Panchanga Calendar

July 1821

SamvatsaraVrisha (15)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 30.07RituGrishma → Varsha from 30.07AyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 15.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 1821 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 29.07), Shravana (from 30.07). Periods: until 8.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 11.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 1.07 Ratha Yatra; 11.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 14.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Push2Ratha Yatra

2Ashl3until 16:34

3Mag4Vinayaka Chaturthi

4PPh5Skanda Shashti

5PPh6after 05:57

6UPh7

7Has8Masik Durgashtami

8Chit9

9Swa10until 07:03

10Vish10after 05:29

11Anu11Devshayani

12Jye12Pradosha

13Mul13after 05:13

14PAsh14Guru Purnima

15UAsh15until 17:37

16Shra1Shravana Somvar

17Dhan2

18Shat4Sankashti

19PBh5

20UBh6after 20:23

21Rev7Kalashtami

22Ashw8after 15:53

23Bhar9Shravana Somvar

24Krit10

25Roh11Kamika Ekadashi

26Mrig12Pradosha

27Ard13Masik Shivaratri

28Pun14

29Push30Amavasya

30Ashl1Shravana Somvar

31Mag2Chandra Darshan

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

Ratha YatraRavi Pushya YogaVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniAmrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaGuru PurnimaSankrantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Shravana SomvarDwipushkar YogaSankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)Chandra Darshan

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

1.07 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shrivatsa
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
5.07 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Variyana after 05:57
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
9.07 Mon — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra until 07:03
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
11.07 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 07:03
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
15.07 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra until 17:37
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
16.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
25.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

1.07 Sun Ratha Yatra
3.07 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
4.07 Wed Skanda Shashti
7.07 Sat Masik Durgashtami
11.07 Wed Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
12.07 Thu Pradosha Vrat
14.07 Sat Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
14.07 Sat Purnima Vrat
14.07 Sat Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
15.07 Sun Ashadha Purnima
16.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
18.07 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
21.07 Sat Kalashtami
23.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
25.07 Wed Kamika Ekadashi
26.07 Thu Pradosha Vrat
27.07 Fri Masik Shivaratri
29.07 Sun Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
29.07 Sun Karkidaka Vavu
30.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
31.07 Tue Chandra Darshan

Special muhurta yogas

1.07 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:48–01:20 (02.07)
1.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–01:20 (02.07)
11.07 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:59–21:42
11.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–21:42
15.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–23:30
16.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–22:47
17.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:07–04:38
20.07 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:48–04:13 (21.07)
20.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:48–04:13 (21.07)
22.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–14:53
24.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–12:11
25.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
27.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:39–04:25 (28.07)
29.07 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:27–09:51
29.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:27–09:51

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

Avoid starting important matters

3.07 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
4.07 Wed — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
6.07 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
7.07 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Mrityu (unfavourable day)
14.07 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Sankranti day (unfavourable day)
17.07 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
24.07 Tue — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
28.07 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
29.07 Sun — Amavasya, Vyatipata, Anandadi: Vajra
30.07 Mon — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

14.07 Karka Sankranti 08:28 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
15.07 Full moon (Purnima) 07:24
29.07 New moon (Amavasya) 05:18
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 8.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 11.07 Chaturmasya
17.07 10:19 – 21.07 16:20 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vrisha (No. 15, “bull, might”) — A year of strength: well-being; cattle breeding and farming flourish. more

Northern samvatsara: Khara. Shaka Samvat 1743, Vikram Samvat 1878, Kali Yuga 4922.

Ashadha (Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima. more

Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more

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

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

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 03:48

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:40 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 01:20 (02.07) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 05:39 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:00 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	karana Kaulava
from 05:39	yoga Harshana
from 16:40	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 16:40	karana Taitila
from 01:20 (02.07)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:48
Noon	12:32
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:17
Moonrise	05:11
Moonset	22:46
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:40

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, Pushya (03:48–21:16) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

The chariot festival in Puri: Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra are drawn on huge chariots to the Gundicha temple. Pulling the ropes of the chariots brings great merit.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:29 (30.06)–16:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:48–01:20 (02.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:48–01:20 (02.07) Ravi Yoga 01:20–03:49 (02.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:48–01:20 (02.07) Anandadi: Vajra 01:20–03:49 (02.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:53–20:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:16
Yamaganda	12:32–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:06
Varjyam	09:13–10:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:48–08:00, 11:01–21:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:48–08:00, 11:01–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:40, Shukla-tritya from 16:40; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:03, Simha 08:00, Kanya 11:01, Tula 14:01, Vrischika 17:03, Dhanu 19:50

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:48–01:20 (02.07)+2 Pushya 03:48–01:20 (02.07)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:48–01:20 (02.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–16:40+1 Yoga Harshana 05:39–03:49 (02.07)

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: Saumya; auspicious time — until 16:34
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:34 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 02:12 (03.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:17 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 04:32 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:17	yoga Vajra
from 04:32	karana Gara
from 16:34	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 16:34	karana Vanija
from 02:12 (03.07)	nakshatra Magha
from 03:29 (03.07)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	06:41
Moonset	22:58
Day length	17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:34

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:49–02:12 (03.07)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:49–02:12 (03.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 02:12–03:50 (03.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:55–08:31 (03.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:32–02:12 (03.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:00–08:11
Yamaganda	10:22–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:17, 16:37–17:46
Varjyam	14:35–16:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–16:34

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	average 03:49–16:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:49–16:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:49–19:46

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 16:34, Shukla-chaturti from 16:34; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 04:59, Simha 07:56, Kanya 10:57, Tula 13:57, Vrischika 16:59, Dhanu 19:46

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 16:34–21:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:34

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:49–02:12 (03.07)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:49–02:12 (03.07)+1 Yoga Harshana 03:49–04:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–16:340 Yoga Vajra 04:17–05:27−1 Rikta tithi 16:34–03:50 (03.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:49–02:12 (03.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:11 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:45 (04.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 03:15 (04.07) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 04:47 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:47	karana Vishti
from 17:11	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 17:11	karana Bava
from 03:15 (04.07)	yoga Vyatipata
from 03:45 (04.07)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	08:07
Moonset	23:06
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:50–21:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:47–17:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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), 10:48–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:43–03:45 (04.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:11–03:45 (04.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:11–03:51 (04.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:50–03:45 (04.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:45–03:51 (04.07)

Bhadra on earth: 04:47–17:11; Bhadra Mukha 04:52–06:55; Bhadra Puchha 15:57–17:11
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:55 (02.07)–08:31
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:12–02:54 (04.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:05
Yamaganda	08:11–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:29, 23:54–00:20 (04.07)
Varjyam	14:59–16:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 17:11–19:42

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 17:11, Shukla-panchami from 17:11; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 04:55, Simha 07:52, Kanya 10:53, Tula 13:53, Vrischika 16:55, Dhanu 19:42

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 03:50–17:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:47–17:11: 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 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:50–03:15 (04.07)0 Auspicious tithi 17:11–03:51 (04.07)0 Ravi Yoga 20:43–03:45 (04.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:11–03:45 (04.07)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:11–03:51 (04.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:50–03:45 (04.07)−1 Gandanta 03:50–08:31−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–03:45 (04.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:50–17:11−3 Bhadra on earth 04:47–17:11

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 — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 18:29 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:57 (05.07) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 03:32 (05.07) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:45 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:45	karana Balava
from 18:29	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 18:29	karana Kaulava
from 03:32 (05.07)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	09:28
Moonset	23:12
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:51–21:15) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 18:29–03:52 (05.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira all day

Gandanta (tithi): 18:04–18:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:58–00:43 (05.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:43
Yamaganda	06:01–08:12
Gulika Kalam	10:22–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Varjyam	12:29–14:14

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 03:51–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami until 18:29, Shukla-shashti from 18:29; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 04:51, Simha 07:48, Kanya 10:49, Tula 13:49, Vrischika 16:51, Dhanu 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 03:51–21:15: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Sthira all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:51–18:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Vyatipata 03:51–03:32 (05.07)

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	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 05:57
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:22 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:57 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 04:12 (06.07) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:57	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 07:22	karana Taitila
from 20:22	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 20:22	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	10:46
Moonset	23:17
Day length	17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:57	from 20:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:52–05:57) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:57–21:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:57–03:53 (06.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–20:22 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:57–03:53 (06.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:57–03:53 (06.07) Anandadi: Gada 03:52–05:57

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:38–02:25 (06.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:53
Yamaganda	03:52–06:02
Gulika Kalam	08:12–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:49, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	13:58–15:44

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	good 05:57–07:44, 10:45–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 05:57, Uttara-Phalguni from 05:57; tithi Shukla-shashti until 20:22, Shukla-saptami from 20:22; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 04:47, Simha 07:44, Kanya 10:45, Tula 13:45, Vrischika 16:47, Dhanu 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 05:57) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 05:57) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:57

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:57–03:53 (06.07)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:57–03:53 (06.07)+1 Yoga Variyana all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:57–03:53 (06.07)0 Auspicious tithi 20:22–03:53 (06.07)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:57–03:53 (06.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–20:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Gada 03:52–05:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:52–05:57

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:39 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:38 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 04:12 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:28 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:12	yoga Parigha
from 08:38	nakshatra Hasta
from 09:28	karana Vanija
from 22:39	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 22:39	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	12:01
Moonset	23:23
Day length	17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:38

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 (03:53–08:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:38–21:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:53–08:38

Krakacha Yoga 03:53–22:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–22:39 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:38–22:39 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:39–03:54 (07.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 03:53–08:38 Anandadi: Amrita 08:38–03:54 (07.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:39–11:52 (07.07); Bhadra Puchha 00:38–01:57 (07.07); Bhadra Mukha 01:57–04:09 (07.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:27
Pradosha	21:13–22:33
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:33
Yamaganda	16:53–19:03
Gulika Kalam	06:03–08:13
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:30, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	18:05–19:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:53–07:40, 10:41–16:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:53–07:40, 10:41–16:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:53–07:40, 10:41–16:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:53–07:40, 10:41–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:38, Hasta from 08:38; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:43, Simha 07:40, Kanya 10:41, Tula 13:42, Vrischika 16:43, Dhanu 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:38) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:38) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:53–08:38+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:53–08:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–08:38+1 Yoga Variyana 03:53–04:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–22:39−1 Yoga Parigha 04:12–16:40−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:38–22:39−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–22:39−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:53–22:39

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Yamaghanta
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:05 (08.07) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 11:36 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 05:08 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:52 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:08	yoga Shiva
from 11:36	nakshatra Chitra
from 11:52	karana Bava
from 01:05 (08.07)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 01:05 (08.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	13:16
Moonset	23:28
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:54–11:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (11:36–21:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:54–11:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:39 (06.07)–01:05 (08.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:05–03:55 (08.07)

Yamaghanta 03:54–11:36

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:54–11:36 Anandadi: Kana 11:36–03:55 (08.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:39 (06.07)–11:52; Bhadra Puchha 00:38–01:57; Bhadra Mukha 01:57–04:09
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:33
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:52–06:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:14–10:23
Yamaganda	14:43–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:54–06:04
Dur Muhurta	03:54–05:03, 05:03–06:12
Varjyam	20:36–22:24

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 03:54–07:36, 10:37–19:26

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 11:36, Chitra from 11:36; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:39, Simha 07:36, Kanya 10:37, Tula 13:38, Vrischika 16:39, Dhanu 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 11:36) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 11:36) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:54–21:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–11:36+1 Yoga Shiva 05:08–03:55 (08.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:54–11:52−1 Ashtami 03:54–01:05 (08.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:54–01:05 (08.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:54–11:36−3 Yamaghanta 03:54–11:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:27 (09.07) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 14:36 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 06:08 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:18 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:08	yoga Siddha
from 14:18	karana Kaulava
from 14:36	nakshatra Swati
from 03:27 (09.07)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 03:27 (09.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	14:33
Moonset	23:35
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:55–14:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (14:36–21:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:36–03:56 (09.07)

Anandadi: Padma 03:55–14:36 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:36–03:56 (09.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:24–09:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:02–21:12
Yamaganda	12:33–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:53–19:02
Dur Muhurta	18:53–20:03
Varjyam	20:52–22:39

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 03:55–07:32, 10:34–19:22

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra until 14:36, Swati from 14:36; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:35, Simha 07:32, Kanya 10:34, Tula 13:34, Vrischika 16:35, Dhanu 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 14:36) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 14:36) — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 03:55–21:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:08–03:56 (09.07)+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:55–14:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–14:36+1 Ravi Yoga 14:36–03:56 (09.07)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:36–03:56 (09.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:55–03:27 (09.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 07:03
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:29 (10.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 17:25 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:03 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:31 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:03	yoga Sadhya
from 16:31	karana Gara
from 17:25	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	15:53
Moonset	23:45
Day length	17 h 14 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 17:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:56–17:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (17:25–21:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Yamaghanta 17:25–03:57 (10.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:56–17:25 Anandadi: Mitra 17:25–03:57 (10.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:35–09:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:06–08:15
Yamaganda	10:24–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:52
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:35–17:44
Varjyam	23:34–01:20 (10.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:56–07:28, 10:30–16:31

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 03:56–07:28, 10:30–16:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:56–07:28, 10:30–16:31
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:56–07:28, 10:30–17:25

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 17:25, Vishakha from 17:25; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:31, Simha 07:28, Kanya 10:30, Tula 13:30, Vrischika 16:31, Dhanu 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 17:25) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 17:25) — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 07:03

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:56–07:03+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:56–17:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–17:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Yamaghanta 17:25–03:57 (10.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 05:29; auspicious time — until 18:20
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:29 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 19:49 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 07:41 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:29 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:29	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 05:29	karana Vanija
from 07:41	yoga Shubha
from 18:20	karana Vishti
from 19:49	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	17:15
Moonset	none
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:29	from 19:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:57–19:49) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (19:49–21:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:20–21:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:57–19:49

Krakacha Yoga 03:57–05:29 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–03:59 (11.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:57–19:49 Anandadi: Vajra 19:49–03:59 (11.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:20–07:03 (11.07); Bhadra Puchha 23:23–00:40 (11.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:40–02:47 (11.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:03–05:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:08–11:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:01
Yamaganda	08:16–10:25
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:33, 23:53–00:21 (11.07)
Varjyam	00:08–01:51 (11.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–07:25, 10:26–16:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:57–07:25, 10:26–16:27
Cutting fingernails	average 03:57–05:29
Cutting toenails	average 03:57–07:25, 10:26–16:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:57–07:25, 10:26–19:14, 19:49–21:10

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 19:49, Anuradha from 19:49; tithi Shukla-dashami until 05:29, Shukla-ekadashi from 05:29; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:27, Simha 07:25, Kanya 10:26, Tula 13:26, Vrischika 16:27, Dhanu 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 19:49) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 19:49) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:29

Auspicious time ends by 18:20

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:57–19:49+2 Yoga Shubha 07:41–03:59 (11.07)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:57–19:49+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–05:290 Auspicious nakshatra 19:49–03:59 (11.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–03:59 (11.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 19:49–03:59 (11.07)0 Krakacha Yoga 03:57–05:290 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:20–03:59 (11.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 07:03
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:03 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 21:42 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:57 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:03 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:03	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 07:03	karana Bava
from 07:57	yoga Shukla
from 19:37	karana Balava
from 21:42	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	18:36
Moonset	00:00
Day length	17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:59–21:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:59–07:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu

Vishnu enters his four-month sleep on the serpent Shesha — Chaturmasya begins. Weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras are not held until Devutthana Ekadashi; vows are taken and sadhana is intensified.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:29 (10.07)–07:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:00–07:26 (12.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:59–21:42 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–21:42 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:03–04:00 (12.07)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:59–21:42 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 21:42–04:00 (12.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:20 (10.07)–07:03; Bhadra Puchha 23:23 (10.07)–00:40; Bhadra Mukha 00:40–02:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:09–21:23
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:29–12:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:43
Yamaganda	06:07–08:16
Gulika Kalam	10:25–12:34
Dur Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Varjyam	03:36–05:17 (12.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:59–07:21, 10:22–16:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:59–07:21, 10:22–16:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:59–07:21, 10:22–16:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:59–07:21, 10:22–19:11

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 07:03, Shukla-dvadashi from 07:03; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:23, Simha 07:21, Kanya 10:22, Tula 13:22, Vrischika 16:23, Dhanu 19:11, Makara 21:08

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

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +12

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:03

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:59–21:42+2 Yoga Shubha 03:59–07:57+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:03–04:00 (12.07)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:59–21:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–21:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–07:030 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:59–07:03

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 03:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:02 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 22:59 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 07:46 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:02 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:46	yoga Brahma
from 08:02	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 08:02	karana Kaulava
from 20:17	karana Taitila
from 22:59	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	19:49
Moonset	00:24
Day length	17 h 07 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	from 08:02

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, Jyestha (04:00–21:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:08–22:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:59–04:01 (13.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:00–22:59 Anandadi: Dhumra 22:59–04:01 (13.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:43–05:13 (13.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:22
Pradosha	21:08–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:43–15:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:51
Yamaganda	04:00–06:08
Gulika Kalam	08:17–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:51, 16:34–17:42
Varjyam	03:36–05:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:00–07:17, 08:02–21:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:00–07:17, 08:02–21:08
Cutting fingernails	average 04:00–07:17, 10:18–16:19
Cutting toenails	average 04:00–07:17, 08:02–21:08
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:00–07:17, 08:02–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 08:02, Shukla-triodashi from 08:02; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:20, Simha 07:17, Kanya 10:18, Tula 13:18, Vrischika 16:19, Dhanu 19:07, Makara 21:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

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

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 07:46–04:01 (13.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:02–04:01 (13.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:00–22:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:00–22:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 05:13; auspicious time — until 07:05
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 08:24 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 23:41 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 07:05 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:24 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:05	yoga Indra
from 08:24	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 08:24	karana Gara
from 20:21	karana Vanija
from 23:41	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	20:45
Moonset	01:05
Day length	17 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:24

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, Mula (04:01–21:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:24–21:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:01–23:41

Anandadi: Sthira 04:01–23:41 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:41–04:03 (14.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:43 (12.07)–05:13
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:07–21:20
Pradosha	21:07–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:05–18:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–12:34
Yamaganda	16:50–18:58
Gulika Kalam	06:10–08:18
Dur Muhurta	07:26–08:35, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	22:02–23:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:01–08:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:01–08:24
Cutting fingernails	average 04:01–07:13
Cutting toenails	average 04:01–08:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:01–08:24, 10:14–19:03

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 08:24, Shukla-chaturdashi from 08:24; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:16, Simha 07:13, Kanya 10:14, Tula 13:14, Vrischika 16:15, Dhanu 19:03, Makara 21:00

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:24–21:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

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 = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:13

Auspicious time ends by 07:05

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:01–07:05+2 Ravi Yoga 04:01–23:41+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:01–23:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–08:240 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 04:01–05:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:01–23:41−1 Rikta tithi 08:24–04:03 (14.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 08:10 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 23:49 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 05:57 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:10 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:57	yoga Vaidhriti
from 08:10	tithi Purnima
from 08:10	karana Vishti
from 19:51	karana Bava
from 23:49	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	21:22
Moonset	02:06
Day length	17 h 02 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	08:28 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:10

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, Purva-Ashadha (04:03–21:05) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:10–19:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:03–08:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Veda Vyasa and spiritual teachers

The day of honouring spiritual teachers and Veda Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas, the Puranas and the Mahabharata. Guru Puja is performed, gifts are offered to teachers and the study of sacred texts is begun.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 08:10–04:04 (15.07)
after sunrise Purnima lasts less than 3 muhurtas — the previous day is chosen

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Cancer — the beginning of Dakshinayana, the Sun’s southward course and the “night of the gods”. Holy bath, charity and ancestor rites are favourable.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:03–08:28
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:52–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 15.07

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–08:10

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–04:04 (15.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:03–23:49 Anandadi: Rakshasa 23:49–04:04 (15.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:10–19:51; Bhadra Puchha 15:43–16:53; Bhadra Mukha 16:53–18:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:59–20:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:18–10:26
Yamaganda	14:42–16:50
Gulika Kalam	04:03–06:11
Dur Muhurta	04:03–05:11, 05:11–06:19
Varjyam	09:20–10:57

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:03–07:09, 10:10–18:59

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 08:10, Purnima from 08:10; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:12, Simha 07:09, Kanya 10:10, Tula 13:10, Vrischika 16:12, Dhanu 18:59, Makara 20:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:03–08:10: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 08:10–21:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 08:28 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 05:57–21:05: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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: Vaidhriti, Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Indra 04:03–05:57+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–08:10+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:03–23:490 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–23:49−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–04:04 (15.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:03–08:10−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:10–19:51−3 Vaidhriti 05:57–04:04 (15.07)

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 04:03

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 17:37
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 07:24 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 23:30 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 04:22 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:24 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:22	yoga Vishkambha
from 07:24	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 07:24	karana Balava
from 18:51	karana Kaulava
from 23:30	nakshatra Shravana
from 02:25 (16.07)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	21:44
Moonset	03:28
Day length	17 h 00 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	07:24

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:04–21:04) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Ashadha — Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima), the day of honouring teachers.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:10 (14.07)–07:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 14.07

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–23:30

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:24–23:30 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–04:06 (16.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:04–17:37 Anandadi: Musala 17:37–01:03 (16.07) Anandadi: Gada 01:03–04:06 (16.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 07:01–07:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:04–21:18
Pradosha	21:04–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:11–18:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:57–21:04
Yamaganda	12:34–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:49–18:57
Dur Muhurta	18:48–19:56
Varjyam	07:43–09:17, 03:23–04:56 (16.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:06–16:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:06–16:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:06–16:08
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:04–07:05, 10:06–18:55

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Purnima until 07:24, Krishna-pratipat from 07:24; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:08, Simha 07:05, Kanya 10:06, Tula 13:06, Vrischika 16:08, Dhanu 18:55, Makara 20:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 04:04–07:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 04:04–04:22: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:37

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–23:30+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:04–17:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–23:30+1 Auspicious tithi 07:24–04:06 (16.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:24–23:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–04:06 (16.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vishkambha 04:22–05:280 Anandadi: Musala 17:37–01:03 (16.07)

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 04:04

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:12 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 22:47 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 00:11 (17.07) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:12 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:12	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 06:12	karana Taitila
from 17:27	karana Gara
from 22:47	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 00:11 (17.07)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	21:59
Moonset	05:00
Day length	16 h 57 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 06:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:06–21:03) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–22:47 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:47–04:07 (17.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–04:07 (17.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:06–22:47 Anandadi: Shubha 22:47–04:07 (17.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:42–14:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:13–08:20
Yamaganda	10:27–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:49
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:16, 16:32–17:39
Varjyam	03:23–04:56, 02:37–04:09 (17.07)

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	good 04:06–07:01, 10:02–18:51

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 06:12, Krishna-dvitya from 06:12; lagna Karka 04:06, Simha 07:01, Kanya 10:02, Tula 13:02, Vrischika 16:04, Dhanu 18:51, Makara 20:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–22:47+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:06–22:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–22:47+1 Yoga Priti 04:06–00:11 (17.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–06:120 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–04:07 (17.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:38 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 21:47 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 21:42 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:38 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:38	tithi Krishna-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:38	karana Vanija
from 15:45	karana Vishti
from 21:42	yoga Saubhagya
from 21:47	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 02:48 (18.07)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 02:48 (18.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	22:09
Moonset	06:35
Day length	16 h 54 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 04:38

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:45–21:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:07–04:38 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–02:48 (18.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:07–21:47 Anandadi: Mrityu 21:47–04:09 (18.07)

Bhadra on earth: 15:45–02:48 (18.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:55–00:02 (18.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:02–01:52 (18.07)
Agni Panchaka: 10:19–16:20 (21.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:49–13:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:48–18:55
Yamaganda	08:21–10:28
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:38, 23:52–00:21 (18.07)
Varjyam	02:37–04:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:07–15:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:07–15:45
Cutting fingernails	average 04:07–06:57, 09:58–15:45
Cutting toenails	average 04:07–15:45
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 04:38, Krishna-tritya from 04:38; lagna Karka 04:07, Simha 06:57, Kanya 09:58, Tula 12:58, Vrischika 16:00, Dhanu 18:47, Makara 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 15:45–21:02: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–21:47+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:07–21:42+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–04:380 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:07–04:380 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–02:48 (18.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 15:45–02:48 (18.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 10:19–04:09 (18.07)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:07–21:47

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:46 (19.07) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 20:35 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:02 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:48 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:48	karana Balava
from 19:02	yoga Shobhana
from 20:35	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 00:46 (19.07)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 00:46 (19.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	22:17
Moonset	08:09
Day length	16 h 51 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 20:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:09–20:35) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (20:35–21:00) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Manasa 04:09–20:35 Anandadi: Padma 20:35–04:10 (19.07)

Agni Panchaka: 10:19 (17.07)–16:20 (21.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	21:00–21:15
Pradosha	21:00–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:44–15:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:41
Yamaganda	06:15–08:22
Gulika Kalam	10:28–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Varjyam	04:37–06:09, 02:37–04:08 (19.07)

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 04:09–20:35, 20:40–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 20:35, Purva-Bhadra from 20:35; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:09, Simha 06:53, Kanya 09:54, Tula 12:54, Vrischika 15:56, Dhanu 18:43, Makara 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 20:35) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 20:35) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:09–21:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:09–20:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–20:35+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:09–19:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 20:35–04:10 (19.07)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:09–00:46 (19.07)

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 04:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shobhana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 22:37 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 19:14 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 16:16 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:42 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:42	karana Taitila
from 16:16	yoga Atiganda
from 19:14	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 22:37	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 22:37	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	22:23
Moonset	09:40
Day length	16 h 48 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 19:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:10–19:14) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (19:14–20:59) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–22:37

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:37–04:12 (20.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 19:14–04:12 (20.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:10–19:14

Agni Panchaka: 10:19 (17.07)–16:20 (21.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 22:15–22:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:59–21:13
Pradosha	20:59–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:41–13:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:47
Yamaganda	04:10–06:16
Gulika Kalam	08:22–10:28
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:54, 16:30–17:37
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 20:36–20:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 20:36–20:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 20:36–20:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 20:36–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 19:14, Uttara-Bhadra from 19:14; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Karka 04:10, Simha 06:49, Kanya 09:50, Tula 12:50, Vrischika 15:52, Dhanu 18:39, Makara 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 19:14) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 19:14) — a good life; 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.

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–22:37+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:10–16:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:10–22:370 Anandadi: Chhatra 19:14–04:12 (20.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:14–04:12 (20.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 16:16–18:23−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:10–19:14−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–19:14

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 20:23
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:23 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:48 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 13:25 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:30 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:30	karana Vanija
from 13:25	yoga Sukarma
from 17:48	nakshatra Revati
from 20:23	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 20:23	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	22:30
Moonset	11:11
Day length	16 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:48	from 20:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:12–17:48) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (17:48–20:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:23–20:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–20:23 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:48–04:13 (21.07) Ravi Yoga 17:48–04:13 (21.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:48–04:13 (21.07)

Krakacha Yoga 20:23–04:13 (21.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:23–04:13 (21.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:12–17:48 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 17:48–04:13 (21.07)

Bhadra on earth: 20:23–07:15 (21.07); Bhadra Puchha 00:44–01:49 (21.07); Bhadra Mukha 01:49–03:38 (21.07)
Agni Panchaka: 10:19 (17.07)–16:20 (21.07)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:57–21:12
Pradosha	20:57–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:17–14:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–12:35
Yamaganda	16:46–18:52
Gulika Kalam	06:17–08:23
Dur Muhurta	07:33–08:40, 13:08–14:15
Varjyam	04:15–05:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:12–20:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:12–20:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:12–20:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:12–06:45, 09:46–18:35, 20:32–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 17:48, Revati from 17:48; tithi Krishna-shashti until 20:23, Krishna-saptami from 20:23; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 06:45, Kanya 09:46, Tula 12:47, Vrischika 15:48, Dhanu 18:35, Makara 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 17:48) — a good life; Revati (from 17:48) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 20:23–20:57: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 20:23

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–20:23+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:12–17:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–17:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:48–04:13 (21.07)0 Yoga Sukarma 13:25–04:13 (21.07)0 Ravi Yoga 17:48–04:13 (21.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:23–04:13 (21.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 20:23–04:13 (21.07)0 Bhadra on earth 20:23–04:13 (21.07)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:12–20:23

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:08 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 16:20 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 10:32 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:15 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:15	karana Bava
from 10:32	yoga Dhriti
from 16:20	nakshatra Ashwini
from 18:08	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 18:08	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:20
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	22:38
Moonset	12:44
Day length	16 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:20	from 18:08

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 (04:13–16:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:13–07:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 20:56–22:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:13–16:20

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:13–16:20 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–18:08

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:13–16:20 Anandadi: Saumya 16:20–04:15 (22.07)

Bhadra on earth: 20:23 (20.07)–07:15; Bhadra Puchha 00:44–01:49; Bhadra Mukha 01:49–03:38
Agni Panchaka: 10:19 (17.07)–16:20
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:42–21:58
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:28
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:05–15:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:24–10:29
Yamaganda	14:40–16:45
Gulika Kalam	04:13–06:19
Dur Muhurta	04:13–05:20, 05:20–06:27
Varjyam	05:04–06:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:15–18:08

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 07:15–18:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:15–18:08
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:13–18:31, 20:29–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 16:20, Ashwini from 16:20; tithi Krishna-saptami until 18:08, Krishna-ashtami from 18:08; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 06:41, Kanya 09:42, Tula 12:43, Vrischika 15:44, Dhanu 18:31, Makara 20:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 16:20) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 16:20) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 18:08–20:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 04:13–07:15: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:13–16:20+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:13–16:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–16:20+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:13–10:320 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:13–16:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–18:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 18:08–04:15 (22.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 04:13–07:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:13–16:20

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 04:13

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 15:53
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 15:53 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 14:53 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 07:39 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:00 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	karana Kaulava
from 07:39	yoga Shula
from 14:53	nakshatra Bharani
from 15:53	tithi Krishna-navami
from 15:53	karana Taitila
from 02:47 (23.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	22:49
Moonset	14:19
Day length	16 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:53	from 15:53

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, Bharani (14:53–20:54) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–14:53

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:53–04:17 (23.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:15–14:53 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:53–04:17 (23.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:54–21:09
Pradosha	20:54–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:07–09:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:49–20:54
Yamaganda	12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:44–18:49
Dur Muhurta	18:41–19:48
Varjyam	11:07–12:37, 23:55–01:26 (23.07)

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 04:15–06:37, 09:39–14:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 14:53, Bharani from 14:53; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 15:53, Krishna-navami from 15:53; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 06:37, Kanya 09:39, Tula 12:39, Vrischika 15:40, Dhanu 18:27, Makara 20:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 14:53) — joy; Bharani (from 14:53) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:15–15:53: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 15:53–20:54: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:53

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–14:53+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:15–14:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–14:53+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:15–07:390 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 07:39–09:250 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:53–04:17 (23.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:53–04:17 (23.07)−1 Ashtami 04:15–15:53−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:53–04:17 (23.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:42 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 13:29 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 04:49 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:42 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:49	yoga Ganda
from 13:29	nakshatra Krittika
from 13:42	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 13:42	karana Vanija
from 00:39 (24.07)	karana Vishti
from 02:02 (24.07)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	23:05
Moonset	15:55
Day length	16 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:29	from 13:42

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, Bharani (04:17–13:29) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (13:29–20:53) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:29–13:42

Anandadi: Chara 04:17–13:29 Anandadi: Sthira 13:29–04:18 (24.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:39–11:37 (24.07); Bhadra Puchha 02:18–03:24 (24.07); Bhadra Mukha 03:24–05:14 (24.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:53–21:07
Pradosha	20:53–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:58–10:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:21–08:26
Yamaganda	10:30–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:39–16:44
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:14, 16:27–17:33
Varjyam	00:50–02:21 (24.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:42–15:36, 20:21–20:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:42–15:36, 20:21–20:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:42–15:36, 20:21–20:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:42–18:23, 20:21–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 13:29, Krittika from 13:29; tithi Krishna-navami until 13:42, Krishna-dashami from 13:42; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:33, Kanya 09:35, Tula 12:35, Vrischika 15:36, Dhanu 18:23, Makara 20:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 13:29) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 13:29) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 04:17–13:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:17–13:29+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:29–13:420 Yoga Ganda 04:49–06:56−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–13:29−2 Rikta tithi 04:17–13:42

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:37 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:11 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 23:22 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:37 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:37	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 11:37	karana Bava
from 12:11	nakshatra Rohini
from 22:39	karana Balava
from 23:22	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	23:32
Moonset	17:30
Day length	16 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:37	from 12:11

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, Krittika (04:18–12:11) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:11–20:51) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:18–11:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–12:11

Krakacha Yoga 04:18–11:37 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:37–04:20 (25.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:11–04:20 (25.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 12:11–04:20 (25.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:18–12:11

Bhadra in heaven: 00:39–11:37; Bhadra Puchha 02:18–03:24; Bhadra Mukha 03:24–05:14
Gandanta (tithi): 11:16–12:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:55–11:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:43–18:47
Yamaganda	08:27–10:31
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:39
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:43, 23:51–00:21 (25.07)
Varjyam	03:27–04:58 (25.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:11–15:32, 20:17–20:51

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 12:11–15:32, 20:17–20:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:11–15:32, 20:17–20:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:18–06:29, 09:31–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:11, Rohini from 12:11; tithi Krishna-dashami until 11:37, Krishna-ekadashi from 11:37; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:29, Kanya 09:31, Tula 12:31, Vrischika 15:32, Dhanu 18:19, Makara 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 12:11) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:11) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 = −2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–12:11+1 Anandadi: Matanga 12:11–04:20 (25.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:18–23:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:11–04:20 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:37–04:20 (25.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:18–11:37−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:18–12:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:11–04:20 (25.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:18–11:37

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:43 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 11:04 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 20:53 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:43 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:43	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 09:43	karana Kaulava
from 11:04	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 20:51	karana Taitila
from 20:53	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:40
Moonrise	none
Moonset	18:52
Day length	16 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:43	from 11:04

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, Rohini (04:20–11:04) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (11:04–20:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Ashadha (Shravana in North India), the first within Chaturmasya. Vishnu is worshipped with tulasi leaves, and oil lamps are lit.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:37 (24.07)–09:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:22–07:39 (26.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:43–04:22 (26.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:20–09:43

Anandadi: Shubha 04:20–11:04 Anandadi: Amrita 11:04–04:22 (26.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:20
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:01–09:33, 01:43–03:15 (26.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:38
Yamaganda	06:24–08:27
Gulika Kalam	10:31–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	03:27–04:58, 16:28–18:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:20–06:26, 09:27–15:28, 20:13–20:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:20–06:26, 09:27–15:28, 20:13–20:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:20–06:26, 09:27–15:28, 20:13–20:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:20–06:26, 09:27–18:15, 20:13–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 11:04, Mrigashirsha from 11:04; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 09:43, Krishna-dvadashi from 09:43; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:26, Kanya 09:27, Tula 12:27, Vrischika 15:28, Dhanu 18:15, Makara 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 11:04) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 11:04) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Best day · score S = +9

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:43–04:22 (26.07)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:20–11:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–11:04+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:20–20:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:20–09:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya

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 04:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:03 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 10:12 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 18:37 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:03	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 08:03	karana Gara
from 10:12	nakshatra Ardra
from 18:37	yoga Harshana
from 19:20	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:38
Moonrise	00:16
Moonset	19:52
Day length	16 h 25 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 08:03	from 10:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:22–10:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:48–22:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:22–10:12 Anandadi: Kana 10:12–04:24 (27.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:48–21:03
Pradosha	20:48–22:19
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:52–01:26 (27.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:38–16:41
Yamaganda	04:22–06:25
Gulika Kalam	08:28–10:31
Dur Muhurta	09:50–10:56, 16:25–17:30
Varjyam	18:24–19:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:22–06:22

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 04:22–06:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:22–06:22
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:22–06:22, 09:23–18:12, 20:09–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 10:12, Ardra from 10:12; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 08:03, Krishna-trayodashi from 08:03; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:22, Kanya 09:23, Tula 12:23, Vrischika 15:24, Dhanu 18:12, Makara 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 10:12) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 10:12) — sadness; 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 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–10:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 18:37–04:24 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:12–04:24 (27.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:22–10:12

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 04:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:42 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 09:39 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:38 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:42 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:42	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 06:42	karana Vishti
from 09:39	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 16:38	yoga Vajra
from 18:11	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:33
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	01:22
Moonset	20:30
Day length	16 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:42	from 09:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (09:39–20:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:42–18:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 18:11–20:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:42–20:46: 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, 00:20–00:51 (28.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:39–04:25 (28.07)

Anandadi: Padma 04:24–09:39 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:39–04:25 (28.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:42–18:11; Bhadra Mukha 06:42–08:38; Bhadra Puchha 17:05–18:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:24
Godhuli	20:46–21:01
Pradosha	20:46–22:18
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:35
Yamaganda	16:40–18:43
Gulika Kalam	06:26–08:29
Dur Muhurta	07:40–08:46, 13:07–14:13
Varjyam	21:34–23:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:24–06:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:24–06:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:24–06:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:24–06:18

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 09:39, Punarvasu from 09:39; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 06:42, Krishna-chaturdashi from 06:42; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:18, Kanya 09:19, Tula 12:19, Vrischika 15:20, Dhanu 18:08, Makara 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 09:39) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 09:39) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:42–20:46: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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 = 0

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:39–04:25 (28.07)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:24–09:39+1 Yoga Harshana 04:24–16:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:39–04:25 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 16:38–17:45−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:39–04:25 (28.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:24–09:39−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:42–18:11−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:42–04:25 (28.07)

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 04:24

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:46 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 09:30 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:00 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:46 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:46	tithi Amavasya
from 05:46	karana Chatushpada
from 09:30	nakshatra Pushya
from 15:00	yoga Siddhi
from 17:28	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	02:46
Moonset	20:52
Day length	16 h 18 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 05:46	from 09:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:25–09:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (09:30–20:44) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 04:25–05:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 05:46–17:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 17:28–20:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:25–05:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–05:46

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:25–09:30 Anandadi: Mitra 09:30–04:27 (29.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:44–20:59
Pradosha	20:44–22:17
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:07–08:42, 03:21–04:59 (29.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:30–10:32
Yamaganda	14:37–16:39
Gulika Kalam	04:25–06:28
Dur Muhurta	04:25–05:31, 05:31–06:36
Varjyam	17:37–19:14

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 09:30, Pushya from 09:30; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 05:46, Amavasya from 05:46; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:14, Kanya 09:15, Tula 12:15, Vrischika 15:16, Dhanu 18:04, Makara 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 09:30) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 09:30) — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:25–05:46: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 05:46–20:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Pushya 09:30–04:27 (29.07)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:25–09:30+1 Yoga Siddhi 15:00–04:27 (29.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–05:460 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:25–05:46

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Vyatipata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 05:18 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:51 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:47 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:18 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:18	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 05:18	karana Kimstughna
from 09:51	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 13:47	yoga Vyatipata
from 17:16	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	04:15
Moonset	21:05
Day length	16 h 14 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	05:18

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:18	from 09:51

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, Pushya (04:27–09:51) is good for sowing.
Naga 04:27–05:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 05:18–17:16: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Ashadha — Deep Amavasya in Maharashtra: oil lamps are cleaned and lit; in North India it is Hariyali Amavasya, when trees are planted.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:46 (28.07)–05:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of the month of Karkidakam (Sun in Karka): in Kerala, the main day of ancestor rites (Vavu Bali), with rituals on riverbanks and the seashore.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:46 (28.07)–05:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:27–09:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:27–09:51

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–04:29 (30.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:27–09:51 Anandadi: Vajra 09:51–04:29 (30.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 04:54–05:42
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:27–17:03 (30.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:42–20:58
Pradosha	20:42–22:16
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:21–04:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:40–20:42
Yamaganda	12:35–14:37
Gulika Kalam	16:38–18:40
Dur Muhurta	18:32–19:37
Varjyam	23:07–00:47 (30.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:18–06:10, 09:11–09:51

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 05:18–06:10, 09:11–09:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:18–06:10, 09:11–09:51
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:51, Ashlesha from 09:51; tithi Amavasya until 05:18, Shukla-pratipat from 05:18; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:10, Kanya 09:11, Tula 12:11, Vrischika 15:13, Dhanu 18:00, Makara 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:51) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:51) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 04:27–05:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 13:47–20:42: 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 = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:27–09:51+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:27–13:47+2 Pushya 04:27–09:51+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:27–09:510 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–04:29 (30.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:51–04:29 (30.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 09:51–04:29 (30.07)−1 Vyatipata 13:47–04:29 (30.07)−3 Amavasya 04:27–05:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 05:23 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 10:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 13:01 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:23 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:23	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 05:23	karana Balava
from 10:44	nakshatra Magha
from 13:01	yoga Variyana
from 17:38	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	05:43
Moonset	21:14
Day length	16 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:23	from 10:44

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, Magha (10:44–20:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–04:31 (31.07)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:29–10:44 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 10:44–04:31 (31.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:27–17:03
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:21
Godhuli	20:40–20:56
Pradosha	20:40–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:04–10:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:30–08:32
Yamaganda	10:33–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:36–16:37
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:12, 16:21–17:26
Varjyam	23:28–01:10 (31.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:01–20:40

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 13:01–20:40
Cutting fingernails	average 13:01–20:40
Cutting toenails	average 13:01–15:09, 19:53–20:40
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 10:44, Magha from 10:44; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 05:23, Shukla-dvitya from 05:23; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:06, Kanya 09:07, Tula 12:07, Vrischika 15:09, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 10:44) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 10:44) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 04:29–13:01: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:29–10:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:23–04:31 (31.07)0 Yoga Variyana 13:01–04:31 (31.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 10:44–04:31 (31.07)−1 Gandanta 04:29–17:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:29–10:44−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–04:31 (31.07)−3 Vyatipata 04:29–13:01

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Variyana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1743 · Vikram 1878 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:03 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 12:12 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 12:42 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:03 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:03	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 06:03	karana Taitila
from 12:12	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 12:42	yoga Parigha
from 18:36	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:27
Moonrise	07:07
Moonset	21:21
Day length	16 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:03	from 12:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:31–12:12) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (12:12–20:38) is good for root crops.

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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, 20:38–21:21
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:38–21:21

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:03–04:33 (01.08) Ravi Yoga 12:12–19:13

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:31–12:12 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:12–04:33 (01.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:38–20:54
Pradosha	20:38–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:39–11:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:36–18:37
Yamaganda	08:33–10:34
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:36
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:49, 23:48–00:20 (01.08)
Varjyam	20:52–22:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:31–06:02, 09:03–15:05, 19:49–20:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:31–06:02, 09:03–15:05, 19:49–20:38
Cutting fingernails	average 04:31–06:02, 09:03–15:05, 19:49–20:38
Cutting toenails	average 09:03–15:05, 19:49–20:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:31–06:02, 09:03–17:52, 19:49–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 12:12, Purva-Phalguni from 12:12; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 06:03, Shukla-tritya from 06:03; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:02, Kanya 09:03, Tula 12:03, Vrischika 15:05, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 12:12) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 12:12) — ill health; 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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:03–04:33 (01.08)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:31–12:42+1 Auspicious tithi 04:31–06:03+1 Ravi Yoga 12:12–19:130 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 12:42–00:46 (01.08)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:31–12:12−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:31–12:12

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 04:31

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

Ashadha (Vedic name Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.

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.

Vrisha (No. 15 of 60, “bull, might”) — A year of strength: well-being; cattle breeding and farming flourish.
Northern samvatsara: Khara (No. 25)
Shaka Samvat 1743 · Vikram Samvat 1878 · Kali Yuga 4922
Next year — Chitrabhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 23.03.1822
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Pushya
+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.

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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”

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

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.

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

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.

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-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.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−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-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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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).

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable 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-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.

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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)

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Chaturmasya
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.

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.

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Chaturmasya
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.

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.

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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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)

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.

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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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.

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-panchami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable 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-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.

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)

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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)

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-navami
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.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Mrigashirsha
+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.

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)

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 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.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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).

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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 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).

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

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

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

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.

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.

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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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