Panchanga Calendar

June 1997

SamvatsaraIshvara (11)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 6.06RituVasanta → Grishma from 6.06AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 1997 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 5.06), Jyeshtha (from 6.06). Major festivals: 15.06 Ganga Dussehra; 16.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Rev11Apara Ekadashi

2Ashw12Soma Pradosha

3Bhar13Masik Shivaratri

4Krit14Vat Savitri

5Roh30Shani Jayanti

6Mrig1until 09:36

7Ard2Chandra Darshan

8Pun3until 10:27

9Push4after 11:49

10Ashl5Skanda Shashti

11Mag6after 04:57

12PPh7

13PPh8Masik Durgashtami

14UPh9Mithuna Sankranti

15Has10Ganga Dussehra

16Chit11Nirjala Ekadashi

17Swa12

18Vish13until 19:00

19Anu14until 13:18

20Jye15Vat Purnima

21Mul1

22PAsh2after 09:31

23UAsh3Sankashti

24Shra4

25Dhan5

26PBh6

27UBh7Kalashtami

28Rev9

29Ashw10after 04:25

30Bhar11Yogini Ekadashi

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

EkadashiPradoshaShivaratriVat SavitriShani Jayantiday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanRavi Pushya YogaVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)SankrantiGanga DussehraAmrita Siddhi YogaNirjala EkadashiTripushkar Yogaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Summer solsticeSankashtiKalashtami

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

9.06 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga after 11:49 until 16:26
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
15.06 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa until 09:49
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
18.06 Wed — Yoga Siddha, Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati until 19:00
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
19.06 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 13:18
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
22.06 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Shubha after 09:31
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

1.06 Sun Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
2.06 Mon Soma Pradosha
3.06 Tue Masik Shivaratri
4.06 Wed Vat Savitri Vrat
5.06 Thu Vaishakha Amavasya
5.06 Thu Shani Jayanti
7.06 Sat Chandra Darshan
8.06 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
10.06 Tue Skanda Shashti
13.06 Fri Masik Durgashtami
14.06 Sat Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
15.06 Sun Ganga Dussehra
16.06 Mon Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
18.06 Wed Pradosha Vrat
20.06 Fri Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
20.06 Fri Vat Purnima Vrat
23.06 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
27.06 Fri Kalashtami
30.06 Mon Yogini Ekadashi

Special muhurta yogas

1.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:01–03:52 (02.06)
3.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:11–03:50 (04.06)
4.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
8.06 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 17:26–03:47 (09.06)
8.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:26–03:47 (09.06)
9.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–19:34
10.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–22:14
15.06 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:44–09:49
15.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–09:49
17.06 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 13:01–01:52 (18.06)
18.06 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:31–03:44 (19.06)
18.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:31–03:44 (19.06)
19.06 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–13:18
22.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:31–03:45 (23.06)
22.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 09:31–17:21
23.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:40–03:45 (24.06)
27.06 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:34–03:47 (28.06)
27.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:34–03:47 (28.06)
29.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–21:56

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

3.06 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
4.06 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi
5.06 Thu — Amavasya, Anandadi: Utpata, Yoga Shula
14.06 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Sankranti day (unfavourable day)
23.06 Mon — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra)
24.06 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
26.06 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
27.06 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
28.06 Sat — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Panchaka
30.06 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

5.06 New moon (Amavasya) 10:03
14.06 Mithuna Sankranti 23:57 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
20.06 Full moon (Purnima) 22:08
21.06 Summer solstice 11:20
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

28.05 10:48 – 1.06 17:01 Dosha-free Panchaka
24.06 16:51 – 28.06 22:37 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Ishvara (No. 11, “lord”) — A year of sovereignty: prosperity, health and stability, success in matters of governance. more

Northern samvatsara: Virodhi. Shaka Samvat 1919, Vikram Samvat 2054, Kali Yuga 5098.

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: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:42 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 17:01 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:19 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:39 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:39	karana Balava
from 05:19	yoga Saubhagya
from 15:42	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 15:42	karana Kaulava
from 17:01	nakshatra Ashwini
from 02:45 (02.06)	yoga Shobhana
from 02:46 (02.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	02:25
Moonset	15:58
Day length	17 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:42	from 17:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:53–17:01) 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 17:39 (31.05)–15:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:52–07:18 (02.06)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:01–03:52 (02.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–15:42 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:42–03:52 (02.06) Hutashana Yoga 15:42–03:52 (02.06) Krakacha Yoga 15:42–03:52 (02.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:53–17:01 Anandadi: Ananda 17:01–03:52 (02.06)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:48 (28.05)–17:01
Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:18–22:44
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:27
Godhuli	21:02–21:15
Pradosha	21:02–22:24
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:44–16:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:53–21:02
Yamaganda	12:27–14:36
Gulika Kalam	16:45–18:53
Dur Muhurta	18:45–19:53
Varjyam	05:36–07:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–10:11, 13:12–19:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:53–10:11, 13:12–19:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:53–10:11, 13:12–19:14
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 17:01, Ashwini from 17:01; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 15:42, Krishna-dvadashi from 15:42; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:47, Karka 07:13, Simha 10:11, Kanya 13:12, Tula 16:12, Vrischika 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 17:01) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 17:01) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

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: Vardhamana 03:53–17:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–17:01+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:53–05:19+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:01–03:52 (02.06)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:42–03:52 (02.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 15:42–03:52 (02.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:42–03:52 (02.06)−1 Panchaka 03:53–17:01−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–15:42

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:54 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:59 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:18 (03.06) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:54 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:54	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 13:54	karana Gara
from 15:59	nakshatra Bharani
from 00:18 (03.06)	yoga Atiganda
from 01:04 (03.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	02:50
Moonset	17:16
Day length	17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:54	from 15:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (15:59–21:03) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:03–22:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–13:54

Anandadi: Chara 15:59–03:51 (03.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:52–15:59

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:28
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:25
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:06–10:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:01–08:10
Yamaganda	10:19–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:36–16:45
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:11, 16:28–17:37
Varjyam	12:10–13:42, 01:16–02:49 (03.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:52–10:07, 13:08–13:54

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 03:52–10:07, 13:08–13:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:52–10:07, 13:08–13:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:52–10:07, 13:08–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:59, Bharani from 15:59; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 13:54, Krishna-trayodashi from 13:54; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:43, Karka 07:09, Simha 10:07, Kanya 13:08, Tula 16:09, Vrischika 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:59) — joy; Bharani (from 15:59) — facing death (dangers); 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 = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–15:59+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:52–00:18 (03.06)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chara 15:59–03:51 (03.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:59–03:51 (03.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:52–15:59−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–13:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:18 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 15:11 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:04 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:18 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:18	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 12:18	karana Vishti
from 15:11	nakshatra Krittika
from 22:04	yoga Sukarma
from 23:36	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	03:19
Moonset	18:32
Day length	17 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:18	from 15:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:51–15:11) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (15:11–21:04) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:18–21:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 12:18–21:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 (04.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–12:18 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:11–03:50 (04.06)

Anandadi: Musala 03:51–15:11 Anandadi: Gada 15:11–03:50 (04.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 12:18–23:36; Bhadra Mukha 12:18–14:11; Bhadra Puchha 22:30–23:38

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:04–21:18
Pradosha	21:04–22:25
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam	10:33–12:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:46–18:55
Yamaganda	08:09–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:37
Dur Muhurta	07:18–08:27, 23:47–00:14 (04.06)
Varjyam	02:55–04:29 (04.06)

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 15:11, Krittika from 15:11; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 12:18, Krishna-chaturdashi from 12:18; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:39, Karka 07:05, Simha 10:03, Kanya 13:04, Tula 16:05, Vrischika 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 15:11) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 15:11) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 12:18–21:04: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–12:18+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:11–03:50 (04.06)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:51–15:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–15:11−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 12:18–03:50 (04.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:18–23:36

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 — Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Vat Savitri Vrat

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:59 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:40 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:06 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:59 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:59	tithi Amavasya
from 10:59	karana Chatushpada
from 14:40	nakshatra Rohini
from 20:06	yoga Dhriti
from 22:28	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	03:51
Moonset	19:43
Day length	17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:59	from 14:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:50–14:40) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:40–21:05) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 03:50–10:59: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 10:59–21:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:50–10:59: 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, 21:05–22:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:50–14:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:50–14:40 Anandadi: Shubha 14:40–03:49 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:26
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:19–13:53

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	02:55–04:29

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 03:50–10:00, 13:00–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:40, Rohini from 14:40; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 10:59, Amavasya from 10:59; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:35, Karka 07:01, Simha 10:00, Kanya 13:00, Tula 16:01, Vrischika 19:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:40) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:40) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 03:50–10:59: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 10:59–21:05: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:50–14:40+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:50–20:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:50–14:400 Auspicious nakshatra 14:40–03:49 (05.06)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:50–10:59

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 — Amavasya, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 10:03 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 14:33 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 18:28 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:03	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 10:03	karana Kimstughna
from 14:33	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 18:28	yoga Shula
from 21:46	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	04:30
Moonset	20:47
Day length	17 h 17 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	10:03

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 10:03	from 14:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:49–14:33) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (14:33–21:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Naga 03:49–10:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 10:03–21:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 10:59 (04.06)–10:03
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 10:59 (04.06)–10:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 03:49–14:33 Anandadi: Mrityu 14:33–03:49 (06.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 09:40–10:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:07–21:20
Pradosha	21:07–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam	11:22–12:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:38–16:47
Yamaganda	03:49–05:59
Gulika Kalam	08:09–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:44, 16:30–17:39
Varjyam	06:35–08:11, 20:14–21:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:03–21:07

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	average 10:03–21:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:03–21:07
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 14:33, Mrigashirsha from 14:33; tithi Amavasya until 10:03, Shukla-pratipat from 10:03; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:31, Karka 06:57, Simha 09:56, Kanya 12:57, Tula 15:57, Vrischika 18:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 14:33) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 14:33) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 03:49–10:03: 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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–14:33+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:49–18:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shula 18:28–20:21−3 Amavasya 03:49–10:03−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:49–14:33

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 03:49

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 09:36
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:36 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 14:56 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 17:14 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:36 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:36	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 09:36	karana Balava
from 14:56	nakshatra Ardra
from 17:14	yoga Ganda
from 21:35	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	05:16
Moonset	21:42
Day length	17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:36	from 14:56

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 (03:49–14:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–09:36

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:36–03:48 (07.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:49–14:56 Anandadi: Padma 14:56–03:48 (07.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:31
Godhuli	21:08–21:21
Pradosha	21:08–22:28
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam	05:59–07:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:28
Yamaganda	16:48–18:58
Gulika Kalam	05:58–08:08
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:26, 13:03–14:12
Varjyam	23:39–01:19 (07.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:36–09:52, 12:53–14:56

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	good 09:36–09:52, 12:53–14:56
Cutting fingernails	good 09:36–09:52, 12:53–14:56
Cutting toenails	average 03:49–18:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:36–09:52, 12:53–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 14:56, Ardra from 14:56; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 09:36, Shukla-dvitya from 09:36; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:27, Karka 06:53, Simha 09:52, Kanya 12:53, Tula 15:53, Vrischika 18:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 14:56) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 14:56) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:36

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–09:36+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:49–14:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–14:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:36–03:48 (07.06)0 Yoga Ganda 17:14–19:340 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:56–03:48 (07.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:36–03:48 (07.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:43 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 15:52 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:29 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:43 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:43	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 09:43	karana Taitila
from 15:52	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 16:29	yoga Vriddhi
from 22:00	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	06:08
Moonset	22:28
Day length	17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:43	from 15:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (15:52–21:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 21:09–22:28
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:09–22:28

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:52–00:34 (08.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 15:52–03:47 (08.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:48–15:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:31
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:28
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam	05:29–07:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–10:18
Yamaganda	14:38–16:49
Gulika Kalam	03:48–05:58
Dur Muhurta	03:48–04:57, 04:57–06:07
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–09:48, 12:49–21:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:48–09:48, 12:49–21:09
Cutting fingernails	average 03:48–09:48, 12:49–21:09
Cutting toenails	average 12:49–21:09
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 15:52, Punarvasu from 15:52; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 09:43, Shukla-tritya from 09:43; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:23, Karka 06:50, Simha 09:48, Kanya 12:49, Tula 15:49, Vrischika 18:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 15:52) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 15:52) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–09:43+1 Ravi Yoga 15:52–00:34 (08.06)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 15:52–03:47 (08.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:52–03:47 (08.06)0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:29–03:47 (08.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:48–15:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–15:52

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 10:27
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:27 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 17:26 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 16:13 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:27 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:27	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 10:27	karana Vanija
from 16:13	yoga Dhruva
from 17:26	nakshatra Pushya
from 23:03	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	07:06
Moonset	23:05
Day length	17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:27	from 17:26

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 (03:47–17:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (17:26–21:10) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:44–14:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 17:26–03:47 (09.06) Ravi Yoga 17:26–03:47 (09.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:26–03:47 (09.06)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:27–03:47 (09.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:47–17:26 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 17:26–03:47 (09.06)

Bhadra on earth: 23:03–11:49 (09.06); Bhadra Mukha 23:08–01:15 (09.06); Bhadra Puchha 10:33–11:49 (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	14:52–16:34

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	04:39–06:21, 02:08–03:53 (09.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–10:27

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 03:47–10:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–10:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–09:44

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 17:26, Pushya from 17:26; tithi Shukla-tritya until 10:27, Shukla-chaturti from 10:27; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:19, Karka 06:46, Simha 09:44, Kanya 12:45, Tula 15:45, Vrischika 18:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 17:26) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 17:26) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 10:27–21:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:27

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:47–17:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–17:26+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:47–16:13+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–10:27+1 Ravi Pushya Yoga 17:26–03:47 (09.06)0 Ravi Yoga 17:26–03:47 (09.06)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:27–03:47 (09.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:27–03:47 (09.06)−1 Rikta tithi 10:27–03:47 (09.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 11:49; auspicious time — until 16:26
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:49 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 19:34 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 16:26 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:49 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:49	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 11:49	karana Bava
from 16:26	yoga Vyaghata
from 19:34	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 00:43 (10.06)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	08:09
Moonset	23:36
Day length	17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:49	from 19:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:47–19:34) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:47–11:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:47–19:34 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–19:34

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:47–19:34 Anandadi: Saumya 19:34–03:46 (10.06)

Bhadra on earth: 23:03 (08.06)–11:49; Bhadra Mukha 23:08 (08.06)–01:15; Bhadra Puchha 10:33–11:49
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:32
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:30
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:36–14:21

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	02:08–03:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:41–18:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:41–18:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:41–18:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:41–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 19:34, Ashlesha from 19:34; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 11:49, Shukla-panchami from 11:49; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:16, Karka 06:42, Simha 09:40, Kanya 12:41, Tula 15:41, Vrischika 18:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 19:34) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 19:34) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:47–11:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 03:47–11:49: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:49

Auspicious time ends by 16:26

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–19:34+2 Pushya 03:47–19:34+2 Ravi Yoga 03:47–19:34+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:47–19:34+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:47–16:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:49–03:46 (10.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:34–03:46 (10.06)0 Yoga Vyaghata 16:26–20:07−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:47–11:49−1 Bhadra on earth 03:47–11:49−2 Rikta tithi 03:47–11:49

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:44 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 22:14 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 17:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:44 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:44	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 13:44	karana Kaulava
from 17:03	yoga Harshana
from 22:14	nakshatra Magha
from 02:51 (11.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	09:13
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:44

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 13:44–03:45 (11.06)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–22:14 Ravi Yoga 22:14–03:45 (11.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–13:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:44–03:45 (11.06)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:46–22:14 Anandadi: Kaladanda 22:14–03:45 (11.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:18–14:10
Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:32–04:57 (11.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:30
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:27–22:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:50–19:01
Yamaganda	08:07–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:40
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 23:49–00:15 (11.06)
Varjyam	09:47–11:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–09:36, 12:37–13:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:46–09:36, 12:37–13:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:46–09:36, 12:37–13:44
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–09:36, 12:37–13:44

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 13:44, Shukla-shashti from 13:44; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:12, Karka 06:38, Simha 09:36, Kanya 12:37, Tula 15:37, Vrischika 18:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–22:14+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:46–22:14+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–13:440 Yoga Harshana 17:03–03:45 (11.06)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–13:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:44–03:45 (11.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–22:14

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 04:57; auspicious time — until 17:59
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 16:04 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 01:13 (12.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 17:59 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 16:04	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 16:04	karana Gara
from 17:59	yoga Vajra
from 01:13 (12.06)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	10:18
Moonset	00:02
Day length	17 h 27 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 16:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:45–21:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–01:13 (12.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:04–03:45 (12.06)

Anandadi: Chara 03:45–01:13 (12.06) Anandadi: Sthira 01:13–03:45 (12.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:32 (10.06)–04:57
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:33
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:31
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam	22:31–00:19 (12.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:40
Yamaganda	05:56–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:29
Dur Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Varjyam	11:44–13:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:32, 12:33–21:13

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	average 03:45–09:32, 12:33–21:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–09:32, 12:33–21:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:32, 12:33–21:13

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-shashti until 16:04, Shukla-saptami from 16:04; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:08, Karka 06:34, Simha 09:32, Kanya 12:33, Tula 15:33, Vrischika 18:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 04:57

Auspicious time ends by 17:59

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–01:13 (12.06)+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:45–01:13 (12.06)+1 Yoga Harshana 03:45–17:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:04–03:45 (12.06)0 Auspicious tithi 16:04–03:45 (12.06)0 Yoga Vajra 17:59–19:14−1 Gandanta 03:45–04:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–01:13 (12.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:35 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 04:19 (13.06) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:03 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:19 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:19	karana Vanija
from 18:35	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 18:35	karana Vishti
from 19:03	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	11:24
Moonset	00:24
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:45–21:13) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:35–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 18:35–03:45 (13.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:35–03:45 (13.06)

Anandadi: Gada all day

Bhadra on earth: 18:35–07:51 (13.06); Bhadra Puchha 20:35–21:54; Bhadra Mukha 21:54–00:06 (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	21:13–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam	21:06–22:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–16:51
Yamaganda	03:45–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:34–10:44, 16:34–17:44
Varjyam	10:15–12:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–18:35

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 03:45–18:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–18:35
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-saptami until 18:35, Shukla-ashtami from 18:35; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:04, Karka 06:30, Simha 09:28, Kanya 12:29, Tula 15:29, Vrischika 18:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 18:35–21:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 18:35–21:13: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–18:350 Yoga Siddhi 19:03–03:45 (13.06)0 Ashtami 18:35–03:45 (13.06)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:35–03:45 (13.06)0 Krakacha Yoga 18:35–03:45 (13.06)0 Bhadra on earth 18:35–03:45 (13.06)−1 Anandadi: Gada all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Ashtami
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:04 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 04:19 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 20:05 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:51 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:19	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 07:51	karana Bava
from 20:05	yoga Vyatipata
from 21:04	tithi Shukla-navami
from 21:04	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

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

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:19	from 21:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:45–04:19) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:19–21:14) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:45–07:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:35 (12.06)–21:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:45–04:19

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–21:04 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:04–03:44 (14.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:45–04:19 Anandadi: Shubha 04:19–03:44 (14.06)

Bhadra on earth: 18:35 (12.06)–07:51; Bhadra Puchha 20:35–21:54 (12.06); Bhadra Mukha 21:54 (12.06)–00:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam	23:11–00:59 (14.06)

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	12:25–14:12

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:19–09:24, 12:25–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 04:19, Uttara-Phalguni from 04:19; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 21:04, Shukla-navami from 21:04; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:00, Karka 06:26, Simha 09:24, Kanya 12:25, Tula 15:25, Vrischika 18:26, Dhanu 21:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 04:19) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 04:19) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:45–21:04: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 21:04–21:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 03:45–07:51: 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 20:05–21:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:45–20:05+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:19–03:44 (14.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–03:44 (14.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:45–04:190 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–21:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:04–03:44 (14.06)0 Vyatipata 20:05–03:44 (14.06)−1 Bhadra on earth 03:45–07:51−1 Ashtami 03:45–21:04−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–04:19

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:12 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 07:16 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 20:51 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:11 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:16	nakshatra Hasta
from 10:11	karana Kaulava
from 20:51	yoga Variyana
from 23:12	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 23:12	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	13:37
Moonset	01:04
Day length	17 h 30 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti	23:57 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:44–07:16) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:16–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 12:30–21:15
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–23:12 Ravi Yoga 07:16–03:44 (15.06)

Yamaghanta 07:16–03:44 (15.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:12–03:44 (15.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:44–07:16 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:16–03:44 (15.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:33
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:11–04:57 (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	16:34–18:20

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:20, 12:21–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 07:16, Hasta from 07:16; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:56, Karka 06:22, Simha 09:20, Kanya 12:21, Tula 15:21, Vrischika 18:23, Dhanu 21:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 07:16) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 07:16) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-navami 03:44–21:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 23:57 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 03:44–20:51: 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.

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Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:16–03:44 (15.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–07:160 Yoga Variyana 20:51–03:44 (15.06)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:16–03:44 (15.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–23:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 07:16–03:44 (15.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–23:12−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:44–07:16−3 Vyatipata 03:44–20:51

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 — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:49
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:49 (16.06) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 09:49 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 21:14 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:05 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:49	nakshatra Chitra
from 12:05	karana Gara
from 21:14	yoga Parigha
from 00:49 (16.06)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 00:49 (16.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	14:44
Moonset	01:24
Day length	17 h 31 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 09:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:44–09:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (09:49–21:15) 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 23:12 (14.06)–00:49 (16.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:44–09:49 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–09:49 Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:49–03:44 (16.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:44–09:49 Anandadi: Padma 09:49–03:44 (16.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 00:23–01:13 (16.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:11–04:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:04–21:15
Yamaganda	12:30–14:41
Gulika Kalam	16:53–19:04
Dur Muhurta	18:55–20:05
Varjyam	18:29–20:12

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 Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 09:49, Chitra from 09:49; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:52, Karka 06:18, Simha 09:16, Kanya 12:17, Tula 15:17, Vrischika 18:19, Dhanu 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 09:49) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 09:49) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:49

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:44–09:49+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:44–09:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–09:49+1 Yoga Variyana 03:44–21:14+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–00:49 (16.06)0 Yoga Parigha 21:14–03:44 (16.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 01:43 (17.06) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 11:47 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 21:05 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:21 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:47	nakshatra Swati
from 13:21	karana Vishti
from 21:05	yoga Shiva
from 01:43 (17.06)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 01:43 (17.06)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	15:53
Moonset	01:45
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:47

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, Chitra (03:44–11:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (11:47–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:21–21:16: 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 00:49–01:43 (17.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:15–17:46 (17.06)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–11:47

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–11:47 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–01:43 (17.06) Krakacha Yoga 03:44–01:43 (17.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:43–03:44 (17.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 11:47–03:44 (17.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:44–11:47

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:21–01:43 (17.06); Bhadra Puchha 18:15–19:29; Bhadra Mukha 19:29–21:34

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	04:51–06:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:07
Yamaganda	10:18–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:53
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:15, 16:35–17:45
Varjyam	17:40–19:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:44–09:12, 12:13–18:15

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 03:44–09:12, 12:13–18:15
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 03:44–09:12, 12:13–18:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–09:12, 12:13–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 11:47, Swati from 11:47; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:48, Karka 06:14, Simha 09:12, Kanya 12:13, Tula 15:13, Vrischika 18:15, Dhanu 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 11:47) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 11:47) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–11:47+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 11:47–03:44 (17.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–11:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–01:43 (17.06)0 Yoga Shiva 21:05–03:44 (17.06)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–11:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:21–01:43 (17.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:44–11:47−1 Yoga Parigha 03:44–09:10−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–01:43 (17.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:44–01:43 (17.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:52 (18.06) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 13:01 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 20:21 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:53 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:01	nakshatra Vishakha
from 13:53	karana Balava
from 20:21	yoga Siddha
from 01:52 (18.06)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 01:52 (18.06)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	17:04
Moonset	02:09
Day length	17 h 32 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 13:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:44–13:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (13:01–21:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 13:01–01:52 (18.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:52–03:44 (18.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:44–13:01 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 13:01–03:44 (18.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:46–05:27

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	18:44–20:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:08, 12:09–13:01

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 03:44–09:08, 12:09–13:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:44–09:08, 12:09–13:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:08, 12:09–13:01

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 13:01, Vishakha from 13:01; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:10, Simha 09:08, Kanya 12:09, Tula 15:10, Vrischika 18:11, Dhanu 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 13:01) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 13:01) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:44–13:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–13:01+1 Yoga Shiva 03:44–20:210 Tripushkar Yoga 13:01–01:52 (18.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Amrita Siddhi Yoga; auspicious time — until 19:00
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:15 (19.06) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 13:31 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 19:00 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:39 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:31	nakshatra Anuradha
from 13:39	karana Taitila
from 19:00	yoga Sadhya
from 01:15 (19.06)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 01:15 (19.06)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	18:14
Moonset	02:37
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:44–13:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (13:31–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:31–03:44 (19.06) Ravi Yoga 13:31–03:44 (19.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:31–03:44 (19.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–01:15 (19.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:44–13:31 Anandadi: Saumya 13:31–03:44 (19.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:52–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam	04:32–06:10, 02:59–04:34 (19.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:42
Yamaganda	05:56–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:30
Dur Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Varjyam	17:28–19:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 03:44–09:05, 12:05–18:07
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:31–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 13:31, Anuradha from 13:31; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:06, Simha 09:05, Kanya 12:05, Tula 15:06, Vrischika 18:07, Dhanu 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 13:31) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 13:31) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 19:00

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:44–19:00+2 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:31–03:44 (19.06)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:44–13:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–01:15 (19.06)+1 Ravi Yoga 13:31–03:44 (19.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:31–03:44 (19.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–01:15 (19.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:18
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:59 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 13:18 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 17:06 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:42 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:42	karana Vanija
from 13:18	nakshatra Jyestha
from 17:06	yoga Shubha
from 23:59	tithi Purnima
from 23:59	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	19:22
Moonset	03:11
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:44–13:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (13:18–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:44–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–13:18 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–13:18 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:59–03:44 (20.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–23:59

Anandadi: Ananda 03:44–13:18 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:18–03:44 (20.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:59–11:07 (20.06); Bhadra Puchha 07:11–08:17 (20.06); Bhadra Mukha 08:17–10:08 (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	02:59–04:34

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	18:42–20:15

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 13:18, Jyestha from 13:18; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:02, Simha 09:01, Kanya 12:02, Tula 15:02, Vrischika 18:03, Dhanu 20:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 13:18) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 13:18) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:44–21:17: 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.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:18

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–13:18+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–13:18+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:44–13:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–13:18+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:44–17:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–23:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:18–03:44 (20.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:18–03:44 (20.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–23:59

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Vat Purnima Vrat · Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 22:08 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 12:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:43 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:07 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:07	karana Bava
from 12:28	nakshatra Mula
from 14:43	yoga Shukla
from 22:08	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 22:08	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	20:25
Moonset	03:54
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	22:08

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (03:44–12:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (12:28–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–11:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 21:17–22:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:59 (19.06)–22:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:08–03:44 (21.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–12:28 Jwalamukhi Yoga 22:08–03:44 (21.06)

Anandadi: Chara 03:44–12:28 Anandadi: Sthira 12:28–03:44 (21.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:59 (19.06)–11:07; Bhadra Puchha 07:11–08:17; Bhadra Mukha 08:17–10:08
Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:43–18:11
Gandanta (tithi): 21:46–22:30
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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	03:58–05:31

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	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 03:44–08:57, 11:58–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 12:28, Mula from 12:28; tithi Purnima; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:58, Simha 08:57, Kanya 11:58, Tula 14:58, Vrischika 17:59, Dhanu 20:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 12:28) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 12:28) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Purnima 03:44–21:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:44–14:43+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:44–12:28+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:44–11:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–12:28−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:44–12:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:53 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 11:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 11:56 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:03 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:03	karana Kaulava
from 11:09	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 11:56	yoga Brahma
from 19:53	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 19:53	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	21:21
Moonset	04:48
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice	11:20

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 11:09	from 19:53

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, Mula (03:44–11:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (11:09–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:44–11:09

Anandadi: Matanga 11:09–03:44 (22.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:44–11:09

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

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	05:06–06:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–10:19
Yamaganda	14:43–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:44–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:44–04:54, 04:54–06:05
Varjyam	09:39–11:09, 20:06–21:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 11:54–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 11:09, Purva-Ashadha from 11:09; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 19:53, Krishna-dvitya from 19:53; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:54, Simha 08:53, Kanya 11:54, Tula 14:54, Vrischika 17:55, Dhanu 20:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 11:09) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 11:09) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Brahma 11:56–03:44 (22.06)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 11:09–03:44 (22.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–19:53−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:44–11:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–11:09−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:44–11:09

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 09:31
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:21 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:31 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:54 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:38 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:38	karana Gara
from 08:54	yoga Indra
from 09:31	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 17:21	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 17:21	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	22:07
Moonset	05:52
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:31	from 17:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:44–09:31) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:31–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 09:31–17:21 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:31–03:45 (23.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:21–03:45 (23.06)

Anandadi: Shubha 03:44–09:31 Anandadi: Amrita 09:31–02:09 (23.06) Anandadi: Musala 02:09–03:45 (23.06)

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 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam	05:02–06:32, 01:46–03:15 (23.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:06–21:18
Yamaganda	12:31–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:06
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:08
Varjyam	16:54–18:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:50–21:18

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 11:50–21:18
Cutting fingernails	average 11:50–17:51
Cutting toenails	average 11:50–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:31, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:31; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 17:21, Krishna-tritya from 17:21; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 05:51, Simha 08:49, Kanya 11:50, Tula 14:50, Vrischika 17:51, Dhanu 20:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:31) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:31) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:31

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:31–03:45 (23.06)+2 Yoga Brahma 03:44–08:54+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:44–09:31+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–17:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:31–03:45 (23.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:21–03:45 (23.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 09:31–17:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–09:31

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:40 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:40 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 05:42 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 04:01 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:01	karana Vishti
from 05:42	yoga Vaidhriti
from 07:40	nakshatra Shravana
from 14:40	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 14:40	karana Bava
from 01:19 (24.06)	karana Balava
from 02:26 (24.06)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	22:45
Moonset	07:05
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:40	from 14:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:45–07:40) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:40–21:18) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:01–14:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:40–03:45 (24.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–07:40

Anandadi: Siddhi 09:09–03:45 (24.06) Anandadi: Kana 03:45–09:09

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:01–14:40; Bhadra Puchha 10:56–12:00; Bhadra Mukha 12:00–13:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:44 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:12–21:41

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	11:22–12:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–05:42

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 03:45–05:42
Cutting fingernails	average 03:45–05:42
Cutting toenails	good 03:45–05:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–08:45, 11:46–14:40

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 07:40, Shravana from 07:40; tithi Krishna-tritya until 14:40, Krishna-chaturti from 14:40; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:47, Simha 08:45, Kanya 11:46, Tula 14:46, Vrischika 17:47, Dhanu 20:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 07:40) — improved health; Shravana (from 07:40) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 14:40–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 05:42–21:18: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:40–03:45 (24.06)+2 Yoga Indra 03:45–05:42+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 09:09–03:45 (24.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–07:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–14:400 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:45–07:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 14:40–03:45 (24.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:01–14:40−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:45–09:09−3 Vaidhriti 05:42–02:26 (24.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:59 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 05:47 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 23:13 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:47	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 11:59	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 11:59	karana Kaulava
from 22:40	karana Taitila
from 23:13	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	23:16
Moonset	08:23
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:47	from 11:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:45–05:47) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:59–03:46 (25.06)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:45–05:47 Anandadi: Utpata 05:47–03:46 (25.06)

Agni Panchaka: 16:51–22:37 (28.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

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

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:55–19:06
Yamaganda	08:08–10:20
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:26, 23:53–00:19 (25.06)
Varjyam	09:29–10:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:59–21:18

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 11:59–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:59–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–08:41, 11:42–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 05:47, Dhanishtha from 05:47; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 11:59, Krishna-panchami from 11:59; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:43, Simha 08:41, Kanya 11:42, Tula 14:42, Vrischika 17:43, Dhanu 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 05:47) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 05:47) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:45–11:59: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–05:47+1 Auspicious tithi 11:59–03:46 (25.06)0 Panchaka 16:51–03:46 (25.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:59–03:46 (25.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–11:59−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:47–03:46 (25.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:22 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 03:57 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 20:06 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:22 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 03:57	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 09:22	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 09:22	karana Gara
from 20:06	yoga Ayushman
from 20:08	karana Vanija
from 02:16 (26.06)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	23:43
Moonset	09:44
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 03:57	from 09:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:57–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:16–03:46 (26.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–03:57

Anandadi: Mitra 03:46–03:57 Anandadi: Manasa 03:57–02:16 (26.06) Anandadi: Padma 02:16–03:46 (26.06)

Agni Panchaka: 16:51 (24.06)–22:37 (28.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 09:01–09:44

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
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	19:34–21:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:43
Yamaganda	05:57–08:09
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:32
Dur Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Varjyam	10:39–12:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:46–08:37

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 03:46–08:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:46–08:37
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–08:37, 11:38–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 03:57, Shatabhisha from 03:57; tithi Krishna-panchami until 09:22, Krishna-shashti from 09:22; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:39, Simha 08:37, Kanya 11:38, Tula 14:38, Vrischika 17:39, Dhanu 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 03:57) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 03:57) — gaining strength; 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:57–02:16 (26.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–03:57+1 Yoga Priti 03:46–20:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–09:220 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–03:57−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:56 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 00:48 (27.06) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 17:09 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:56 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:56	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 06:56	karana Vishti
from 17:09	yoga Saubhagya
from 17:48	karana Bava
from 00:48 (27.06)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	none
Moonset	11:06
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:56

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, Purva-Bhadra (03:46–21:18) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:56–17:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:46–00:48 (27.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–06:56

Anandadi: Chhatra 00:48–03:47 (27.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:46–00:48 (27.06)

Bhadra on earth: 06:56–17:48; Bhadra Puchha 11:17–12:23; Bhadra Mukha 12:23–14:12
Agni Panchaka: 16:51 (24.06)–22:37 (28.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam	17:17–18:47

Unfavourable

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

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–06:56, 17:48–21:18

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 03:46–06:56, 17:48–21:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:46–06:56, 17:48–21:18
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-shashti until 06:56, Krishna-saptami from 06:56; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:35, Simha 08:33, Kanya 11:34, Tula 14:34, Vrischika 17:35, Dhanu 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 06:56–17:48: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:46–00:48 (27.06)+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:46–17:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–06:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:46–00:48 (27.06)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–00:48 (27.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:56–17:48

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:43 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 23:34 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:24 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:43 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:43	tithi Krishna-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:43	karana Balava
from 14:24	yoga Shobhana
from 15:42	karana Kaulava
from 23:34	nakshatra Revati
from 02:44 (28.06)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 02:44 (28.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:08
Moonset	12:26
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:47–21:18) 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, 21:18–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:34–03:47 (28.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:34–03:47 (28.06)

Krakacha Yoga 03:47–04:43 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–04:43 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–02:44 (28.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:44–03:47 (28.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:47–23:34 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 23:34–03:47 (28.06)

Agni Panchaka: 16:51 (24.06)–22:37 (28.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam	19:01–20:32

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	09:54–11:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:47–04:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:47–04:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:47–04:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:47–08:29, 11:30–20:16

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-saptami until 04:43, Krishna-ashtami from 04:43; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:31, Simha 08:29, Kanya 11:30, Tula 14:30, Vrischika 17:31, Dhanu 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:43–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:47–23:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–23:34+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:47–14:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–04:430 Krakacha Yoga 03:47–04:43−1 Ashtami 04:43–02:44 (28.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:43–02:44 (28.06)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–02:44 (28.06)−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 03:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:02 (29.06) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 22:37 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 11:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:51 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:51	yoga Atiganda
from 13:51	karana Gara
from 22:37	nakshatra Ashwini
from 01:02 (29.06)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 01:02 (29.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:32
Moonset	13:46
Day length	17 h 30 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

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 (03:47–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–01:02 (29.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:47–22:37 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:02–03:48 (29.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:47–22:37 Anandadi: Saumya 22:37–03:48 (29.06)

Agni Panchaka: 16:51 (24.06)–22:37
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:49–04:25 (29.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

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 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:18–21:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:10–10:21
Yamaganda	14:43–16:55
Gulika Kalam	03:47–05:58
Dur Muhurta	03:47–04:57, 04:57–06:07
Varjyam	11:05–12:38

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–08:25, 11:26–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:27, Simha 08:25, Kanya 11:26, Tula 14:26, Vrischika 17:27, Dhanu 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 03:47–21:17: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:47–22:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–22:37+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:47–11:510 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–01:02 (29.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 11:51–14:01−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 03:47–22:37−2 Rikta tithi 03:47–01:02 (29.06)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:47–22:37

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 04:25; auspicious time — until 12:18
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:37 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 21:56 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 09:32 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:18 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:32	yoga Sukarma
from 12:18	karana Vishti
from 21:56	nakshatra Bharani
from 23:37	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 23:37	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:56
Moonset	15:03
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

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:18–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–21:56

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:56–03:49 (30.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:37–03:49 (30.06)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:48–21:56 Anandadi: Kaladanda 21:56–03:49 (30.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 12:18–23:37; Bhadra Puchha 14:02–15:09; Bhadra Mukha 15:09–17:02
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:49 (28.06)–04:25
Gandanta (tithi): 23:15–00:00 (30.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:56–16:29

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	18:03–19:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–08:21, 11:22–17:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:48–08:21, 11:22–17:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:48–08:21, 11:22–17:24
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:23, Simha 08:21, Kanya 11:22, Tula 14:22, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 04:25

Auspicious time ends by 12:18

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–21:56+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:48–21:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–21:56+1 Yoga Sukarma 09:32–03:49 (30.06)−1 Gandanta 03:48–04:25−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:18–23:37

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1919 · Vikram 2054 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:30 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 21:33 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 07:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:01 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:27	yoga Dhriti
from 11:01	karana Balava
from 21:33	nakshatra Krittika
from 22:30	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 22:30	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	01:23
Moonset	16:19
Day length	17 h 28 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

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 (03:49–21:17) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:37 (29.06)–22:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:18–07:19 (01.07)

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–22:30 Krakacha Yoga 03:49–22:30 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:30–03:49 (01.07)

Anandadi: Chara 03:49–21:33 Anandadi: Sthira 21:33–03:49 (01.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
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	16:49–18:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:00–08:11
Yamaganda	10:22–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	07:23–08:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–08:17, 11:18–17:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:49–08:17, 11:18–17:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:49–08:17, 11:18–17:20
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:19, Simha 08:17, Kanya 11:18, Tula 14:18, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:04

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

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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:49–21:33+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:49–07:27+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:49–21:33−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–22:30−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:49–22:30

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

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.

Ishvara (No. 11 of 60, “lord”) — A year of sovereignty: prosperity, health and stability, success in matters of governance.
Northern samvatsara: Virodhi (No. 23)
Shaka Samvat 1919 · Vikram Samvat 2054 · Kali Yuga 5098
Next year — Bahudhanya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 28.03.1998
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-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

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.

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.

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 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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+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-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi
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.

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

Krishna-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.

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Bharani
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.

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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)

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 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: 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.

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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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).

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

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

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

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.

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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.

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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.

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−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.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-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)

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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.

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-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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: 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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

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

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

Krishna-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

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.

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding