Panchanga Calendar

June 2187

SamvatsaraSarvajit (21)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 7.06RituVasanta → Grishma from 7.06AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

June 2187 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 6.06), Jyeshtha (from 7.06). Major festivals: 16.06 Ganga Dussehra; 16.06 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi). 21.06 — lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PBh10

2UBh11

3Rev11Apara Ekadashi

4Ashw12Soma Pradosha

5Bhar13Masik Shivaratri

6Krit30Shani Jayanti

7Roh1

8Mrig2Chandra Darshan

9Ard3after 05:25

10Push4Vinayaka Chaturthi

11Ashl5Skanda Shashti

12Mag6

13PPh7

14UPh8Masik Durgashtami

15Has9after 11:00

16Chit10Ganga Dussehra

17Swa12Ekadashi Vaish.

18Vish13Soma Pradosha

19Anu14

20Jye15Vat Purnima

21Mul1Lunar eclipse

22PAsh2

23UAsh2

24Shra3Sankashti

25Shra4after 07:55

26Dhan5

27Shat6after 09:53

28PBh7Kalashtami

29UBh8

30Rev9

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

EkadashiPradoshaShivaratriShani JayantiVat Savitriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)moment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanRavi Pushya YogaVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraNirjala EkadashiTripushkar YogaSankrantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, partialSummer solsticemoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiKalashtamiAmrita Siddhi Yoga

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

There are no best days this month; favourable days:

9.06 Sat — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious tithi after 05:25 until 19:37
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
15.06 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra after 11:00 until 18:52
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
25.06 Mon — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday after 07:55 until 17:25
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
27.06 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 09:53
Purva-Bhadra (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.

Festivals

3.06 Sun Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
4.06 Mon Soma Pradosha
5.06 Tue Masik Shivaratri
6.06 Wed Vaishakha Amavasya
6.06 Wed Shani Jayanti
6.06 Wed Vat Savitri Vrat
8.06 Fri Chandra Darshan
10.06 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
11.06 Mon Skanda Shashti
14.06 Thu Masik Durgashtami
16.06 Sat Ganga Dussehra
16.06 Sat Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
17.06 Sun Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) — Vaishnava fast
17.06 Sun Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)
18.06 Mon Soma Pradosha
20.06 Wed Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)
20.06 Wed Vat Purnima Vrat
24.06 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)
28.06 Thu Kalashtami

Special muhurta yogas

3.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:18–03:51 (04.06)
5.06 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:24–03:49 (06.06)
6.06 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
10.06 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:47–01:58 (11.06)
10.06 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–01:58 (11.06)
16.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:11–03:45 (17.06)
17.06 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 17:51–01:42 (18.06)
18.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:56–03:45 (19.06)
23.06 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:45–03:53
23.06 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:14–03:46 (24.06)
25.06 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–03:58
29.06 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:10–03:49 (30.06)
29.06 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:10–03:49 (30.06)

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

Avoid starting important matters

2.06 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Tryahasparsha (unfavourable day)
5.06 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi, Krishna Chaturdashi (unfavourable day)
6.06 Wed — Amavasya
7.06 Thu — Anandadi: Utpata, Yoga Shula (unfavourable day)
10.06 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
13.06 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
14.06 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
16.06 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Gandanta
17.06 Sun — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
18.06 Mon — Yamaghanta (unfavourable day)
20.06 Wed — Eclipse, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
23.06 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Rakshasa
24.06 Sun — Vaidhriti, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
26.06 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
30.06 Sat — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Panchaka

Sky this month

7.06 New moon (Amavasya) 02:12
17.06 Mithuna Sankranti 16:28 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)
21.06 Full moon (Purnima) 01:33
21.06 Summer solstice 09:09
21.06 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 01:43, magnitude 0.203
fully visible: 00:50–02:35, maximum eclipse here 01:43, magnitude 0.203

Periods

29.05 09:39 – 3.06 08:18 Agni Panchaka
25.06 17:25 – 30.06 17:05 Raja Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Sarvajit (No. 21, “all-conquering”) — A year of universal victory: success in new undertakings, good rains. more

Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit. Shaka Samvat 2109, Vikram Samvat 2244, Kali Yuga 5288.

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 · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Priti; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Bhadra on earth
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:49 (02.06) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 04:40 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 21:18 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:06 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:40	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 15:06	karana Vishti
from 21:18	yoga Ayushman
from 03:49 (02.06)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 03:49 (02.06)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	02:26
Moonset	13:56
Day length	17 h 08 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 04:40

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 (03:54–04:40) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:40–21:02) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:06–21:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–03:53 (02.06)

Hutashana Yoga 03:54–03:49 (02.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:40–03:53 (02.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:54–04:40

Bhadra on earth: 15:06–03:49 (02.06); Bhadra Puchha 16:57–18:14; Bhadra Mukha 18:14–20:22
Agni Panchaka: 09:39 (29.05)–08:18 (03.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 03:24–04:14 (02.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:28
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:24
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (02.06)
Amrita Kalam	01:34–03:18 (02.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:28
Yamaganda	16:45–18:53
Gulika Kalam	06:02–08:11
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:28, 13:02–14:11
Varjyam	15:07–16:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:40–10:28, 13:28–15:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:40–10:28, 13:28–15:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:40–10:28, 13:28–15:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:40–10:28, 13:28–21:02

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 04:40, Uttara-Bhadra from 04:40; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:58, Karka 07:28, Simha 10:28, Kanya 13:28, Tula 16:28, Vrischika 19:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 04:40) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 04:40) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 15:06–21:02: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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 = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:40–03:53 (02.06)+1 Yoga Priti 03:54–21:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:40–03:53 (02.06)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:54–04:40−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–04:40−1 Bhadra on earth 15:06–03:49 (02.06)−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:54–03:49 (02.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:46 (03.06) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 06:47 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 21:13 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:23 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:47	nakshatra Revati
from 16:23	karana Balava
from 21:13	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	02:39
Moonset	15:09
Day length	17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:53–06:47) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:47–21:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga all day Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:47–03:52 (03.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:47–03:52 (03.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:53–06:47

Agni Panchaka: 09:39 (29.05)–08:18 (03.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 03:24–04:14
Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:59–14:35 (03.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:28
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:25
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (03.06)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:10–10:19
Yamaganda	14:37–16:46
Gulika Kalam	03:53–06:01
Dur Muhurta	03:53–05:01, 05:01–06:10
Varjyam	19:33–21:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–10:24, 13:24–19:25

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	average 03:53–10:24, 13:24–19:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:53–10:24, 13:24–19:25
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 06:47, Revati from 06:47; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:53, Mithuna 04:54, Karka 07:24, Simha 10:24, Kanya 13:24, Tula 16:25, Vrischika 19:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 06:47) — a good life; Revati (from 06:47) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:47–03:52 (03.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–06:47+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:53–21:130 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:53–06:47−1 Gandanta 03:53–04:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:47–03:52 (03.06)

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 03:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:46 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 08:18 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:38 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 04:46 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:46	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 04:46	karana Kaulava
from 08:18	nakshatra Ashwini
from 17:00	karana Taitila
from 20:38	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	02:53
Moonset	16:24
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:46	from 08:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:52–08:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:49 (02.06)–04:46
Ekadashi prevails at two sunrises, but on the first day Dashami extends into Arunodaya — everyone fasts on the second day
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:51–05:04 (04.06)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:18–03:51 (04.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–04:46 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–03:51 (04.06) Hutashana Yoga 04:46–03:51 (04.06) Krakacha Yoga 04:46–03:51 (04.06)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:52–08:18 Anandadi: Ananda 08:18–03:51 (04.06)

Agni Panchaka: 09:39 (29.05)–08:18
Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:59–14:35
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:29
Godhuli	21:05–21:18
Pradosha	21:05–22:26
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (04.06)
Amrita Kalam	05:45–07:27, 01:43–03:22 (04.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:55–21:05
Yamaganda	12:28–14:37
Gulika Kalam	16:46–18:55
Dur Muhurta	18:47–19:56
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–10:20, 13:20–19:21

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 03:52–10:20, 13:20–19:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:52–10:20, 13:20–19:21
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:52–10:20, 13:20–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 08:18, Ashwini from 08:18; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 04:46, Krishna-dvadashi from 04:46; lagna Vrishabha 03:52, Mithuna 04:50, Karka 07:21, Simha 10:20, Kanya 13:20, Tula 16:21, Vrischika 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 08:18) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 08:18) — 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 = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:18–03:51 (04.06)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:52–08:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–08:18+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:52–20:380 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–03:51 (04.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:46–03:51 (04.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–04:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 03:52–14:35−1 Panchaka 03:52–08:18−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:46–03:51 (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 03:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Rakshasa, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:04 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 09:10 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 19:31 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:04 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:04	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 05:04	karana Gara
from 09:10	nakshatra Bharani
from 16:57	karana Vanija
from 19:31	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	03:08
Moonset	17:42
Day length	17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:04	from 09:10

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 (09:10–21:06) 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, 21:06–22:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–05:04

Anandadi: Chara 09:10–03:50 (05.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:51–09:10

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:06–21:19
Pradosha	21:06–22:27
Nishitha	00:14–00:41 (05.06)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:00–08:09
Yamaganda	10:19–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:38–16:47
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:12, 16:30–17:39
Varjyam	05:02–06:41, 18:52–20:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:51–05:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:51–05:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:51–05:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:51–09:10

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 09:10, Bharani from 09:10; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 05:04, Krishna-trayodashi from 05:04; lagna Vrishabha 03:51, Mithuna 04:46, Karka 07:17, Simha 10:16, Kanya 13:16, Tula 16:17, Vrischika 19:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 09:10) — joy; Bharani (from 09:10) — 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 = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:10–03:50 (05.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–09:10+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:51–19:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Atiganda 19:31–21:450 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–05:04−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:10–03:50 (05.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:51–09:10

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), Kshaya tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 04:41 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:24 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 17:54 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 04:41 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:41	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:41	karana Vishti
from 09:24	nakshatra Krittika
from 16:16	karana Shakuni
from 17:54	yoga Sukarma
from 03:42 (06.06)	tithi Amavasya
from 03:42 (06.06)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	03:25
Moonset	19:03
Day length	17 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:41	from 09:24

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, Bharani (03:50–09:24) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:24–21:07) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:41–16:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 16:16–21:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:41–21:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:15–00:41 (06.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–04:41 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:24–03:49 (06.06)

Anandadi: Musala 03:50–09:24 Anandadi: Gada 09:24–03:49 (06.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 04:41–16:16; Bhadra Mukha 04:41–06:36; Bhadra Puchha 15:03–16:12

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:30
Godhuli	21:07–21:20
Pradosha	21:07–22:27
Nishitha	00:15–00:41 (06.06)
Amrita Kalam	04:33–06:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:48–18:57
Yamaganda	08:09–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:38
Dur Muhurta	07:17–08:26, 23:48–00:15 (06.06)
Varjyam	21:13–22:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:24, Krittika from 09:24; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 04:41, Krishna-chaturdashi from 04:41; lagna Vrishabha 03:50, Mithuna 04:42, Karka 07:13, Simha 10:12, Kanya 13:13, Tula 16:13, Vrischika 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:24) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:24) — 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 04:41–21:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:24–03:49 (06.06)0 Yoga Sukarma 17:54–03:49 (06.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–04:41−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:50–09:24−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–09:24−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:41–16:16−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:41–03:42 (06.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Shani Jayanti · Vat Savitri Vrat · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 02:12 (07.06) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:02 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 15:49 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:01 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:02	nakshatra Rohini
from 15:01	karana Naga
from 15:49	yoga Dhriti
from 02:12 (07.06)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 02:12 (07.06)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	03:48
Moonset	20:25
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:49–09:02) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:02–21:08) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 03:49–15:01: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 15:01–21:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:42–02:12 (07.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vat Savitri Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

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

Vaishakha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:42–02:12 (07.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–09:02 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Samvartaka Yoga 02:12–03:48 (07.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:49–09:02 Anandadi: Shubha 09:02–03:48 (07.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 01:50–02:34 (07.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:31
Godhuli	21:08–21:21
Pradosha	21:08–22:28
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (07.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:40–08:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:38
Yamaganda	05:59–08:09
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:29
Dur Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Varjyam	00:28–02:00 (07.06)

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 09:02, Rohini from 09:02; tithi Amavasya; lagna Vrishabha 03:49, Mithuna 04:38, Karka 07:09, Simha 10:08, Kanya 13:09, Tula 16:09, Vrischika 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 09:02) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:02) — 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:

Amavasya 03:49–21:08: 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 = +5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:49–09:02+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:49–15:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–09:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:02–03:48 (07.06)−3 Amavasya 03:49–02:12 (07.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Yoga Shula
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:17 (08.06) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:11 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:22 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 13:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:11	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 13:17	karana Bava
from 13:22	yoga Shula
from 00:17 (08.06)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 00:17 (08.06)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:28
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	04:19
Moonset	21:42
Day length	17 h 20 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	02:12

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:48–08:11) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:11–21:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 03:48–13:17: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 03:48–08:11 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:11–03:48 (08.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:32
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (08.06)
Amrita Kalam	05:06–06:38, 22:36–00:07 (08.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–16:49
Yamaganda	03:48–05:58
Gulika Kalam	08:09–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:45, 16:32–17:41
Varjyam	13:29–15:00

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 Rohini until 08:11, Mrigashirsha from 08:11; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:34, Karka 07:05, Simha 10:04, Kanya 13:05, Tula 16:05, Vrischika 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 08:11) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 08:11) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–08:11+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:48–13:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shula 13:22–15:08−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:48–08:11

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:03 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 06:56 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:37 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:56	nakshatra Ardra
from 10:37	yoga Ganda
from 11:12	karana Kaulava
from 22:03	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 22:03	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	05:01
Moonset	22:49
Day length	17 h 22 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 06:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:48–06:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:10–22:49
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:10–22:49

Muhurta

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

Anandadi: Manasa 03:48–06:56 Anandadi: Padma 06:56–03:47 (09.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:32
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:29
Nishitha	00:15–00:42 (09.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:03–21:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:29
Yamaganda	16:49–19:00
Gulika Kalam	05:58–08:08
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:26, 13:04–14:13
Varjyam	14:48–16:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:48–06:56

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 03:48–06:56
Cutting fingernails	good 03:48–06:56
Cutting toenails	average 03:48–10:00, 13:01–19:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:48–10:00, 13:01–21:10

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 06:56, Ardra from 06:56; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Vrishabha 03:48, Mithuna 04:30, Karka 07:01, Simha 10:00, Kanya 13:01, Tula 16:01, Vrischika 19:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 06:56) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 06:56) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Padma 06:56–03:47 (09.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–06:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–22:030 Yoga Ganda 10:37–12:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:56–03:47 (09.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–22:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 05:25; auspicious time — until 19:37
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:37 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 05:25 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 07:39 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:51 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:25	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 07:39	yoga Vriddhi
from 08:51	karana Gara
from 19:37	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 19:37	karana Vanija
from 03:44 (10.06)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	05:59
Moonset	23:42
Day length	17 h 23 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 05:25	from 19:37

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, Punarvasu (05:25–21:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:25–03:44 (10.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:37–03:47 (10.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:25–03:44 (10.06) Anandadi: Mitra 03:44–03:47 (10.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:47–05:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:30
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (10.06)
Amrita Kalam	01:30–02:59 (10.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–10:19
Yamaganda	14:40–16:50
Gulika Kalam	03:47–05:58
Dur Muhurta	03:47–04:57, 04:57–06:06
Varjyam	16:34–18:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–19:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:47–19:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–19:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–09:56, 12:57–19:37

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 05:25, Punarvasu from 05:25; tithi Shukla-tritya until 19:37, Shukla-chaturti from 19:37; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:26, Karka 06:57, Simha 09:56, Kanya 12:57, Tula 15:57, Vrischika 18:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 05:25) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 05:25) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 19:37–21:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:25

Auspicious time ends by 19:37

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:25–03:44 (10.06)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:25–03:44 (10.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–19:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:25–03:44 (10.06)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:39–03:47 (10.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:37–03:47 (10.06)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:47–05:250 Surya Dagdha tithi 19:37–03:47 (10.06)0 Rikta tithi 19:37–03:47 (10.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:47–05:25

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:04 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 01:58 (11.06) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 04:34 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:21 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:34	yoga Dhruva
from 06:21	karana Vishti
from 17:04	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 17:04	karana Bava
from 01:25 (11.06)	yoga Vyaghata
from 01:58 (11.06)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	07:12
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:47–21:12) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:21–17:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

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

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:47–01:58 (11.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:47–01:58 (11.06) Ravi Yoga 17:06–01:58 (11.06)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–17:04

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:47–01:58 (11.06) Anandadi: Vajra 01:58–03:46 (11.06)

Bhadra on earth: 06:21–17:04; Bhadra Mukha 06:21–08:08; Bhadra Puchha 16:00–17:04
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:33
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:31
Nishitha	00:16–00:42 (11.06)
Amrita Kalam	20:02–21:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:01–21:12
Yamaganda	12:29–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:51–19:01
Dur Muhurta	18:53–20:02
Varjyam	11:08–12:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:04–21:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:04–21:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:04–21:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 17:04–21:12

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 17:04, Shukla-panchami from 17:04; lagna Vrishabha 03:47, Mithuna 04:23, Karka 06:53, Simha 09:52, Kanya 12:53, Tula 15:53, Vrischika 18:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:47–17:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 06:21–17:04: 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 = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:47–01:58 (11.06)+2 Pushya 03:47–01:58 (11.06)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:47–01:58 (11.06)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:47–04:340 Ravi Yoga 17:06–01:58 (11.06)0 Auspicious tithi 17:04–03:46 (11.06)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–17:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:47–17:04−2 Rikta tithi 03:47–17:04−3 Bhadra on earth 06:21–17:04

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:31 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 00:14 (12.06) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 22:17 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 03:48 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 03:48	karana Balava
from 14:31	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 14:31	karana Kaulava
from 22:17	yoga Harshana
from 00:14 (12.06)	nakshatra Magha
from 01:16 (12.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	08:35
Moonset	00:21
Day length	17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:31

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 14:31–03:46 (12.06)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:14–03:46 (12.06)

Hutashana Yoga 14:31–03:46 (12.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:31–03:46 (12.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:46–00:14 (12.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 00:14–03:46 (12.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:10–14:53
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:40–05:49 (12.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:04
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	22:45–00:14 (12.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:57–08:08
Yamaganda	10:19–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:40–16:51
Dur Muhurta	13:04–14:14, 16:34–17:43
Varjyam	13:51–15:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:46–18:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:46–18:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:46–18:50
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 14:31, Shukla-shashti from 14:31; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:19, Karka 06:49, Simha 09:48, Kanya 12:49, Tula 15:49, Vrischika 18:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:46–00:14 (12.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–14:310 Yoga Vyaghata 03:46–04:33−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:31–03:46 (12.06)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:31–03:46 (12.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–00:14 (12.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Harshana; 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	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:02 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:36 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 19:14 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:02 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:02	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 12:02	karana Gara
from 19:14	yoga Vajra
from 22:36	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 22:50	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:29
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	10:01
Moonset	00:50
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:46–21:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:46–22:36

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–12:02 Hutashana Yoga 12:02–03:45 (13.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:02–03:45 (13.06)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:46–22:36 Anandadi: Dhumra 22:36–03:45 (13.06)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:40 (11.06)–05:49
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
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	20:21–21:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:03
Yamaganda	08:08–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 23:50–00:16 (13.06)
Varjyam	11:25–12:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:45–18:46

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 12:45–18:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:45–18:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:45–21:14

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-shashti until 12:02, Shukla-saptami from 12:02; lagna Vrishabha 03:46, Mithuna 04:15, Karka 06:45, Simha 09:44, Kanya 12:45, Tula 15:45, Vrischika 18:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:46–22:36+1 Yoga Harshana 03:46–19:14+1 Auspicious tithi 12:02–03:45 (13.06)0 Hutashana Yoga 12:02–03:45 (13.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–12:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:02–03:45 (13.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 19:14–20:17−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:46–22:36−1 Gandanta 03:46–05:49−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:46–22:36

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:40 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 21:07 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:18 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:40 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:40	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 09:40	karana Vishti
from 16:18	yoga Siddhi
from 20:34	karana Bava
from 21:07	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	11:28
Moonset	01:12
Day length	17 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:40	from 21:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:45–21:07) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (21:07–21:14) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:40–20:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–09:40

Hutashana Yoga 09:40–03:45 (14.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:40–03:45 (14.06)

Anandadi: Sthira 03:45–21:07 Anandadi: Vardhamana 21:07–03:45 (14.06)

Bhadra on earth: 09:40–20:34; Bhadra Puchha 11:19–12:24; Bhadra Mukha 12:24–14:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:32
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (14.06)
Amrita Kalam	15:07–16:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:41
Yamaganda	05:56–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:30
Dur Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Varjyam	06:06–07:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–09:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–09:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:40, 12:41–21:07

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 21:07, Uttara-Phalguni from 21:07; tithi Shukla-saptami until 09:40, Shukla-ashtami from 09:40; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:11, Karka 06:41, Simha 09:40, Kanya 12:41, Tula 15:41, Vrischika 18:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 21:07) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 21:07) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 09:40–21:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 09:40–20:34: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–09:40+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:45–21:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–09:40+1 Yoga Siddhi 16:18–03:45 (14.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 21:07–03:45 (14.06)−1 Ashtami 09:40–03:45 (14.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–21:07−2 Hutashana Yoga 09:40–03:45 (14.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:40–03:45 (14.06)−3 Bhadra on earth 09:40–20:34

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:30 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:51 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:33 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:30 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:30	tithi Shukla-navami
from 07:30	karana Balava
from 13:33	yoga Vyatipata
from 18:31	karana Kaulava
from 19:51	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	12:54
Moonset	01:29
Day length	17 h 29 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 07:30	from 19:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:45–19:51) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (19:51–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 09:40 (13.06)–07:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:51–03:45 (15.06)

Krakacha Yoga 03:45–07:30 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–07:30 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:45–19:51 Hutashana Yoga 07:30–03:45 (15.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–03:45 (15.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:45–19:51 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:51–03:45 (15.06)

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	00:17–00:43 (15.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:02–14:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:52
Yamaganda	03:45–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:08–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:45, 16:35–17:45
Varjyam	03:56–05:27

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 03:45–07:30

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 19:51, Hasta from 19:51; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 07:30, Shukla-navami from 07:30; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:07, Karka 06:37, Simha 09:36, Kanya 12:37, Tula 15:37, Vrischika 18:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 19:51) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 19:51) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:45–07:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 07:30–21:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 13:33–21:15: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:45–13:33+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:45–19:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–19:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 19:51–03:45 (15.06)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:51–03:45 (15.06)−1 Vyatipata 13:33–03:45 (15.06)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:30–03:45 (15.06)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–07:30−2 Rikta tithi 07:30–03:45 (15.06)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–03:45 (15.06)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:45–19:51−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:45–07:30

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 11:00; auspicious time — until 18:52
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 05:35 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 18:52 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:00 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:35 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:35	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 05:35	karana Taitila
from 11:00	yoga Variyana
from 16:43	karana Gara
from 18:52	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	14:18
Moonset	01:45
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:35	from 18:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:45–18:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (18:52–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–05:35 Hutashana Yoga 05:35–03:45 (16.06)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:45–18:52 Anandadi: Musala 18:52–03:45 (16.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 03:34–04:19 (16.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:35
Godhuli	21:16–21:28
Pradosha	21:16–22:33
Nishitha	00:17–00:43 (16.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:07–14:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:30
Yamaganda	16:53–19:04
Gulika Kalam	05:56–08:07
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 13:05–14:15
Varjyam	03:54–05:26, 02:38–04:11 (16.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:33–18:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:33–18:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:33–18:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:35–09:33, 12:33–21:16

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 18:52, Chitra from 18:52; tithi Shukla-navami until 05:35, Shukla-dashami from 05:35; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 04:03, Karka 06:33, Simha 09:33, Kanya 12:33, Tula 15:33, Vrischika 18:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 18:52) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 18:52) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-navami 03:45–05:35: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 03:45–11:00: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:00

Auspicious time ends by 18:52

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:45–18:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–18:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:35–03:45 (16.06)+1 Yoga Variyana 11:00–03:45 (16.06)0 Hutashana Yoga 05:35–03:45 (16.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–05:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 18:52–03:45 (16.06)−1 Vyatipata 03:45–11:00−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–05:35

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya 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	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra · Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:56 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 18:11 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 08:42 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 03:56 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 03:56	tithi Shukla-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 03:56	karana Vanija
from 08:42	yoga Parigha
from 15:14	karana Vishti
from 18:11	nakshatra Swati
from 02:38 (17.06)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 02:38 (17.06)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	15:41
Moonset	02:00
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 03:56	from 18:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:45–18:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (18:11–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:14–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:35 (15.06)–03:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:56–02:38 (17.06)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:16–17:46 (17.06)
Vaishnava date: 17.06

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–18:11 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:11–03:45 (17.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:11–03:45 (17.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–03:56 Hutashana Yoga 03:56–02:38 (17.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 18:11–03:45 (17.06) Anandadi: Kana 03:45–18:11

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:14–02:38 (17.06); Bhadra Puchha 19:49–20:57; Bhadra Mukha 20:57–22:51
Gandanta (tithi): 03:34–04:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
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	11:58–13:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–10:19
Yamaganda	14:42–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:45–05:56
Dur Muhurta	03:45–04:55, 04:55–06:05
Varjyam	02:38–04:11, 23:42–01:17 (17.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 03:45–09:29, 12:29–18:30
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 18:11, Swati from 18:11; tithi Shukla-dashami until 03:56, Shukla-ekadashi from 03:56; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:59, Karka 06:29, Simha 09:29, Kanya 12:29, Tula 15:30, Vrischika 18:30, Dhanu 21:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 18:11) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 18:11) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–18:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–18:11+1 Yoga Variyana 03:45–08:42+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–03:56+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:11–03:45 (17.06)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 18:11–03:45 (17.06)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:11–03:45 (17.06)0 Anandadi: Kana 03:45–18:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:56–02:38 (17.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–03:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:14–02:38 (17.06)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:42–19:41−1 Gandanta 03:45–04:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) — Vaishnava fast · Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Parba)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:42 (18.06) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 17:51 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 06:40 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:40	yoga Shiva
from 14:07	karana Balava
from 17:51	nakshatra Vishakha
from 01:42 (18.06)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 01:42 (18.06)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:30
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	17:03
Moonset	02:17
Day length	17 h 31 min

Sky

Mithuna Sankranti	16:28 — the Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini)

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 17:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:45–17:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (17:51–21:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Smarta date: 16.06
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

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, 16:28–21:17
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 17:51–01:42 (18.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–01:42 (18.06) Hutashana Yoga 03:45–01:42 (18.06) Krakacha Yoga 03:45–01:42 (18.06)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:45–17:51 Anandadi: Utpata 17:51–03:45 (18.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:17–21:29
Pradosha	21:17–22:34
Nishitha	00:18–00:43 (18.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:10–10:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:17
Yamaganda	12:31–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:56–20:06
Varjyam	23:28–01:05 (18.06)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:25, 12:25–17:51

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 17:51, Vishakha from 17:51; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:55, Karka 06:26, Simha 09:25, Kanya 12:25, Tula 15:26, Vrischika 18:26, Dhanu 21:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 17:51) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 17:51) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Sankranti at 16:28 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–17:51+1 Yoga Shiva 06:40–03:45 (18.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 17:51–01:42 (18.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:45–17:51−1 Sankranti day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–01:42 (18.06)−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:45–01:42 (18.06)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:45–01:42 (18.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:11 (19.06) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 17:56 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 04:57 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:23 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:57	yoga Siddha
from 13:23	karana Taitila
from 17:56	nakshatra Anuradha
from 01:11 (19.06)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 01:11 (19.06)	karana Gara
from 03:34 (19.06)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	18:23
Moonset	02:35
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:45–17:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (17:56–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 21:17–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:56–03:45 (19.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:56–03:45 (19.06)

Yamaghanta 03:45–17:56

Anandadi: Mitra 03:45–17:56 Anandadi: Manasa 17:56–03:45 (19.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
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	09:06–10:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:56–08:08
Yamaganda	10:19–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:16, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	22:01–23:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 03:45–09:21, 12:21–18:22
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:56–21:03

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 17:56, Anuradha from 17:56; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:51, Karka 06:22, Simha 09:21, Kanya 12:21, Tula 15:22, Vrischika 18:22, Dhanu 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 17:56) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 17:56) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = +3

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:57–03:34 (19.06)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:45–17:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–01:11 (19.06)+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:56–03:45 (19.06)0 Ravi Yoga 17:56–03:45 (19.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:56–03:45 (19.06)−3 Yamaghanta 03:45–17:56

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, 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	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:07 (20.06) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 18:27 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 02:33 (20.06) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:05 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:05	karana Vanija
from 18:27	nakshatra Jyestha
from 01:07 (20.06)	tithi Purnima
from 01:07 (20.06)	karana Vishti
from 02:33 (20.06)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	19:40
Moonset	02:57
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:45–18:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (18:27–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:45–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:45–18:27

Anandadi: Vajra 03:45–18:27 Anandadi: Mudgara 18:27–03:45 (20.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:07–13:16 (20.06); Bhadra Puchha 09:03–10:17 (20.06); Bhadra Mukha 10:17–12:19 (20.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (20.06)
Amrita Kalam	07:49–09:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:06
Yamaganda	08:08–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:15–08:25, 23:52–00:18 (20.06)
Varjyam	00:16–01:56 (20.06)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:17, 12:17–18:27

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 18:27, Jyestha from 18:27; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:45, Mithuna 03:47, Karka 06:18, Simha 09:17, Kanya 12:17, Tula 15:18, Vrischika 18:19, Dhanu 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 18:27) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 18:27) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:45–21:17: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:45–18:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–18:27+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:45–02:33 (20.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:27–03:45 (20.06)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:45–18:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:45–01:07 (20.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Vat Purnima Vrat · Jyeshtha Purnima (Snana Purnima)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 01:33 (21.06) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 19:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:56 (21.06) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:16 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:16	karana Bava
from 19:26	nakshatra Mula
from 01:33 (21.06)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 01:33 (21.06)	karana Balava
from 01:56 (21.06)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	20:51
Moonset	03:26
Day length	17 h 32 min

Sky

Sutak	15:50–02:35 (21.06)

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

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 (03:45–19:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (19:26–21:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:45–13:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Purnima Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

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

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:07–01:33 (21.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 19:26–03:45 (21.06) Jwalamukhi Yoga 01:33–03:45 (21.06) Samvartaka Yoga 01:33–03:45 (21.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:26–03:45 (21.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:45–19:26

Bhadra in heaven: 01:07–13:16; Bhadra Puchha 09:03–10:17; Bhadra Mukha 10:17–12:19
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:08–01:45 (21.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 01:08–01:58 (21.06)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:30
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:18–00:44 (21.06)
Amrita Kalam	10:16–11:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:43
Yamaganda	05:56–08:08
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:31
Dur Muhurta	11:56–13:06
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 03:45–09:13, 12:14–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 19:26, Mula from 19:26; tithi Purnima; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:14, Simha 09:13, Kanya 12:14, Tula 15:14, Vrischika 18:15, Dhanu 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 19:26) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 19:26) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 (15:50–21:18).
Purnima 03:45–21:18: 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 = −4

Strict prohibition: Eclipse

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:45–01:56 (21.06)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:26–03:45 (21.06)0 Yamaghanta 19:26–03:45 (21.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:45–19:26−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–19:26−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:45–13:16−3 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	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shukla, Auspicious weekday; cons: Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible)

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:28 (22.06) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 20:54 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 01:42 (22.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:57 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:57	karana Kaulava
from 20:54	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 01:42 (22.06)	yoga Brahma
from 02:28 (22.06)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 02:28 (22.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:43
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	21:51
Moonset	04:04
Day length	17 h 32 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	01:33
Summer solstice	09:09
Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 01:43, magnitude 0.203
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 23:16 (20.06) Partial eclipse begins 00:50 Partial eclipse ends 02:35 Penumbral eclipse ends 04:10
Visibility	fully visible: 00:50–02:35, maximum eclipse here 01:43, magnitude 0.203

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:45–20:54) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (20:54–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:45–20:54

Anandadi: Prajapati 20:54–03:45 (22.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–20:54

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:44 (22.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:06–15:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:55
Yamaganda	03:45–05:56
Gulika Kalam	08:08–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:46, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	19:12–20:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:09, 12:10–18:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–09:09, 12:10–18:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–09:09, 12:10–18:11
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:45–09:09, 12:10–20:52, 20:54–21:18

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 20:54, Purva-Ashadha from 20:54; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:10, Simha 09:09, Kanya 12:10, Tula 15:10, Vrischika 18:11, Dhanu 20:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 20:54) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 20:54) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Shukla 03:45–01:42 (22.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–02:28 (22.06)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 20:54–03:45 (22.06)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–20:54−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–20:54−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:45–20:54

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 03:53 (23.06) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 22:51 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 01:50 (23.06) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:07 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:07	karana Gara
from 22:51	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 01:50 (23.06)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	22:38
Moonset	04:52
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, 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-Ashadha (03:45–21:18) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:45–22:51 Anandadi: Ananda 22:51–03:45 (23.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:53–03:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:35
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (23.06)
Amrita Kalam	17:40–19:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:32
Yamaganda	16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam	05:57–08:08
Dur Muhurta	07:16–08:26, 13:07–14:17
Varjyam	07:17–09:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:45–09:05, 12:06–18:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:45–09:05, 12:06–18:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:45–09:05, 12:06–18:07
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:45–09:05, 12:06–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:06, Simha 09:05, Kanya 12:06, Tula 15:06, Vrischika 18:07, Dhanu 20:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:45–01:50 (23.06)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:45–22:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:45–22:51−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:45

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 03:53 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 01:14 (24.06) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 02:20 (24.06) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 03:53 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 03:53	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 03:53	karana Vanija
from 16:46	karana Vishti
from 01:14 (24.06)	nakshatra Shravana
from 02:20 (24.06)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:45
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	23:15
Moonset	05:50
Day length	17 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 03:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:45–21:18) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:46–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:45–03:53 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:14–03:46 (24.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:53–01:14 (24.06)

Anandadi: Chara 18:36–03:00 (24.06) Anandadi: Sthira 03:00–03:46 (24.06) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:45–18:36

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:46–05:44 (24.06); Bhadra Puchha 01:13–02:30 (24.06); Bhadra Mukha 02:30–04:39 (24.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (24.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:12–19:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:09–10:20
Yamaganda	14:43–16:55
Gulika Kalam	03:45–05:57
Dur Muhurta	03:45–04:56, 04:56–06:06
Varjyam	07:39–09:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 03:45–09:01, 12:02–18:03
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 03:53, Krishna-tritya from 03:53; lagna Mithuna 03:45, Karka 06:02, Simha 09:01, Kanya 12:02, Tula 15:02, Vrischika 18:03, Dhanu 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Indra 03:45–02:20 (24.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:45–01:14 (24.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:45–03:530 Anandadi: Chara 18:36–03:00 (24.06)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:45–03:53−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:46–03:46 (24.06)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:45–18:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:53–01:14 (24.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala)

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:44 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:58 (25.06) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 03:05 (25.06) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:44 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:44	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 05:44	karana Bava
from 18:48	karana Balava
from 03:05 (25.06)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:44
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	23:42
Moonset	06:56
Day length	17 h 32 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 05:44

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, Shravana (03:46–21:18) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:46–05:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishnapingala) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–03:46 (25.06)

Anandadi: Gada all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:46 (23.06)–05:44; Bhadra Puchha 01:13–02:30; Bhadra Mukha 02:30–04:39

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 (25.06)
Amrita Kalam	16:23–18:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:07–21:18
Yamaganda	12:32–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:55–19:07
Dur Muhurta	18:58–20:08
Varjyam	05:41–07:28

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 03:46–08:57, 11:58–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-tritya until 05:44, Krishna-chaturti from 05:44; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:58, Simha 08:57, Kanya 11:58, Tula 14:58, Vrischika 17:59, Dhanu 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — 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 05:44–21:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 03:46–21:18: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 03:46–05:440 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:46–05:44−1 Anandadi: Gada all day−2 Rikta tithi 05:44–03:46 (25.06)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–03:46 (25.06)−3 Vaidhriti 03:46–03:05 (25.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 07:55; auspicious time — until 17:25
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:46

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:55 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:58 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:01 (26.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:55 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 03:58	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 07:55	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 07:55	karana Kaulava
from 21:06	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:45
Sunrise	03:46
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:05
Day length	17 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 03:58	from 07:55

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

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

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–03:58 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:58–03:47 (26.06)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:46–03:58 Anandadi: Shubha 03:58–03:47 (26.06)

Raja Panchaka: 17:25–17:05 (30.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:54–03:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:38
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:19–00:45 (26.06)
Amrita Kalam	19:14–21:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	05:58–08:09
Yamaganda	10:21–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:55
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:17, 16:38–17:48
Varjyam	08:27–10:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:55–08:53, 11:54–17:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:55–08:53, 11:54–17:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:55–08:53, 11:54–17:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:55–08:53, 11:54–20:36

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 03:58, Dhanishtha from 03:58; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 07:55, Krishna-panchami from 07:55; lagna Mithuna 03:46, Karka 05:54, Simha 08:53, Kanya 11:54, Tula 14:54, Vrischika 17:55, Dhanu 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 03:58) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 03:58) — 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 03:46–07:55: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:55

Auspicious time ends by 17:25

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:58–03:47 (26.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:46–03:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:58–03:47 (26.06)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:55–03:47 (26.06)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–03:580 Yoga Vishkambha 03:46–04:200 Panchaka 17:25–03:47 (26.06)−2 Rikta tithi 03:46–07:55

Panchanga at sunrise 03:46

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:18 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:55 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:01 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:18 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:01	yoga Priti
from 06:55	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 10:18	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 10:18	karana Gara
from 23:31	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	00:03
Moonset	09:16
Day length	17 h 31 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 06:55	from 10:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:55–21:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–10:18 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:18–03:47 (27.06)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:47–06:55 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:55–03:47 (27.06)

Raja Panchaka: 17:25 (25.06)–17:05 (30.06)
Gandanta (tithi): 09:52–10:45

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:28–16:38
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (27.06)
Amrita Kalam	01:48–03:36 (27.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:55–19:07
Yamaganda	08:09–10:21
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:44
Dur Muhurta	07:17–08:27, 23:54–00:20 (27.06)
Varjyam	15:00–16:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–10:18, 11:50–17:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:47–10:18, 11:50–17:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–10:18, 11:50–17:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:47–10:18, 11:50–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 06:55, Shatabhisha from 06:55; tithi Krishna-panchami until 10:18, Krishna-shashti from 10:18; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:50, Simha 08:49, Kanya 11:50, Tula 14:50, Vrischika 17:51, Dhanu 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 06:55) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 06:55) — 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 = −6

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–06:55+1 Auspicious tithi 03:47–10:18+1 Yoga Priti 04:01–03:47 (27.06)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–10:18−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:18–03:47 (27.06)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:55–03:47 (27.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 09:53
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:47

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:42 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 09:53 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 05:00 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:42 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	yoga Ayushman
from 09:53	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 12:42	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 12:42	karana Vishti
from 01:51 (28.06)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:46
Sunrise	03:47
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:18
End of twilight	22:19
Moonrise	00:19
Moonset	10:27
Day length	17 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:53	from 12:42

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 (03:47–09:53) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (09:53–21:18) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:42–21:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:53–03:48 (28.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:42–03:48 (28.06)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:47–09:53 Anandadi: Padma 09:53–03:48 (28.06)

Bhadra on earth: 12:42–01:51 (28.06); Bhadra Puchha 17:57–19:15; Bhadra Mukha 19:15–21:26
Raja Panchaka: 17:25 (25.06)–17:05 (30.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:55–03:21
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:28–16:38
Godhuli	21:18–21:31
Pradosha	21:18–22:36
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (28.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:46–05:33 (28.06)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:44
Yamaganda	05:59–08:10
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:32
Dur Muhurta	11:57–13:08
Varjyam	17:02–18:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:47–09:53, 11:46–12:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:47–09:53, 11:46–12:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:47–09:53, 11:46–12:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:47–08:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 09:53, Purva-Bhadra from 09:53; tithi Krishna-shashti until 12:42, Krishna-saptami from 12:42; lagna Mithuna 03:47, Karka 05:46, Simha 08:45, Kanya 11:46, Tula 14:46, Vrischika 17:47, Dhanu 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 09:53) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 09:53) — 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:

Bhadra on earth 12:42–21:18: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:53

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:53–03:48 (28.06)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:47–09:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:47–09:53+1 Yoga Priti 03:47–05:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:42–03:48 (28.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:53–03:48 (28.06)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 12:42–01:51 (28.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 14:54 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 12:42 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:53 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:53	yoga Saubhagya
from 12:42	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 14:54	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 14:54	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:47
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:34
Moonset	11:38
Day length	17 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:42	from 14:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:48–12:42) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (12:42–21:17) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:17–22:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:48–12:42

Krakacha Yoga 14:54–03:49 (29.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:54–03:49 (29.06)

Anandadi: Chhatra 12:42–03:49 (29.06) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:48–12:42

Raja Panchaka: 17:25 (25.06)–17:05 (30.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:28–16:38
Godhuli	21:17–21:31
Pradosha	21:17–22:36
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (29.06)
Amrita Kalam	03:46–05:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:55
Yamaganda	03:48–05:59
Gulika Kalam	08:10–10:21
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:48, 16:38–17:48
Varjyam	23:17–01:03 (29.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:42–14:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:42–14:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:42–14:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:42–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 12:42, Uttara-Bhadra from 12:42; tithi Krishna-saptami until 14:54, Krishna-ashtami from 14:54; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:42, Simha 08:41, Kanya 11:42, Tula 14:42, Vrischika 17:43, Dhanu 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 12:42) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 12:42) — a good life; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 14:54–21:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:48–12:42+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:48–05:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 12:42–03:49 (29.06)0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:42–03:49 (29.06)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:54–03:49 (29.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 14:54–03:49 (29.06)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:54–03:49 (29.06)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:48–12:42−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–12:42−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:54–03:49 (29.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:43 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 15:10 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:30 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 03:52 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 03:52	karana Kaulava
from 06:30	yoga Shobhana
from 15:10	nakshatra Revati
from 16:43	tithi Krishna-navami
from 16:43	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:18
Moonrise	00:47
Moonset	12:50
Day length	17 h 28 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 15:10	from 16:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:49–15:10) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (15:10–21:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:10–03:49 (30.06) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:10–03:49 (30.06)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–16:43 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:43–03:49 (30.06)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:49–15:10 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:10–03:49 (30.06)

Raja Panchaka: 17:25 (25.06)–17:05 (30.06)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:28–16:38
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:36
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (30.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:52–11:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:33
Yamaganda	16:55–19:06
Gulika Kalam	06:00–08:11
Dur Muhurta	07:18–08:28, 13:08–14:18
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	good 03:49–08:37, 11:38–16:43

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 15:10, Revati from 15:10; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 16:43, Krishna-navami from 16:43; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:38, Simha 08:37, Kanya 11:38, Tula 14:38, Vrischika 17:39, Dhanu 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 15:10) — a good life; Revati (from 15:10) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:49–16:43: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 16:43–21:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:10–03:49 (30.06)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:49–15:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–15:10+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:49–06:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–16:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:43–03:49 (30.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 03:49–16:43−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:49–16:43

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:58 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 17:05 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 06:45 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:25 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:25	karana Gara
from 06:45	yoga Atiganda
from 17:05	nakshatra Ashwini
from 17:58	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 17:58	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:17
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	00:59
Moonset	14:03
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:05	from 17:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:49–17:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–17:58

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–17:05 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:58–03:50 (01.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:49–17:05 Anandadi: Saumya 17:05–03:50 (01.07)

Raja Panchaka: 17:25 (25.06)–17:05
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:39–23:27
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:28–16:37
Godhuli	21:17–21:30
Pradosha	21:17–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (01.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:29–16:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:11–10:22
Yamaganda	14:44–16:55
Gulika Kalam	03:49–06:00
Dur Muhurta	03:49–04:59, 04:59–06:09
Varjyam	04:07–05:51

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 03:49–08:34, 11:34–21:17

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 17:05, Ashwini from 17:05; tithi Krishna-navami until 17:58, Krishna-dashami from 17:58; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:34, Simha 08:34, Kanya 11:34, Tula 14:34, Vrischika 17:35, Dhanu 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 17:05) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 17:05) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 03:49–17:58: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:49–17:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–17:05+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:49–06:450 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–17:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 06:45–09:070 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:58–03:50 (01.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 03:49–17:05−2 Rikta tithi 03:49–17:58−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–17:05

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.

Sarvajit (No. 21 of 60, “all-conquering”) — A year of universal victory: success in new undertakings, good rains.
Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit (No. 36)
Shaka Samvat 2109 · Vikram Samvat 2244 · Kali Yuga 5288
Next year — Sarvadhari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 28.03.2188
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-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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing 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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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.

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-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.

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-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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.

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−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.

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

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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-panchami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

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

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-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings