July 1835 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 25.07), Shravana (from 26.07). Periods: until 4.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 6.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 6.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 10.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).
Icons this month (22)
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
- 5.07 Sun — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra until 19:23
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 11.07 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra after 09:40
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 17.07 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra after 13:18
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 22.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita until 19:23
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 26.07 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Pushya until 07:49
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 30.07 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra after 06:56
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Festivals
- 1.07 Wed Skanda Shashti
- 4.07 Sat Masik Durgashtami
- 6.07 Mon Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
- 7.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
- 9.07 Thu Purnima Vrat
- 10.07 Fri Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
- 10.07 Fri Ashadha Purnima
- 13.07 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
- 13.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 14.07 Tue Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
- 17.07 Fri Kalashtami
- 20.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 21.07 Tue Kamika Ekadashi
- 22.07 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 23.07 Thu Masik Shivaratri
- 25.07 Sat Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
- 25.07 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 25.07 Sat Karkidaka Vavu
- 26.07 Sun Chandra Darshan
- 27.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 28.07 Tue Hariyali Teej
- 29.07 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 30.07 Thu Naga Panchami
- 30.07 Thu Skanda Shashti
Special muhurta yogas
- 4.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:13–03:52 (05.07)
- 6.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:36–03:54 (07.07)
- 11.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:11–09:40
- 11.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:40–04:00 (12.07)
- 16.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:57–04:07 (17.07)
- 17.07 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:07–13:18
- 17.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 20.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:18–04:13 (21.07)
- 21.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 01:10–04:14 (22.07)
- 22.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–03:38 (23.07)
- 24.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:35–04:19 (25.07)
- 26.07 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:21–07:49
- 26.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:21–07:49
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
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
- 1.07 Wed — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 3.07 Fri — Vishti (Bhadra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Parigha
- 4.07 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi
- 10.07 Fri — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 12.07 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Gada, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 14.07 Tue — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Mrityu, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 16.07 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
- 19.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
- 21.07 Tue — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 23.07 Thu — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krishna Chaturdashi
- 24.07 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
- 25.07 Sat — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 27.07 Mon — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 10.07 Full moon (Purnima) 09:36
- 14.07 Karka Sankranti 22:31 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
- 25.07 New moon (Amavasya) 20:14
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 4.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
- from 6.07 Chaturmasya
- 12.07 20:13 – 17.07 13:18 Roga Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Manmatha (No. 29, “agitator of the mind (a name of Kama)”) — A year of passions: desires and infatuations get the upper hand; results are mixed. more
Northern samvatsara: Parabhava. Shaka Samvat 1757, Vikram Samvat 1892, Kali Yuga 4936.
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 | 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 | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5 |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 03:48
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 02:08 (02.07) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 07:40 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:01 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:40 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 09:01 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 09:01 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:34 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:08 (02.07) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:48 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:17 |
| Moonrise | 09:26 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 17 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:48–21:16) is good for root crops.
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, 09:01–03:49 (02.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:48–02:08 (02.07)
Anandadi: Sthira 03:48–02:08 (02.07) Anandadi: Vardhamana 02:08–03:49 (02.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:38–09:24
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:56–03:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:16–21:30 |
| Pradosha | 21:16–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:46 (02.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:47–21:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:32–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:59–08:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:21–12:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:57–13:07 |
| Varjyam | 10:15–11:50 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–07:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:48–07:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:48–07:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:48–09:01, 11:04–19:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami until 09:01, Shukla-shashti from 09:01; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:05, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:04, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:52
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 07:40–21:16: 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 = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:48–07:40+2 Ravi Yoga 03:48–02:08 (02.07)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:48–02:08 (02.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–09:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–02:08 (02.07)−3 Vyatipata 07:40–03:49 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6 |
At sunrise 03:49
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 01:33 (03.07) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 05:51 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:00 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:51 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 08:00 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 08:00 | karana Gara |
| from 19:20 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:33 (03.07) | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 03:42 (03.07) | yoga Parigha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:49 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:16 |
| Moonrise | 10:51 |
| Moonset | 00:11 |
| Day length | 17 h 27 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 08:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:49–21:16) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–08:00 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–01:33 (03.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:33–03:50 (03.07)
Anandadi: Matanga 03:49–01:33 (03.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 01:33–03:50 (03.07)
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 | 18:32–20:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:43–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:49–06:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:11–10:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:38–10:48, 16:37–17:47 |
| Varjyam | 09:10–10:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:00–17:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 11:00–17:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 11:00–17:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:49–07:59, 11:00–19:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:00, Shukla-saptami from 08:00; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:01, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 03:49–05:51: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:49–01:33 (03.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–01:33 (03.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 05:51–03:42 (03.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:00–03:50 (03.07)0 Vyatipata 03:49–05:51−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–08:00−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–01:33 (03.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7 |
At sunrise 03:50
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:34 (04.07) more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 01:13 (04.07) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:33 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:33 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 06:33 | karana Vishti |
| from 17:41 | karana Bava |
| from 00:34 (04.07) | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 01:13 (04.07) | yoga Shiva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:50 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:15 |
| Moonrise | 12:17 |
| Moonset | 00:22 |
| Day length | 17 h 25 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 06:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:50–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:33–17:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 00:34–03:51 (04.07)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:50–06:33 Krakacha Yoga 03:50–06:33 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–06:33 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–03:51 (04.07)
Anandadi: Amrita 03:50–00:34 (04.07) Anandadi: Musala 00:34–03:51 (04.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:33–17:41; Bhadra Puchha 08:13–09:20; Bhadra Mukha 09:20–11:10
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:57–03:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:46 (04.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:49–20:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:22–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:54–19:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:00–08:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:19–08:29, 13:07–14:17 |
| Varjyam | 09:36–11:08 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:50–06:33
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 03:50–06:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 03:50–06:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:50–07:55, 10:56–19:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-saptami until 06:33, Shukla-ashtami from 06:33; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 04:57, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:56, Vrischika 16:57, Dhanu 19:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:33–21:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:50–00:34 (04.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–00:34 (04.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–06:330 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:50–06:330 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–06:330 Krakacha Yoga 03:50–06:33−1 Ashtami 06:33–03:51 (04.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:33–03:51 (04.07)−1 Yoga Parigha 03:50–14:27−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–03:51 (04.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:33–17:41
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8 |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 03:51
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 23:13 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 22:26 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 04:43 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:43 | tithi Shukla-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 04:43 | karana Balava |
| from 15:40 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:26 | yoga Siddha |
| from 23:13 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 02:31 (05.07) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 02:31 (05.07) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:51 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:14 |
| Moonrise | 13:44 |
| Moonset | 00:33 |
| Day length | 17 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:43 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:51–21:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 06:33 (03.07)–04:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:51–10:44 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–02:31 (05.07) Ravi Yoga 23:13–03:52 (05.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:13–03:52 (05.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:13–03:52 (05.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:31–03:52 (05.07)
Anandadi: Siddhi 23:13–03:52 (05.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:51–23:13
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:58–03:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| 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 | 17:11–18:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:12–10:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:51–06:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:51–05:00, 05:00–06:10 |
| Varjyam | 08:07–09:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:51–07:51, 10:52–19:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 04:43, Shukla-navami from 04:43; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 04:54, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:52, Vrischika 16:54, Dhanu 19:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — 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 03:51–04:43: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 04:43–21:15: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:51–10:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–23:13+1 Yoga Shiva 03:51–22:260 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–02:31 (05.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:51–04:43−2 Rikta tithi 04:43–02:31 (05.07)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:51–23:13
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 19:23 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
At sunrise 03:52
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:00 (06.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 21:32 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 19:23 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:18 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:18 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 19:23 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 21:32 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 00:00 (06.07) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 00:00 (06.07) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:52 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:13 |
| Moonrise | 15:15 |
| Moonset | 00:44 |
| Day length | 17 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:52–21:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:00–03:53 (06.07)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:52–21:32 Anandadi: Utpata 21:32–03:53 (06.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:39–00:21 (06.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:14–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:14–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (06.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:21–14:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:04–21:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:54–19:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:55–20:05 |
| Varjyam | 04:26–05:55, 02:41–04:10 (06.07) |
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 | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 04:50, Simha 07:47, Kanya 10:48, Tula 13:48, Vrischika 16:50, Dhanu 19:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 19:23
+2 Yoga Siddha 03:52–19:23+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–21:32+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–00:00 (06.07)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:52–21:32
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — until 14:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) |
At sunrise 03:53
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 19:36 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 16:07 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:39 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:39 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 16:07 | yoga Shubha |
| from 19:36 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 21:14 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 21:14 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:53 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:12 |
| Moonrise | 16:49 |
| Moonset | 00:57 |
| Day length | 17 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:36 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (03:53–19:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (19:36–21:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:39–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 00:00–21:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:54–07:21 (07.07)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:53–19:36 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:36–03:54 (07.07)
Yamaghanta 03:53–19:36 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–21:14 Krakacha Yoga 03:53–21:14 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:14–03:54 (07.07)
Anandadi: Mitra 03:53–19:36 Anandadi: Manasa 19:36–03:54 (07.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:39–14:07
- Bhadra in heaven: 14:07–21:14; Bhadra Puchha 14:52–15:56; Bhadra Mukha 15:56–17:42
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:26 |
|---|---|
| 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 (07.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:31–12:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:03–08:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:23–12:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:43–16:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:17, 16:36–17:45 |
| Varjyam | 02:41–04:10, 23:15–00:43 (07.07) |
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 | average 03:53–07:43, 10:44–16:46 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 19:36, Anuradha from 19:36; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:46, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:46, Dhanu 19:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 19:36) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 19:36) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 14:07
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:53–19:36+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:53–19:36+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:53–16:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–21:140 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:36–03:54 (07.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:36–03:54 (07.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–21:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 03:53–19:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:07–21:14−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:53–21:14
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Bhauma Pradosha |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 17:30 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:41 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:47 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:47 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 12:41 | yoga Shukla |
| from 17:30 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 18:18 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 18:18 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:11 |
| Moonrise | 18:24 |
| Moonset | 01:15 |
| Day length | 17 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:30 | from 18:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:54–17:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (17:30–21:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:13–22:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:18–03:55 (08.07)
Anandadi: Vajra 03:54–17:30 Anandadi: Mudgara 17:30–03:55 (08.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:27 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 08:01–09:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:53–19:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:13–10:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–14:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:21–08:31, 23:54–00:20 (08.07) |
| Varjyam | 22:35–00:02 (08.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:54–07:39, 10:40–17:30, 18:18–19:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 17:30, Jyestha from 17:30; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 18:18, Shukla-triodashi from 18:18; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:42, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:40, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:42, Dhanu 19:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 17:30) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 17:30) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); 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.
- 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 Shubha 03:54–12:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–17:300 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:18–03:55 (08.07)0 Auspicious tithi 18:18–03:55 (08.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:30–03:55 (08.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:54–17:30−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 03:55
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 15:19 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:11 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 04:48 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:48 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 09:11 | yoga Brahma |
| from 15:18 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 15:18 | karana Gara |
| from 15:19 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 01:49 (09.07) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:55 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:12 |
| End of twilight | 22:10 |
| Moonrise | 19:53 |
| Moonset | 01:41 |
| Day length | 17 h 17 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 15:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:55–15:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (15:19–21:12) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 15:18–21:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 15:19–03:56 (09.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–15:18 Yamaghanta 15:19–03:56 (09.07)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 15:19–03:56 (09.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:55–15:19
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:52–20:46
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 07:19–08:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:04–08:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:24–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–15:18
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:55–15:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:55–07:35, 10:36–15:18 |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:55–15:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:55–19:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 15:19, Mula from 15:19; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 15:18, Shukla-chaturdashi from 15:18; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:38, Simha 07:35, Kanya 10:36, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:38, Dhanu 19:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 15:19) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 15:19) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 15:18–21:12: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Brahma 09:11–03:56 (09.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–15:18+1 Ravi Yoga 15:19–03:56 (09.07)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 15:19–03:56 (09.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 15:19–03:56 (09.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 15:18–03:56 (09.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:55–15:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–15:19−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–15:18
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 03:56
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 13:11 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 05:41 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:22 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:41 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 12:22 | tithi Purnima |
| from 12:22 | karana Vishti |
| from 13:11 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 22:57 | karana Bava |
| from 02:19 (10.07) | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:11 |
| End of twilight | 22:09 |
| Moonrise | 21:08 |
| Moonset | 02:19 |
| Day length | 17 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:22 | from 13:11 |
|---|
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, Mula (03:56–13:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (13:11–21:11) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:22–21:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:56–12:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
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), 12:22–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 10.07
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:56–13:11 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:22–03:57 (10.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–12:22
Anandadi: Prajapati 13:11–03:57 (10.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:56–13:11
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:22–22:57; Bhadra Puchha 19:16–20:20; Bhadra Mukha 20:20–22:06
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:02–03:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:11–21:25 |
| Pradosha | 21:11–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (10.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:21–08:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:43–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:56–06:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:15–10:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:41–10:50, 16:35–17:44 |
| Varjyam | 11:44–13:11, 22:01–23:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 13:11–19:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 13:11, Purva-Ashadha from 13:11; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 12:22, Purnima from 12:22; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:34, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:32, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:34, Dhanu 19:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 13:11) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 13:11) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:56–12:22: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 12:22–21:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 03:56–05:41+2 Ravi Yoga 03:56–13:11+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:22–03:57 (10.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Prajapati 13:11–03:57 (10.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–12:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:56–13:11−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–13:11−2 Rikta tithi 03:56–12:22−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:22–22:57
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 09:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 11:16 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 23:10 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:36 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:36 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 09:36 | karana Balava |
| from 11:16 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 20:21 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:10 | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:10 |
| End of twilight | 22:08 |
| Moonrise | 22:00 |
| Moonset | 03:17 |
| Day length | 17 h 13 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 09:36 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:36 | from 11:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:57–11:16) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (11:16–21:10) is good for sowing.
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, 03:57–09:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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 12:22 (09.07)–09:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 9.07
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:36–03:58 (11.07)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:16–03:58 (11.07)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:57–11:16 Anandadi: Ananda 11:16–03:58 (11.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:15–09:58
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:03–03:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:10–21:24 |
| Pradosha | 21:10–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (11.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:51–08:19, 03:41–05:11 (11.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:24–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:52–19:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:06–08:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:24–08:33, 13:08–14:17 |
| Varjyam | 18:44–20:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:57–07:27, 10:28–19:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 11:16, Uttara-Ashadha from 11:16; tithi Purnima until 09:36, Krishna-pratipat from 09:36; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:30, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:30, Dhanu 19:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 11:16) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 11:16) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 03:57–09:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 03:57–21:10: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Vaidhriti
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:36–03:58 (11.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:57–11:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:36–03:58 (11.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:16–03:58 (11.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:16–03:58 (11.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–11:16−3 Vaidhriti 03:57–23:10
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 09:40 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 03:58
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:40 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:23 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:11 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:11 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 07:11 | karana Taitila |
| from 09:40 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 18:08 | karana Gara |
| from 20:23 | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:09 |
| End of twilight | 22:06 |
| Moonrise | 22:35 |
| Moonset | 04:34 |
| Day length | 17 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:11 | from 09:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:58–09:40) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (09:40–21:09) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 07:11–09:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:40–04:00 (12.07)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:58–07:11
Anandadi: Chara 04:02–11:11 Anandadi: Sthira 11:11–04:00 (12.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:58–04:02
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:04–03:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:09–21:23 |
| Pradosha | 21:09–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (12.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:41–05:11, 22:38–00:10 (12.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:16–10:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:58–06:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:58–05:07, 05:07–06:16 |
| Varjyam | 13:29–15:00 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–07:23, 10:24–16:26
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 03:58–07:23, 10:24–16:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:58–07:23, 10:24–16:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 09:40, Shravana from 09:40; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 07:11, Krishna-dvitya from 07:11; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:26, Simha 07:23, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:25, Vrischika 16:26, Dhanu 19:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 09:40) — improved health; Shravana (from 09:40) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 09:40
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:40–04:00 (12.07)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 11:11–04:00 (12.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–09:40+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–07:110 Yoga Priti 20:23–04:00 (12.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:58–07:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:58–04:020 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:11–09:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:00
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 08:33 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 18:02 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 05:13 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:13 | tithi Krishna-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:13 | karana Vanija |
| from 08:33 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 16:27 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:02 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 03:51 (13.07) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 03:51 (13.07) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:00 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:08 |
| End of twilight | 22:05 |
| Moonrise | 22:57 |
| Moonset | 06:00 |
| Day length | 17 h 08 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 05:13 | from 08:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:00–08:33) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:27–21:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–04:01 (13.07)
Anandadi: Matanga 08:33–04:01 (13.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:00–08:33
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:27–20:13
- Bhadra on earth: 20:13–03:51 (13.07); Bhadra Puchha 23:53–01:01 (13.07); Bhadra Mukha 01:01–02:54 (13.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 20:13–13:18 (17.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:05–03:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:08–21:22 |
| Pradosha | 21:08–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (13.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:52–23:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:00–21:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:51–19:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:51–20:00 |
| Varjyam | 12:28–14:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:00–20:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:00–20:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:00–07:19, 10:21–16:22 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:00–20:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 08:33, Dhanishtha from 08:33; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 05:13, Krishna-tritya from 05:13; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:22, Simha 07:19, Kanya 10:21, Tula 13:21, Vrischika 16:22, Dhanu 19:09, Makara 21:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 08:33) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 08:33) — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 20:13–21:08: 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 = +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: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:33–04:01 (13.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–08:33+1 Yoga Priti 04:00–18:02+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–05:130 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 20:13–04:01 (13.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:27–20:13−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:00–08:33−2 Kshaya tithi
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:01
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 03:11 (14.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 08:03 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 16:13 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:25 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:03 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 15:25 | karana Balava |
| from 16:13 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 03:11 (14.07) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 03:11 (14.07) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:01 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:07 |
| End of twilight | 22:03 |
| Moonrise | 23:13 |
| Moonset | 07:28 |
| Day length | 17 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:03 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (08:03–21:07) is good for sowing.
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, 23:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–08:03
Anandadi: Shubha 04:01–08:03 Anandadi: Amrita 08:03–04:02 (14.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 20:13 (12.07)–13:18 (17.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:06–03:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:07–21:21 |
| Pradosha | 21:07–22:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (14.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:00–02:37 (14.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:09–08:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:26–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:42–16:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:17, 16:33–17:42 |
| Varjyam | 15:19–16:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 08:03, Shatabhisha from 08:03; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:18, Simha 07:15, Kanya 10:17, Tula 13:17, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:05, Makara 21:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 08:03) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 08:03) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:01–21:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:01–08:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–08:03+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:01–16:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–08:030 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:01–03:11 (14.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Mrityu |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) |
At sunrise 04:02
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 03:17 (15.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 08:16 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:00 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:08 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:16 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 15:00 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 15:08 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:17 (15.07) | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 03:17 (15.07) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:02 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:06 |
| End of twilight | 22:02 |
| Moonrise | 23:24 |
| Moonset | 08:52 |
| Day length | 17 h 03 min |
Sky
| Karka Sankranti | 22:31 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:02–08:16) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:16–21:06) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
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, 10:31–21:06
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–03:17 (15.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:17–04:04 (15.07)
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:02–08:16 Anandadi: Kana 08:16–04:04 (15.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 20:13 (12.07)–13:18 (17.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 02:53–03:42 (15.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:07–03:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:06–21:20 |
| Pradosha | 21:06–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (15.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:55–02:35 (15.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:50–18:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:18–10:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:27–08:35, 23:53–00:21 (15.07) |
| Varjyam | 14:56–16:36 |
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 04:02–08:16, 10:13–19:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 08:16, Purva-Bhadra from 08:16; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:14, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:13, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 19:01, Makara 20:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 08:16) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 08:16) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 22:31 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
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: Sankranti day
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:02–08:16+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:02–15:00+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–03:17 (15.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:16–04:04 (15.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–03:17 (15.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:02–08:16
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:04
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 04:09 (16.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 09:14 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:24 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:38 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:14 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 14:24 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 15:38 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:04 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:05 |
| End of twilight | 22:00 |
| Moonrise | 23:34 |
| Moonset | 10:12 |
| Day length | 17 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:14 |
|---|
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 (04:04–09:14) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (09:14–21:05) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:14–04:05 (16.07)
Anandadi: Padma 04:04–09:14 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:14–04:05 (16.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 20:13 (12.07)–13:18 (17.07)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:08–03:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:32 |
| Godhuli | 21:05–21:19 |
| Pradosha | 21:05–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (16.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:11–08:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:27–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 19:31–21:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:04–07:08, 09:14–21:05
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 04:04–07:08, 09:14–21:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:04–07:08, 09:14–21:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:09–18:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 09:14, Uttara-Bhadra from 09:14; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:10, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:09, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:10, Dhanu 18:57, Makara 20:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 09:14) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 09:14) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 09:14–04:05 (16.07)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:04–09:14+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:04–14:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:14–04:05 (16.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 14:24–16:47−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:14–04:05 (16.07)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–09:14−2 Tryahasparsha
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 04:09 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 10:57 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:22 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 04:09 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:09 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 04:09 | karana Vishti |
| from 10:57 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 14:22 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 16:52 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:03 |
| End of twilight | 21:58 |
| Moonrise | 23:43 |
| Moonset | 11:29 |
| Day length | 16 h 58 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 04:09 | from 10:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:05–10:57) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (10:57–21:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:09–16:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:05–10:57 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:57–04:07 (17.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–04:09
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:05–10:57 Anandadi: Mitra 10:57–04:07 (17.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 04:09–16:52; Bhadra Puchha 09:16–10:33; Bhadra Mukha 10:33–12:41
- Roga Panchaka: 20:13 (12.07)–13:18 (17.07)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:09–03:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:32 |
| Godhuli | 21:03–21:18 |
| Pradosha | 21:03–22:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (17.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:48–07:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:42–16:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:05–06:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:20–10:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:45–10:52, 16:32–17:40 |
| Varjyam | 00:08–01:53 (17.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:52–20:50
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 16:52–20:50 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 16:52–20:50 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:05–07:04, 10:05–18:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 10:57, Revati from 10:57; tithi Krishna-shashti until 04:09, Krishna-saptami from 04:09; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:06, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:05, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:53, Makara 20:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 10:57) — a good life; Revati (from 10:57) — increase in property; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 04:09–16:52: 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 = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:57–04:07 (17.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:05–10:57+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:05–10:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–10:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 14:22–04:07 (17.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–04:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:05–04:09−3 Bhadra on earth 04:09–16:52
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 13:18 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 04:07
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:18 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 14:51 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 05:44 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:44 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 05:44 | karana Balava |
| from 13:18 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 14:51 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 18:44 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:07 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:02 |
| End of twilight | 21:57 |
| Moonrise | 23:52 |
| Moonset | 12:43 |
| Day length | 16 h 55 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:44 | from 13:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:07–13:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:02–22:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:07–13:18 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 04:07–05:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–05:44 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–04:08 (18.07)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:07–13:18 Anandadi: Vajra 13:18–04:08 (18.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 20:13 (12.07)–13:18
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:40–19:59
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:10–03:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:02–21:16 |
| Pradosha | 21:02–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (18.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:40–12:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:27–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:48–18:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:14–08:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:30–08:37, 13:08–14:16 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:07–05:44
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:07–05:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:07–05:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:07–07:00, 10:01–18:49, 20:46–21:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 13:18, Ashwini from 13:18; tithi Krishna-saptami until 05:44, Krishna-ashtami from 05:44; lagna Karka 04:07, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:49, Makara 20:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:18) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:18) — joy; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 05:44–21:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 13:18
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:07–13:18+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:07–13:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–13:18+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:07–14:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–04:08 (18.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–05:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 04:07–05:440 Anandadi: Vajra 13:18–04:08 (18.07)−1 Ashtami 05:44–04:08 (18.07)−1 Panchaka 04:07–13:18
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:08
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 16:08 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:42 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:51 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:51 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 07:51 | karana Taitila |
| from 15:42 | yoga Shula |
| from 16:08 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 21:03 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:08 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:01 |
| End of twilight | 21:55 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 13:57 |
| Day length | 16 h 52 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 07:51 | from 16:08 |
|---|
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, Bharani (16:08–21:01) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:51–04:10 (19.07)
Anandadi: Saumya 04:08–16:08 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:08–04:10 (19.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:11–03:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:01–21:15 |
| Pradosha | 21:01–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (19.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:05–09:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:21–10:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:41–16:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:08–06:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:08–05:16, 05:16–06:23 |
| Varjyam | 11:40–13:27, 02:58–04:46 (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 04:08–06:56, 09:57–16:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 16:08, Bharani from 16:08; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 07:51, Krishna-navami from 07:51; lagna Karka 04:08, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:57, Vrischika 15:58, Dhanu 18:45, Makara 20:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 16:08) — joy; Bharani (from 16:08) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:08–07:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 07:51–21:01: 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 = +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) 07:51–04:10 (19.07)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:08–16:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–16:08+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:08–15:420 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 15:42–17:470 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:08–04:10 (19.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:08–04:10 (19.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:51–04:10 (19.07)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:10
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 19:13 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:45 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:18 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:18 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 10:18 | karana Vanija |
| from 16:45 | yoga Ganda |
| from 19:13 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 23:35 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:10 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:59 |
| End of twilight | 21:53 |
| Moonrise | 00:01 |
| Moonset | 15:12 |
| Day length | 16 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 2, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:18 | from 19:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:10–19:13) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (19:13–20:59) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:10–19:13
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:10–19:13 Anandadi: Dhumra 19:13–04:11 (20.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 23:35–12:51 (20.07); Bhadra Puchha 01:34–02:54 (20.07); Bhadra Mukha 02:54–05:06 (20.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:12–03:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 20:59–21:14 |
| Pradosha | 20:59–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (20.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:48–15:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:53–20:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:47–18:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:45–19:52 |
| Varjyam | 02:58–04:46 |
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 10:18–18:41, 20:39–20:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 19:13, Krittika from 19:13; tithi Krishna-navami until 10:18, Krishna-dashami from 10:18; lagna Karka 04:10, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:53, Vrischika 15:55, Dhanu 18:41, Makara 20:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 19:13) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 19:13) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:10–10:18: 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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 16:45–19:16−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:10–19:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–19:13−2 Rikta tithi 04:10–10:18−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:10–19:13
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:11
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 12:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 22:18 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 17:50 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:51 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:51 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 12:51 | karana Bava |
| from 17:50 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 22:18 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 02:05 (21.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:11 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:58 |
| End of twilight | 21:51 |
| Moonrise | 00:13 |
| Moonset | 16:27 |
| Day length | 16 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:51 |
|---|
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, Krittika (04:11–20:58) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:11–12:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 22:18–04:13 (21.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:51–04:13 (21.07) Krakacha Yoga 12:51–04:13 (21.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 22:18–04:13 (21.07)
Anandadi: Sthira 04:11–22:18 Anandadi: Vardhamana 22:18–04:13 (21.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:00–12:51; Bhadra Puchha 01:34–02:54; Bhadra Mukha 02:54–05:06
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:24–13:17
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:14–03:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:29 |
| Godhuli | 20:58–21:12 |
| Pradosha | 20:58–22:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (21.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:35–21:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:17–08:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:29–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:40–16:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:15, 16:29–17:37 |
| Varjyam | 08:45–10:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:11–06:48, 09:49–15:51, 20:35–20:58
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 04:11–06:48, 09:49–15:51, 20:35–20:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:11–06:48, 09:49–15:51, 20:35–20:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:11–06:48, 09:49–18:38, 20:35–20:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-dashami until 12:51, Krishna-ekadashi from 12:51; lagna Karka 04:11, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:49, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:51, Dhanu 18:38, Makara 20:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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 = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:11–22:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 17:50–04:13 (21.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:51–04:13 (21.07)−1 Krakacha Yoga 12:51–04:13 (21.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:11–12:51
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kamika Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:13
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 01:10 (22.07) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 18:45 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:15 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:15 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 15:15 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:45 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 01:10 (22.07) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:13 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:56 |
| End of twilight | 21:49 |
| Moonrise | 00:29 |
| Moonset | 17:42 |
| Day length | 16 h 43 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 15:15 |
|---|
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 (04:13–20:56) is good for sowing.
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 12:51 (20.07)–15:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:14–07:35 (22.07)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 01:10–04:14 (22.07)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:13–15:15 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–15:15
Anandadi: Matanga 04:13–01:10 (22.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 01:10–04:14 (22.07)
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:15–03:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:29 |
| Godhuli | 20:56–21:11 |
| Pradosha | 20:56–22:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (22.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:35–23:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:46–18:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:24–10:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:34–08:40, 23:52–00:21 (22.07) |
| Varjyam | 16:12–18:00 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:13–06:44, 09:45–15:47, 20:31–20:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:13–06:44, 09:45–15:47, 20:31–20:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:13–06:44, 09:45–15:47, 20:31–20:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:13–18:34, 20:31–20:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 15:15, Krishna-dvadashi from 15:15; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:47, Dhanu 18:34, Makara 20:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:13–01:10 (22.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–01:10 (22.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:13–18:450 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 01:10–04:14 (22.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:13–15:15−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–15:15
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 19:23 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:14
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 03:38 (23.07) more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 19:23 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 04:19 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:19 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 17:17 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 17:17 | karana Gara |
| from 19:23 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 03:38 (23.07) | nakshatra Ardra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:14 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:55 |
| End of twilight | 21:47 |
| Moonrise | 00:51 |
| Moonset | 18:53 |
| Day length | 16 h 40 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 17:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:14–20:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 20:55–22:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–17:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–03:38 (23.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:17–04:16 (23.07)
Anandadi: Amrita 04:14–03:38 (23.07) Anandadi: Musala 03:38–04:16 (23.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:16–03:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:28 |
| Godhuli | 20:55–21:10 |
| Pradosha | 20:55–22:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (23.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:55–19:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:19–08:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:30–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 07:20–09:06 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:14–06:40, 09:41–15:43
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 04:14–06:40, 09:41–15:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:14–06:40, 09:41–15:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:14–06:40, 09:41–18:30, 20:27–20:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 17:17, Krishna-trayodashi from 17:17; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 06:40, Kanya 09:41, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:43, Dhanu 18:30, Makara 20:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 19:23
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–03:38 (23.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–17:17+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:14–03:38 (23.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–03:38 (23.07)+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:14–19:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:17–04:16 (23.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 19:23–23:01
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:16
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 05:35 (24.07) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 19:38 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:07 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:07 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 18:50 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 18:50 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:38 | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:16 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:53 |
| End of twilight | 21:45 |
| Moonrise | 01:23 |
| Moonset | 19:55 |
| Day length | 16 h 37 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 18:50 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:50–20:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 18:50–20:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 00:21–00:50 (24.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:50–04:18 (24.07)
Anandadi: Kana all day
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:50–07:24 (24.07); Bhadra Mukha 18:50–20:55; Bhadra Puchha 06:05–07:19 (24.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:17–03:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 20:53–21:08 |
| Pradosha | 20:53–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (24.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:46–20:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:39–16:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:16–06:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:25–10:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:48–10:55, 16:27–17:34 |
| Varjyam | 12:43–14:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:16–06:36, 09:37–15:39
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 04:16–06:36, 09:37–15:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:16–06:36, 09:37–15:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:16–06:36, 09:37–18:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 18:50, Krishna-chaturdashi from 18:50; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:39, Dhanu 18:26, Makara 20:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 18:50–20:53: 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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 19:38–04:18 (24.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:50–04:18 (24.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:50–04:18 (24.07)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 18:50–04:18 (24.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Anandadi: Kana all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:18
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 05:35 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 19:27 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:24 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:35 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 07:24 | karana Shakuni |
| from 19:27 | yoga Vajra |
| from 19:49 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 19:49 | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:18 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:52 |
| End of twilight | 21:43 |
| Moonrise | 02:08 |
| Moonset | 20:45 |
| Day length | 16 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:35 | 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, Punarvasu (05:35–20:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:18–07:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 07:24–19:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 19:49–20:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:18–19:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:35–04:19 (25.07)
Anandadi: Padma 04:18–05:35 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:35–04:19 (25.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:50 (23.07)–07:24; Bhadra Mukha 18:50–20:55 (23.07); Bhadra Puchha 06:05–07:19
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:19–03:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 20:52–21:07 |
| Pradosha | 20:52–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (25.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:30–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:43–18:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:22–08:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:37–08:43, 13:08–14:14 |
| Varjyam | 18:17–19:58 |
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 04:18–06:32, 09:33–18:22, 20:19–20:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 05:35, Punarvasu from 05:35; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 19:49, Amavasya from 19:49; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:35, Dhanu 18:22, Makara 20:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 05:35) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 05:35) — 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 04:18–19:49: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 19:49–20:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +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: Krishna Chaturdashi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:35–04:19 (25.07)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:18–19:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:35–04:19 (25.07)0 Anandadi: Padma 04:18–05:350 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 19:27–20:370 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:18–07:24−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:35–04:19 (25.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:18–05:35−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:18–19:49
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shani Amavasya · Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu |
At sunrise 04:19
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 20:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 06:58 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:48 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:06 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:58 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 08:06 | karana Naga |
| from 18:48 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 20:14 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 20:14 | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:19 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:50 |
| End of twilight | 21:41 |
| Moonrise | 03:10 |
| Moonset | 21:21 |
| Day length | 16 h 30 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 20:14 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:58 | from 20:14 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (04:19–06:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:58–20:50) is good for sowing.
- Chatushpada 04:19–08:06: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 08:06–20:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 20:14–20:50: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)
A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:49 (24.07)–20:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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 19:49 (24.07)–20:14
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 19:49 (24.07)–20:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:19–06:58 Anandadi: Mitra 06:58–04:21 (26.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:50–20:38
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:20–03:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:50–21:05 |
| Pradosha | 20:50–22:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (26.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:26–06:08, 01:12–02:51 (26.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:27–10:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:39–16:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:19–06:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:19–05:26, 05:26–06:32 |
| Varjyam | 15:15–16:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:15–20:50
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 20:15–20:50 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 20:15–20:50 |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 06:58, Pushya from 06:58; tithi Amavasya until 20:14, Shukla-pratipat from 20:14; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:28, Kanya 09:29, Tula 12:30, Vrischika 15:31, Dhanu 18:18, Makara 20:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 06:58) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 06:58) — 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:
- Amavasya 04:19–20:14: 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+2 Pushya 06:58–04:21 (26.07)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:58–04:21 (26.07)0 Yoga Siddhi 18:48–04:21 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 04:19–20:14
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 07:49 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:21
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 20:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 07:49 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 17:44 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:14 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:49 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 08:14 | karana Bava |
| from 17:44 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 20:07 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 20:07 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:21 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:48 |
| End of twilight | 21:39 |
| Moonrise | 04:24 |
| Moonset | 21:47 |
| Day length | 16 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 07:49 | from 20:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:21–07:49) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 04:21–08:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 20:48–21:47
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:48–21:47
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:21–07:49 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:21–07:49
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–20:07
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:21–07:49 Anandadi: Vajra 07:49–04:23 (27.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:08–14:11 (27.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:21–03:51 |
|---|---|
| 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 | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:45–20:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:41–18:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:37–19:42 |
| Varjyam | 20:49–22:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:21–06:24
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 04:21–06:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:21–06:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 20:11–20:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 07:49, Ashlesha from 07:49; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 20:07, Shukla-dvitya from 20:07; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:24, Kanya 09:25, Tula 12:26, Vrischika 15:27, Dhanu 18:14, Makara 20:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 07:49) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 07:49) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 17:44–20:48: 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 = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 07:49
+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:21–07:49+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:21–17:44+2 Pushya 04:21–07:49+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:21–07:490 Auspicious tithi 20:07–04:23 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–20:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vyatipata 17:44–04:23 (27.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:49–04:23 (27.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:49–04:23 (27.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| 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 | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:23
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 08:10 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 16:17 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:52 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:52 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 08:10 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 16:17 | yoga Variyana |
| from 19:31 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 19:31 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:23 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:46 |
| End of twilight | 21:37 |
| Moonrise | 05:47 |
| Moonset | 22:05 |
| Day length | 16 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:10 | from 19:31 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:10–20:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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) 04:23–19:31
Anandadi: Saumya 04:23–08:10 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:10–04:25 (28.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:08–14:11
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:22–03:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:46–21:02 |
| Pradosha | 20:46–22:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (28.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:33–08:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:26–08:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:32–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:38–16:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:13, 16:24–17:30 |
| Varjyam | 20:08–21:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:17–20:46
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 16:17–20:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 16:17–20:46 |
| Cutting toenails | average 19:31–20:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 08:10, Magha from 08:10; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 19:31, Shukla-tritya from 19:31; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:20, Kanya 09:22, Tula 12:22, Vrischika 15:23, Dhanu 18:10, Makara 20:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 08:10) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 08:10) — 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 04:23–16:17: 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
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: Saumya 04:23–08:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–19:310 Yoga Variyana 16:17–04:25 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:10–04:25 (28.07)−1 Gandanta 04:23–14:11−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:23–08:10−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–19:31−3 Vyatipata 04:23–16:17
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); 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 | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hariyali Teej |
At sunrise 04:25
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 08:05 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 14:30 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:04 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:04 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 08:05 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 14:30 | yoga Parigha |
| from 18:31 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 18:31 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:25 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:45 |
| End of twilight | 21:34 |
| Moonrise | 07:12 |
| Moonset | 22:19 |
| Day length | 16 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 1, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:05 | from 18:31 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:25–08:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:05–20:45) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati
The festival of the reunion of Shiva and Parvati in the rainy season: women in green clothes fast for marital happiness, swing on swings and sing songs.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:31 (27.07)–18:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–18:31 Ravi Yoga 08:05–04:26 (29.07)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:25–08:05 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:05–04:26 (29.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:24–03:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:45–21:00 |
| Pradosha | 20:45–22:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (29.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:42–07:17, 01:22–02:56 (29.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:40–18:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:30–10:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:41–08:46, 23:49–00:20 (29.07) |
| Varjyam | 15:57–17:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:25–06:16, 09:18–15:19
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 04:25–06:16, 09:18–15:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:25–06:16, 09:18–15:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:25–06:16, 09:18–18:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 08:05, Purva-Phalguni from 08:05; tithi Shukla-tritya until 18:31, Shukla-chaturti from 18:31; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:16, Kanya 09:18, Tula 12:18, Vrischika 15:19, Dhanu 18:06, Makara 20:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 08:05) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 08:05) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 18:31–20:45: 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 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 = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:05–04:26 (29.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–18:31+1 Yoga Variyana 04:25–14:30+1 Auspicious tithi 04:25–18:310 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 18:31–04:26 (29.07)0 Yoga Parigha 14:30–01:29 (29.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:25–08:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:25–08:05
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 04:26
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:39 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 12:27 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 05:54 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:54 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 07:39 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 12:27 | yoga Shiva |
| from 17:12 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 17:12 | karana Bava |
| from 04:26 (30.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:26 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:43 |
| End of twilight | 21:32 |
| Moonrise | 08:38 |
| Moonset | 22:30 |
| Day length | 16 h 16 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 07:39 | from 17:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:26–07:39) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:39–20:43) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:54–17:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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), 10:57–14:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:26–07:39
Anandadi: Sthira 04:26–07:39 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:39–04:28 (30.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 05:54–13:30; Bhadra Mukha 05:51–07:45
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:30–17:12; Bhadra Puchha 16:04–17:12
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:25–03:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:43–20:58 |
| Pradosha | 20:43–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (30.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:57–01:30 (30.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:29–08:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:33–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:07 |
| Varjyam | 14:38–16:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:59–20:43
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 19:59–20:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 19:59–20:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 17:12–18:02, 19:59–20:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 07:39, Uttara-Phalguni from 07:39; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 17:12, Shukla-panchami from 17:12; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:13, Kanya 09:14, Tula 12:14, Vrischika 15:15, Dhanu 18:02, Makara 19:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 07:39) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 07:39) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:26–17:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 05:54–13:30: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:39–04:28 (30.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:39–04:28 (30.07)+1 Yoga Shiva 12:27–04:28 (30.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:26–07:390 Auspicious tithi 17:12–04:28 (30.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:26–07:39−1 Bhadra on earth 05:54–13:30−2 Rikta tithi 04:26–17:12
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 06:56 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Naga Panchami · Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:28
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 06:56 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 10:11 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:37 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:56 | nakshatra Hasta |
|---|---|
| from 10:11 | yoga Siddha |
| from 15:37 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 15:37 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:45 (31.07) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:28 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:41 |
| End of twilight | 21:30 |
| Moonrise | 10:04 |
| Moonset | 22:41 |
| Day length | 16 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:56 | from 15:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:28–06:56) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:56–20:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Naga Panchami · Nagas
Worship of the Nagas, the serpent deities: milk is offered to their images, and the earth is neither ploughed nor dug. According to the Mahabharata, on this day the snake sacrifice of King Janamejaya was stopped.
Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 04:28–12:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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, 15:37–04:30 (31.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–15:37 Ravi Yoga 06:56–04:30 (31.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:28–06:56 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:37–04:30 (31.07)
Anandadi: Matanga 04:28–06:56 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:56–04:30 (31.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:14–15:59
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:26–03:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:41–20:57 |
| Pradosha | 20:41–22:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (31.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:13–01:45 (31.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:36–16:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:28–06:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:31–10:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:53–10:57, 16:22–17:26 |
| Varjyam | 15:00–16:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:28–06:09, 09:10–15:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:28–06:09, 09:10–15:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:28–06:09, 09:10–15:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:28–06:09, 09:10–17:58, 19:55–20:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 06:56, Hasta from 06:56; tithi Shukla-panchami until 15:37, Shukla-shashti from 15:37; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:09, Kanya 09:10, Tula 12:10, Vrischika 15:11, Dhanu 17:58, Makara 19:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 06:56) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 06:56) — imparting radiance (to the person); 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 06:56
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:56–04:30 (31.07)+1 Yoga Siddha 10:11–04:30 (31.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–06:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–15:370 Anandadi: Matanga 04:28–06:560 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:37–04:30 (31.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–15:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:37–04:30 (31.07)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:28–06:56−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:56–04:30 (31.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 13:49 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1757 · Vikram 1892 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:30
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 05:59 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:44 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:49 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:59 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 07:44 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 13:49 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 13:49 | karana Gara |
| from 00:52 (01.08) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:30 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:39 |
| End of twilight | 21:27 |
| Moonrise | 11:31 |
| Moonset | 22:52 |
| Day length | 16 h 08 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 05:59 | from 13:49 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:30–05:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:59–20:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:30–05:59 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–13:49
Krakacha Yoga 13:49–04:32 (01.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:49–04:32 (01.08)
Anandadi: Amrita 04:30–05:59 Anandadi: Musala 05:59–04:32 (01.08)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:28–03:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:39–20:55 |
| Pradosha | 20:39–22:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (01.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:45–00:16 (01.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:33–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:37–18:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:31–08:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:44–08:49, 13:07–14:12 |
| Varjyam | 13:36–15:08 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:49–15:07, 19:51–20:39
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 13:49–15:07, 19:51–20:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 13:49–15:07, 19:51–20:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:30–06:05, 09:06–17:54, 19:51–20:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 05:59, Chitra from 05:59; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:49, Shukla-saptami from 13:49; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:05, Kanya 09:06, Tula 12:06, Vrischika 15:07, Dhanu 17:54, Makara 19:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 05:59) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 05:59) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 13:49
+2 Yoga Siddha 04:30–07:44+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–13:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–05:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:49–04:32 (01.08)0 Ravi Yoga 04:30–05:590 Anandadi: Amrita 04:30–05:590 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:49–04:32 (01.08)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:59–04:32 (01.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:30–13:49−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:49–04:32 (01.08)
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
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.
Northern samvatsara: Parabhava (No. 40)
Shaka Samvat 1757 · Vikram Samvat 1892 · Kali Yuga 4936
Next year — Durmukha, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 17.03.1836
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
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).
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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The 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.
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.
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.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
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.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
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.
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.
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.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“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.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
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”.
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.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
“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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
“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.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The 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).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“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).
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
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.
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)
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
no pruning or felling
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in 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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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).
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.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
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).
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.
“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.
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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.
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
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.
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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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)
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 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
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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
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.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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)
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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)
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.
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 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
no pruning or felling
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
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-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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).
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
digging, plowing, planting trees
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
do not fell trees, any undertakings
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.