Panchanga Calendar

July 1936

SamvatsaraDhata (10)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 19.07RituGrishma → Varsha from 19.07AyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 16.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 1936 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 18.07), Shravana (from 19.07). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 4.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima). 4.07 — lunar eclipse, partial (visible after rising).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Vish12after 05:14

2Anu13after 07:06

3Jye14

4Mul15Guru Purnima

5PAsh1

6UAsh2after 10:46

7Shra3Angaraki Chaturthi

8Dhan4

9Shat5

10PBh6

11Rev7Kalashtami

12Ashw8

13Bhar10Shravana Somvar

14Krit11Kamika Ekadashi

15Roh12Karka Sankranti

16Mrig13Masik Shivaratri

17Ard14

18Pun30Shani Amavasya

19Push1until 19:38

20Ashl2Shravana Somvar

21Mag3Hariyali Teej

22PPh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

23UPh5Naga Panchami

24Has6Skanda Shashti

25Has7

26Chit8Masik Durgashtami

27Swa8Shravana Somvar

28Vish9

29Anu10until 15:45

30Jye11Putrada Ekadashi

31Mul12Varalakshmi

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (24)

Amrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaLunar eclipse, partialGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Tripushkar YogaShravana SomvarSankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiSankrantiShivaratriShani Amavasyaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)Ravi Pushya YogaHariyali TeejChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSkanda ShashtiDwipushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Varalakshmi

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

1.07 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shubha after 05:14
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
2.07 Thu — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:06
Jyestha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
19.07 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 19:38
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
24.07 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
27.07 Mon — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
29.07 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga until 15:45
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

1.07 Wed Pradosha Vrat
4.07 Sat Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
4.07 Sat Ashadha Purnima
6.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
7.07 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana)
11.07 Sat Kalashtami
13.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
14.07 Tue Kamika Ekadashi
15.07 Wed Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
15.07 Wed Pradosha Vrat
16.07 Thu Masik Shivaratri
18.07 Sat Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
18.07 Sat Shani Amavasya
18.07 Sat Karkidaka Vavu
20.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
21.07 Tue Hariyali Teej
21.07 Tue Chandra Darshan
22.07 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
23.07 Thu Naga Panchami
24.07 Fri Skanda Shashti
26.07 Sun Masik Durgashtami
27.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
30.07 Thu Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
31.07 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
31.07 Fri Pradosha Vrat

Special muhurta yogas

1.07 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:14–03:50 (02.07)
1.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:14–03:50 (02.07)
2.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–07:06
5.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:27–03:54 (06.07)
5.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 19:50–03:54 (06.07)
6.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:12–03:55 (07.07)
10.07 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:26–03:59 (11.07)
10.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:26–03:59 (11.07)
12.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–00:25 (13.07)
14.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–21:43
15.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
17.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:20–04:09 (18.07)
19.07 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:11–19:38
19.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:11–19:38
25.07 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 05:14–02:24 (26.07)
29.07 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:28–15:45
29.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:28–15:45

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

4.07 Sat — Eclipse, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
5.07 Sun — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse nearby
7.07 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
10.07 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
11.07 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
12.07 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
15.07 Wed — Sankranti day
16.07 Thu — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
17.07 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Vishti (Bhadra)
18.07 Sat — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Yoga Vajra
21.07 Tue — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
22.07 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
26.07 Sun — Vishti (Bhadra), Tryahasparsha, Anandadi: Lumbaka
31.07 Fri — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

4.07 Full moon (Purnima) 20:34
4.07 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 20:24, magnitude 0.267
visible after rising: 21:01–21:23, maximum eclipse here 21:01, magnitude 0.158
15.07 Karka Sankranti 19:44 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
18.07 New moon (Amavasya) 18:18

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
7.07 20:05 – 12.07 01:54 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Dhata (No. 10, “creator, sustainer”) — A moderate year: an abundance of medicinal herbs, attention to health; success without excess. more

Northern samvatsara: Sarvadhari. Shaka Samvat 1858, Vikram Samvat 1993, Kali Yuga 5037.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 05:14
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:29 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 05:14 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 12:21 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:49 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:14	nakshatra Anuradha
from 06:49	karana Balava
from 12:21	yoga Shubha
from 19:29	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 19:29	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:48
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	18:32
Moonset	00:50
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:14	from 19:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:49–05:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:14–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:16–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–19:29 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:14–03:50 (02.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:14–03:50 (02.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:29–03:50 (02.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:49–05:14 Anandadi: Saumya 05:14–03:50 (02.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:54–21:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:43
Yamaganda	06:00–08:11
Gulika Kalam	10:22–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:58–13:07
Varjyam	09:32–11:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–08:09, 11:10–17:12, 19:29–21:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:49–08:09, 11:10–17:12, 19:29–21:16
Cutting fingernails	average 03:49–08:09, 11:10–17:12
Cutting toenails	average 03:49–08:09, 11:10–17:12, 19:29–21:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:14–08:09, 11:10–19:57

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 05:14, Anuradha from 05:14; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 19:29, Shukla-triodashi from 19:29; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:11, Simha 08:09, Kanya 11:10, Tula 14:10, Vrischika 17:12, Dhanu 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 05:14) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 05:14) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:14

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:14–03:50 (02.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–19:29+1 Yoga Shubha 12:21–03:50 (02.07)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:14–03:50 (02.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:14–03:50 (02.07)0 Auspicious tithi 19:29–03:50 (02.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:29–03:50 (02.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Best day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 07:06
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:25 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:06 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:16 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:01 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:06	nakshatra Jyestha
from 08:01	karana Taitila
from 12:16	yoga Shukla
from 20:25	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 20:25	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	19:34
Moonset	01:25
Day length	17 h 26 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 07:06	from 20:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:50–07:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:06–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 20:25–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–07:06 Ravi Yoga 07:06–03:51 (03.07)

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 03:50–07:06 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:25–03:51 (03.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:50–07:06 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:06–03:51 (03.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:10–14:41 (03.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:09–00:50 (03.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:54
Yamaganda	03:50–06:00
Gulika Kalam	08:11–10:22
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:48, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	13:01–14:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–20:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:50–20:25
Cutting fingernails	average 03:50–08:05, 11:06–17:08
Cutting toenails	average 03:50–20:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:50–07:06

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 07:06, Jyestha from 07:06; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 20:25, Shukla-chaturdashi from 20:25; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:07, Simha 08:05, Kanya 11:06, Tula 14:06, Vrischika 17:08, Dhanu 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 07:06) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 07:06) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 20:25–21:16: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:06

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:50–12:16+2 Ravi Yoga 07:06–03:51 (03.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–07:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–20:250 Anandadi: Ananda 03:50–07:060 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:25–03:51 (03.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–07:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 20:25–03:51 (03.07)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 03:50–07:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:06–03:51 (03.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:06–03:51 (03.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:46 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 11:44 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:40 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:26	nakshatra Mula
from 08:40	karana Vanija
from 11:44	yoga Brahma
from 20:46	tithi Purnima
from 20:46	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	20:23
Moonset	02:13
Day length	17 h 24 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 20:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:51–08:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:26–21:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:46–21:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:51–20:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:51–08:26

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:51–08:26

Anandadi: Chara 03:51–08:26 Anandadi: Sthira 08:26–03:51 (04.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:46–08:44 (04.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:30–05:42 (04.07); Bhadra Mukha 05:42–07:41 (04.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:10–14:41
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:36–04:15 (04.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:33
Yamaganda	16:54–19:05
Gulika Kalam	06:01–08:12
Dur Muhurta	07:20–08:29, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:51–08:01, 11:02–19:49

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 08:26, Mula from 08:26; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 20:46, Purnima from 20:46; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:03, Simha 08:01, Kanya 11:02, Tula 14:02, Vrischika 17:04, Dhanu 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 08:26) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 08:26) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:51–20:46: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 20:46–21:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:51–08:26+1 Yoga Brahma 11:44–03:51 (04.07)+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:51–08:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:51–08:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:46–03:51 (04.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 03:51–14:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–08:26−2 Rikta tithi 03:51–20:46

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima · Lunar eclipse, partial (visible after rising)

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 20:34 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:45 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:44 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:44	karana Bava
from 09:13	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 10:45	yoga Indra
from 20:34	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 20:34	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	21:01
Moonset	03:16
Day length	17 h 23 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	20:34
Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 20:24, magnitude 0.267
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 18:00 Partial eclipse begins 19:26 Partial eclipse ends 21:23 Penumbral eclipse ends 22:49
Visibility	visible after rising: 21:01–21:23, maximum eclipse here 21:01, magnitude 0.158
Sutak	10:26–21:23

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:13	from 20:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:51–09:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:13–21:15) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:51–08:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 03:51–20:34
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 20:46 (03.07)–20:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–20:34

Anandadi: Matanga 09:13–03:52 (05.07) Anandadi: Gada 03:51–09:13

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:46 (03.07)–08:44; Bhadra Puchha 04:30–05:42; Bhadra Mukha 05:42–07:41
Gandanta (tithi): 20:10–20:57
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:36–04:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:12–10:23
Yamaganda	14:43–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:51–06:02
Dur Muhurta	03:51–05:01, 05:01–06:11
Varjyam	07:34–09:13, 18:54–20:31

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 10:58–19:45

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 09:13, Purva-Ashadha from 09:13; tithi Purnima until 20:34, Krishna-pratipat from 20:34; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 04:59, Simha 07:57, Kanya 10:58, Tula 13:59, Vrischika 17:00, Dhanu 19:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:13) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:13) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (10:26–21:15).
Purnima 03:51–20:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

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: Eclipse

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:51–10:45+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:13–03:52 (05.07)0 Auspicious tithi 20:34–03:52 (05.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:51–08:44−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:51–09:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–09:13−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–20:34−3 Eclipse

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:50 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:27 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 09:21 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:16 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:16	karana Kaulava
from 09:21	yoga Vaidhriti
from 09:27	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 19:50	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 19:50	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	21:28
Moonset	04:31
Day length	17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:27	from 19:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:52–09:27) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:27–21:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:27–03:54 (06.07) Tripushkar Yoga 19:50–03:54 (06.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–19:50 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:27–19:50

Anandadi: Shubha 03:52–09:27 Anandadi: Amrita 09:27–03:18 (06.07) Anandadi: Musala 03:18–03:54 (06.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:36–06:13, 02:52–04:27 (06.07)

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	17:22–18:57

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 03:52–07:53, 10:54–19:41, 19:50–21:14

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:27, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:27; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 19:50, Krishna-dvitya from 19:50; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 04:56, Simha 07:53, Kanya 10:54, Tula 13:55, Vrischika 16:56, Dhanu 19:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:27) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:27) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vaidhriti 09:21–21:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:27–03:54 (06.07)+2 Yoga Indra 03:52–09:21+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:52–09:27+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–19:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:27–03:54 (06.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:27–19:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–19:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 19:50–03:54 (06.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:52–09:27−3 Vaidhriti 09:21–03:54 (06.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 10:46
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:39 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:12 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 07:33 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:18 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:18	karana Gara
from 07:33	yoga Vishkambha
from 09:12	nakshatra Shravana
from 18:39	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 18:39	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	21:49
Moonset	05:53
Day length	17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:12	from 18:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:54–09:12) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (09:12–21:13) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:12–03:55 (07.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–18:39

Anandadi: Siddhi 10:46–03:55 (07.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:54–10:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:27
Pradosha	21:13–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:52–04:27, 22:25–23:59

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	13:05–14:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:33–21:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:33–21:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:33–21:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:54–07:49, 10:51–19:37

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 09:12, Shravana from 09:12; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 18:39, Krishna-tritya from 18:39; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:52, Simha 07:49, Kanya 10:51, Tula 13:51, Vrischika 16:52, Dhanu 19:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 09:12) — improved health; Shravana (from 09:12) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 03:54–07:33: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:46

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:12–03:55 (07.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 10:46–03:55 (07.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–09:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–18:390 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–18:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vaidhriti 03:54–07:33−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:54–10:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:05 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 08:32 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 05:24 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:55 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:24	yoga Priti
from 05:55	karana Vishti
from 08:32	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 17:05	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 17:05	karana Bava
from 02:59 (08.07)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	22:06
Moonset	07:18
Day length	17 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:32	from 17:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:55–08:32) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:55–17:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 22:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–17:05

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–08:32 Anandadi: Utpata 08:32–03:56 (08.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:55–17:05; Bhadra Puchha 13:09–14:17; Bhadra Mukha 14:17–16:09
Agni Panchaka: 20:05–01:54 (12.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:26
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	21:35–23:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:53–19:03
Yamaganda	08:14–10:24
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:22–08:31, 23:54–00:21 (08.07)
Varjyam	12:22–13:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–17:05

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 03:55–17:05
Cutting fingernails	average 03:55–07:46, 10:47–16:48
Cutting toenails	average 03:55–17:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:55–19:33

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 08:32, Dhanishtha from 08:32; tithi Krishna-tritya until 17:05, Krishna-chaturti from 17:05; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:48, Simha 07:46, Kanya 10:47, Tula 13:47, Vrischika 16:48, Dhanu 19:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 08:32) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 08:32) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 17:05–21:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–08:32+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–17:05+1 Yoga Priti 05:24–02:59 (08.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–17:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 20:05–03:56 (08.07)0 Rikta tithi 17:05–03:56 (08.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:55–17:05−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:32–03:56 (08.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:13 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 07:33 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 00:21 (09.07) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:11 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:11	karana Balava
from 07:33	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 15:13	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 15:13	karana Kaulava
from 00:21 (09.07)	yoga Saubhagya
from 02:12 (09.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	22:20
Moonset	08:45
Day length	17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:33	from 15:13

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, Shatabhisha (07:33–21:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:56–07:33

Anandadi: Mitra 03:56–07:33 Anandadi: Manasa 07:33–03:57 (09.07)

Agni Panchaka: 20:05 (07.07)–01:54 (12.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
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	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:29–01:00 (09.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:43
Yamaganda	06:05–08:15
Gulika Kalam	10:24–12:34
Dur Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Varjyam	14:23–15:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:13–16:44

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 15:13–16:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:13–16:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:13–19:29

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 07:33, Shatabhisha from 07:33; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 15:13, Krishna-panchami from 15:13; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:44, Simha 07:42, Kanya 10:43, Tula 13:43, Vrischika 16:44, Dhanu 19:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 07:33) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 07:33) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:56–15:13: 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.

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:56–07:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–07:33+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:56–00:21 (09.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:13–03:57 (09.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 03:56–15:13−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:56–07:33

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Mudgara
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:08 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 06:19 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:34 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:08 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:19	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 13:08	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 13:08	karana Gara
from 21:34	yoga Shobhana
from 00:03 (10.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	22:34
Moonset	10:11
Day length	17 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:19	from 13:08

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, Shatabhisha (03:57–06:19) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:19–21:11) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–13:08

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:08–03:58 (10.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:57–06:19 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:19–03:58 (10.07)

Agni Panchaka: 20:05 (07.07)–01:54 (12.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 12:47–13:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	21:23–22:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:52
Yamaganda	03:57–06:06
Gulika Kalam	08:15–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:50, 16:35–17:44
Varjyam	12:21–13:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:57–06:19

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	good 03:57–06:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:57–06:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:57–06:19

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 06:19, Purva-Bhadra from 06:19; tithi Krishna-panchami until 13:08, Krishna-shashti from 13:08; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:40, Simha 07:38, Kanya 10:39, Tula 13:39, Vrischika 16:40, Dhanu 19:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 06:19) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 06:19) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–13:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–06:19+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:57–21:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–13:080 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:19–03:58 (10.07)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:08–03:58 (10.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:19–03:58 (10.07)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:55 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 04:55 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 18:41 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:55 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:55	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 10:55	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 10:55	karana Vishti
from 18:41	yoga Atiganda
from 21:46	karana Bava
from 03:26 (11.07)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	22:48
Moonset	11:37
Day length	17 h 11 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 04:55	from 10:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:58–04:55) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:55–21:10) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:55–21:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–10:55 Ravi Yoga 04:55–03:26 (11.07) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:26–03:59 (11.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:26–03:59 (11.07)

Krakacha Yoga 10:55–03:59 (11.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:55–03:59 (11.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:55–03:26 (11.07) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:26–03:59 (11.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:58–04:55

Bhadra on earth: 10:55–21:46; Bhadra Puchha 15:15–16:20; Bhadra Mukha 16:20–18:09
Agni Panchaka: 20:05 (07.07)–01:54 (12.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:56–00:26 (11.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–12:34
Yamaganda	16:52–19:01
Gulika Kalam	06:07–08:16
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:33, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	13:55–15:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–10:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:58–10:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:58–10:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:55–07:34, 10:35–19:22

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 04:55, Uttara-Bhadra from 04:55; tithi Krishna-shashti until 10:55, Krishna-saptami from 10:55; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:36, Simha 07:34, Kanya 10:35, Tula 13:35, Vrischika 16:36, Dhanu 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 04:55) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 04:55) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 10:55–21:10: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:55–03:26 (11.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–10:55+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:55–03:26 (11.07)+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:58–18:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:55–03:26 (11.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:55–03:59 (11.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:58–04:550 Yoga Atiganda 18:41–20:47−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–04:55−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:55–03:59 (11.07)−3 Bhadra on earth 10:55–21:46

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Unfavourable day — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:37 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 01:54 (12.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 15:45 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:37 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:37	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 08:37	karana Balava
from 15:45	yoga Sukarma
from 19:27	karana Kaulava
from 01:54 (12.07)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	23:04
Moonset	13:05
Day length	17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:59–21:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:09–22:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–08:37 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:59–01:54 (12.07) Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 08:37–01:54 (12.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:59–01:54 (12.07) Anandadi: Saumya 01:54–04:01 (12.07)

Agni Panchaka: 20:05 (07.07)–01:54 (12.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:17–07:32 (12.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:39–01:09 (12.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:17–10:25
Yamaganda	14:43–16:51
Gulika Kalam	03:59–06:08
Dur Muhurta	03:59–05:08, 05:08–06:17
Varjyam	14:40–16:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:59–08:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:59–08:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:59–08:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:59–08:37, 10:31–19:18

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-saptami until 08:37, Krishna-ashtami from 08:37; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:32, Simha 07:30, Kanya 10:31, Tula 13:31, Vrischika 16:32, Dhanu 19:18

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:37–21:09: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

Strict prohibition: Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:59–01:54 (12.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–01:54 (12.07)0 Yoga Sukarma 15:45–04:01 (12.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 08:37–04:01 (12.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:37–04:01 (12.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 03:59–01:54 (12.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–08:37−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:59–01:54 (12.07)−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 08:37–01:54 (12.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:18 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 00:25 (13.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 12:49 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:18 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:18	tithi Krishna-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:18	karana Taitila
from 12:49	yoga Dhriti
from 17:09	karana Gara
from 00:25 (13.07)	nakshatra Bharani
from 04:01 (13.07)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 04:01 (13.07)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	23:24
Moonset	14:34
Day length	17 h 06 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 06:18

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–00:25 (13.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:25–04:02 (13.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:01–00:25 (13.07) Anandadi: Kaladanda 00:25–04:02 (13.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:17 (11.07)–07:32
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:21
Pradosha	21:08–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:39–19:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:59–21:08
Yamaganda	12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:51–18:59
Dur Muhurta	18:51–19:59
Varjyam	20:39–22:09

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 04:01–07:26, 10:27–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 06:18, Krishna-navami from 06:18; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:28, Simha 07:26, Kanya 10:27, Tula 13:27, Vrischika 16:28, Dhanu 19:14

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:01–06:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 06:18–21:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–00:25 (13.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:01–00:25 (13.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–00:25 (13.07)+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:01–12:490 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 04:01–07:32−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:01–06:18−2 Rikta tithi 06:18–04:01 (13.07)−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:50 (14.07) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 23:00 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 09:56 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:54 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:56	yoga Shula
from 14:54	karana Vishti
from 23:00	nakshatra Krittika
from 01:50 (14.07)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 01:50 (14.07)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	23:52
Moonset	16:01
Day length	17 h 04 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

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 (04:02–21:06) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:54–21:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:50–04:03 (14.07) Krakacha Yoga 01:50–04:03 (14.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:02–23:00 Anandadi: Sthira 23:00–04:03 (14.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 14:54–01:50 (14.07); Bhadra Puchha 16:34–17:39; Bhadra Mukha 17:39–19:28
Gandanta (tithi): 01:28–02:12 (14.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:29–19:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:10–08:18
Yamaganda	10:26–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:50
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:17, 16:33–17:42
Varjyam	09:27–10:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:02–07:22, 10:23–16:24

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 04:02–07:22, 10:23–16:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:02–07:22, 10:23–16:24
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:24, Simha 07:22, Kanya 10:23, Tula 13:23, Vrischika 16:24, Dhanu 19:10, Makara 21:04

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:02–23:00+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:02–09:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 09:56–11:42−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:54–01:50 (14.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–23:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:47 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 21:43 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 07:08 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:47 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:08	yoga Ganda
from 12:47	karana Balava
from 21:43	nakshatra Rohini
from 23:47	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 23:47	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	none
Moonset	17:24
Day length	17 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:03–21:05) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:50–23:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:20–07:29 (15.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–21:43

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–23:47 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:43–23:47

Anandadi: Matanga 21:43–04:05 (15.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:03–21:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:27–20:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:50–18:58
Yamaganda	08:19–10:27
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:28–08:36, 23:53–00:21 (15.07)
Varjyam	10:21–11:52

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 04:03–07:18, 10:19–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:20, Simha 07:18, Kanya 10:19, Tula 13:19, Vrischika 16:20, Dhanu 19:06, Makara 21:00

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–21:430 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–23:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 07:08–09:16−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:03–21:43−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:57 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 20:39 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:28 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:50 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:28	yoga Vriddhi
from 10:50	karana Taitila
from 20:39	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 21:57	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 21:57	karana Gara
from 01:59 (16.07)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	00:30
Moonset	18:35
Day length	16 h 59 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	19:44 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:05–20:39) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (20:39–21:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 07:44–19:44
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:57–22:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–21:57 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:57–04:06 (16.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:05–20:39 Anandadi: Amrita 20:39–04:06 (16.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:04–21:18
Pradosha	21:04–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:35–19:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:42
Yamaganda	06:12–08:20
Gulika Kalam	10:27–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Varjyam	13:00–14:32, 02:03–03:36 (16.07)

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	good 04:05–07:14, 10:15–19:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 20:39, Mrigashirsha from 20:39; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:16, Simha 07:14, Kanya 10:15, Tula 13:15, Vrischika 16:17, Dhanu 19:02, Makara 20:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 20:39) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 20:39) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Sankranti at 19:44 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +8

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–21:57+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:05–20:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–20:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:28–01:59 (16.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Sankranti 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.

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:22 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:50 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 23:43 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:07 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:07	karana Vanija
from 19:50	nakshatra Ardra
from 20:22	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 20:22	karana Vishti
from 23:43	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	01:22
Moonset	19:30
Day length	16 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:50	from 20:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:06–19:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:22–21:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 20:22–21:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:49 (17.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:22–04:08 (17.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:06–19:50 Anandadi: Kana 19:50–04:08 (17.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:22–07:43 (17.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:22–22:16; Bhadra Puchha 06:37–07:45 (17.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:20–12:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:49
Yamaganda	04:06–06:13
Gulika Kalam	08:20–10:27
Dur Muhurta	09:45–10:53, 16:32–17:39
Varjyam	04:03–05:37 (17.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–19:50

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 04:06–19:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:06–19:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:06–07:10, 10:11–18:58

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 19:50, Ardra from 19:50; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 20:22, Krishna-chaturdashi from 20:22; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:12, Simha 07:10, Kanya 10:11, Tula 13:11, Vrischika 16:13, Dhanu 18:58, Makara 20:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 19:50) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 19:50) — sadness; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 20:22–21:03: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–19:50+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:06–23:43+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:50–04:08 (17.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:22–04:08 (17.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:22–04:08 (17.07)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 20:22–04:08 (17.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:06–19:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:08 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 19:20 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 21:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:43 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:43	karana Shakuni
from 19:08	tithi Amavasya
from 19:08	karana Chatushpada
from 19:20	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 21:44	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	02:29
Moonset	20:09
Day length	16 h 53 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 19:08	from 19:20

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 (19:20–21:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:08–07:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 07:43–19:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 19:08–21:01: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:08–19:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:20–04:09 (18.07)

Anandadi: Padma 04:08–19:20 Anandadi: Lumbaka 19:20–04:09 (18.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:22 (16.07)–07:43; Bhadra Mukha 20:22–22:16 (16.07); Bhadra Puchha 06:37–07:45

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:16
Pradosha	21:01–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:33–11:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:28–12:35
Yamaganda	16:48–18:55
Gulika Kalam	06:15–08:21
Dur Muhurta	07:31–08:38, 13:08–14:16
Varjyam	04:03–05:37

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 04:08–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 19:20, Punarvasu from 19:20; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 19:08, Amavasya from 19:08; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:08, Simha 07:06, Kanya 10:07, Tula 13:07, Vrischika 16:09, Dhanu 18:54, Makara 20:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 19:20) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 19:20) — 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 04:08–19:08: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 19:08–21:01: 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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:08–19:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:20–04:09 (18.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:20–04:09 (18.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 19:20–04:09 (18.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:08–07:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:08–19:20−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:08–19:08

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

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	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shani Amavasya · Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 18:18 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 19:15 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 20:05 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:40 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:40	karana Naga
from 18:18	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 18:18	karana Kimstughna
from 19:15	nakshatra Pushya
from 20:05	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	03:47
Moonset	20:37
Day length	16 h 50 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	18:18

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 18:18	from 19:15

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, Punarvasu (04:09–19:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (19:15–21:00) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 04:09–06:40: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 06:40–18:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 18:18–21:00: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 19:08 (17.07)–18:18
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 19:08 (17.07)–18:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:08 (17.07)–18:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:09–19:15 Anandadi: Mitra 19:15–04:11 (19.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 17:55–18:42

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:52–18:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:22–10:28
Yamaganda	14:41–16:47
Gulika Kalam	04:09–06:16
Dur Muhurta	04:09–05:17, 05:17–06:24
Varjyam	07:18–08:54, 03:23–05:01 (19.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:44–21:00

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 20:44–21:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 20:44–21:00
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 19:15, Pushya from 19:15; tithi Amavasya until 18:18, Shukla-pratipat from 18:18; lagna Karka 04:09, Simha 07:02, Kanya 10:03, Tula 13:03, Vrischika 16:05, Dhanu 18:50, Makara 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 19:15) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 19:15) — 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 04:09–18:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:09–19:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–19:15+1 Yoga Harshana 04:09–20:050 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 20:05–21:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 04:09–18:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 19:38
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:56 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 19:38 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:49 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 06:03 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:03	karana Bava
from 17:56	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 17:56	karana Balava
from 18:49	yoga Siddhi
from 19:38	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	05:08
Moonset	20:57
Day length	16 h 47 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 17:56	from 19:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:11–19:38) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 04:11–06:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:11–19:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:11–19:38

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–17:56

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:11–19:38 Anandadi: Vajra 19:38–04:12 (20.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:59–21:13
Pradosha	20:59–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:08–14:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:53–20:59
Yamaganda	12:35–14:41
Gulika Kalam	16:47–18:53
Dur Muhurta	18:44–19:51
Varjyam	03:23–05:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:11–06:58, 09:59–16:01, 17:56–19:38 and another 1

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 04:11–06:58, 09:59–16:01, 17:56–19:38 and another 1
Cutting fingernails	average 04:11–06:58, 09:59–16:01, 17:56–19:38 and another 1
Cutting toenails	average 04:11–06:58, 09:59–16:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 17:56–18:46, 20:40–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 19:38, Ashlesha from 19:38; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 17:56, Shukla-dvitya from 17:56; lagna Karka 04:11, Simha 06:58, Kanya 09:59, Tula 13:00, Vrischika 16:01, Dhanu 18:46, Makara 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 19:38) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 19:38) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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 19:38

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:11–19:38+2 Pushya 04:11–19:38+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:11–19:380 Yoga Siddhi 18:49–04:12 (20.07)0 Auspicious tithi 17:56–04:12 (20.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–17:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 19:38–04:12 (20.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:38–04:12 (20.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:06 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 20:33 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 17:58 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:57 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:57	karana Kaulava
from 17:58	yoga Vyatipata
from 18:06	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 18:06	karana Taitila
from 20:33	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	06:28
Moonset	21:12
Day length	16 h 44 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 18:06	from 20:33

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, Magha (20:33–20:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–18:06

Anandadi: Saumya 04:12–20:33 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:33–04:14 (21.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:16–02:51 (21.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:57–21:12
Pradosha	20:57–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:53–20:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:18–08:24
Yamaganda	10:29–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:40–16:46
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:15, 16:29–17:36
Varjyam	08:55–10:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:12–17:58

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 04:12–17:58
Cutting fingernails	average 04:12–17:58
Cutting toenails	average 04:12–06:54, 09:55–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 20:33, Magha from 20:33; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 18:06, Shukla-tritya from 18:06; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 06:54, Kanya 09:55, Tula 12:56, Vrischika 15:57, Dhanu 18:42, Makara 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 20:33) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 20:33) — 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 17:58–20:57: 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

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 Siddhi 04:12–17:58+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:12–20:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:12–18:060 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:33–04:14 (21.07)−1 Vyatipata 17:58–04:14 (21.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:12–20:33−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–18:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:50 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:00 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:33 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:24 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:24	karana Gara
from 17:33	yoga Variyana
from 18:50	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 18:50	karana Vanija
from 22:00	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	07:46
Moonset	21:25
Day length	16 h 41 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 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:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:14–20:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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 18:06 (20.07)–18:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 20:56–21:25
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:56–21:25

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–18:50 Ravi Yoga 22:00–04:16 (22.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:14–22:00 Anandadi: Dhumra 22:00–04:16 (22.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:27–21:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:45–18:50
Yamaganda	08:24–10:30
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:40
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:41, 23:52–00:21 (22.07)
Varjyam	09:16–10:58

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 04:14–06:51, 09:52–18:38

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 18:50, Shukla-chaturti from 18:50; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 06:51, Kanya 09:52, Tula 12:52, Vrischika 15:53, Dhanu 18:38, Makara 20:33

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 18:50–20:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 04:14–17:33: 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 = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–18:50+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–18:500 Yoga Variyana 17:33–04:16 (22.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 18:50–04:16 (22.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:14–22:00−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:14–22:00−3 Vyatipata 04:14–17:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:07 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 23:59 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 17:35 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:25 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:25	karana Vishti
from 17:35	yoga Parigha
from 20:07	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 20:07	karana Bava
from 23:59	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	09:02
Moonset	21:36
Day length	16 h 38 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 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, Purva-Phalguni (04:16–20:54) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:25–20:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:55–14:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:16–23:59

Anandadi: Sthira 04:16–23:59 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:59–04:17 (23.07)

Bhadra on earth: 07:25–20:07; Bhadra Mukha 07:29–09:35; Bhadra Puchha 18:51–20:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:54–21:09
Pradosha	20:54–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:03–18:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:40
Yamaganda	06:21–08:25
Gulika Kalam	10:30–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	06:40–08:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:07–20:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 20:07–20:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 20:07–20:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:16–06:47, 09:48–18:34, 20:07–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 20:07, Shukla-panchami from 20:07; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 06:47, Kanya 09:48, Tula 12:48, Vrischika 15:49, Dhanu 18:34, Makara 20:29

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:

Shukla-chaturti 04:16–20:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 07:25–20:07: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:16–23:59+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:16–23:59+1 Yoga Variyana 04:16–17:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 20:07–04:17 (23.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 17:35–04:17 (23.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:16–23:59−2 Rikta tithi 04:16–20:07−3 Bhadra on earth 07:25–20:07

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:54 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 02:26 (24.07) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 18:00 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:57 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:57	karana Balava
from 18:00	yoga Shiva
from 21:54	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 21:54	karana Kaulava
from 02:26 (24.07)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	10:15
Moonset	21:48
Day length	16 h 34 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

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 (04:17–20:52) is good for sowing.

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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, 04:17–12:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–21:54 Ravi Yoga 02:26–04:19 (24.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:17–02:26 (24.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:54–04:19 (24.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:17–02:26 (24.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 02:26–04:19 (24.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:28–22:20

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:52–21:07
Pradosha	20:52–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:30–20:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–16:44
Yamaganda	04:17–06:22
Gulika Kalam	08:26–10:31
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:55, 16:27–17:33
Varjyam	07:55–09:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:17–06:43, 09:44–15:45, 20:25–20:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:17–06:43, 09:44–15:45, 20:25–20:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:17–06:43, 09:44–15:45, 20:25–20:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:17–06:43, 09:44–18:30, 20:25–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:43, Kanya 09:44, Tula 12:44, Vrischika 15:45, Dhanu 18:30, Makara 20:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 04:17–02:26 (24.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–02:26 (24.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–21:540 Yoga Shiva 18:00–04:19 (24.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–21:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 04:17–05:47−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:17–02:26 (24.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:03 (25.07) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 05:14 (25.07) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 18:43 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:56	karana Taitila
from 18:43	yoga Siddha
from 00:03 (25.07)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 00:03 (25.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:28
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	11:28
Moonset	21:59
Day length	16 h 31 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

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 (04:19–20:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:54 (23.07)–00:03 (25.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–00:03 (25.07) Ravi Yoga all day

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:03–04:21 (25.07) Krakacha Yoga 00:03–04:21 (25.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:03–04:21 (25.07)

Anandadi: Amrita all day

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:32–00:19 (25.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–12:35
Yamaganda	16:43–18:47
Gulika Kalam	06:23–08:27
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:44, 13:08–14:14
Varjyam	11:49–13:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:19–06:39, 09:40–18:26, 20:21–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:39, Kanya 09:40, Tula 12:40, Vrischika 15:41, Dhanu 18:26, Makara 20:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); 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

Best day · score S = +7

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–00:03 (25.07)+1 Anandadi: Amrita all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shiva 04:19–18:43+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:19–00:03 (25.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:24 (26.07) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 05:14 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 19:37 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:13 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:14	nakshatra Chitra
from 13:13	karana Vanija
from 19:37	yoga Sadhya
from 02:24 (26.07)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 02:24 (26.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:40
Moonrise	12:40
Moonset	22:13
Day length	16 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:14

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, Hasta (04:21–05:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:14–20:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:21–05:14 Dwipushkar Yoga 05:14–02:24 (26.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:21–05:14 Yamaghanta 04:21–05:14 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–02:24 (26.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:21–05:14 Anandadi: Kana 05:14–04:23 (26.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:24–15:35 (26.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:23–05:42 (26.07); Bhadra Mukha 05:42–07:53 (26.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:20
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:59–02:47 (26.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:28–10:31
Yamaganda	14:38–16:42
Gulika Kalam	04:21–06:24
Dur Muhurta	04:21–05:27, 05:27–06:33
Varjyam	14:13–16:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 05:14, Chitra from 05:14; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:35, Kanya 09:36, Tula 12:36, Vrischika 15:37, Dhanu 18:23, Makara 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 05:14) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 05:14) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:21–19:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–05:14+1 Auspicious tithi 04:21–02:24 (26.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:21–05:140 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:21–05:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 05:14–02:24 (26.07)0 Yamaghanta 04:21–05:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:21–05:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–02:24 (26.07)−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:14–04:23 (26.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Tryahasparsha
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:44 (27.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 08:10 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 20:33 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:35 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:10	nakshatra Swati
from 15:35	karana Bava
from 20:33	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	13:53
Moonset	22:30
Day length	16 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:23–08:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:10–20:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:23–15:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:24–04:44 (27.07)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 04:23–08:10 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:10–04:24 (27.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:24–15:35; Bhadra Puchha 04:23–05:42; Bhadra Mukha 05:42–07:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:47–21:03
Pradosha	20:47–22:19
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:11–02:59 (27.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:44–20:47
Yamaganda	12:35–14:38
Gulika Kalam	16:41–18:44
Dur Muhurta	18:36–19:42
Varjyam	14:26–16:14

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:23–06:31, 09:32–18:19, 20:13–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra until 08:10, Swati from 08:10; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:31, Kanya 09:32, Tula 12:32, Vrischika 15:33, Dhanu 18:19, Makara 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 08:10) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 08:10) — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:23–20:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:23–08:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–08:10+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:23–20:330 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami all day−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:10–04:24 (27.07)−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:23–15:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Best day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:44 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:03 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:21 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:44 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:44	tithi Shukla-navami
from 04:44	karana Balava
from 11:03	nakshatra Vishakha
from 17:50	karana Kaulava
from 21:21	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	15:05
Moonset	22:52
Day length	16 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:44	from 11:03

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, Swati (04:24–11:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:03–20:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:03–04:26 (28.07)

Yamaghanta 11:03–04:26 (28.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:24–11:03 Anandadi: Mitra 11:03–04:26 (28.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:24
Godhuli	20:46–21:01
Pradosha	20:46–22:18
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:53–05:40 (28.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:27–08:30
Yamaganda	10:32–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:38–16:40
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:13, 16:24–17:29
Varjyam	17:15–19:01

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:24–04:44

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 11:03, Vishakha from 11:03; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 04:44, Shukla-navami from 04:44; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:27, Kanya 09:28, Tula 12:28, Vrischika 15:29, Dhanu 18:15, Makara 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:03) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:03) — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:24–04:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 04:44–20:46: 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

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:24–21:21+2 Ravi Yoga 11:03–04:26 (28.07)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:24–11:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–11:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 11:03–04:26 (28.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 04:44–04:26 (28.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:50 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 13:38 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 21:51 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:50 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:50	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 06:50	karana Taitila
from 13:38	nakshatra Anuradha
from 19:43	karana Gara
from 21:51	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	16:15
Moonset	23:22
Day length	16 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:50	from 13:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:26–13:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (13:38–20:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 06:50–04:28 (29.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:26–13:38 Anandadi: Vajra 13:38–04:28 (29.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:44–20:59
Pradosha	20:44–22:17
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:53–05:40, 04:26–06:10 (29.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:39–18:42
Yamaganda	08:30–10:33
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:37
Dur Muhurta	07:42–08:47, 23:49–00:20 (29.07)
Varjyam	17:59–19:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:24–15:25, 20:05–20:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:24–15:25, 20:05–20:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:24–15:25, 20:05–20:44
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:24–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 13:38, Anuradha from 13:38; tithi Shukla-navami until 06:50, Shukla-dashami from 06:50; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:23, Kanya 09:24, Tula 12:24, Vrischika 15:25, Dhanu 18:11, Makara 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 13:38) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 13:38) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 04:26–06:50: 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 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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:26–13:38+1 Yoga Shukla 04:26–21:51+1 Auspicious tithi 06:50–04:28 (29.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:38–04:28 (29.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Vajra 13:38–04:28 (29.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:26–06:50−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:50–04:28 (29.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — until 15:45
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:28 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 15:45 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:57 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:28 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:28	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 08:28	karana Vanija
from 15:45	nakshatra Jyestha
from 21:04	karana Vishti
from 21:57	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	17:20
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:28	from 15:45

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 (04:28–15:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (15:45–20:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:28–15:45 Ravi Yoga 04:28–15:45 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:28–15:45

Anandadi: Saumya 04:28–15:45 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:45–04:30 (30.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:04–09:31 (30.07); Bhadra Puchha 02:00–03:15 (30.07); Bhadra Mukha 03:15–05:20 (30.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:03–08:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:42–20:57
Pradosha	20:42–22:15
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:26–06:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:37
Yamaganda	06:30–08:31
Gulika Kalam	10:33–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Varjyam	21:42–23:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 04:28–08:28, 09:20–15:22, 20:01–20:42
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:28–06:19, 09:20–15:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 15:45, Jyestha from 15:45; tithi Shukla-dashami until 08:28, Shukla-ekadashi from 08:28; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:19, Kanya 09:20, Tula 12:20, Vrischika 15:22, Dhanu 18:07, Makara 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 15:45) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 15:45) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +11

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:45

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:28–15:45+2 Yoga Brahma 04:28–21:57+2 Ravi Yoga 04:28–15:45+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:28–15:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–15:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–08:280 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:45–04:30 (30.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:45–04:30 (30.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:31 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 17:14 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 21:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:31 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:31	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 09:31	karana Bava
from 17:14	nakshatra Mula
from 21:31	yoga Vaidhriti
from 21:46	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	18:14
Moonset	00:03
Day length	16 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:31

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, Jyestha (04:30–17:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (17:14–20:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:30–09:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Shravana: the fast is observed for the birth and well-being of children, and Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:28 (29.07)–09:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:32–07:45 (31.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:30–17:14 Anandadi: Dhumra 17:14–04:32 (31.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:04 (29.07)–09:31; Bhadra Puchha 02:00–03:15; Bhadra Mukha 03:15–05:20
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:56–23:30
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:21
Godhuli	20:40–20:56
Pradosha	20:40–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:54–09:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:36–16:37
Yamaganda	04:30–06:31
Gulika Kalam	08:32–10:34
Dur Muhurta	09:53–10:58, 16:21–17:26
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:30–15:18, 19:57–20:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:30–15:18, 19:57–20:40
Cutting fingernails	average 04:30–06:15, 09:16–15:18, 19:57–20:40
Cutting toenails	average 04:30–15:18, 19:57–20:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:30–18:03, 19:57–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 17:14, Mula from 17:14; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 09:31, Shukla-dvadashi from 09:31; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:15, Kanya 09:16, Tula 12:16, Vrischika 15:18, Dhanu 18:03, Makara 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 17:14) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 17:14) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
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 Indra 04:30–21:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:30–09:310 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:30–09:31−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:30–17:14−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:30–17:14

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Varalakshmi Vrat · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:51 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 18:02 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:31 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:51 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:51	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 09:51	karana Kaulava
from 18:02	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 20:31	yoga Vishkambha
from 21:45	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:43
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	18:57
Moonset	00:59
Day length	16 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:51	from 18:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:32–18:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (18:02–20:38) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi

A fast and puja to Lakshmi, the “bestower of boons”, on the Friday before the full moon of Shravana. Married women pray for the well-being of the family; the vrat is especially widespread in South India.

Rule: by weekday

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:38–22:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:02–04:33 (01.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–09:51

Anandadi: Sthira 04:32–18:02 Anandadi: Vardhamana 18:02–04:33 (01.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:38–20:54
Pradosha	20:38–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:26–13:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:34–12:35
Yamaganda	16:36–18:37
Gulika Kalam	06:32–08:33
Dur Muhurta	07:45–08:49, 13:07–14:11
Varjyam	16:23–18:02, 03:41–05:17 (01.08)

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 19:53–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 18:02, Purva-Ashadha from 18:02; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 09:51, Shukla-triodashi from 09:51; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:11, Kanya 09:12, Tula 12:12, Vrischika 15:14, Dhanu 17:59, Makara 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 18:02) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 18:02) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 04:32–20:31: 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 = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:32–18:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:51–04:33 (01.08)0 Ravi Yoga 18:02–04:33 (01.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:32–18:02−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–09:51−3 Vaidhriti 04:32–20:31

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots

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

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

Dhata (No. 10 of 60, “creator, sustainer”) — A moderate year: an abundance of medicinal herbs, attention to health; success without excess.
Northern samvatsara: Sarvadhari (No. 22)
Shaka Samvat 1858 · Vikram Samvat 1993 · Kali Yuga 5037
Next year — Ishvara, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 11.04.1937
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The eclipse is already under way when the luminary rises: the beginning is not visible, only the part after rising is.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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.

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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).

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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).

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral