Panchanga Calendar

June 2048

SamvatsaraVibhava (2)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 12.06RituVasanta → Grishma from 12.06AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 2048 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 11.06), Jyeshtha (from 12.06). Major festivals: 21.06 Ganga Dussehra; 22.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi). 11.06 — solar eclipse, annular (fully visible); 26.06 — lunar eclipse, partial (visible until setting).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Shra5until 17:12

2Dhan6

3Shat8Kalashtami

4PBh9

5UBh10

6Rev10

7Ashw11Apara Ekadashi

8Bhar12Soma Pradosha

9Krit13Masik Shivaratri

10Krit14Vat Savitri

11Roh30Solar eclipse

12Mrig1until 12:00

13Ard2

14Pun3until 17:43

15Push4Mithuna Sankranti

16Ashl5

17Mag6after 04:22

18PPh7

19UPh8Masik Durgashtami

20Has9

21Chit10Ganga Dussehra

22Swa11Nirjala Ekadashi

23Vish12until 15:20

24Anu13until 12:29

25Jye14Vat Purnima

26Mul15Lunar eclipse

27PAsh2

28UAsh3Sankashti

29Dhan4

30Shat5

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

Dwipushkar YogaKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriVat SavitriSolar eclipse, annularShani Jayantiday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanTripushkar YogaRavi Pushya YogaSankrantiVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Summer solsticeGanga DussehraNirjala EkadashiAmrita Siddhi Yogaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, partialSankashti

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

1.06 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Siddhi until 17:12
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
14.06 Sun — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Vriddhi until 17:43
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
24.06 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Saumya until 12:29
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

3.06 Wed Kalashtami
7.06 Sun Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
8.06 Mon Soma Pradosha
9.06 Tue Masik Shivaratri
10.06 Wed Vat Savitri Vrat
11.06 Thu Vaishakha Amavasya
11.06 Thu Shani Jayanti
12.06 Fri Chandra Darshan
15.06 Mon Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
15.06 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
17.06 Wed Skanda Shashti
19.06 Fri Masik Durgashtami
21.06 Sun Ganga Dussehra
22.06 Mon Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
23.06 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
25.06 Thu Purnima Vrat
25.06 Thu Vat Purnima Vrat
26.06 Fri Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
28.06 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

Special muhurta yogas

1.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–17:12
2.06 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:15–16:39
5.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:12–03:48 (06.06)
7.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–23:49
9.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
10.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
13.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 14:59–20:43
14.06 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 17:43–03:44 (15.06)
14.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:43–03:44 (15.06)
15.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–20:05
16.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–21:58
23.06 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 03:45–15:57
24.06 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:46–15:06
24.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–15:06
27.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 06:44–22:16
28.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–04:22

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

2.06 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
3.06 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Panchaka
4.06 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
6.06 Sat — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Hutashana Yoga, Panchaka
10.06 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Eclipse nearby
11.06 Thu — Anandadi: Utpata, Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) (unfavourable day)
15.06 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
19.06 Fri — Vyatipata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
25.06 Thu — Eclipse, Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
26.06 Fri — Eclipse, Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
28.06 Sun — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Gada
30.06 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

11.06 New moon (Amavasya) 15:50
11.06 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 15:57, magnitude 0.944
fully visible: 15:37–18:07, maximum eclipse here 16:55, magnitude 0.902
15.06 Mithuna Sankranti 01:38 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
20.06 Summer solstice 18:53
26.06 Full moon (Purnima) 05:08
26.06 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 05:01, magnitude 0.638
visible until setting: 03:41–03:55, maximum eclipse here 03:55, magnitude 0.179

Periods

2.06 04:50 – 6.06 21:17 Agni Panchaka
29.06 13:45 – 4.07 03:39 Raja Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vibhava (No. 2, “splendour, prosperity”) — A year of prosperity: plenty, contented people, well-being in affairs and in the family. more

Northern samvatsara: Vrisha. Shaka Samvat 1970, Vikram Samvat 2105, Kali Yuga 5149.

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	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — until 17:12
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:56 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:12 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 05:35 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:56 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:35	yoga Indra
from 05:56	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 05:56	karana Gara
from 17:00	karana Vanija
from 17:12	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 03:10 (02.06)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	00:00
Moonset	09:25
Day length	17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:56	from 17:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:52–17:12) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–17:12 Ravi Yoga 17:12–03:52 (02.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:12–03:52 (02.06)

Hutashana Yoga 05:56–03:52 (02.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–03:52 (02.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:52–17:12 Anandadi: Shubha 17:12–03:52 (02.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:34–06:18

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:28
Godhuli	21:03–21:16
Pradosha	21:03–22:24
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam	07:21–08:52

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	21:07–22:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:52–05:56

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 03:52–05:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:52–05:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:52–10:13, 13:14–21:03

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 17:12, Dhanishtha from 17:12; tithi Krishna-panchami until 05:56, Krishna-shashti from 05:56; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:47, Karka 07:15, Simha 10:13, Kanya 13:14, Tula 16:14, Vrischika 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 17:12) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 17:12) — longevity (increased vitality); 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

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 17:12

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–17:12+2 Yoga Brahma 03:52–05:35+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:52–17:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–17:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–05:560 Ravi Yoga 17:12–03:52 (02.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:12–03:52 (02.06)0 Hutashana Yoga 05:56–03:52 (02.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–03:52 (02.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 04:15 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 16:39 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 01:19 (03.06) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 04:15 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:15	tithi Krishna-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:15	karana Vishti
from 15:41	karana Bava
from 16:39	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 01:19 (03.06)	yoga Vishkambha
from 03:17 (03.06)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 03:17 (03.06)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	00:19
Moonset	10:49
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:15	from 16:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (16:39–21:04) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:15–15:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:52–16:39 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:15–16:39 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:17–03:51 (03.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–04:15 Hutashana Yoga 04:15–03:17 (03.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–03:17 (03.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:52–16:39 Anandadi: Mrityu 16:39–03:51 (03.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:15–04:50
Bhadra on earth: 04:50–15:41; Bhadra Puchha 08:52–10:01; Bhadra Mukha 10:01–11:56
Agni Panchaka: 04:50–21:17 (06.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:04–21:17
Pradosha	21:04–22:25
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:29–08:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:46–18:55
Yamaganda	08:10–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:37
Dur Muhurta	07:18–08:27, 23:47–00:14 (03.06)
Varjyam	23:54–01:30 (03.06)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 16:39, Shatabhisha from 16:39; tithi Krishna-shashti until 04:15, Krishna-saptami from 04:15; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:43, Karka 07:11, Simha 10:09, Kanya 13:10, Tula 16:10, Vrischika 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 16:39) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 16:39) — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 04:50–15:41: 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).
Vaidhriti 03:52–21:04: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:52–16:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–16:390 Anandadi: Utpata 03:52–16:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:15–16:390 Hutashana Yoga 04:15–03:17 (03.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–04:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–03:17 (03.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mrityu 16:39–03:51 (03.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:50–03:51 (03.06)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Vaidhriti 03:52–01:19 (03.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 04:50–15:41

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:03 (04.06) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 16:48 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:03 (04.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:04	karana Kaulava
from 16:48	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 00:03 (04.06)	yoga Priti
from 03:03 (04.06)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 03:03 (04.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	00:33
Moonset	12:10
Day length	17 h 14 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 16:48

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 (03:51–16:48) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (16:48–21:05) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:05–22:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 03:51–03:03 (04.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–03:03 (04.06) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:48–03:03 (04.06) Krakacha Yoga 03:03–03:50 (04.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:51–16:48 Anandadi: Padma 16:48–03:50 (04.06)

Agni Panchaka: 04:50 (02.06)–21:17 (06.06)

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 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:34–11:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:37
Yamaganda	06:00–08:09
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Varjyam	23:26–01:06 (04.06)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:51–10:05, 13:06–16:48

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 16:48, Purva-Bhadra from 16:48; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:39, Karka 07:07, Simha 10:05, Kanya 13:06, Tula 16:06, Vrischika 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 16:48) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 16:48) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:51–21:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:51–16:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–16:48+1 Auspicious weekday0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:48–03:50 (04.06)−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:48–03:03 (04.06)−1 Ashtami 03:51–03:03 (04.06)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:51–03:03 (04.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–03:03 (04.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:31 (05.06) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 17:40 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 23:21 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:12 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:12	karana Gara
from 17:40	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 23:21	yoga Ayushman
from 03:31 (05.06)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 03:31 (05.06)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	00:46
Moonset	13:28
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:40

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, Purva-Bhadra (03:50–17:40) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (17:40–21:06) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:31–03:49 (05.06)

Hutashana Yoga 03:50–03:31 (05.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–03:31 (05.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 17:40–03:49 (05.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:50–17:40

Agni Panchaka: 04:50 (02.06)–21:17 (06.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:23–11:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:38–16:47
Yamaganda	03:50–05:59
Gulika Kalam	08:09–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:44, 16:30–17:39
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 03:50–10:01, 13:02–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 17:40, Uttara-Bhadra from 17:40; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:36, Karka 07:03, Simha 10:01, Kanya 13:02, Tula 16:02, Vrischika 19:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 17:40) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 17:40) — a good life; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-navami 03:50–21:06: 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 Yoga Priti 03:50–23:21+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 17:40–03:49 (05.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:40–03:49 (05.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:50–17:40−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–17:40−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:50–03:31 (05.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–03:31 (05.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:50–03:31 (05.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:37 (06.06) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 19:12 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 23:09 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:59 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 15:59	karana Vishti
from 19:12	nakshatra Revati
from 23:09	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	00:59
Moonset	14:44
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:49–19:12) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (19:12–21:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:59–21:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:12–03:48 (06.06)

Hutashana Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 19:12–03:48 (06.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:49–19:12 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 19:12–03:48 (06.06)

Bhadra on earth: 15:59–04:37 (06.06); Bhadra Puchha 17:57–19:12; Bhadra Mukha 19:12–21:17
Agni Panchaka: 04:50 (02.06)–21:17 (06.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:31
Godhuli	21:07–21:21
Pradosha	21:07–22:28
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:05–15:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–12:28
Yamaganda	16:48–18:58
Gulika Kalam	05:59–08:09
Dur Muhurta	07:17–08:26, 13:03–14:12
Varjyam	03:53–05:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:49–09:57, 12:58–15:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:49–09:57, 12:58–15:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:49–09:57, 12:58–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:49–09:57, 12:58–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 19:12, Revati from 19:12; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:32, Karka 06:59, Simha 09:57, Kanya 12:58, Tula 15:59, Vrischika 19:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 19:12) — a good life; Revati (from 19:12) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 15:59–21:07: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:49–19:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–19:12+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:49–23:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Hutashana Yoga all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:12–03:48 (06.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 19:12–03:48 (06.06)−1 Bhadra on earth 15:59–03:48 (06.06)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:37 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 21:17 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:24 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:37 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:37	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 04:37	karana Bava
from 17:22	karana Balava
from 21:17	nakshatra Ashwini
from 23:24	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	01:13
Moonset	15:58
Day length	17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:48–21:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:48–04:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–04:37 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–21:17 Hutashana Yoga 04:37–03:47 (07.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:48–21:17 Anandadi: Saumya 21:17–03:47 (07.06)

Bhadra on earth: 15:59 (05.06)–04:37; Bhadra Puchha 17:57–19:12 (05.06); Bhadra Mukha 19:12–21:17 (05.06)
Agni Panchaka: 04:50 (02.06)–21:17
Gandanta (tithi): 04:12–05:02
Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:43–03:52 (07.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:31
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:28
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:40–20:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–10:18
Yamaganda	14:38–16:48
Gulika Kalam	03:48–05:58
Dur Muhurta	03:48–04:58, 04:58–06:07
Varjyam	08:14–09:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:37–09:54, 12:54–18:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:37–09:54, 12:54–18:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:37–09:54, 12:54–18:56
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dashami until 04:37, Krishna-ekadashi from 04:37; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:28, Karka 06:55, Simha 09:54, Kanya 12:54, Tula 15:55, Vrischika 18:56

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:

Bhadra on earth 03:48–04:37: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:48–21:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–21:17+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:48–23:240 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–04:370 Bhadra on earth 03:48–04:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 03:48–21:17−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:37–03:47 (07.06)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–21:17

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Gandanta
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:15 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 23:49 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:00 (08.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:15 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:15	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 06:15	karana Kaulava
from 19:15	karana Taitila
from 23:49	nakshatra Bharani
from 00:00 (08.06)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	01:28
Moonset	17:12
Day length	17 h 22 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 06:15

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Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:37 (06.06)–06:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:47–07:16 (08.06)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–23:49

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–06:15 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–03:47 (08.06) Hutashana Yoga 06:15–03:47 (08.06) Krakacha Yoga 06:15–03:47 (08.06) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:49–03:47 (08.06)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:47–23:49 Anandadi: Kaladanda 23:49–03:47 (08.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:43 (06.06)–03:52
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:51–17:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:59–21:10
Yamaganda	12:29–14:39
Gulika Kalam	16:49–18:59
Dur Muhurta	18:51–20:00
Varjyam	19:23–21:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–09:50, 12:50–18:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:47–09:50, 12:50–18:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–09:50, 12:50–18:52
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–09:50, 12:50–21:10

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 06:15, Krishna-dvadashi from 06:15; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:24, Karka 06:51, Simha 09:50, Kanya 12:50, Tula 15:51, Vrischika 18:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — 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 = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–23:49+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:47–23:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–23:49+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:47–00:00 (08.06)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–03:47 (08.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 06:15–03:47 (08.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–06:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 03:47–03:52−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:15–03:47 (08.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:19 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 02:40 (09.06) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:51 (09.06) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:19 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:19	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 08:19	karana Gara
from 21:29	karana Vanija
from 00:51 (09.06)	yoga Sukarma
from 02:40 (09.06)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	01:47
Moonset	18:23
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:47–21:11) is good for root crops.

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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, 21:11–22:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–08:19

Anandadi: Chara 03:47–02:40 (09.06) Anandadi: Sthira 02:40–03:46 (09.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:32
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:30
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam	21:18–23:06

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	10:33–12:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–09:46, 12:47–18:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:47–09:46, 12:47–18:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–09:46, 12:47–18:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–09:46, 12:47–21:11

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 08:19, Krishna-trayodashi from 08:19; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:20, Karka 06:47, Simha 09:46, Kanya 12:47, Tula 15:47, Vrischika 18:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — 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 = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:47–02:40 (09.06)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–02:40 (09.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–08:19

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 03:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:41 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 05:44 (10.06) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 01:53 (10.06) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:41 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:41	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 10:41	karana Vishti
from 23:57	karana Shakuni
from 01:53 (10.06)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	02:11
Moonset	19:30
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:41

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 (03:46–21:11) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:41–21:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 10:41–21:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:15–00:42 (10.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–10:41 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Gada all day

Bhadra in heaven: 10:41–23:57; Bhadra Mukha 10:41–12:54; Bhadra Puchha 22:38–23:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:11–21:25
Pradosha	21:11–22:30
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:02–04:50 (10.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:50–19:01
Yamaganda	08:08–10:18
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:40
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 23:49–00:15 (10.06)
Varjyam	16:12–18:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:46–09:42

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 10:41, Krishna-chaturdashi from 10:41; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:16, Karka 06:43, Simha 09:42, Kanya 12:43, Tula 15:43, Vrischika 18:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — 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 10:41–21:11: 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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–10:41+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:46–01:53 (10.06)−1 Anandadi: Gada all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 10:41–03:46 (10.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:41–23:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Eclipse nearby
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Vat Savitri Vrat

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:14 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 05:44 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 02:59 (11.06) more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:14 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:44	nakshatra Rohini
from 13:14	tithi Amavasya
from 13:14	karana Chatushpada
from 02:32 (11.06)	karana Naga
from 02:59 (11.06)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	02:43
Moonset	20:29
Day length	17 h 26 min

Sky

Sutak	03:37–03:45 (11.06)

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 05:44	from 13:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:46–05:44) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:44–21:12) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 03:46–13:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 13:14–21:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 03:46–13:14: 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, 21:12–22:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–05:44 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:46–05:44 Anandadi: Shubha 05:44–03:45 (11.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:31
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:02–04:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:40
Yamaganda	05:57–08:07
Gulika Kalam	10:18–12:29
Dur Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Varjyam	23:50–01:39 (11.06)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 05:44, Rohini from 05:44; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 13:14, Amavasya from 13:14; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:12, Karka 06:39, Simha 09:38, Kanya 12:39, Tula 15:39, Vrischika 18:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 05:44) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 05:44) — 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 03:46–13:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 13:14–21:12: 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 = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:44–03:45 (11.06)+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:46–02:59 (11.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:44–03:45 (11.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–05:44−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:46–13:14

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	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Eclipse
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya · Solar eclipse, annular (fully visible)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 15:50 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:53 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 04:05 (12.06) more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:50 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:53	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 15:50	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 15:50	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	03:24
Moonset	21:19
Day length	17 h 27 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	15:50
Solar eclipse, annular	greatest eclipse 15:57, magnitude 0.944
Visibility	fully visible: 15:37–18:07, maximum eclipse here 16:55, magnitude 0.902
Sutak	03:45–18:07

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:53	from 15:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:45–08:53) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:53–21:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Naga 03:45–15:50: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 15:50–21:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:14 (10.06)–15:50
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 13:14 (10.06)–15:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 03:45–08:53 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:53–03:45 (12.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 15:23–16:16

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:34
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:31
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (12.06)
Amrita Kalam	05:16–07:05, 02:04–03:52 (12.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–16:51
Yamaganda	03:45–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:07–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:44, 16:34–17:44
Varjyam	15:13–17:01

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 08:53, Mrigashirsha from 08:53; tithi Amavasya until 15:50, Shukla-pratipat from 15:50; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:08, Karka 06:35, Simha 09:34, Kanya 12:35, Tula 15:35, Vrischika 18:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 08:53) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 08:53) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (03:45–18:07).
Amavasya 03:45–15:50: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata, Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–08:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shula 03:45–05:05−3 Amavasya 03:45–15:50−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:45–08:53−3 Eclipse

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	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 12:00
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:22 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 12:00 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 04:05 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 05:07 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:05	yoga Ganda
from 05:07	karana Bava
from 12:00	nakshatra Ardra
from 18:22	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 18:22	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	04:16
Moonset	21:58
Day length	17 h 28 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 12:00	from 18:22

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, Mrigashirsha (03:45–12:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 03:45–05:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:14–21:58
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:14–21:58

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–18:22

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:22–03:45 (13.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:45–12:00 Anandadi: Padma 12:00–03:45 (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	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:32
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (13.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:04–03:52

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	21:27–23:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–12:00, 12:31–21:14

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 03:45–12:00, 12:31–21:14
Cutting fingernails	average 03:45–12:00, 12:31–21:14
Cutting toenails	average 03:45–12:00, 12:31–18:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:22–21:14

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 12:00, Ardra from 12:00; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 18:22, Shukla-dvitya from 18:22; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:04, Karka 06:31, Simha 09:30, Kanya 12:31, Tula 15:31, Vrischika 18:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 12:00) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 12:00) — 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 12:00

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–18:22+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:45–12:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–12:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 18:22–03:45 (13.06)0 Yoga Ganda 04:05–06:360 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:22–03:45 (13.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:00–03:45 (13.06)−1 Eclipse nearby

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi, Yoga Vriddhi; 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	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 20:43 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 14:59 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 05:06 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:34 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:06	yoga Vriddhi
from 07:34	karana Kaulava
from 14:59	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 20:43	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 20:43	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	05:19
Moonset	22:27
Day length	17 h 29 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 14:59	from 20:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (14:59–21:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 14:59–20:43

Anandadi: Chhatra 14:59–03:44 (14.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:45–14:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
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 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:45–05:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:07–10:18
Yamaganda	14:41–16:52
Gulika Kalam	03:45–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:45–04:55, 04:55–06:05
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:26, 12:27–21:15

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	average 03:45–09:26, 12:27–21:15
Cutting fingernails	average 03:45–09:26, 12:27–21:15
Cutting toenails	average 14:59–18:28, 20:43–21:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–21:12

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 14:59, Punarvasu from 14:59; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 20:43, Shukla-tritya from 20:43; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:00, Karka 06:28, Simha 09:26, Kanya 12:27, Tula 15:27, Vrischika 18:28, Dhanu 21:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 14:59) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 14:59) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 tithi 03:45–20:43+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:06–03:44 (14.06)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 14:59–03:44 (14.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:59–03:44 (14.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 14:59–20:43−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:45–14:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–14:59

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 17:43
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:48 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 17:43 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 05:58 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:48 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:58	yoga Dhruva
from 09:48	karana Gara
from 17:43	nakshatra Pushya
from 22:48	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 22:48	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	06:27
Moonset	22:50
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:43

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, Punarvasu (03:44–17:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (17:43–21:15) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 17:43–03:44 (15.06) Ravi Yoga 17:43–03:44 (15.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:43–03:44 (15.06)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:48–03:44 (15.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:44–17:43 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 17:43–03:44 (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	00:17–00:43 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:02–16:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:04–21:15
Yamaganda	12:30–14:41
Gulika Kalam	16:52–19:04
Dur Muhurta	18:55–20:05
Varjyam	04:21–06:08, 02:30–04:16 (15.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:22, 12:23–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 17:43, Pushya from 17:43; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:56, Karka 06:24, Simha 09:22, Kanya 12:23, Tula 15:23, Vrischika 18:24, Dhanu 21:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 17:43) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 17:43) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:43

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:44–17:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–17:43+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:44–05:58+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–22:48+1 Ravi Pushya Yoga 17:43–03:44 (15.06)0 Ravi Yoga 17:43–03:44 (15.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:28 (16.06) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:05 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 06:34 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:41 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:34	yoga Vyaghata
from 11:41	karana Vishti
from 20:05	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 00:28 (16.06)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 00:28 (16.06)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	07:40
Moonset	23:07
Day length	17 h 31 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti	01:38 — 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 20:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:44–20:05) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:41–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 03:44–08:02
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:45–14:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–20:05 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–20:05

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:44–20:05 Anandadi: Saumya 20:05–03:44 (16.06)

Bhadra on earth: 11:41–00:28 (16.06); Bhadra Mukha 11:38–13:46; Bhadra Puchha 23:11–00:28 (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	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:03–14:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:07
Yamaganda	10:19–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:53
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:15, 16:35–17:45
Varjyam	02:30–04:16

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 03:44–09:18, 12:19–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 20:05, Ashlesha from 20:05; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:52, Karka 06:20, Simha 09:18, Kanya 12:19, Tula 15:19, Vrischika 18:20, Dhanu 21:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 20:05) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 20:05) — 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 03:44–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 01:38 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 11:41–21:16: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–20:05+2 Pushya 03:44–20:05+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–20:05+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:44–20:05+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:44–06:34+1 Auspicious weekday0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 20:05–03:44 (16.06)0 Yoga Vyaghata 06:34–10:12−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–00:28 (16.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 11:41–00:28 (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	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 01:38 (17.06) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 21:58 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 06:50 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:07 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:50	yoga Harshana
from 13:07	karana Balava
from 21:58	nakshatra Magha
from 01:38 (17.06)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 01:38 (17.06)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	08:55
Moonset	23:22
Day length	17 h 32 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

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–21:58 Ravi Yoga 21:58–03:44 (17.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–01:38 (17.06) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:58–01:38 (17.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:38–03:44 (17.06)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:44–21:58 Anandadi: Kaladanda 21:58–03:44 (17.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:33–04:22 (17.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 01:13–02:03 (17.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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 (17.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:15–21:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:53–19:05
Yamaganda	08:07–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 23:51–00:17 (17.06)
Varjyam	09:53–11:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:14, 12:15–18:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:44–09:14, 12:15–18:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:44–09:14, 12:15–18:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:14, 12:15–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Vrishabha 03:44, Mithuna 03:48, Karka 06:16, Simha 09:14, Kanya 12:15, Tula 15:15, Vrischika 18:16, Dhanu 21:00

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:44–21:58+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:44–21:58+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–01:38 (17.06)+1 Yoga Harshana 06:50–03:44 (17.06)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–01:38 (17.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–21:58

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 04:22; auspicious time — until 06:42
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:13 (18.06) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 23:18 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 06:42 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:00 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:42	yoga Vajra
from 14:00	karana Taitila
from 23:18	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 02:13 (18.06)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 02:13 (18.06)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	10:10
Moonset	23:36
Day length	17 h 32 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:44–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:38–02:13 (18.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:44–23:18 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:13–03:44 (18.06)

Anandadi: Chara 03:44–23:18 Anandadi: Sthira 23:18–03:44 (18.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:33 (16.06)–04:22
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:46–22:27

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	10:38–12:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:44–09:10, 12:11–18:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:44–09:10, 12:11–18:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:44–09:10, 12:11–18:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–09:10, 12:11–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:12, Simha 09:10, Kanya 12:11, Tula 15:11, Vrischika 18:12, Dhanu 20:56

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.

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 04:22

Auspicious time ends by 06:42

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:44–23:18+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:44–23:18+1 Yoga Harshana 03:44–06:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vajra 06:42–07:52−1 Gandanta 03:44–04:22−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–23:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:07 (19.06) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 23:59 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:05 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:15 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:05	yoga Siddhi
from 14:15	karana Vanija
from 23:59	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 02:07 (19.06)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 02:07 (19.06)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	11:27
Moonset	23:49
Day length	17 h 32 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, Purva-Phalguni (03:44–21:17) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:59–03:44 (19.06) Krakacha Yoga 02:07–03:44 (19.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:07–03:44 (19.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 23:59–03:44 (19.06) Anandadi: Gada 03:44–23:59

Bhadra on earth: 02:07–06:03 (19.06); Bhadra Puchha 03:52–05:02 (19.06); Bhadra Mukha 05:02–06:58 (19.06)

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	00:18–00:44 (19.06)
Amrita Kalam	17:24–19:03

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	07:32–09:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:08, Simha 09:06, Kanya 12:07, Tula 15:07, Vrischika 18:08, Dhanu 20:52

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

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 06:05–03:44 (19.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:44–02:07 (19.06)−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:44–23:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:44–23:59

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:21 (20.06) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 23:59 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 04:56 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:49 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:56	yoga Vyatipata
from 13:49	karana Bava
from 23:59	nakshatra Hasta
from 01:21 (20.06)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 01:21 (20.06)	karana Balava
from 03:14 (20.06)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	12:47
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 33 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

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 (03:44–21:17) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:44–13:49: 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 02:07–01:21 (20.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 23:59–03:44 (20.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–01:21 (20.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:21–03:44 (20.06)

Anandadi: Shubha 03:44–23:59 Anandadi: Amrita 23:59–03:44 (20.06)

Bhadra on earth: 02:07–06:03; Bhadra Puchha 03:52–05:02; Bhadra Mukha 05:02–06:58
Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:03–13:49; Bhadra Mukha 05:02–06:58
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:47–18:23

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	07:11–08:47

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:44–09:02, 12:03–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:04, Simha 09:02, Kanya 12:03, Tula 15:03, Vrischika 18:05, Dhanu 20:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:44–21:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 03:44–06:03: 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 04:56–21:17: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:44–04:56+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:44–23:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–23:59+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:03–13:49−1 Ashtami 03:44–01:21 (20.06)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:44–01:21 (20.06)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–01:21 (20.06)−3 Vyatipata 04:56–03:14 (20.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:44

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:53 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 23:19 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 00:59 (21.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:42 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:42	karana Kaulava
from 23:19	nakshatra Chitra
from 23:53	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 23:53	karana Taitila
from 00:59 (21.06)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	14:09
Moonset	00:02
Day length	17 h 33 min

Sky

Summer solstice	18:53

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:44–21:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–23:53 Ravi Yoga all day

Yamaghanta 03:44–23:19 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:53–03:45 (21.06)

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:44–23:19 Anandadi: Kana 23:19–03:45 (21.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
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 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam	17:29–19:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–10:19
Yamaganda	14:43–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:44–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:44–04:55, 04:55–06:05
Varjyam	08:09–09:43

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:44–08:58, 11:59–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:44, Karka 06:00, Simha 08:58, Kanya 11:59, Tula 15:00, Vrischika 18:01, Dhanu 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — 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 03:44–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:44–23:19+1 Yoga Variyana 03:44–00:59 (21.06)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:44–23:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–23:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 03:44–23:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:44–23:53

Panchanga at sunrise 03:44

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; auspicious time — after 11:35
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:46 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 22:00 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 22:12 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:54 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:54	karana Gara
from 21:46	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 21:46	karana Vanija
from 22:00	nakshatra Swati
from 22:12	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	15:35
Moonset	00:18
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (03:45–21:18) 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 23:53 (20.06)–21:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–22:00 Ravi Yoga 01:14–03:45 (22.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:46–03:45 (22.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:45–22:00 Anandadi: Lumbaka 22:00–03:45 (22.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:24–22:07

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 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:57–17:28

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	06:53–08:23, 03:09–04:38 (22.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:56, Simha 08:55, Kanya 11:55, Tula 14:56, Vrischika 17:57, Dhanu 20:40

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:35

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–22:00+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:45–22:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–22:00+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–21:46−1 Yoga Parigha 03:45–11:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:05 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:07 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 18:57 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:29 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:29	karana Vishti
from 18:57	yoga Siddha
from 19:05	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 19:05	karana Bava
from 20:07	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	17:04
Moonset	00:38
Day length	17 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:05	from 20:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:45–20:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (20:07–21:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:29–19:05: 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 21:46 (21.06)–19:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:45–07:16 (23.06)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–20:07

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–19:05 Krakacha Yoga 03:45–19:05 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:05–03:45 (23.06) Yamaghanta 20:07–03:45 (23.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:45–20:07 Anandadi: Mitra 20:07–03:45 (23.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:29–19:05; Bhadra Puchha 12:41–13:45; Bhadra Mukha 13:45–15:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:44 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam	12:00–13:29

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	03:09–04:38, 01:10–02:36 (23.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:45–08:51, 11:51–17:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:45–08:51, 11:51–17:53
Cutting fingernails	average 03:45–20:07
Cutting toenails	good 03:45–08:51, 11:51–17:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–08:51, 11:51–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 20:07, Vishakha from 20:07; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 19:05, Shukla-dvadashi from 19:05; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:52, Simha 08:51, Kanya 11:51, Tula 14:52, Vrischika 17:53, Dhanu 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 20:07) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 20:07) — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–20:07+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:45–20:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–20:07+1 Yoga Shiva 03:45–18:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–19:050 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–19:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:05–03:45 (23.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 20:07–03:45 (23.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:29–19:05−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:45–19:05

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	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 15:20
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:57 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 17:46 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 15:20 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:34 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:34	karana Balava
from 15:20	yoga Sadhya
from 15:57	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 15:57	karana Kaulava
from 17:46	nakshatra Anuradha
from 02:15 (24.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	18:31
Moonset	01:05
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:57	from 17:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:45–17:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (17:46–21:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:18–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:45–15:57 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:57–03:46 (24.06)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:45–17:46 Anandadi: Vajra 17:46–03:46 (24.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:50–11:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:55–19:06
Yamaganda	08:08–10:20
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:26, 23:53–00:19 (24.06)
Varjyam	21:19–22:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:57–17:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:57–17:49
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 15:57–17:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 15:57–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 17:46, Anuradha from 17:46; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 15:57, Shukla-triodashi from 15:57; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 05:48, Simha 08:47, Kanya 11:48, Tula 14:48, Vrischika 17:49, Dhanu 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 17:46) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 17:46) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:20

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:45–15:20+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:45–17:46+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:57–03:46 (24.06)0 Auspicious tithi 15:57–03:46 (24.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:46–03:46 (24.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:45–15:570 Anandadi: Vajra 17:46–03:46 (24.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — until 12:29
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:29 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 15:06 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 11:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:29 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:25	yoga Shubha
from 12:29	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 12:29	karana Gara
from 15:06	nakshatra Jyestha
from 22:40	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	19:48
Moonset	01:44
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:29	from 15:06

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 (03:46–15:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (15:06–21:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 12:29–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:46–15:06 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–15:06 Ravi Yoga 15:06–03:46 (25.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–12:29

Anandadi: Saumya 03:46–15:06 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:06–03:46 (25.06)

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	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (25.06)
Amrita Kalam	05:51–07:17

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	20:02–21:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–12:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:46–12:29
Cutting fingernails	average 03:46–08:43, 11:44–12:29
Cutting toenails	average 03:46–12:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:46–08:43, 11:44–12:29

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 15:06, Jyestha from 15:06; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 12:29, Shukla-chaturdashi from 12:29; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:44, Simha 08:43, Kanya 11:44, Tula 14:44, Vrischika 17:45, Dhanu 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 15:06) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 15:06) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 12:29–21:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:29

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:46–15:06+1 Yoga Shubha 11:25–03:46 (25.06)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:46–15:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–15:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–12:29+1 Ravi Yoga 15:06–03:46 (25.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–12:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:06–03:46 (25.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:06–03:46 (25.06)−1 Rikta tithi 12:29–03:46 (25.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Vat Purnima Vrat · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 08:49 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 12:16 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:21 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:49 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:21	yoga Shukla
from 08:49	tithi Purnima
from 08:49	karana Vishti
from 12:16	nakshatra Mula
from 18:58	karana Bava
from 03:14 (26.06)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	20:49
Moonset	02:41
Day length	17 h 31 min

Sky

Sutak	18:41–03:47 (26.06)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:49

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, Jyestha (03:46–12:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (12:16–21:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:49–18:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:46–08:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Purnima Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:18–22:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:47–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 26.06

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:46–12:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–03:47 (26.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–08:49

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:46–12:16 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:16–03:47 (26.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 08:49–12:16
Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:16–18:58; Bhadra Puchha 15:25–16:26; Bhadra Mukha 16:26–18:08
Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:59–17:33
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam	04:30–05:55

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	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 03:46–08:39, 11:40–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 12:16, Mula from 12:16; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 08:49, Purnima from 08:49; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:40, Simha 08:39, Kanya 11:40, Tula 14:40, Vrischika 17:41, Dhanu 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 12:16) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 12:16) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (18:41–21:18).
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:46–08:49: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 08:49–21:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Eclipse

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:46–07:21+2 Ravi Yoga 03:46–12:16+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–03:47 (26.06)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:16–18:58−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:46–12:16−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–12:16−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–08:49−2 Rikta tithi 03:46–08:49−3 Eclipse

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	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Kshaya tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima) · Lunar eclipse, partial (visible until setting)

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 05:08 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:25 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 23:12 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:08 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:08	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:08	karana Balava
from 09:25	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 15:19	karana Kaulava
from 23:12	yoga Indra
from 01:33 (27.06)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 01:33 (27.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	21:31
Moonset	03:55
Day length	17 h 31 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	05:08
Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 05:01, magnitude 0.638
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 02:38 Partial eclipse begins 03:41 Partial eclipse ends 06:20 Penumbral eclipse ends 07:24
Visibility	visible until setting: 03:41–03:55, maximum eclipse here 03:55, magnitude 0.179
Sutak	03:47–06:20

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:08	from 09:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:47–09:25) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:25–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:49 (25.06)–05:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 25.06

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–01:33 (27.06)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:08–09:25 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:33–03:47 (27.06)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:47–09:25 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:25–03:47 (27.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 04:47–05:28
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

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	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:47–05:11, 02:28–03:53 (27.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:21–12:32
Yamaganda	16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam	05:58–08:09
Dur Muhurta	07:17–08:27, 13:07–14:17
Varjyam	08:00–09:25, 17:56–19:22

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 11:36–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 09:25, Purva-Ashadha from 09:25; tithi Purnima until 05:08, Krishna-pratipat from 05:08; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:36, Simha 08:35, Kanya 11:36, Tula 14:36, Vrischika 17:37, Dhanu 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:25) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:25) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (03:47–06:20).
Purnima 03:47–05:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Unfavourable day · score S = +1

Strict prohibition: Eclipse

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:47–23:12+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–01:33 (27.06)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:47–09:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:08–01:33 (27.06)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:08–09:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–09:25−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Eclipse

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:16 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 06:44 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:24 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:52 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:44	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 11:52	karana Gara
from 19:24	yoga Vaidhriti
from 22:16	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 22:16	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	22:01
Moonset	05:23
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:47–06:44) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:44–21:17) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 06:44–22:16

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 22:16–03:48 (28.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:47–06:44 Anandadi: Chara 22:55–03:48 (28.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:44–22:55

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	21:17–22:36
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam	02:28–03:53, 22:36–00:02 (28.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:10–10:21
Yamaganda	14:44–16:55
Gulika Kalam	03:47–05:58
Dur Muhurta	03:47–04:57, 04:57–06:07
Varjyam	13:56–15:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:44–08:31, 11:32–17:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:44–08:31, 11:32–17:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:44–08:31, 11:32–17:33
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 06:44, Uttara-Ashadha from 06:44; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:32, Simha 08:31, Kanya 11:32, Tula 14:32, Vrischika 17:33, Dhanu 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 06:44) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 06:44) — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vaidhriti 19:24–21:17: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Indra 03:47–19:24+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–22:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:44–03:48 (28.06)0 Anandadi: Matanga 03:47–06:440 Tripushkar Yoga 06:44–22:160 Vaidhriti 19:24–03:48 (28.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:44–22:55−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–06:44

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:24 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 04:22 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 15:57 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:46 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:22	nakshatra Shravana
from 08:46	karana Vishti
from 15:57	yoga Vishkambha
from 19:24	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 19:24	karana Bava
from 02:28 (29.06)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	22:23
Moonset	06:54
Day length	17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:22	from 19:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:48–04:22) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:22–21:17) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:46–19:24: 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, 22:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–04:22

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:48–04:22 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:24–03:48 (29.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 02:28–03:48 (29.06) Anandadi: Musala 03:48–05:49 Anandadi: Gada 05:49–02:28 (29.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:46–19:24; Bhadra Puchha 15:43–16:46; Bhadra Mukha 16:46–18:32

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 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:53–18:22

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	08:03–09:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:57–19:24

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 15:57–19:24
Cutting fingernails	average 15:57–17:29
Cutting toenails	average 15:57–19:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 04:22, Shravana from 04:22; tithi Krishna-tritya until 19:24, Krishna-chaturti from 19:24; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:29, Simha 08:27, Kanya 11:28, Tula 14:28, Vrischika 17:29, Dhanu 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 04:22) — improved health; Shravana (from 04:22) — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 19:24–21:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 03:48–15:57: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–04:22+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–19:240 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–04:220 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:48–04:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 19:24–03:48 (29.06)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:24–03:48 (29.06)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:49–02:28 (29.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:46–19:24−3 Vaidhriti 03:48–15:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:07 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 01:12 (30.06) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:57 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:11 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:11	karana Balava
from 12:57	yoga Priti
from 17:07	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 17:07	karana Kaulava
from 01:12 (30.06)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	22:39
Moonset	08:24
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:07

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–01:12 (30.06)

Anandadi: Shubha 03:48–01:12 (30.06) Anandadi: Amrita 01:12–03:49 (30.06)

Raja Panchaka: 13:45–03:39 (04.07)

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 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:21–16:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:59–08:11
Yamaganda	10:22–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	06:16–07:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:07–17:25

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 17:07–17:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 17:07–17:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:07–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 17:07, Krishna-panchami from 17:07; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:25, Simha 08:23, Kanya 11:24, Tula 14:24, Vrischika 17:25, Dhanu 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:48–17:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:48–01:12 (30.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–01:12 (30.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–01:12 (30.06)0 Yoga Priti 12:57–03:49 (30.06)0 Auspicious tithi 17:07–03:49 (30.06)0 Panchaka 13:45–03:49 (30.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:48–17:07

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:31 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 00:39 (01.07) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:30 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:14 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:14	karana Taitila
from 10:30	yoga Ayushman
from 15:31	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 15:31	karana Gara
from 00:39 (01.07)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 03:01 (01.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	22:54
Moonset	09:49
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:31

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, Shatabhisha (03:49–21:16) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:39–03:50 (01.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–15:31 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:31–03:50 (01.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:49–00:39 (01.07) Anandadi: Kana 00:39–03:50 (01.07)

Raja Panchaka: 13:45 (29.06)–03:39 (04.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 15:09–15:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:30
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:37–19:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:55–19:06
Yamaganda	08:11–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:44
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:28, 23:54–00:20 (01.07)
Varjyam	08:14–09:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–17:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:49–17:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:49–17:21
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:49–20:05

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 15:31, Krishna-shashti from 15:31; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:21, Simha 08:19, Kanya 11:20, Tula 14:20, Vrischika 17:21, Dhanu 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–00:39 (01.07)+1 Yoga Priti 03:49–10:30+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–15:31−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:31–03:50 (01.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–15:31−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:49–00:39 (01.07)

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.

Vibhava (No. 2 of 60, “splendour, prosperity”) — A year of prosperity: plenty, contented people, well-being in affairs and in the family.
Northern samvatsara: Vrisha (No. 15)
Shaka Samvat 1970 · Vikram Samvat 2105 · Kali Yuga 5149
Next year — Shukla, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 2.04.2049
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-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.

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)

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.

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.

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).

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 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-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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).

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

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.

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 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.

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.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+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-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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 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-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

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.

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Anandadi: 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 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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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.

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.

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

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.

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-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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: 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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

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

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.

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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.

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

Amavasya (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)

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.

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.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

Solar eclipse, annular
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.

The luminary is above the horizon throughout the eclipse — all phases are visible.

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.

Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.

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

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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)

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)

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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-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

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.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable 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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable 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

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.

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

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-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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

Shukla-dashami
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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

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

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

Lunar eclipse, partial
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The luminary sets during the eclipse: the part before setting is visible, the end is not.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Anandadi: 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.

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-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)

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Anandadi: 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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-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: 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.

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
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.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings