03:06 (14.06)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	09:12
Moonset	00:45
Day length	17 h 29 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

task	at sunrise	from 06:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:13–21:14) 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: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:25–03:06 (14.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–03:06 (14.06) Ravi Yoga 06:13–03:44 (14.06)

Krakacha Yoga 03:06–03:44 (14.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:06–03:44 (14.06)

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:45–06:13 Anandadi: Kana 06:13–03:44 (14.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:49 (12.06)–12:35
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam	04:30–06:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:29
Yamaganda	16:52–19:03
Gulika Kalam	05:56–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 13:04–14:14
Varjyam	18:51–20:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:25, 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, shaving	average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–18:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–18:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:25, 12:26–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 06:13, Magha from 06:13; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:01, Karka 06:26, Simha 09:25, Kanya 12:26, Tula 15:26, Vrischika 18:27, Dhanu 21:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 06:13) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 06:13) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:13–03:44 (14.06)+1 Yoga Harshana 03:45–21:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kana 06:13–03:44 (14.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–03:06 (14.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:45–06:13−1 Gandanta 03:45–12:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–06:13

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 03:11 (15.06) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 07:29 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:28 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:13 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:29	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 15:13	karana Vanija
from 20:28	yoga Siddhi
from 03:11 (15.06)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 03:11 (15.06)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	10:36
Moonset	00:55
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:29

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, Magha (03:44–07:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:29–21:14) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–07:29

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–03:11 (15.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:44–07:29 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:29–03:44 (15.06)

Bhadra on earth: 03:11–14:13 (15.06); Bhadra Puchha 04:57–06:07 (15.06); Bhadra Mukha 06:07–08:04 (15.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam	04:57–06:38, 01:34–03:13 (15.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:18
Yamaganda	14:41–16:52
Gulika Kalam	03:44–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:04
Varjyam	15:42–17:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:21, 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, shaving	average 03:44–09:21, 12:22–18:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:44–09:21, 12:22–18:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:21, 12:22–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 07:29, Purva-Phalguni from 07:29; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:57, Karka 06:22, Simha 09:21, Kanya 12:22, Tula 15:22, Vrischika 18:23, Dhanu 21:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 07:29) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 07:29) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–07:29+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:44–07:29+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–03:11 (15.06)0 Yoga Siddhi 20:28–03:44 (15.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:29–03:44 (15.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–07:29−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–03:11 (15.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:37 (16.06) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 08:09 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 19:10 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:09	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 14:59	karana Bava
from 19:10	yoga Vyatipata
from 02:37 (16.06)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 02:37 (16.06)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	12:00
Moonset	01:03
Day length	17 h 30 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti	04:13 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:44–08:09) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:09–21:15) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–14:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:13–10:37
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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 03:11–02:37 (16.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:09–03:44 (16.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:44–08:09 Anandadi: Mitra 08:09–03:44 (16.06)

Bhadra on earth: 03:11–14:13; Bhadra Puchha 04:57–06:07; Bhadra Mukha 06:07–08:04
Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:13–14:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam	00:57–02:33 (16.06)

Unfavourable

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

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:09–09:17, 12:18–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 08:09, Uttara-Phalguni from 08:09; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:53, 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: Purva-Phalguni (until 08:09) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 08:09) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:44–21:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 04:13 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 03:44–14:13: 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 19:10–21:15: 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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:09–03:44 (16.06)+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:44–19:10+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:44–08:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:09–03:44 (16.06)0 Vyatipata 19:10–03:44 (16.06)−1 Ashtami 03:44–02:37 (16.06)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–08:09−3 Bhadra on earth 03:44–14:13

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 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:22 (17.06) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:09 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:19 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:05 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:09	nakshatra Hasta
from 14:05	karana Kaulava
from 17:19	yoga Variyana
from 01:22 (17.06)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 01:22 (17.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	13:25
Moonset	01:09
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:44–08:09) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:09–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:09–03:44 (17.06)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:44–08:09 Anandadi: Vajra 08:09–03:44 (17.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam	01:39–03:13 (17.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:55–08:07
Yamaganda	10:18–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:53
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:15, 16:35–17:45
Varjyam	16:19–17:53

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:09, Hasta from 08:09; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:49, Karka 06:15, Simha 09:13, Kanya 12:14, Tula 15:14, Vrischika 18:15, Dhanu 21:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:09) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:09) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 03:44–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 03:44–17:19: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:09–03:44 (17.06)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:44–08:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–08:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 17:19–03:44 (17.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:09–03:44 (17.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–01:22 (17.06)−3 Vyatipata 03:44–17:19

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:26 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 07:29 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 14:55 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:29 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:29	nakshatra Chitra
from 12:29	karana Gara
from 14:55	yoga Parigha
from 23:26	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 23:26	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	14:54
Moonset	01:16
Day length	17 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

task	at sunrise	from 07:29

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, Hasta (03:44–07:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:29–21:16) 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 01:22–23:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 03:44–23:26 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:26–03:44 (18.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:44–07:29 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:29–03:44 (18.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 23:04–23:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:36
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam	00:07–01:37 (18.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:53–19:05
Yamaganda	08:07–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:14–08:25, 23:51–00:17 (18.06)
Varjyam	15:03–16:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 07:29, Chitra from 07:29; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:11, Simha 09:09, Kanya 12:10, Tula 15:10, Vrischika 18:11, Dhanu 20:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 07:29) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 07:29) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:44–07:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–07:29+1 Yoga Variyana 03:44–14:55+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–23:260 Yoga Parigha 14:55–01:27 (18.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:29–03:44 (18.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:44–23:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:53 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 06:09 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 11:59 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:14 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:09	nakshatra Swati
from 10:14	karana Vishti
from 11:59	yoga Shiva
from 20:53	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 20:53	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	16:29
Moonset	01:23
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:09	from 20:53

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 (03:44–06:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:09–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:14–20:53: 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 23:26 (17.06)–20:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:44–07:14 (19.06)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–06:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:53–03:44 (19.06)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:44–06:09 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:09–03:44 (19.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:14–20:53; Bhadra Puchha 14:27–15:31; Bhadra Mukha 15:31–17:18

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:08–21:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:42
Yamaganda	05:55–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:30
Dur Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Varjyam	11:18–12:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–09:05, 12:06–18:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:44–09:05, 12:06–18:07
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 03:44–09:05, 12:06–18:07
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–09:05, 12:06–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 06:09, Swati from 06:09; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 20:53, Shukla-dvadashi from 20:53; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:07, Simha 09:05, Kanya 12:06, Tula 15:06, Vrischika 18:07, Dhanu 20:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 06:09) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 06:09) — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 nakshatra 03:44–06:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–20:53+1 Yoga Shiva 11:59–03:44 (19.06)0 Ravi Yoga 03:44–06:090 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:53–03:44 (19.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:09–03:44 (19.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:14–20:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 08:35
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:47 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 04:13 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 08:35 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:24 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:13	nakshatra Vishakha
from 07:24	karana Balava
from 08:35	yoga Siddha
from 17:47	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 17:47	karana Kaulava
from 01:47 (20.06)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	18:10
Moonset	01:33
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:13	from 17:47

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, Swati (03:44–04:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:13–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:17–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:47–03:44 (20.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:47–03:44 (20.06)

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 01:47–03:44 (20.06)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:44–04:13 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:13–01:47 (20.06) Anandadi: Ananda 01:47–03:44 (20.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:18–00:43 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam	17:53–19:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:54
Yamaganda	03:44–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:45, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	09:15–10:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–04:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:44–04:13
Cutting fingernails	average 03:44–09:01, 12:02–18:03
Cutting toenails	good 03:44–04:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–04:13

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 04:13, Vishakha from 04:13; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 17:47, Shukla-triodashi from 17:47; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:03, Simha 09:01, Kanya 12:02, Tula 15:02, Vrischika 18:03, Dhanu 20:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 04:13) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 04:13) — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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 08:35

+1 Yoga Siddha 08:35–03:44 (20.06)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:13–01:47 (20.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–04:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:47–03:44 (20.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — until 14:17
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:17 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 23:00 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 04:47 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:05 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:05	karana Taitila
from 04:47	yoga Sadhya
from 14:17	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 14:17	karana Gara
from 23:00	nakshatra Jyestha
from 00:26 (21.06)	karana Vanija
from 00:42 (21.06)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:42
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	19:53
Moonset	01:48
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:17

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, Anuradha (03:44–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 14:17–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–23:00 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–23:00

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:00–03:44 (21.06)

Anandadi: Chara 23:00–03:44 (21.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–23:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:48–15:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:31
Yamaganda	16:54–19:06
Gulika Kalam	05:56–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 13:06–14:16
Varjyam	05:19–06:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–14:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:44–14:17
Cutting fingernails	average 03:44–08:57, 11:58–14:17
Cutting toenails	average 03:44–14:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–08:57, 11:58–14:17

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:17, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:17; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:59, Simha 08:57, Kanya 11:58, Tula 14:58, Vrischika 17:59, Dhanu 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 14:17–21:17: 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.
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 = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:17

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–23:00+2 Yoga Siddha 03:44–04:47+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–23:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–23:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–14:17−1 Rikta tithi 14:17–03:44 (21.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–23:00

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Vat Purnima Vrat · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:32 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 20:01 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:29 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:32 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:32	tithi Purnima
from 10:32	karana Vishti
from 20:01	nakshatra Mula
from 20:29	yoga Shukla
from 20:37	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	21:29
Moonset	02:12
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice	19:30

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:44–20:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (20:01–21:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:32–20:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:44–10:32: 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), 10:45–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 22.06

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–10:32

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:32–03:44 (22.06)

Anandadi: Musala 03:44–20:01 Anandadi: Gada 20:01–03:44 (22.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:32–20:01; Bhadra Puchha 17:05–18:06; Bhadra Mukha 18:06–19:46
Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:01–20:37
Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:46–01:16 (22.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:30
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:19–13:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:19
Yamaganda	14:42–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:44–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:05
Varjyam	03:54–05:18

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 20:01, Mula from 20:01; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:32, Purnima from 10:32; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:55, Simha 08:53, Kanya 11:54, Tula 14:54, Vrischika 17:55, Dhanu 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 20:01) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 20:01) — 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:

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:44–10:32: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 10:32–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:44–20:29+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–10:32−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:44–20:01−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–20:01−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:32–03:44 (22.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–10:32−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:32–20:01

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:41 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 17:02 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 16:15 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:41 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:41	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:41	karana Balava
from 16:15	yoga Brahma
from 16:47	karana Kaulava
from 17:02	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 02:56 (23.06)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 02:56 (23.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	22:40
Moonset	02:55
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	06:41

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:41	from 17:02

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, Mula (03:44–17:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (17:02–21:18) 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 10:32 (21.06)–06:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 21.06

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–17:02 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–17:02

Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:41–17:02 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–02:56 (23.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:44–17:02 Anandadi: Shubha 17:02–03:45 (23.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:21–07:02
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam	11:26–12:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:18
Yamaganda	12:31–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:07
Varjyam	15:38–17:02, 01:31–02:55 (23.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 17:02–20:36

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 17:02, Purva-Ashadha from 17:02; tithi Purnima until 06:41, Krishna-pratipat from 06:41; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:51, Simha 08:49, Kanya 11:50, Tula 14:50, Vrischika 17:51, Dhanu 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 17:02) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 17:02) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 03:44–06:41: 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 = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–17:02+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:44–17:02+1 Yoga Shukla 03:44–16:15+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–17:02+1 Auspicious tithi 06:41–02:56 (23.06)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:41–17:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–02:56 (23.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–17:02−2 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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:27 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 14:14 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 12:11 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:09 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:11	yoga Indra
from 13:09	karana Gara
from 14:14	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 23:27	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 23:27	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	23:23
Moonset	04:06
Day length	17 h 33 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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Purva-Ashadha (03:45–14:14) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (14:14–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–23:27 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:27–03:45 (24.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:45–14:14 Anandadi: Mrityu 14:14–03:45 (24.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:59–11:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:08
Yamaganda	10:20–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	21:25–22:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–08:45, 11:46–21:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–08:45, 11:46–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–08:45, 11:46–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–08:45, 11:46–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 14:14, Uttara-Ashadha from 14:14; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:47, Simha 08:45, Kanya 11:46, Tula 14:46, Vrischika 17:48, Dhanu 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 14:14) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 14:14) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:45–12:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–23:270 Auspicious nakshatra 14:14–03:45 (24.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–14:14−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–23:27−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:45–14:14

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:25 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 11:48 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 08:24 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:52 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:24	yoga Vaidhriti
from 09:52	karana Vishti
from 11:48	nakshatra Shravana
from 20:25	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 20:25	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	23:47
Moonset	05:38
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:48	from 20:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:45–11:48) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (11:48–21:18) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:52–20:25: 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, 23:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–20:25

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–11:48 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:45–11:48

Anandadi: Manasa 03:45–06:22 Anandadi: Padma 06:22–13:16 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:16–03:45 (25.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:52–20:25; Bhadra Puchha 16:45–17:48; Bhadra Mukha 17:48–19:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (25.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:03–07:29, 00:21–01:49 (25.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:55–19:06
Yamaganda	08:08–10:20
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:26, 23:53–00:19 (25.06)
Varjyam	15:30–16:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–08:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–08:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–08:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–20:28

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 11:48, Shravana from 11:48; tithi Krishna-tritya until 20:25, Krishna-chaturti from 20:25; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:43, Simha 08:41, Kanya 11:42, Tula 14:42, Vrischika 17:44, Dhanu 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 11:48) — improved health; Shravana (from 11:48) — 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 20:25–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 08:24–21:18: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 03:45–08:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–11:48+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–20:250 Anandadi: Padma 06:22–13:160 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–11:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–20:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 20:25–03:45 (25.06)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:16–03:45 (25.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:52–20:25−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:45–11:48−3 Vaidhriti 08:24–03:45 (25.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:00 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 09:56 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 05:03 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:07 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:03	yoga Vishkambha
from 07:07	karana Balava
from 09:56	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 18:00	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 18:00	karana Kaulava
from 02:17 (26.06)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	none
Moonset	07:18
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:56	from 18:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:45–09:56) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:56–03:46 (26.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:45–09:56 Anandadi: Mitra 09:56–03:46 (26.06)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:16–12:19 (30.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:53–00:24 (26.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:43
Yamaganda	05:57–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:32
Dur Muhurta	11:56–13:07
Varjyam	13:45–15:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:00–21:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:00–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:00–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:00–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 09:56, Dhanishtha from 09:56; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 18:00, Krishna-panchami from 18:00; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:39, Simha 08:37, Kanya 11:38, Tula 14:38, Vrischika 17:40, Dhanu 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 09:56) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 09:56) — 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 03:45–18:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 03:45–05:03: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:45–09:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–09:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 18:00–03:46 (26.06)0 Panchaka 21:16–03:46 (26.06)0 Vaidhriti 03:45–05:03−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–18:00−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:56–03:46 (26.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 08:47
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:20 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 08:47 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 00:09 (27.06) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:04 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:04	karana Taitila
from 08:47	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 16:20	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 16:20	karana Gara
from 00:09 (27.06)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	00:01
Moonset	08:53
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:47	from 16:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:47–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–16:20

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:20–03:46 (27.06)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:46–08:47 Anandadi: Vajra 08:47–03:46 (27.06)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:16 (25.06)–12:19 (30.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 15:58–16:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam	01:20–02:55 (27.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:55
Yamaganda	03:46–05:57
Gulika Kalam	08:09–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:47, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	15:53–17:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:46–08:33, 11:34–16:20

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, shaving	good 03:46–08:33, 11:34–16:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:46–08:33, 11:34–16:20
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–08:33, 11:34–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 08:47, Shatabhisha from 08:47; tithi Krishna-panchami until 16:20, Krishna-shashti from 16:20; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:35, Simha 08:33, Kanya 11:34, Tula 14:35, Vrischika 17:36, Dhanu 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 08:47) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 08:47) — 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 08:47

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–16:20+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:46–08:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–08:47+1 Yoga Priti 03:46–00:09 (27.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–16:20−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:20–03:46 (27.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:47–03:46 (27.06)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 08:26
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:30 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 08:26 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 22:42 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 03:49 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 03:49	karana Vanija
from 08:26	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 15:30	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 15:30	karana Vishti
from 22:42	yoga Saubhagya
from 03:25 (28.06)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	00:11
Moonset	10:22
Day length	17 h 31 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

task	at sunrise	from 08:26	from 15:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:46–08:26) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:26–21:18) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:30–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–15:30 Ravi Yoga 08:26–03:47 (28.06)

Krakacha Yoga 15:30–03:47 (28.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:30–03:47 (28.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:46–08:26 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:26–03:47 (28.06)

Bhadra on earth: 15:30–03:25 (28.06); Bhadra Puchha 20:19–21:31; Bhadra Mukha 21:31–23:31
Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:16 (25.06)–12:19 (30.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam	00:46–02:24 (28.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:21–12:32
Yamaganda	16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam	05:58–08:09
Dur Muhurta	07:17–08:27, 13:07–14:17
Varjyam	14:58–16:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–08:30, 11:30–15:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:46–08:30, 11:30–15:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:46–08:30, 11:30–15:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–08:26

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 08:26, Purva-Bhadra from 08:26; tithi Krishna-shashti until 15:30, Krishna-saptami from 15:30; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:31, Simha 08:30, Kanya 11:30, Tula 14:31, Vrischika 17:32, Dhanu 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 08:26) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 08:26) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 15:30–21:18: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:26

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:26–03:47 (28.06)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–15:30+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:46–08:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–08:26+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:46–22:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:30–03:47 (28.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:26–03:47 (28.06)−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:30–03:47 (28.06)−1 Bhadra on earth 15:30–03:25 (28.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:26–03:47 (28.06)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:33 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:56 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:56 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:33 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:56	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 15:33	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 15:33	karana Balava
from 21:56	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:18
Moonset	11:45
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:56	from 15:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:47–08:56) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:56–21:17) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:47–08:56 Tripushkar Yoga 03:47–08:56

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–15:33

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:47–08:56 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:56–03:47 (29.06)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:16 (25.06)–12:19 (30.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:09–10:21
Yamaganda	14:43–16:55
Gulika Kalam	03:47–05:58
Dur Muhurta	03:47–04:57, 04:57–06:07
Varjyam	19:04–20:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–08:26, 08:56–15:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:47–08:26, 08:56–15:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–08:26, 08:56–15:33
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–08:26, 08:56–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:56, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:56; tithi Krishna-saptami until 15:33, Krishna-ashtami from 15:33; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:27, Simha 08:26, Kanya 11:27, Tula 14:27, Vrischika 17:28, Dhanu 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:56) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:56) — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 15:33–21:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:47–08:56+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:47–21:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–03:47 (29.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:47–08:560 Ashtami 15:33–03:47 (29.06)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:33–03:47 (29.06)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:47–08:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–08:56−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–15:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 16:24
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:24 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 10:16 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 21:48 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 03:53 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 03:53	karana Kaulava
from 10:16	nakshatra Revati
from 16:24	tithi Krishna-navami
from 16:24	karana Taitila
from 21:48	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:24
Moonset	13:05
Day length	17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:16	from 16:24

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 (03:47–10:16) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (10:16–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–10:16

Anandadi: Sthira 03:47–10:16 Anandadi: Vardhamana 10:16–03:48 (30.06)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:16 (25.06)–12:19 (30.06)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam	05:12–06:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:17
Yamaganda	12:32–14:44
Gulika Kalam	16:55–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:07
Varjyam	23:18–01:02 (30.06)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–08:22, 11:23–20:08

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 10:16, Revati from 10:16; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 16:24, Krishna-navami from 16:24; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:23, Simha 08:22, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:23, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 10:16) — a good life; Revati (from 10:16) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:47–16:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 16:24–21:17: 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 16:24

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–10:16+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:47–10:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–10:16+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:47–21:48−1 Ashtami 03:47–16:24−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:47–16:24

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:58 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 12:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:12 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:07 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:07	karana Gara
from 12:19	nakshatra Ashwini
from 17:58	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 17:58	karana Vanija
from 22:12	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	00:29
Moonset	14:23
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:19	from 17:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:48–12:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 03:48–12:19 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:19–03:49 (01.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:16 (25.06)–12:19
Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:45–18:55
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:43–11:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:59–08:10
Yamaganda	10:21–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:58–21:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:58–21:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:58–21:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:58–20:05

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati until 12:19, Ashwini from 12:19; tithi Krishna-navami until 17:58, Krishna-dashami from 17:58; 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: Revati (until 12:19) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 12:19) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 03:48–17:58: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:48–12:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–12:19+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:19–03:49 (01.07)−1 Panchaka 03:48–12:19−2 Rikta tithi 03:48–17:58

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.

Akshaya (No. 60 of 60, “inexhaustible (as Kshaya — depletion)”) — A year that completes the cycle: reserves dwindle, but good deeds bear inexhaustible fruit.
Northern samvatsara: Bahudhanya (No. 12)
Shaka Samvat 1908 · Vikram Samvat 2043 · Kali Yuga 5087
Next year — Prabhava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 29.03.1987
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-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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+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-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
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.

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

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 (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

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

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
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.

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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.

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.

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Ardra
−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.

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)

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable 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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-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.

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

nakshatra 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.

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

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-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.

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-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.

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

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

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)

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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 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.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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 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

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.

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.

Anuradha
−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.

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.

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 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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

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.

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

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

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