July 1947 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 18.07), Adhika Shravana (from 19.07). Adhika Shravana — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 3.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).
Icons this month (17)
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
- 3.07 Thu — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati after 05:06 until 10:21
Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes. - 23.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda after 14:16
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 27.07 Sun — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shukla
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Festivals
- 2.07 Wed Purnima Vrat
- 3.07 Thu Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
- 3.07 Thu Ashadha Purnima
- 6.07 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
- 7.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 11.07 Fri Kalashtami
- 14.07 Mon Kamika Ekadashi
- 14.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 15.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
- 16.07 Wed Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
- 16.07 Wed Masik Shivaratri
- 18.07 Fri Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
- 18.07 Fri Karkidaka Vavu
- 19.07 Sat Chandra Darshan
- 21.07 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 21.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 22.07 Tue Skanda Shashti
- 25.07 Fri Masik Durgashtami
- 28.07 Mon Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
- 28.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 30.07 Wed Pradosha Vrat
Special muhurta yogas
- 5.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:52–11:08
- 5.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:08–03:53 (06.07)
- 10.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:05–03:59 (11.07)
- 11.07 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:59–22:45
- 11.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 14.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:29–04:04 (15.07)
- 16.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–15:54
- 17.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:01–04:08 (18.07)
- 18.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–09:59
- 23.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:16–22:43
- 28.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:25–05:12
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 2.07 Wed — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
- 4.07 Fri — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 8.07 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka (unfavourable day)
- 10.07 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Yoga Atiganda
- 13.07 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 16.07 Wed — Sankranti day, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 17.07 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 18.07 Fri — Amavasya, Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata
- 20.07 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
- 21.07 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 30.07 Wed — Vaidhriti, Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 3.07 Full moon (Purnima) 13:38
- 16.07 Karka Sankranti 15:18 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
- 18.07 New moon (Amavasya) 07:15
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- from 19.07 Adhika Masa
- 7.07 03:20 – 11.07 22:45 Roga Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Sarvajit (No. 21, “all-conquering”) — A year of universal victory: success in new undertakings, good rains. more
Northern samvatsara: Vikari. Shaka Samvat 1869, Vikram Samvat 2004, Kali Yuga 5048.
Ashadha (Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima. more
Adhika Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
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 | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 08:28 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 03:48
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 08:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 02:08 (02.07) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:28 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:53 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:28 | yoga Shukla |
|---|---|
| from 08:53 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 08:53 | karana Gara |
| from 22:01 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:08 (02.07) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:48 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| End of twilight | 22:17 |
| Moonrise | 20:01 |
| Moonset | 02:00 |
| Day length | 17 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:48–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:53–21:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–08:53 Ravi Yoga 03:48–02:08 (02.07)
Anandadi: Chhatra 02:08–03:49 (02.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:48–02:08 (02.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:24–08:52 (02.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:56–03:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:17–21:30 |
| Pradosha | 21:17–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:46 (02.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:17–18:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:55–19:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:10–10:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:32–14:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:18–08:28, 23:54–00:20 (02.07) |
| Varjyam | 05:33–07:21 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:48–08:13
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 03:48–08:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:48–08:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:48–08:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 08:53, Shukla-chaturdashi from 08:53; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:15, Simha 08:13, Kanya 11:14, Tula 14:14, Vrischika 17:15, Dhanu 20:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:53–21:17: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 08:28
+2 Yoga Shubha 03:48–08:28+2 Ravi Yoga 03:48–02:08 (02.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–08:53+1 Auspicious tithi 03:48–08:530 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:48–02:08 (02.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:48–02:08 (02.07)−1 Rikta tithi 08:53–03:49 (02.07)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 03:49
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:06 (03.07) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:22 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:12 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:22 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 11:12 | tithi Purnima |
| from 11:12 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:25 (03.07) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:49 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:16 |
| Moonrise | 21:05 |
| Moonset | 02:28 |
| Day length | 17 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:49–21:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:12–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:49–11:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:12–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 3.07
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Yamaghanta all day
Anandadi: Dhwaja all day
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:12–00:25 (03.07); Bhadra Puchha 19:47–21:07; Bhadra Mukha 21:07–23:19
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:24 (01.07)–08:52
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
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 (03.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:55–23:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–14:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:00–08:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:22–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 03:19–05:06 (03.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:49–08:09, 11:10–19:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 11:12, Purnima from 11:12; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:11, Simha 08:09, Kanya 11:10, Tula 14:10, Vrischika 17:11, Dhanu 19:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:49–11:12: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 11:12–21:16: 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: Yamaghanta
+1 Yoga Brahma 09:22–03:50 (03.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 03:49–08:52−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 03:49–11:12−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:12–00:25 (03.07)−3 Yamaghanta all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 05:06; auspicious time — until 10:21 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima |
At sunrise 03:50
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:06 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:21 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:38 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:06 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 10:21 | yoga Indra |
| from 13:38 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 13:38 | karana Balava |
| from 02:52 (04.07) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:50 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:15 |
| Moonrise | 21:56 |
| Moonset | 03:07 |
| Day length | 17 h 25 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 13:38 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 6, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:06 | 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, Mula (03:50–05:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:06–21:16) is good for root crops.
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, 03:50–13:38
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 11:12 (02.07)–13:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 2.07
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–13:38
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:06–03:51 (04.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:50–05:06
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:12–14:04
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:57–03:24 |
|---|---|
| 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 (04.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:44–04:32 (04.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:44–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:50–06:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:11–10:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:39–10:48, 16:37–17:47 |
| Varjyam | 03:19–05:06, 15:55–17:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:38–17:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:38–17:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:38–17:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:06–08:05, 11:06–19:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 05:06, Purva-Ashadha from 05:06; tithi Purnima until 13:38, Krishna-pratipat from 13:38; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:07, Simha 08:05, Kanya 11:06, Tula 14:06, Vrischika 17:07, Dhanu 19:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 05:06) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 05:06) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 03:50–13:38: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 05:06
Auspicious time ends by 10:21
+2 Yoga Brahma 03:50–10:21+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–13:38+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:06–03:51 (04.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:38–03:51 (04.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:50–05:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–05:06
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 03:51
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 08:08 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 11:23 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:05 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:08 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 11:23 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 16:05 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 16:05 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:51 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:15 |
| Moonrise | 22:34 |
| Moonset | 04:00 |
| Day length | 17 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:08 | from 16:05 |
|---|
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, Purva-Ashadha (03:51–08:08) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:08–21:15) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–16:05
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:08–16:05 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:05–03:52 (05.07)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:51–08:08 Anandadi: Ananda 08:08–03:52 (05.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:58–03:25 |
|---|---|
| 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 (05.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:44–04:32 |
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 | 17:08–18:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–08:01, 08:08–11:23
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:51–08:01, 08:08–11:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:51–08:01, 08:08–11:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:51–08:01, 11:02–19:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 08:08, Uttara-Ashadha from 08:08; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 16:05, Krishna-dvitya from 16:05; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:03, Simha 08:01, Kanya 11:02, Tula 14:02, Vrischika 17:03, Dhanu 19:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 08:08) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 08:08) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 11:23–21:15: 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).
- 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 03:51–11:23+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–16:05+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:51–08:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:51–16:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:08–03:52 (05.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:08–16:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:05–03:52 (05.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–08:08−3 Vaidhriti 11:23–03:52 (05.07)
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 12:21 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 03:52
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 11:08 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 12:21 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 05:18 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:18 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 11:08 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 12:21 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 18:28 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 18:28 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:52 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:14 |
| Moonrise | 23:00 |
| Moonset | 05:05 |
| Day length | 17 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 11, average — 2, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:08 | from 18:28 |
|---|
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 (03:52–11:08) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (11:08–21:14) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 03:52–11:08 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:08–03:53 (06.07)
Anandadi: Chara 04:23–12:55 Anandadi: Sthira 12:55–03:53 (06.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:52–04:23
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:14–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:14–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (06.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:56–05:44, 02:21–04:08 (06.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:12–10:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:52–06:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:52–05:01, 05:01–06:11 |
| Varjyam | 15:36–17:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:21–16:59, 18:28–21:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 12:21–16:59, 18:28–21:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 12:21–16:59 |
| Cutting toenails | average 12:21–16:59, 18:28–21:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 11:08, Shravana from 11:08; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 18:28, Krishna-tritya from 18:28; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 04:59, Simha 07:57, Kanya 10:58, Tula 13:58, Vrischika 16:59, Dhanu 19:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 11:08) — improved health; Shravana (from 11:08) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 03:52–12:21: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:21
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:08–03:53 (06.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–11:08+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–18:280 Anandadi: Chara 04:23–12:550 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:52–11:080 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:52–04:23−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Vaidhriti 03:52–12:21
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) |
At sunrise 03:53
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 13:59 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:13 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:37 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:37 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 13:13 | yoga Priti |
| from 13:59 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 20:42 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 20:42 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:53 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:13 |
| Moonrise | 23:18 |
| Moonset | 06:19 |
| Day length | 17 h 20 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 13:59 | from 20:42 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:53–13:59) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:37–20:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 23:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:42–03:54 (07.07)
Anandadi: Matanga 13:59–03:54 (07.07) Anandadi: Gada 03:53–13:59
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:37–20:42; Bhadra Puchha 16:06–17:25; Bhadra Mukha 17:25–19:36
- Roga Panchaka: 03:20 (07.07)–22:45 (11.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:26 |
|---|---|
| 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 (07.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:21–04:08 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:04–21:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:54–19:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:55–20:04 |
| Varjyam | 18:25–20:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–20:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:53–20:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:53–07:53, 10:54–16:55 |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:53–20:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:53–20:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 13:59, Dhanishtha from 13:59; tithi Krishna-tritya until 20:42, Krishna-chaturti from 20:42; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:55, Simha 07:53, Kanya 10:54, Tula 13:54, Vrischika 16:55, Dhanu 19:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 13:59) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 13:59) — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 20:42–21:14: 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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–13:59+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–20:420 Yoga Priti 13:13–03:54 (07.07)0 Anandadi: Matanga 13:59–03:54 (07.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 20:42–03:54 (07.07)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:42–03:54 (07.07)−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:53–13:59−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:37–20:42
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 16:37 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 13:55 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:43 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:43 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 13:55 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 16:37 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 22:39 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 22:39 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:11 |
| Moonrise | 23:32 |
| Moonset | 07:35 |
| Day length | 17 h 19 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 16:37 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (16:37–21:13) is good for sowing.
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
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:54–16:37
Anandadi: Shubha 03:54–16:37 Anandadi: Amrita 16:37–03:55 (08.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 03:20–22:45 (11.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:26 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:47 (08.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:05–06:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:04–08:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:24–12:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:43–16:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:17, 16:36–17:45 |
| Varjyam | 00:31–02:16 (08.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 16:37, Shatabhisha from 16:37; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:51, Simha 07:49, Kanya 10:50, Tula 13:50, Vrischika 16:51, Dhanu 19:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 16:37) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 16:37) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 03:54–21:13: 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:54–16:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–16:37+1 Yoga Priti 03:54–13:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:54–16:370 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 03:54–22:39
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 03:55
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:15 (09.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:55 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 14:21 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:30 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:30 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 14:21 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 18:55 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 00:15 (09.07) | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 00:15 (09.07) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:55 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:12 |
| End of twilight | 22:10 |
| Moonrise | 23:43 |
| Moonset | 08:52 |
| Day length | 17 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:55 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (03:55–18:55) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (18:55–21:12) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–00:15 (09.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:15–03:56 (09.07)
Anandadi: Mrityu 03:55–18:55 Anandadi: Kana 18:55–03:56 (09.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 03:20 (07.07)–22:45 (11.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:49–00:40 (09.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:12–21:26 |
| Pradosha | 21:12–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (09.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:02–12:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:53–19:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:14–10:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:22–08:32, 23:54–00:21 (09.07) |
| Varjyam | 01:49–03:32 (09.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–18:55
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 03:55–18:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:55–18:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:55–19:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 18:55, Purva-Bhadra from 18:55; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:47, Simha 07:45, Kanya 10:46, Tula 13:46, Vrischika 16:48, Dhanu 19:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 18:55) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 18:55) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −4
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: Anandadi: Mrityu
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–18:55+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:55–14:21+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–00:15 (09.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:55–03:56 (09.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–00:15 (09.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:55–18:55
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 03:56
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:21 (10.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 20:47 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:27 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:52 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:52 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 14:27 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 20:47 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 01:21 (10.07) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 01:21 (10.07) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:11 |
| End of twilight | 22:09 |
| Moonrise | 23:52 |
| Moonset | 10:09 |
| Day length | 17 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 20:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:56–20:47) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (20:47–21:11) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 20:47–03:57 (10.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:21–03:57 (10.07)
Anandadi: Padma 03:56–20:47 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:47–03:57 (10.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 01:21–13:42 (10.07); Bhadra Puchha 06:16–07:29 (10.07); Bhadra Mukha 07:29–09:32 (10.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 03:20 (07.07)–22:45 (11.07)
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 | 21:11–21:25 |
| Pradosha | 21:11–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (10.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:09–13:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:06–08:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:24–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–07:41, 10:42–16:44, 20:47–21:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:56–07:41, 10:42–16:44, 20:47–21:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:56–07:41, 10:42–16:44, 20:47–21:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:56–07:41, 10:42–19:29, 20:47–21:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 20:47, Uttara-Bhadra from 20:47; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:43, Simha 07:41, Kanya 10:42, Tula 13:42, Vrischika 16:44, Dhanu 19:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 20:47) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 20:47) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:56–20:47+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:56–14:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 20:47–03:57 (10.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 20:47–03:57 (10.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:47–03:57 (10.07)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–20:47
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:53 (11.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:05 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:07 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:42 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:42 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 14:07 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 22:05 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 01:53 (11.07) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 01:53 (11.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:10 |
| End of twilight | 22:08 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 11:27 |
| Day length | 17 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:57–21:10) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:57–13:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:57–22:05 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:05–03:59 (11.07)
Krakacha Yoga 01:53–03:59 (11.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:53–03:59 (11.07)
Anandadi: Chhatra 03:57–22:05 Anandadi: Mitra 22:05–03:59 (11.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 01:21–13:42; Bhadra Puchha 06:16–07:29; Bhadra Mukha 07:29–09:32
- Roga Panchaka: 03:20 (07.07)–22:45 (11.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:03–03:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:10–21:24 |
| Pradosha | 21:10–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (11.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:01–18:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:43–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:57–06:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:16–10:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:42–10:51, 16:35–17:44 |
| Varjyam | 06:54–08:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:42–16:40
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 | good 13:42–16:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 13:42–16:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:57–07:37, 10:38–19:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:39, Simha 07:37, Kanya 10:38, Tula 13:38, Vrischika 16:40, Dhanu 19:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 03:57–13:42: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:57–22:05+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:57–22:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–22:05+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:57–14:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 14:07–16:26−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 03:57–13:42
| Summary | Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 03:59
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:44 (12.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 22:45 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 13:18 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:54 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:18 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 13:54 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:45 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 01:44 (12.07) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 01:44 (12.07) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:59 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:09 |
| End of twilight | 22:06 |
| Moonrise | 00:01 |
| Moonset | 12:47 |
| Day length | 17 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 6, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:59–21:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:09–22:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:59–22:45 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–01:44 (12.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:44–04:00 (12.07)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:59–22:45 Anandadi: Vajra 22:45–04:00 (12.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 03:20 (07.07)–22:45
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:38–04:48 (12.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:04–03:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:09–21:23 |
| Pradosha | 21:09–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (12.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:17–21:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:25–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:52–19:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:07–08:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:25–08:33, 13:08–14:17 |
| Varjyam | 10:25–12:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:59–07:33, 10:34–19:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:35, Simha 07:33, Kanya 10:34, Tula 13:34, Vrischika 16:36, Dhanu 19:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 03:59–21:09: 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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:59–22:45+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:59–22:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–22:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 13:18–04:00 (12.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–01:44 (12.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 03:59–01:44 (12.07)−1 Panchaka 03:59–22:45−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:59–01:44 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:00
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 00:53 (13.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:42 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 11:55 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:24 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:55 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 13:24 | karana Gara |
| from 22:42 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 00:53 (13.07) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 00:53 (13.07) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:00 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:08 |
| End of twilight | 22:05 |
| Moonrise | 00:10 |
| Moonset | 14:10 |
| Day length | 17 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–00:53 (13.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:53–04:01 (13.07)
Anandadi: Saumya 04:00–22:42 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 22:42–04:01 (13.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:38 (11.07)–04:48
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:05–03:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:08–21:22 |
| Pradosha | 21:08–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (13.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:31–17:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:17–10:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:00–06:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:00–05:08, 05:08–06:17 |
| Varjyam | 18:42–20:18 |
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 04:00–07:29, 10:30–19:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:31, Simha 07:29, Kanya 10:30, Tula 13:31, Vrischika 16:32, Dhanu 19:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:00–21:08: 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
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–00:53 (13.07)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:00–22:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–22:42+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:00–11:550 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 04:00–04:48−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:00–00:53 (13.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:01
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 21:56 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 09:57 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:10 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:57 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 12:10 | karana Vishti |
| from 21:56 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 23:17 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 23:17 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:01 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:07 |
| End of twilight | 22:03 |
| Moonrise | 00:21 |
| Moonset | 15:37 |
| Day length | 17 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 5, bad — 6
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 (04:01–21:07) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:10–21:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–21:56 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:17–04:03 (14.07)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:01–21:56 Anandadi: Dhumra 21:56–04:03 (14.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 12:10–23:17; Bhadra Puchha 13:46–14:53; Bhadra Mukha 14:53–16:45
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:55–23:39
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:06–03:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:07–21:21 |
| Pradosha | 21:07–22:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (14.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:17–18:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:59–21:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:51–18:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:50–19:59 |
| Varjyam | 08:00–09:33 |
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 04:01–07:25, 10:26–19:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:28, Simha 07:25, Kanya 10:26, Tula 13:27, Vrischika 16:28, Dhanu 19:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:01–09:570 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 09:57–11:45−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:01–21:56−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:01–21:56−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:10–23:17−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–21:56
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious weekday; cons: Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kamika Ekadashi · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:03
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 20:29 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 07:25 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:14 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:25 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 10:14 | karana Balava |
| from 20:29 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 21:01 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 21:01 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:03 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:06 |
| End of twilight | 22:02 |
| Moonrise | 00:35 |
| Moonset | 17:09 |
| Day length | 17 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 20:29 | from 21:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:03–20:29) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (20:29–21:06) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Ashadha (Shravana in North India), the first within Chaturmasya. Vishnu is worshipped with tulasi leaves, and oil lamps are lit.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:17 (13.07)–21:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:04–07:28 (15.07)
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 20:29–04:04 (15.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–21:01 Krakacha Yoga 04:03–21:01 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:29–21:01 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:01–04:04 (15.07)
Anandadi: Sthira 04:03–20:29 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:29–04:04 (15.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:07–03:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:06–21:20 |
| Pradosha | 21:06–22:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (15.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:14–19:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:10–08:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:26–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:42–16:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:17, 16:33–17:41 |
| Varjyam | 09:13–10:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:03–07:22, 10:23–16:24, 20:29–21:03
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 04:03–07:22, 10:23–16:24, 20:29–21:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:03–07:22, 10:23–16:24, 20:29–21:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:03–07:22, 10:23–19:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 20:29, Rohini from 20:29; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 21:01, Krishna-dvadashi from 21:01; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:24, Simha 07:22, Kanya 10:23, Tula 13:23, Vrischika 16:24, Dhanu 19:09, Makara 21:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 20:29) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 20:29) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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: Sthira 04:03–20:29+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:29–04:04 (15.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 20:29–04:04 (15.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:29–21:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–21:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:01–04:04 (15.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 07:25–09:30−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:03–21:01
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Bhauma Pradosha |
At sunrise 04:04
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 18:26 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:20 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:39 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:20 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 07:39 | karana Taitila |
| from 18:09 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 18:09 | karana Gara |
| from 18:26 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 00:46 (16.07) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:04 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:05 |
| End of twilight | 22:00 |
| Moonrise | 00:56 |
| Moonset | 18:43 |
| Day length | 17 h 00 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 18:09 | from 18:26 |
|---|
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 (04:04–18:26) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (18:26–21:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:05–22:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:09–04:05 (16.07)
Anandadi: Matanga 04:04–18:26 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:26–04:05 (16.07)
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 (16.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:31–16:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:50–18:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:19–10:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:28–08:36, 23:53–00:21 (16.07) |
| Varjyam | 11:07–12:35, 23:27–00:52 (16.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:04–07:18, 10:19–16:20
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:04–07:18, 10:19–16:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:04–07:18, 10:19–16:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:04–07:18, 10:19–19:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 18:26, Mrigashirsha from 18:26; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 18:09, Krishna-trayodashi from 18:09; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:20, Simha 07:18, Kanya 10:19, Tula 13:19, Vrischika 16:20, Dhanu 19:05, Makara 20:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 18:26) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 18:26) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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
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: Matanga 04:04–18:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–18:26+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:20–00:46 (16.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:09–04:05 (16.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:26–04:05 (16.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:54 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 20:51 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 04:32 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:32 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 14:48 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 14:48 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:54 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 20:51 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 00:59 (17.07) | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:04 |
| End of twilight | 21:58 |
| Moonrise | 01:27 |
| Moonset | 20:07 |
| Day length | 16 h 58 min |
Sky
| Karka Sankranti | 15:18 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 0, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:48 | from 15:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:05–15:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:48–21:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 14:48–21:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 04:05–15:18
on the day the Sun enters the sign
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
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–15:54
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–14:48
Anandadi: Amrita 04:05–15:54 Anandadi: Musala 15:54–04:07 (17.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 14:48–00:59 (17.07); Bhadra Mukha 14:48–16:29; Bhadra Puchha 23:56–00:57 (17.07)
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 | 21:04–22:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (17.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:02–09:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:13–08:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:27–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 23:17–00:42 (17.07) |
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, 10:15–14:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:54, Ardra from 15:54; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 14:48, Krishna-chaturdashi from 14:48; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:16, Simha 07:14, Kanya 10:15, Tula 13:15, Vrischika 16:16, Dhanu 19:01, Makara 20:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:54) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:54) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 14:48–21:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 15:18 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–15:54+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:05–15:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–15:54+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:05–20:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–14:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 20:51–23:490 Anandadi: Musala 15:54–04:07 (17.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:54–04:07 (17.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:48–00:59 (17.07)−1 Sankranti day−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 14:48–04:07 (17.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:07
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 13:01 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 16:41 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:07 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:07 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 11:07 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 13:01 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 16:41 | yoga Harshana |
| from 21:11 | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:07 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:02 |
| End of twilight | 21:57 |
| Moonrise | 02:18 |
| Moonset | 21:12 |
| Day length | 16 h 55 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 11:07 | from 13:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (13:01–21:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shakuni 04:07–11:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 11:07–21:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:07–11:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:01–04:08 (18.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:01–04:08 (18.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–11:07
Anandadi: Siddhi 13:01–04:08 (18.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:07–13:01
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:10–03:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:32 |
| Godhuli | 21:02–21:17 |
| Pradosha | 21:02–22:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (18.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:13–05:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:42–16:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:07–06:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:21–10:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:45–10:53, 16:32–17:39 |
| Varjyam | 23:30–00:54 (18.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:07–18:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 13:01, Punarvasu from 13:01; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 11:07, Amavasya from 11:07; lagna Mithuna 04:07, Karka 04:12, Simha 07:10, Kanya 10:11, Tula 13:11, Vrischika 16:12, Dhanu 18:57, Makara 20:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 13:01) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 13:01) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:07–11:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 11:07–21:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:01–04:08 (18.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Siddhi 13:01–04:08 (18.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:01–04:08 (18.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:01–04:08 (18.07)0 Yoga Harshana 16:41–04:08 (18.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–13:01−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–11:07−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:07–13:01−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:07–11:07
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu |
At sunrise 04:08
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 07:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 09:59 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 12:24 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:15 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:15 | tithi Shukla-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:15 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 09:59 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 12:24 | yoga Vajra |
| from 17:18 | karana Bava |
| from 03:23 (19.07) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 03:23 (19.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:08 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:01 |
| End of twilight | 21:55 |
| Moonrise | 03:33 |
| Moonset | 21:55 |
| Day length | 16 h 52 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 07:15 |
|---|
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 07:15 | from 09:59 |
|---|
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 (04:08–09:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (09:59–21:01) is good for sowing.
- Naga 04:08–07:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 07:15–17:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Ashadha — Deep Amavasya in Maharashtra: oil lamps are cleaned and lit; in North India it is Hariyali Amavasya, when trees are planted.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:07 (17.07)–07:15
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 11:07 (17.07)–07:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–09:59 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–03:23 (19.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:23–04:10 (19.07)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:08–09:59 Anandadi: Utpata 09:59–04:10 (19.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:55–07:35
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:12–03:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:01–21:15 |
| Pradosha | 21:01–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (19.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:53–09:17, 01:23–02:47 (19.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:28–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:48–18:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:15–08:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:31–08:38, 13:08–14:16 |
| Varjyam | 16:59–18:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:15–21:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:15–21:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:15–21:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:08–07:06, 10:07–18:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 09:59, Pushya from 09:59; tithi Amavasya until 07:15, Shukla-pratipat from 07:15; lagna Karka 04:08, Simha 07:06, Kanya 10:07, Tula 13:07, Vrischika 16:08, Dhanu 18:53, Makara 20:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 09:59) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 09:59) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 04:08–07:15: 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–09:59+1 Pushya 09:59–04:10 (19.07)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:08–12:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–03:23 (19.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 12:24–13:24−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Amavasya 04:08–07:15−3 Anandadi: Utpata 09:59–04:10 (19.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Pushya, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 06:59 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:10
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 06:59 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:11 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:31 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:59 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 08:11 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 13:31 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:43 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 23:43 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:09 (20.07) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:10 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:00 |
| End of twilight | 21:53 |
| Moonrise | 05:05 |
| Moonset | 22:22 |
| Day length | 16 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:59 |
|---|
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 (04:10–06:59) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:00–22:22
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:00–22:22
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Mitra 04:10–06:59 Anandadi: Manasa 06:59–04:11 (20.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:52–09:34 (20.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:13–03:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 21:00–21:14 |
| Pradosha | 21:00–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (20.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:48–04:13 (20.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:22–10:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:41–16:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:10–06:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:10–05:17, 05:17–06:25 |
| Varjyam | 18:18–19:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:10–07:02, 10:03–16:04, 20:43–21:00
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 04:10–07:02, 10:03–16:04, 20:43–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:10–07:02, 10:03–16:04, 20:43–21:00 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:10–06:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:10–07:02, 10:03–18:49, 20:43–21:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 06:59, Ashlesha from 06:59; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:10, Simha 07:02, Kanya 10:03, Tula 13:03, Vrischika 16:04, Dhanu 18:49, Makara 20:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 06:59) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 06:59) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 06:59
+2 Pushya 04:10–06:59+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:11–04:09 (20.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:59–04:11 (20.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:10–23:430 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:59–04:11 (20.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:11
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 04:13 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 00:27 (21.07) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:01 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:13 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 10:01 | karana Gara |
| from 20:25 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 20:25 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:27 (21.07) | yoga Variyana |
| from 01:51 (21.07) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:11 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:58 |
| End of twilight | 21:51 |
| Moonrise | 06:43 |
| Moonset | 22:40 |
| Day length | 16 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 6, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:13 | 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, Magha (04:13–20:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 01:51–04:13 (21.07)
Yamaghanta 04:13–01:51 (21.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:25–04:13 (21.07)
Anandadi: Chhatra 01:51–04:13 (21.07) Anandadi: Vajra 04:11–04:13 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:13–01:51 (21.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:52 (19.07)–09:34
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:14–03:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 20:58–21:13 |
| Pradosha | 20:58–22:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (21.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:48–04:13, 23:41–01:07 (21.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:52–20:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:46–18:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:44–19:51 |
| Varjyam | 15:02–16:28 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:11–06:58, 09:59–18:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 04:13, Magha from 04:13; tithi Shukla-tritya until 20:25, Shukla-chaturti from 20:25; lagna Karka 04:11, Simha 06:58, Kanya 09:59, Tula 12:59, Vrischika 16:00, Dhanu 18:46, Makara 20:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 04:13) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 04:13) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 20:25–20:58: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 04:11–20:58: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Auspicious tithi 04:11–20:250 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 20:25–04:13 (21.07)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:25–04:13 (21.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:13–01:51 (21.07)−1 Gandanta 04:11–09:34−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:11–04:13−3 Vyatipata 04:11–00:27 (21.07)−3 Yamaghanta 04:13–01:51 (21.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:13
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 00:03 (22.07) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 21:14 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:58 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:58 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 17:39 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 17:39 | karana Bava |
| from 21:14 | yoga Parigha |
| from 00:03 (22.07) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:13 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:57 |
| End of twilight | 21:49 |
| Moonrise | 08:18 |
| Moonset | 22:53 |
| Day length | 16 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 6, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:39 |
|---|
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, Purva-Phalguni (04:13–20:57) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:58–17:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:54–14:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:13–00:03 (22.07)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:13–00:03 (22.07) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 00:03–04:15 (22.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 06:58–17:39; Bhadra Mukha 07:02–08:48; Bhadra Puchha 16:36–17:39
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:15–03:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:29 |
| Godhuli | 20:57–21:11 |
| Pradosha | 20:57–22:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (22.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:08–19:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:19–08:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:29–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:40–16:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:15, 16:29–17:36 |
| Varjyam | 09:15–10:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:39–20:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 17:39–20:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:39–20:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:13–06:54, 09:55–20:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 17:39, Shukla-panchami from 17:39; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 06:54, Kanya 09:55, Tula 12:55, Vrischika 15:56, Dhanu 18:42, Makara 20:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:13–17:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 06:58–17:39: 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:13–00:03 (22.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:13–00:03 (22.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:13–21:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:39–04:15 (22.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:13–00:03 (22.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:13–17:39−3 Bhadra on earth 06:58–17:39
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:15
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 22:59 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 18:35 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 04:31 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:31 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 15:34 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 15:34 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:35 | yoga Shiva |
| from 22:59 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 02:49 (23.07) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:15 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:55 |
| End of twilight | 21:47 |
| Moonrise | 09:49 |
| Moonset | 23:04 |
| Day length | 16 h 40 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 15:34 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Phalguni (04:15–20:55) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 15:34–04:16 (23.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 22:59–04:16 (23.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–15:34 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:34–04:16 (23.07)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:15–22:59 Anandadi: Saumya 22:59–04:16 (23.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:12–15:57
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:16–03:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:28 |
| Godhuli | 20:55–21:10 |
| Pradosha | 20:55–22:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (23.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:06–17:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:45–18:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:25–10:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:35–08:41, 23:52–00:21 (23.07) |
| Varjyam | 06:56–08:28 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:15–15:52, 20:32–20:55
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 04:15–15:52, 20:32–20:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:15–15:52, 20:32–20:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:15–18:38, 20:32–20:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami until 15:34, Shukla-shashti from 15:34; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 06:50, Kanya 09:51, Tula 12:51, Vrischika 15:52, Dhanu 18:38, Makara 20:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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 = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:15–22:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–22:59+1 Auspicious tithi 04:15–15:340 Yoga Shiva 18:35–04:16 (23.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:34–04:16 (23.07)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:34–04:16 (23.07)−1 Yoga Parigha 04:15–07:54−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–15:34
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:16 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:16
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:43 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 16:35 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:16 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:16 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 14:16 | karana Gara |
| from 16:35 | yoga Siddha |
| from 22:43 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 01:56 (24.07) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:16 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:54 |
| End of twilight | 21:45 |
| Moonrise | 11:15 |
| Moonset | 23:13 |
| Day length | 16 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:16–20:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:16–22:43 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:16–22:43 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:16–04:18 (24.07)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:16–22:43
Anandadi: Ananda 04:16–22:43 Anandadi: Kaladanda 22:43–04:18 (24.07)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:18–03:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:28 |
| Godhuli | 20:54–21:08 |
| Pradosha | 20:54–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (24.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:47–18:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:21–08:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:30–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 07:17–08:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:16–15:49, 20:28–20:54
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 | good 14:16–15:49, 20:28–20:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 14:16–15:49, 20:28–20:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:16–06:46, 09:47–18:34, 20:28–20:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-shashti until 14:16, Shukla-saptami from 14:16; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 06:46, Kanya 09:47, Tula 12:47, Vrischika 15:49, Dhanu 18:34, Makara 20:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 14:16
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:16–22:43+2 Ravi Yoga 04:16–22:43+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:16–22:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:16–22:43+1 Yoga Shiva 04:16–16:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:16–04:18 (24.07)0 Auspicious tithi 14:16–04:18 (24.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:16–22:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:16–14:16
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — until 13:48 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:18
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 23:17 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 15:16 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:48 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:48 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 13:48 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:16 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 23:17 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 01:53 (25.07) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:18 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:52 |
| End of twilight | 21:43 |
| Moonrise | 12:37 |
| Moonset | 23:23 |
| Day length | 16 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:18–20:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:48–20:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 13:48–04:20 (25.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:48–04:20 (25.07)
Anandadi: Chara 04:18–23:17 Anandadi: Sthira 23:17–04:20 (25.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:48–01:53 (25.07); Bhadra Puchha 15:38–16:51; Bhadra Mukha 16:51–18:53
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:19–03:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 20:52–21:07 |
| Pradosha | 20:52–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (25.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:44–18:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:39–16:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:18–06:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:26–10:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:49–10:56, 16:27–17:33 |
| Varjyam | 06:54–08:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:18–06:42, 09:43–13:48
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:18–06:42, 09:43–13:48 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:18–06:42, 09:43–13:48 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:18–06:42, 09:43–18:30, 20:24–20:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-saptami until 13:48, Shukla-ashtami from 13:48; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:42, Kanya 09:43, Tula 12:43, Vrischika 15:45, Dhanu 18:30, Makara 20:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 13:48–20:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 13:48
+2 Yoga Siddha 04:18–15:16+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:18–23:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:18–23:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:18–13:480 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 13:48–04:20 (25.07)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:48–04:20 (25.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:48–01:53 (25.07)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:48–04:20 (25.07)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 04:20
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 00:37 (26.07) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 14:35 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:10 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:10 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 14:10 | karana Balava |
| from 14:35 | yoga Shubha |
| from 00:37 (26.07) | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 02:38 (26.07) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:20 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:50 |
| End of twilight | 21:41 |
| Moonrise | 13:58 |
| Moonset | 23:33 |
| Day length | 16 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:10 |
|---|
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, Swati (04:20–20:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:48 (24.07)–14:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 00:37–04:21 (26.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–14:10 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:10–04:21 (26.07)
Anandadi: Matanga 00:37–04:21 (26.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:20–00:37 (26.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:20–03:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:50–21:05 |
| Pradosha | 20:50–22:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (26.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:20–17:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:31–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:43–18:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:24–08:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:38–08:44, 13:08–14:14 |
| Varjyam | 05:11–06:53 |
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 04:20–06:38, 09:39–14:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 14:10, Shukla-navami from 14:10; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:38, Kanya 09:39, Tula 12:39, Vrischika 15:41, Dhanu 18:26, Makara 20:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 04:20–14:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 14:10–20:50: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–00:37 (26.07)+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:20–14:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:10–04:21 (26.07)−1 Ashtami 04:20–14:10−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:20–00:37 (26.07)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–14:10
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:17 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:21
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 15:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 02:39 (27.07) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:30 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:17 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:30 | yoga Shukla |
|---|---|
| from 15:17 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 15:17 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:39 (27.07) | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 04:05 (27.07) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:21 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:48 |
| End of twilight | 21:39 |
| Moonrise | 15:18 |
| Moonset | 23:47 |
| Day length | 16 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:21–20:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–15:17 Ravi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:17–04:23 (27.07)
Anandadi: Shubha 04:21–02:39 (27.07) Anandadi: Amrita 02:39–04:23 (27.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:21–03:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:48–21:04 |
| Pradosha | 20:48–22:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (27.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:06–18:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:28–10:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:38–16:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:21–06:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:21–05:27, 05:27–06:33 |
| Varjyam | 06:42–08:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:17–15:37, 20:16–20:48
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 15:17–15:37, 20:16–20:48 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:17–15:37, 20:16–20:48 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 15:17–18:22, 20:16–20:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-navami until 15:17, Shukla-dashami from 15:17; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:34, Kanya 09:35, Tula 12:35, Vrischika 15:37, Dhanu 18:22, Makara 20:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:21–15:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 15:17
+2 Yoga Shubha 04:21–14:30+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–15:17+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:21–02:39 (27.07)0 Auspicious tithi 15:17–04:23 (27.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:17–04:23 (27.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:21–15:17
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:23
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 17:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 05:12 (28.07) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 14:54 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 17:00 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:54 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 17:00 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 17:00 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:23 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:47 |
| End of twilight | 21:37 |
| Moonrise | 16:36 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 16 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:23–20:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:00–04:25 (28.07)
Anandadi: Mrityu all day
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:35–17:26
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:23–03:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:47–21:02 |
| Pradosha | 20:47–22:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (28.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:41–19:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:44–20:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:41–18:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:36–19:41 |
| Varjyam | 07:04–08:51 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:23–06:30, 09:31–15:33, 20:12–20:47
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 04:23–06:30, 09:31–15:33, 20:12–20:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:23–06:30, 09:31–15:33 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:23–06:30, 09:31–15:33, 20:12–20:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 17:00, Shukla-ekadashi from 17:00; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:30, Kanya 09:31, Tula 12:32, Vrischika 15:33, Dhanu 18:18, Makara 20:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.
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 = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shukla 04:23–14:54+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–17:000 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Mrityu all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:00–04:25 (28.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:25
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 05:12 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 15:38 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:03 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:12 | nakshatra Jyestha |
|---|---|
| from 06:03 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:38 | yoga Indra |
| from 19:10 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 19:10 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:25 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:45 |
| End of twilight | 21:35 |
| Moonrise | 17:51 |
| Moonset | 00:04 |
| Day length | 16 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:12 | from 19:10 |
|---|
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, Anuradha (04:25–05:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:12–20:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:03–19:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Adhika Masa — it occurs once every two or three years. Dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu); fasting in the intercalary month is considered especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:00 (27.07)–19:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:27–07:42 (29.07)
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
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:25–05:12 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:25–05:12
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–19:10 Krakacha Yoga 04:25–19:10 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:10–04:27 (29.07)
Anandadi: Manasa 04:25–05:12 Anandadi: Padma 05:12–04:27 (29.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 06:03–19:10; Bhadra Puchha 11:19–12:38; Bhadra Mukha 12:38–14:48
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:20–14:50 (29.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:24–03:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:45–21:00 |
| Pradosha | 20:45–22:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (29.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:13–00:01 (29.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:27–08:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:32–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:37–16:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:13, 16:24–17:29 |
| Varjyam | 11:28–13:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:25–19:10, 20:08–20:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:25–19:10, 20:08–20:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:25–06:26, 09:27–15:29, 20:08–20:45 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:25–19:10, 20:08–20:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:25–05:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 05:12, Jyestha from 05:12; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 19:10, Shukla-dvadashi from 19:10; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:26, Kanya 09:27, Tula 12:28, Vrischika 15:29, Dhanu 18:14, Makara 20:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 05:12) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 05:12) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 04:25–15:38+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:12–04:27 (29.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–05:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:25–19:100 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:25–05:120 Ravi Yoga 04:25–05:120 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–19:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:10–04:27 (29.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:12–04:27 (29.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:03–19:10−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:25–19:10
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:27
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:04 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:35 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:21 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:04 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 08:21 | karana Balava |
| from 16:35 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 21:35 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 21:35 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:27 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:43 |
| End of twilight | 21:32 |
| Moonrise | 18:59 |
| Moonset | 00:29 |
| Day length | 16 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 1, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:27–08:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:04–20:43) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:35–04:29 (30.07)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:04–04:29 (30.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:27–08:04
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:20–14:50
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:25–03:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:43–20:59 |
| Pradosha | 20:43–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (30.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:54–05:43 (30.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:39–18:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:31–10:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:42–08:47, 23:49–00:20 (30.07) |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 08:04, Mula from 08:04; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:23, Kanya 09:24, Tula 12:24, Vrischika 15:25, Dhanu 18:10, Makara 20:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 08:04) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 08:04) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 16:35–20:43: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Indra 04:27–16:35+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:04–04:29 (30.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Vaidhriti 16:35–04:29 (30.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:27–08:04−1 Gandanta 04:27–14:50−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:27–08:04
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Yamaghanta Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:29
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:05 (31.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 11:07 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 17:37 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:50 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:50 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 11:07 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 17:37 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 00:05 (31.07) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 00:05 (31.07) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:29 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:41 |
| End of twilight | 21:30 |
| Moonrise | 19:54 |
| Moonset | 01:05 |
| Day length | 16 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:07 |
|---|
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, Mula (04:29–11:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (11:07–20:41) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:41–22:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 11:07–04:30 (31.07)
Yamaghanta 04:29–11:07 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–00:05 (31.07)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:29–11:07 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 11:07–04:30 (31.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
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 | 20:41–20:57 |
| Pradosha | 20:41–22:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (31.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:54–05:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:30–08:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:33–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:07 |
| Varjyam | 09:19–11:07, 21:56–23:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:37–20:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 17:37–20:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 20:00–20:41 |
| Cutting toenails | average 17:37–20:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 11:07–18:06, 20:00–20:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 11:07, Purva-Ashadha from 11:07; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:19, Kanya 09:20, Tula 12:20, Vrischika 15:21, Dhanu 18:06, Makara 20:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 11:07) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 11:07) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 04:29–17:37: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Ravi Yoga 11:07–04:30 (31.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:29–11:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:29–00:05 (31.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–00:05 (31.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:29–11:07−3 Vaidhriti 04:29–17:37−3 Yamaghanta 04:29–11:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 1869 · Vikram 2004 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:30
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:32 (01.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 14:10 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:38 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:19 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:19 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 14:10 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 18:38 | yoga Priti |
| from 02:32 (01.08) | tithi Purnima |
| from 02:32 (01.08) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:30 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:39 |
| End of twilight | 21:28 |
| Moonrise | 20:36 |
| Moonset | 01:54 |
| Day length | 16 h 09 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 14:10 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:30–14:10) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (14:10–20:39) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:30–20:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:30–14:10 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:32–04:32 (01.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–02:32 (01.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:30–14:10 Anandadi: Saumya 14:10–04:32 (01.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:32–15:42 (01.08); Bhadra Puchha 11:04–12:23 (01.08); Bhadra Mukha 12:23–14:35 (01.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:28–03:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:39–20:55 |
| Pradosha | 20:39–22:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (01.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:46–10:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:36–16:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:30–06:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:33–10:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:53–10:58, 16:21–17:26 |
| Varjyam | 23:09–00:57 (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 | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 14:10, Uttara-Ashadha from 14:10; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:15, Kanya 09:16, Tula 12:16, Vrischika 15:17, Dhanu 18:02, Makara 19:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 14:10) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 14:10) — improved health; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:30–20:39: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:30–14:10+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:30–14:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:10–04:32 (01.08)0 Yoga Priti 18:38–04:32 (01.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–02:32 (01.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:30–14:10−2 Rikta tithi 04:30–02:32 (01.08)
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Vikari (No. 33)
Shaka Samvat 1869 · Vikram Samvat 2004 · Kali Yuga 5048
Next year — Sarvadhari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 9.04.1948
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
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.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The 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.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Planting and sowing are allowed.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
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.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
any undertakings
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra 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
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).
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Auspicious: 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.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
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.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A 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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are allowed.
neutral
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: 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.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 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
digging, plowing, planting trees
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: 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.
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
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.
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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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
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.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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
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.
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 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
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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 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
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
neutral
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else