Panchanga Calendar

July 1967

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SamvatsaraPlavanga (41)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 8.07RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 17.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 1967 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 7.07), Ashadha (from 8.07). Periods: 8–15.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 17.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 9.07 Ratha Yatra; 17.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 21.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1Rev9
2Ashw10
3Bhar11Yogini Ekadashi
4Krit12Bhauma Pradosha
5Roh13until 20:10
6Mrig14
7Ard30Amavasya
8Pun1Chandra Darshan
9Push2Ratha Yatra
10Ashl3after 15:46
11Mag4Vinayaka Chaturthi
12PPh5after 13:25
13UPh6
14Has7
15Chit8Masik Durgashtami
16Swa10Karka Sankranti
17Vish11Devshayani
18Anu12Bhauma Pradosha
19Jye13after 10:19
20PAsh14
21UAsh15Guru Purnima
22Shra1
23Dhan2until 16:00
24Dhan3Sankashti
25Shat4
26PBh5
27UBh6after 11:13
28Rev7
29Ashw8Kalashtami
30Bhar9
31Krit9Shravana Somvar
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (21)
EkadashiTripushkar YogaPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanGupta NavaratriRatha YatraRavi Pushya YogaVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)SankrantiDevshayaniGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Dwipushkar YogaSankashtiShravana SomvarAmrita Siddhi YogaKalashtami
How to read the calendar

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

Best days

  • 5.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra until 20:10
    Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
  • 9.07 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 11:19
    Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 17.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Manasa after 06:47 until 12:35
    Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 19.07 Wed — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja after 10:19
    Mula (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
  • 22.07 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra
    Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
  • 27.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra after 11:13
    Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

  • 3.07 Mon Yogini Ekadashi
  • 4.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
  • 5.07 Wed Masik Shivaratri
  • 7.07 Fri Jyeshtha Amavasya
  • 8.07 Sat Chandra Darshan
  • 8.07 Sat Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • 9.07 Sun Ratha Yatra
  • 11.07 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 12.07 Wed Skanda Shashti
  • 15.07 Sat Masik Durgashtami
  • 16.07 Sun Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
  • 17.07 Mon Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
  • 18.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
  • 21.07 Fri Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
  • 21.07 Fri Ashadha Purnima
  • 24.07 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
  • 24.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 29.07 Sat Kalashtami
  • 31.07 Mon Shravana Somvar

Special muhurta yogas

  • 2.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–09:20
  • 4.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–14:16
  • 4.07 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 03:51–14:16
  • 5.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 7.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:19–03:55 (08.07)
  • 9.07 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:56–16:38
  • 9.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–16:38
  • 15.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:24–04:06 (16.07)
  • 17.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–04:09 (18.07)
  • 21.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:08–04:15 (22.07)
  • 22.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–03:34 (23.07)
  • 22.07 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 03:34–04:17 (23.07)
  • 23.07 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 04:17–17:11
  • 27.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:13–04:25 (28.07)
  • 28.07 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:25–14:15
  • 28.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 31.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:42–04:33 (01.08)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

  • 1.07 Sat — Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Gandanta
  • 3.07 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 6.07 Thu — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
  • 7.07 Fri — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
  • 11.07 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
  • 13.07 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Parigha
  • 14.07 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
  • 15.07 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi
  • 16.07 Sun — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Lumbaka
  • 20.07 Thu — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 24.07 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Rikta tithi
  • 25.07 Tue — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
  • 28.07 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka
  • 30.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Tryahasparsha (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

  • 7.07 New moon (Amavasya) 20:00
  • 16.07 Karka Sankranti 18:18 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
  • 21.07 Full moon (Purnima) 17:39
  • There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

  • 8–15.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • from 17.07 Chaturmasya
  • 26.06 07:16 – 1.07 06:18 Raja Panchaka
  • 23.07 16:00 – 28.07 14:15 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Plavanga (No. 41, “leaper (a monkey)”) — A year of leaps: abrupt changes, floods, relocations; results are mixed. more

Northern samvatsara: Siddharthi. Shaka Samvat 1889, Vikram Samvat 2024, Kali Yuga 5068.

Jyeshtha (Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima. more

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

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

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:25 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:18 more
Gandamula
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 15:18 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 13:25 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:18nakshatra Ashwini
from 13:25tithi Krishna-dashami
from 13:25karana Vanija
from 15:18yoga Sukarma
from 02:39 (02.07)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:48
Sunrise03:49
Noon12:33
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:17
Moonrise00:34
Moonset14:36
Day length17 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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:18from 13:25

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, Revati (03:49–06:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–13:25

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–06:18 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:25–03:49 (02.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:49–06:18 Anandadi: Saumya 06:18–03:49 (02.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 02:39–15:48 (02.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:35–05:55 (02.07); Bhadra Mukha 05:55–08:07 (02.07)
  • Raja Panchaka: 07:16 (26.06)–06:18
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:32 (30.06)–13:05
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:22
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam03:36–05:24, 01:13–03:01 (02.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:11–10:22
Yamaganda14:44–16:55
Gulika Kalam03:49–06:00
Dur Muhurta03:49–04:58, 04:58–06:08
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:25–17:16

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 13:25–17:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 13:25–17:16
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:49–08:14, 11:15–21:17

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 06:18, Ashwini from 06:18; tithi Krishna-navami until 13:25, Krishna-dashami from 13:25; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:16, Simha 08:14, Kanya 11:15, Tula 14:15, Vrischika 17:16, Dhanu 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 06:18) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 06:18) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Krishna-navami 03:49–13:25: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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.

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:18–03:49 (02.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–06:180 Yoga Sukarma 15:18–03:49 (02.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–13:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 03:49–06:180 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–06:18−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:25–03:49 (02.07)−1 Gandanta 03:49–13:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:49–13:25

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 15:48 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 09:20 more
Gandamula
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 16:15 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:48 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:20nakshatra Bharani
from 15:48tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 15:48karana Bava
from 16:15yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:49
Sunrise03:49
Noon12:33
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise00:41
Moonset15:53
Day length17 h 26 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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:20from 15:48

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, Bharani (09:20–21:16) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:49–15:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–09:20

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:20–03:50 (03.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:48–03:50 (03.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:49–09:20 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:20–03:50 (03.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 02:39–15:48; Bhadra Puchha 04:35–05:55; Bhadra Mukha 05:55–08:07
  • Gandanta (tithi): 15:22–16:14
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (03.07)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:05–21:16
Yamaganda12:33–14:44
Gulika Kalam16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta18:57–20:06
Varjyam04:49–06:38, 20:01–21:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–08:10

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, shavingaverage 03:49–08:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:49–08:10
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:49–09:20, 11:11–19:57

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 09:20, Bharani from 09:20; tithi Krishna-dashami until 15:48, Krishna-ekadashi from 15:48; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:12, Simha 08:10, Kanya 11:11, Tula 14:11, Vrischika 17:12, Dhanu 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 09:20) — joy; Bharani (from 09:20) — 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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–09:20+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:49–09:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–09:20+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:49–16:15−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:48–03:50 (03.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:20–03:50 (03.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:20–03:50 (03.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:49–15:48−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:20–03:50 (03.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
FestivalsYogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:50 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:03 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 16:55 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 04:53 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:53karana Balava
from 12:03nakshatra Krittika
from 16:55yoga Shula
from 17:50tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 17:50karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:50
Sunrise03:50
Noon12:33
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:15
Moonrise00:49
Moonset17:13
Day length17 h 25 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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:03from 17:50

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:50–12:03) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:03–21:16) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Jyeshtha (Ashadha in North India). According to the Puranas, the fast heals diseases and lifts curses; Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:48 (02.07)–17:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:51–07:20 (04.07)

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–17:50 Krakacha Yoga 03:50–17:50 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:50–03:51 (04.07)

Anandadi: Chara 03:50–12:03 Anandadi: Sthira 12:03–03:51 (04.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam06:42–08:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:01–08:12
Yamaganda10:22–12:33
Gulika Kalam14:44–16:54
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:17, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam01:09–02:54 (04.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–08:06, 11:07–17:08

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:50–08:06, 11:07–17:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:50–08:06, 11:07–17:08
Bathing, washing hairgood 12:03–17:50

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:03, Krittika from 12:03; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 17:50, Krishna-dvadashi from 17:50; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:08, Simha 08:06, Kanya 11:07, Tula 14:07, Vrischika 17:08, Dhanu 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:03) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:03) — consumption (a wasting disease); 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.
  • 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:50–12:03+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:50–16:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shula 16:55–18:560 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:50–03:51 (04.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–12:03−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–17:50−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:50–17:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Gada
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
FestivalsBhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:19 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:16 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 17:10 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 06:39 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:39karana Taitila
from 14:16nakshatra Rohini
from 17:10yoga Ganda
from 19:19tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 19:19karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:51
Sunrise03:51
Noon12:33
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:14
Moonrise01:01
Moonset18:35
Day length17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:16from 19:19

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:51–14:16) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:16–21:15) is good for sowing.

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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, 21:15–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–14:16 Tripushkar Yoga 03:51–14:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:19–03:52 (05.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 14:16–03:52 (05.07) Anandadi: Gada 03:51–14:16

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 Muhurta02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:34
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam11:39–13:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:54–19:05
Yamaganda08:12–10:23
Gulika Kalam12:33–14:44
Dur Muhurta07:20–08:29, 23:54–00:20 (05.07)
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:16–17:04

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 14:16–17:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 14:16–17:04
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:51–08:02, 11:03–19:49

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:16, Rohini from 14:16; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 19:19, Krishna-trayodashi from 19:19; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:04, Simha 08:02, Kanya 11:03, Tula 14:03, Vrischika 17:04, Dhanu 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:16) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:16) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–14:160 Anandadi: Matanga 14:16–03:52 (05.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:16–03:52 (05.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:19–03:52 (05.07)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:51–14:160 Yoga Ganda 17:10–19:33−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:51–14:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — until 20:10
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
FestivalsMasik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:10 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 15:54 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:56 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 07:49 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:49karana Vanija
from 15:54nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 16:56yoga Vriddhi
from 20:10tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 20:10karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:53
Sunrise03:52
Noon12:34
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:13
Moonrise01:20
Moonset19:54
Day length17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:54from 20:10

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, Rohini (03:52–15:54) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (15:54–21:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:10–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 20:10–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:20–00:47 (06.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–20:10

Anandadi: Shubha 03:52–15:54 Anandadi: Amrita 15:54–03:53 (06.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 20:10–04:29 (06.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:10–22:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:14–21:28
Pradosha21:14–22:34
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam12:29–14:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:33–14:44
Yamaganda06:02–08:13
Gulika Kalam10:23–12:33
Dur Muhurta11:58–13:08
Varjyam07:22–09:04, 21:44–23:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–20:10

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, shavingaverage 03:52–20:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:52–20:10
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:52–07:58, 10:59–19:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 15:54, Mrigashirsha from 15:54; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 20:10, Krishna-chaturdashi from 20:10; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:00, Simha 07:58, Kanya 10:59, Tula 13:59, Vrischika 17:00, Dhanu 19:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 15:54) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 15:54) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 20:10–21:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 20:10

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:52–15:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–15:54+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:56–03:53 (06.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–20:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:10–03:53 (06.07)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 20:10–03:53 (06.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:23 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 16:55 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 16:12 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:21 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:21karana Shakuni
from 16:12yoga Dhruva
from 16:55nakshatra Ardra
from 20:23tithi Amavasya
from 20:23karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:54
Sunrise03:53
Noon12:34
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:12
Moonrise01:49
Moonset21:04
Day length17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:55from 20:23

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:53–16:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:53–08:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shakuni 08:21–20:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Chatushpada 20:23–21:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:53–20:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–20:23

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:53–16:55 Anandadi: Kana 16:55–03:54 (07.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 20:10 (05.07)–08:21; Bhadra Mukha 20:10–22:11 (05.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:04–08:16

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:14–21:27
Pradosha21:14–22:34
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam07:44–09:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:43–16:54
Yamaganda03:53–06:03
Gulika Kalam08:13–10:23
Dur Muhurta09:40–10:49, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam01:27–03:05 (07.07)

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 16:55, Ardra from 16:55; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 20:23, Amavasya from 20:23; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:56, Simha 07:54, Kanya 10:55, Tula 13:55, Vrischika 16:56, Dhanu 19:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 16:55) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 16:55) — sadness; Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:53–20:23: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Amavasya 20:23–21:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–16:55+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:53–16:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:55–03:54 (07.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:53–08:21−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–20:23−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:53–16:55−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:53–20:23

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
FestivalsJyeshtha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 20:00 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 17:19 more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 14:59 more
KaranaChatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:16 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:16karana Naga
from 14:59yoga Vyaghata
from 17:19nakshatra Punarvasu
from 20:00tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 20:00karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:55
Sunrise03:54
Noon12:34
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:11
Moonrise02:35
Moonset21:56
Day length17 h 18 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)20:00

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:19from 20:00

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, Punarvasu (17:19–21:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Chatushpada 03:54–08:16: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Naga 08:16–20:00: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Kimstughna 20:00–21:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:23 (06.07)–20:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:19–03:55 (08.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:00–03:55 (08.07)

Anandadi: Padma 03:54–17:19 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:19–03:55 (08.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 19:36–20:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:01–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam07:09–08:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:24–12:34
Yamaganda16:53–19:03
Gulika Kalam06:04–08:14
Dur Muhurta07:22–08:31, 13:08–14:17
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:00–21:13

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 20:00–21:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 20:00–21:13
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:54–19:37

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 17:19, Punarvasu from 17:19; tithi Amavasya until 20:00, Shukla-pratipat from 20:00; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:52, Simha 07:50, Kanya 10:51, Tula 13:51, Vrischika 16:53, Dhanu 19:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 17:19) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 17:19) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Amavasya 03:54–20:00: 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 = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:54–17:19+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:54–14:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:19–03:55 (08.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:19–03:55 (08.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:00–03:55 (08.07)0 Yoga Vyaghata 14:59–18:200 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:19–03:55 (08.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–17:19−3 Amavasya 03:54–20:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
FestivalsChandra Darshan · Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:05 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 17:11 more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 13:20 more
KaranaKimstughna (fixed) · until 07:36 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:36karana Bava
from 13:20yoga Harshana
from 17:11nakshatra Pushya
from 19:05tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 19:05karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:57
Sunrise03:55
Noon12:34
Sunset21:12
End of twilight22:10
Moonrise03:43
Moonset22:30
Day length17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:11from 19:05

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, Punarvasu (03:55–17:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (17:11–21:12) is good for sowing.
  • Kimstughna 03:55–07:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:12–22:30
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:12–22:30

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha: nine days of sadhana of Durga and the ten Mahavidyas, without lavish festivities.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:00 (07.07)–19:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:55–09:41
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:59–13:08

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:55–17:11 Anandadi: Mitra 17:11–03:56 (09.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:02–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:36
Godhuli21:12–21:26
Pradosha21:12–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam14:48–16:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:14–10:24
Yamaganda14:43–16:53
Gulika Kalam03:55–06:05
Dur Muhurta03:55–05:04, 05:04–06:13
Varjyam05:15–06:51, 01:00–02:34 (09.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–07:46, 10:47–16:49, 19:05–21:12

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:55–07:46, 10:47–16:49, 19:05–21:12
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:55–07:46, 10:47–16:49, 19:05–21:12
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:55–07:46, 10:47–16:49
Bathing, washing hairaverage 19:05–19:33

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 17:11, Pushya from 17:11; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:05, Shukla-dvitya from 19:05; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:48, Simha 07:46, Kanya 10:47, Tula 13:47, Vrischika 16:49, Dhanu 19:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 17:11) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 17:11) — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:55–17:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–17:110 Yoga Harshana 13:20–03:56 (09.07)0 Auspicious tithi 19:05–03:56 (09.07)−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.

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

SummaryBest day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 11:19
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
FestivalsRatha Yatra

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:45 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 16:38 more
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 11:19 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 06:28 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:28karana Kaulava
from 11:19yoga Vajra
from 16:38nakshatra Ashlesha
from 17:45tithi Shukla-tritya
from 17:45karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:58
Sunrise03:56
Noon12:34
Sunset21:11
End of twilight22:09
Moonrise05:08
Moonset22:51
Day length17 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:38from 17:45

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:56–16:38) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:05 (08.07)–17:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:56–16:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–16:38

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:56–16:38 Anandadi: Vajra 16:38–03:58 (10.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:11–21:25
Pradosha21:11–22:32
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam10:23–11:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:02–21:11
Yamaganda12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam16:53–19:02
Dur Muhurta18:53–20:02
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–16:45

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, shavingaverage 03:56–16:45
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:56–16:45
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:56–07:42, 10:43–16:38
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:56–07:42, 10:43–19:29

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 16:38, Ashlesha from 16:38; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 17:45, Shukla-tritya from 17:45; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:44, Simha 07:42, Kanya 10:43, Tula 13:43, Vrischika 16:45, Dhanu 19:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 16:38) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 16:38) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:19

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 03:56–16:38+2 Pushya 03:56–16:38+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:56–16:38+1 Yoga Harshana 03:56–11:19+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–17:450 Yoga Vajra 11:19–12:240 Anandadi: Vajra 16:38–03:58 (10.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:38–03:58 (10.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

SummaryFavourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 15:46
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:05 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 15:46 more
Gandamula
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:01 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 04:57 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:57karana Gara
from 09:01yoga Siddhi
from 15:46nakshatra Magha
from 16:05tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 16:05karana Vanija
from 03:10 (11.07)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:00
Sunrise03:58
Noon12:34
Sunset21:10
End of twilight22:08
Moonrise06:40
Moonset23:06
Day length17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:46from 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, Magha (15:46–21:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:46–03:59 (11.07)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:58–15:46 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:46–03:59 (11.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 03:10–14:12 (11.07); Bhadra Mukha 03:09–04:59 (11.07); Bhadra Puchha 13:06–14:12 (11.07)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:00–21:30
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:03–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:10–21:24
Pradosha21:10–22:32
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam14:13–15:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:07–08:16
Yamaganda10:25–12:34
Gulika Kalam14:43–16:52
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:17, 16:35–17:44
Varjyam04:58–06:31, 03:13–04:44 (11.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–16:05

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:58–16:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:58–16:05
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:58–19:26

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 15:46, Magha from 15:46; tithi Shukla-tritya until 16:05, Shukla-chaturti from 16:05; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:40, Simha 07:38, Kanya 10:39, Tula 13:39, Vrischika 16:41, Dhanu 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 15:46) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 15:46) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 16:05–21:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:46

+1 Yoga Siddhi 09:01–03:59 (11.07)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:58–15:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–16:05+1 Ravi Yoga 15:46–03:59 (11.07)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:46–03:59 (11.07)−1 Rikta tithi 16:05–03:59 (11.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–15:46

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:12 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 14:40 more
Gandamula
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 06:30 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:12 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:30yoga Vyatipata
from 14:12tithi Shukla-panchami
from 14:12karana Bava
from 14:40nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 01:13 (12.07)karana Balava
from 03:51 (12.07)yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:02
Sunrise03:59
Noon12:34
Sunset21:09
End of twilight22:06
Moonrise08:13
Moonset23:16
Day length17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:12from 14:40

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (03:59–14:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (14:40–21:09) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:59–14:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:51–14:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:59–14:40

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:12–14:40 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:12–04:00 (12.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:59–14:40 Anandadi: Dhumra 14:40–04:00 (12.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 03:10–14:12; Bhadra Mukha 03:09–04:59; Bhadra Puchha 13:06–14:12
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:04–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:34
Godhuli21:09–21:23
Pradosha21:09–22:31
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam12:22–13:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:52–19:00
Yamaganda08:16–10:25
Gulika Kalam12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta07:25–08:34, 23:54–00:21 (12.07)
Varjyam03:13–04:44, 22:15–23:46

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 14:12–19:22

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 14:40, Purva-Phalguni from 14:40; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 14:12, Shukla-panchami from 14:12; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:36, Simha 07:34, Kanya 10:35, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:37, Dhanu 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 14:40) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 14:40) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 03:59–14:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 03:59–14:12: 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).
  • Vyatipata 06:30–21:09: 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 = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:59–06:30+2 Ravi Yoga 03:59–14:400 Auspicious tithi 14:12–04:00 (12.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:12–14:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:12–04:00 (12.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:59–14:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–14:40−2 Rikta tithi 03:59–14:12−3 Bhadra on earth 03:59–14:12−3 Vyatipata 06:30–03:51 (12.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

SummaryFavourable day — Anandadi: Sthira, Yoga Variyana; auspicious time — after 13:25
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
FestivalsSkanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:11 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 13:25 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 01:07 (13.07) more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 12:11 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:11tithi Shukla-shashti
from 12:11karana Kaulava
from 13:25nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 23:08karana Taitila
from 01:07 (13.07)yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:03
Sunrise04:00
Noon12:35
Sunset21:08
End of twilight22:05
Moonrise09:45
Moonset23:24
Day length17 h 08 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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:11from 13:25

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, Purva-Phalguni (04:00–13:25) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (13:25–21:08) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 12:11–04:01 (13.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:25–04:01 (13.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:00–13:25 Anandadi: Vardhamana 13:25–04:01 (13.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 11:49–12:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:34
Godhuli21:08–21:22
Pradosha21:08–22:31
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam07:21–08:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:34–14:43
Yamaganda06:09–08:17
Gulika Kalam10:26–12:34
Dur Muhurta12:00–13:08
Varjyam20:13–21:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 13:25–19:18

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 13:25, Uttara-Phalguni from 13:25; tithi Shukla-panchami until 12:11, Shukla-shashti from 12:11; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:32, Simha 07:30, Kanya 10:31, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:33, Dhanu 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 13:25) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 13:25) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:25

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:00–13:25+1 Yoga Variyana 04:00–01:07 (13.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–12:11+1 Ravi Yoga 13:25–04:01 (13.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:25–04:01 (13.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:00–13:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:05 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 12:06 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 22:21 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 10:05 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:05tithi Shukla-saptami
from 10:05karana Gara
from 12:06nakshatra Hasta
from 21:01karana Vanija
from 22:21yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:05
Sunrise04:01
Noon12:35
Sunset21:07
End of twilight22:03
Moonrise11:16
Moonset23:32
Day length17 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:05from 12:06

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 (04:01–12:06) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (12:06–21:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:01–12:06

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–10:05 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–12:06 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:06–04:03 (14.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:01–12:06 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:06–04:03 (14.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:06–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:34
Godhuli21:07–21:21
Pradosha21:07–22:30
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam05:18–06:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:42–16:51
Yamaganda04:01–06:10
Gulika Kalam08:18–10:26
Dur Muhurta09:43–10:52, 16:34–17:42
Varjyam20:02–21:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:28–16:29

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, shavinggood 10:28–16:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 10:28–16:29
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:01–07:27, 10:28–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 12:06, Hasta from 12:06; tithi Shukla-shashti until 10:05, Shukla-saptami from 10:05; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:28, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:29, Dhanu 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 12:06) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 12:06) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:01–12:06+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:01–12:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–12:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:05–04:03 (14.07)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–12:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:06–04:03 (14.07)−1 Yoga Parigha 04:01–11:44−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:06–04:03 (14.07)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–10:05

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:57 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 10:45 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 19:34 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 07:57 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:57tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 07:57karana Vishti
from 10:45nakshatra Chitra
from 18:52karana Bava
from 19:34yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:07
Sunrise04:03
Noon12:35
Sunset21:06
End of twilight22:02
Moonrise12:46
Moonset23:39
Day length17 h 03 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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:57from 10:45

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:03–10:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (10:45–21:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:57–18:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:03–07:57 Krakacha Yoga 04:03–07:57 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–07:57 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:57–04:04 (15.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:03–10:45 Anandadi: Musala 10:45–04:04 (15.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:57–18:52; Bhadra Puchha 09:35–10:41; Bhadra Mukha 10:41–12:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:07–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:33
Godhuli21:06–21:20
Pradosha21:06–22:30
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam05:05–06:36, 03:22–04:52 (15.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:27–12:34
Yamaganda16:50–18:58
Gulika Kalam06:11–08:19
Dur Muhurta07:27–08:36, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam18:18–19:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:03–07:23

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, shavinggood 04:03–07:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:03–07:23
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:03–07:23, 10:24–19:10

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 10:45, Chitra from 10:45; tithi Shukla-saptami until 07:57, Shukla-ashtami from 07:57; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:25, Simha 07:23, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:24, Vrischika 16:25, Dhanu 19:10, Makara 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 10:45) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 10:45) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 07:57–21:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:03–10:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–10:45+1 Yoga Shiva 04:03–19:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–07:57−1 Ashtami 07:57–04:04 (15.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:57–04:04 (15.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 10:45–04:04 (15.07)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:03–07:57−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:57–04:04 (15.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–07:57−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:57–18:52−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:03–07:57

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Kana
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:48 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 09:24 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 16:47 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 05:48 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:48tithi Shukla-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:48karana Balava
from 09:24nakshatra Swati
from 16:44karana Kaulava
from 16:47yoga Sadhya
from 03:41 (16.07)tithi Shukla-dashami
from 03:41 (16.07)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:09
Sunrise04:04
Noon12:35
Sunset21:05
End of twilight22:00
Moonrise14:19
Moonset23:49
Day length17 h 00 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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:48from 09:24

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:04–09:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (09:24–21:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:57 (14.07)–05:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–03:41 (16.07) Ravi Yoga 09:24–04:06 (16.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:24–04:06 (16.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:24–04:06 (16.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:41–04:06 (16.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 09:24–04:06 (16.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:04–09:24

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:33
Godhuli21:05–21:19
Pradosha21:05–22:29
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam03:22–04:52, 23:45–01:16 (16.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:19–10:27
Yamaganda14:42–16:50
Gulika Kalam04:04–06:12
Dur Muhurta04:04–05:12, 05:12–06:20
Varjyam14:41–16:12

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:04–07:19, 10:20–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 09:24, Swati from 09:24; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 05:48, Shukla-navami from 05:48; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:21, Simha 07:19, Kanya 10:20, Tula 13:20, Vrischika 16:21, Dhanu 19:06, Makara 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 09:24) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 09:24) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 04:04–05:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Shukla-navami 05:48–21:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:24–04:06 (16.07)+2 Yoga Siddha 04:04–16:47+2 Ravi Yoga 09:24–04:06 (16.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 09:24–04:06 (16.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–09:24+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:24–04:06 (16.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–03:41 (16.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:04–05:48−2 Rikta tithi 05:48–03:41 (16.07)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:04–09:24

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Lumbaka
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
FestivalsKarka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:36 (17.07) more
NakshatraSwati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 08:04 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 14:02 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 14:38 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:04nakshatra Vishakha
from 14:02yoga Shubha
from 14:38karana Gara
from 01:36 (17.07)tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 01:36 (17.07)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:11
Sunrise04:06
Noon12:35
Sunset21:03
End of twilight21:58
Moonrise15:53
Moonsetnone
Day length16 h 57 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti18:18 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:04

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:06–08:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:04–21:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 06:18–18:18
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:36–04:07 (17.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:06–08:04 Anandadi: Utpata 08:04–04:07 (17.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 01:14–01:58 (17.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:32
Godhuli21:03–21:18
Pradosha21:03–22:28
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam22:27–23:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:56–21:03
Yamaganda12:35–14:42
Gulika Kalam16:49–18:56
Dur Muhurta18:48–19:56
Varjyam13:22–14:53

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:06–08:04, 10:16–19:02

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 08:04, Vishakha from 08:04; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:17, Simha 07:15, Kanya 10:16, Tula 13:16, Vrischika 16:17, Dhanu 19:02, Makara 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 08:04) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 08:04) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Sankranti at 18:18 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +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: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–08:04+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:06–14:02+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–01:36 (17.07)0 Anandadi: Utpata 08:04–04:07 (17.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:06–08:04−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 06:47; auspicious time — until 12:35
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsDevshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:35 more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:47 more
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:19 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 12:35 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:47nakshatra Anuradha
from 11:19yoga Shukla
from 12:35karana Vishti
from 23:35tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 23:35karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:12
Sunrise04:07
Noon12:35
Sunset21:02
End of twilight21:56
Moonrise17:30
Moonset00:02
Day length16 h 55 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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:47

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:07–06:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:47–21:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:35–21:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:36–23:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:07–07:31 (18.07)

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:07–06:47 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–04:09 (18.07)

Yamaghanta 04:07–06:47 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–23:35 Krakacha Yoga 04:07–23:35 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:35–04:09 (18.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:07–06:47 Anandadi: Manasa 06:47–04:09 (18.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 12:35–23:35; Bhadra Puchha 16:59–18:05; Bhadra Mukha 18:05–19:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:31
Godhuli21:02–21:16
Pradosha21:02–22:27
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam19:42–21:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:14–08:21
Yamaganda10:28–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:42–16:48
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:16, 16:31–17:39
Varjyam10:35–12:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:07–07:11, 10:12–16:13
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 06:47–07:11, 10:12–18:58

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 06:47, Anuradha from 06:47; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mithuna 04:07, Karka 04:13, Simha 07:11, Kanya 10:12, Tula 13:12, Vrischika 16:13, Dhanu 18:58, Makara 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 06:47) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 06:47) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:47

Auspicious time ends by 12:35

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–04:09 (18.07)+2 Yoga Shubha 04:07–11:19+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:47–04:09 (18.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–23:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:47–04:09 (18.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:07–06:470 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–23:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 04:07–06:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:35–23:35−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:07–23:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Mudgara
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsBhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:43 more
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 05:35 more
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 08:41 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 10:38 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:35nakshatra Jyestha
from 08:41yoga Brahma
from 10:38karana Balava
from 21:43tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 21:43karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:14
Sunrise04:09
Noon12:35
Sunset21:01
End of twilight21:55
Moonrise19:01
Moonset00:21
Day length16 h 52 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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:35

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:09–05:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:35–21:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 21:43–22:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:43–04:10 (19.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:09–05:35 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:35–04:10 (19.07)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:47–10:19 (19.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:12–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:31
Godhuli21:01–21:15
Pradosha21:01–22:27
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam20:08–21:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:48–18:54
Yamaganda08:22–10:28
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:41
Dur Muhurta07:31–08:39, 23:53–00:21 (19.07)
Varjyam10:57–12:29

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, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:09–05:35

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 05:35, Jyestha from 05:35; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:09, Simha 07:07, Kanya 10:08, Tula 13:08, Vrischika 16:09, Dhanu 18:54, Makara 20:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 05:35) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 05:35) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Brahma 08:41–04:10 (19.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–05:350 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:35–04:10 (19.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:35–04:10 (19.07)−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.

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

SummaryBest day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 10:19
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:02 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 04:33 more
Gandamula
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 06:11 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 08:51 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:33nakshatra Mula
from 06:11yoga Indra
from 08:51karana Taitila
from 20:02tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 20:02karana Gara
from 03:43 (20.07)nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 03:53 (20.07)yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:16
Sunrise04:10
Noon12:35
Sunset20:59
End of twilight21:53
Moonrise20:17
Moonset00:52
Day length16 h 49 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

taskat sunrisefrom 20:02

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:10–04:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:33–20:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 20:02–20:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:33–03:43 (20.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–20:02 Yamaghanta 04:33–03:43 (20.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:33–03:43 (20.07) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:43–04:12 (20.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:10–04:33

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:47 (18.07)–10:19
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:30
Godhuli20:59–21:14
Pradosha20:59–22:26
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam21:32–23:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:41
Yamaganda06:16–08:23
Gulika Kalam10:29–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:01–13:08
Varjyam02:10–03:43 (20.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:10–20:02

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, shavingaverage 04:10–20:02
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:10–07:03, 10:04–16:05
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:10–20:02
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:10–20:02, 20:44–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 04:33, Mula from 04:33; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 20:02, Shukla-chaturdashi from 20:02; lagna Karka 04:10, Simha 07:03, Kanya 10:04, Tula 13:04, Vrischika 16:05, Dhanu 18:50, Makara 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 04:33) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 04:33) — 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 20:02–20:59: 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

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 10:19

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:10–06:11+2 Ravi Yoga 04:33–03:43 (20.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:33–03:43 (20.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:10–20:020 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–20:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 04:33–03:43 (20.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:10–04:330 Rikta tithi 20:02–04:12 (20.07)−1 Gandanta 04:10–10:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–04:33

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:39 more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 03:13 (21.07) more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 01:49 (21.07) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 07:18 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:18karana Vanija
from 18:39tithi Purnima
from 18:39karana Vishti
from 01:49 (21.07)yoga Vishkambha
from 03:13 (21.07)nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:18
Sunrise04:12
Noon12:35
Sunset20:58
End of twilight21:51
Moonrise21:10
Moonset01:42
Day length16 h 46 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

taskat sunrisefrom 18:39

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:12–20:58) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:39–20:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 04:12–18:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:10–03:13 (21.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:39–04:13 (21.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–18:39

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:12–03:13 (21.07) Anandadi: Saumya 03:13–04:13 (21.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:39–06:05 (21.07); Bhadra Puchha 02:07–03:16 (21.07); Bhadra Mukha 03:16–05:11 (21.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:30
Godhuli20:58–21:12
Pradosha20:58–22:25
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam22:31–00:05 (21.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:41–16:46
Yamaganda04:12–06:18
Gulika Kalam08:23–10:29
Dur Muhurta09:47–10:54, 16:30–17:37
Varjyam13:07–14:41

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 20:40–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 18:39, Purnima from 18:39; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 06:59, Kanya 10:00, Tula 13:00, Vrischika 16:01, Dhanu 18:46, Makara 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 04:12–18:39: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Purnima 18:39–20:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Vaidhriti 04:12–20:58: 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 06:10–03:13 (21.07)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:12–03:13 (21.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:39–04:13 (21.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–18:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:39–04:13 (21.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:12–03:13 (21.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:12–18:39−3 Vaidhriti 04:12–01:49 (21.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

SummaryFavourable day — Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 06:05
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsGuru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 17:39 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 03:08 (22.07) more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:07 (22.07) more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:05 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:05karana Bava
from 17:39tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 17:39karana Balava
from 00:07 (22.07)yoga Priti
from 03:08 (22.07)nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:20
Sunrise04:13
Noon12:35
Sunset20:56
End of twilight21:49
Moonrise21:43
Moonset02:53
Day length16 h 43 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)17:39

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

taskat sunrisefrom 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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:13–20:56) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:13–06:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:13–17:39
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 18:39 (20.07)–17:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:39–04:15 (22.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:08–04:15 (22.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:39–03:08 (22.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:13–21:06 Anandadi: Kaladanda 21:06–04:15 (22.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:39 (20.07)–06:05; Bhadra Puchha 02:07–03:16; Bhadra Mukha 03:16–05:11
  • Gandanta (tithi): 17:16–18:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:29
Godhuli20:56–21:11
Pradosha20:56–22:24
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam20:45–22:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:30–12:35
Yamaganda16:46–18:51
Gulika Kalam06:19–08:24
Dur Muhurta07:34–08:41, 13:08–14:15
Varjyam11:11–12:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:39–20:56

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 17:39–20:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 17:39–20:56
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:13–06:55, 09:56–18:42, 20:36–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Purnima until 17:39, Krishna-pratipat from 17:39; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 06:55, Kanya 09:56, Tula 12:56, Vrischika 15:57, Dhanu 18:42, Makara 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Purnima 04:13–17:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:05

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:13–21:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–03:08 (22.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:39–04:15 (22.07)0 Auspicious tithi 17:39–04:15 (22.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:39–03:08 (22.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:13–06:05

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:08 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:34 (23.07) more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 22:48 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 05:19 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:19karana Kaulava
from 17:08tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 17:08karana Taitila
from 22:48yoga Ayushman
from 03:34 (23.07)nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:22
Sunrise04:15
Noon12:35
Sunset20:55
End of twilight21:47
Moonrise22:02
Moonset04:18
Day length16 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:08

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:15–20:55) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–03:34 (23.07) Dwipushkar Yoga 03:34–04:17 (23.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:15–04:44 Anandadi: Sthira 04:44–03:34 (23.07) Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:34–04:17 (23.07)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:17–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:28
Godhuli20:55–21:10
Pradosha20:55–22:23
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam16:58–18:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:25–10:30
Yamaganda14:40–16:45
Gulika Kalam04:15–06:20
Dur Muhurta04:15–05:22, 05:22–06:28
Varjyam07:12–08:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:15–06:51, 09:52–15:54, 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, shavingaverage 04:15–06:51, 09:52–15:54, 20:32–20:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:15–06:51, 09:52–15:54, 20:32–20:55
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:15–06:51, 09:52–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 17:08, Krishna-dvitya from 17:08; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 06:51, Kanya 09:52, Tula 12:52, Vrischika 15:54, Dhanu 18:38, Makara 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–03:34 (23.07)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:44–03:34 (23.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–03:34 (23.07)+1 Yoga Priti 04:15–22:48+1 Auspicious tithi 04:15–17:080 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 03:34–04:17 (23.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

SummaryFavourable day — Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 16:00
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:11 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 04:35 (24.07) more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 21:59 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 05:05 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:05karana Gara
from 17:11tithi Krishna-tritya
from 17:11karana Vanija
from 21:59yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:25
Sunrise04:17
Noon12:36
Sunset20:53
End of twilight21:45
Moonrise22:15
Moonset05:46
Day length16 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:11

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:17–17:11

Anandadi: Matanga all day

  • Roga Panchaka: 16:00–14:15 (28.07)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:18–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:28
Godhuli20:53–21:08
Pradosha20:53–22:22
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam17:45–19:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:49–20:53
Yamaganda12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam16:44–18:49
Dur Muhurta18:40–19:47
Varjyam07:44–09:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:17–06:47, 09:48–15:50, 17:11–20:53

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:17–06:47, 09:48–15:50, 17:11–20:53
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:17–06:47, 09:48–15:50, 20:28–20:53
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:17–06:47, 09:48–15:50, 17:11–20:53
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 17:11, Krishna-tritya from 17:11; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:47, Kanya 09:48, Tula 12:48, Vrischika 15:50, Dhanu 18:34, Makara 20:28

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:00

+1 Anandadi: Matanga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:17–21:59+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–17:110 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:17–17:110 Panchaka 16:00–04:18 (24.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:53 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 04:35 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:39 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 05:27 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:35nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 05:27karana Vishti
from 17:53tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 17:53karana Bava
from 21:39yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:27
Sunrise04:18
Noon12:36
Sunset20:52
End of twilight21:43
Moonrise22:24
Moonset07:11
Day length16 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 04:35from 17:53

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, Shatabhisha (04:35–20:52) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:27–17:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:18–04:35

Anandadi: Shubha 04:18–04:35 Anandadi: Amrita 04:35–04:20 (25.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 05:27–17:53; Bhadra Puchha 13:34–14:48; Bhadra Mukha 14:48–16:51
  • Roga Panchaka: 16:00 (23.07)–14:15 (28.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:19–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:27
Godhuli20:52–21:07
Pradosha20:52–22:21
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam22:33–00:15 (25.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:23–08:27
Yamaganda10:31–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:39–16:43
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:14, 16:27–17:33
Varjyam12:17–14:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:18–05:27

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 04:18–05:27
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:18–05:27
Cutting toenailsgood 04:18–05:27
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:18–06:43, 09:44–17:53

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 04:35, Shatabhisha from 04:35; tithi Krishna-tritya until 17:53, Krishna-chaturti from 17:53; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:43, Kanya 09:44, Tula 12:44, Vrischika 15:46, Dhanu 18:31, Makara 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 04:35) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 04:35) — 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 17:53–20:52: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 05:27–17:53: 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).
  • Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:35–04:20 (25.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:18–04:35+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:18–21:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:18–17:530 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:18–04:350 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 17:53–04:20 (25.07)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 05:27–17:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:13 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 06:14 more
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 21:48 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 06:28 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:14nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 06:28karana Balava
from 19:13tithi Krishna-panchami
from 19:13karana Kaulava
from 21:48yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:29
Sunrise04:20
Noon12:36
Sunset20:50
End of twilight21:41
Moonrise22:31
Moonset08:31
Day length16 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:14from 19:13

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:20–06:14) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:14–20:50) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:13–04:22 (26.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:20–06:14 Anandadi: Kana 06:14–04:22 (26.07)

  • Roga Panchaka: 16:00 (23.07)–14:15 (28.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:26
Godhuli20:50–21:05
Pradosha20:50–22:20
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam23:44–01:29 (26.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:42–18:46
Yamaganda08:28–10:31
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:39
Dur Muhurta07:38–08:44, 23:51–00:21 (26.07)
Varjyam13:14–14:59

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 20:20–20:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 20:20–20:50
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:20–06:14, 20:20–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 06:14, Purva-Bhadra from 06:14; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 19:13, Krishna-panchami from 19:13; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:39, Kanya 09:40, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:42, Dhanu 18:27, Makara 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 06:14) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 06:14) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 04:20–19:13: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–06:14+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:20–21:480 Auspicious tithi 19:13–04:22 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:13–04:22 (26.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:14–04:22 (26.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:20–19:13−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:14–04:22 (26.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:06 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:29 more
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:23 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 08:06 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:06karana Taitila
from 08:29nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 21:06tithi Krishna-shashti
from 21:06karana Gara
from 22:23yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:31
Sunrise04:22
Noon12:36
Sunset20:48
End of twilight21:39
Moonrise22:36
Moonset09:49
Day length16 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:29

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:22–08:29) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:29–20:48) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 04:22–08:29 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:29–04:24 (27.07)

  • Roga Panchaka: 16:00 (23.07)–14:15 (28.07)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 20:41–21:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:25
Godhuli20:48–21:03
Pradosha20:48–22:19
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:38
Yamaganda06:25–08:28
Gulika Kalam10:32–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:02–13:08
Varjyam19:11–20:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:36–15:38, 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, shavinggood 09:36–15:38, 20:16–20:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 09:36–15:38, 20:16–20:48
Bathing, washing hairgood 09:36–18:23, 20:16–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:29, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:29; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:35, Kanya 09:36, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:23, Makara 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:29) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:29) — 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 04:22–08:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–21:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:29–04:24 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:29–04:24 (27.07)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:22–08:29

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:13
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 23:26 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 11:13 more
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:18 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 10:14 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:14karana Vanija
from 11:13nakshatra Revati
from 23:18yoga Dhriti
from 23:26tithi Krishna-saptami
from 23:26karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:33
Sunrise04:24
Noon12:36
Sunset20:46
End of twilight21:36
Moonrise22:42
Moonset11:04
Day length16 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:13

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:24–11:13) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (11:13–20:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:13–04:25 (28.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:13–04:25 (28.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–23:26

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:24–11:13 Anandadi: Mitra 11:13–04:25 (28.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 23:26–12:41 (28.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:44–06:04 (28.07); Bhadra Mukha 06:04–08:16 (28.07)
  • Roga Panchaka: 16:00 (23.07)–14:15 (28.07)
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:23–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:24
Godhuli20:46–21:02
Pradosha20:46–22:18
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam05:52–07:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:38–16:41
Yamaganda04:24–06:26
Gulika Kalam08:29–10:32
Dur Muhurta09:51–10:57, 16:24–17:30
Varjyam00:44–02:32 (28.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:24–06:32, 09:32–18:19, 20:12–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 11:13, Revati from 11:13; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:32, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:34, Dhanu 18:19, Makara 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 11:13) — a good life; Revati (from 11:13) — increase in property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:13

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:13–04:25 (28.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 11:13–04:25 (28.07)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:24–11:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–11:13+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:24–23:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–23:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:24–23:26

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:58 (29.07) more
NakshatraRevati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 14:15 more
Gandamula
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 00:21 (29.07) more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:41 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:41karana Bava
from 14:15nakshatra Ashwini
from 00:21 (29.07)yoga Shula
from 01:58 (29.07)tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 01:58 (29.07)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:35
Sunrise04:25
Noon12:36
Sunset20:45
End of twilight21:34
Moonrise22:48
Moonset12:19
Day length16 h 19 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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:15

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:25–14:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:25–12:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:25–14:15 Ravi Yoga 04:25–14:15 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 04:25–01:58 (29.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–01:58 (29.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:58–04:27 (29.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:25–14:15 Anandadi: Vajra 14:15–04:27 (29.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 23:26 (27.07)–12:41; Bhadra Puchha 04:44–06:04; Bhadra Mukha 06:04–08:16
  • Roga Panchaka: 16:00 (23.07)–14:15
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:28–21:02
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:24–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:24
Godhuli20:45–21:00
Pradosha20:45–22:17
Nishitha00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam11:33–13:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:33–12:35
Yamaganda16:40–18:42
Gulika Kalam06:28–08:30
Dur Muhurta07:41–08:46, 13:08–14:13
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:41–15:30, 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, shavinggood 12:41–15:30, 20:08–20:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 12:41–15:30, 20:08–20:45
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:25–06:28, 09:29–18:15, 20:08–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 14:15, Ashwini from 14:15; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:28, Kanya 09:29, Tula 12:29, Vrischika 15:30, Dhanu 18:15, Makara 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 14:15) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 14:15) — joy; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 04:25–12:41: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:25–14:15+2 Ravi Yoga 04:25–14:15+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:25–14:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–14:15+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:25–00:21 (29.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–01:58 (29.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 14:15–04:27 (29.07)−1 Panchaka 04:25–14:15−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:25–01:58 (29.07)−3 Bhadra on earth 04:25–12:41

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:26 (30.07) more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 17:21 more
Gandamula
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 01:24 (30.07) more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 15:13 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 15:13karana Kaulava
from 17:21nakshatra Bharani
from 01:24 (30.07)yoga Ganda
from 04:26 (30.07)tithi Krishna-navami
from 04:26 (30.07)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:38
Sunrise04:27
Noon12:36
Sunset20:43
End of twilight21:32
Moonrise22:56
Moonset13:35
Day length16 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:21

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 (17:21–20:43) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:43–22:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–04:29 (30.07)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:27–17:21 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:21–04:29 (30.07)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:23
Godhuli20:43–20:58
Pradosha20:43–22:16
Nishitha00:20–00:51 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam09:13–11:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:31–10:33
Yamaganda14:37–16:39
Gulika Kalam04:27–06:29
Dur Muhurta04:27–05:32, 05:32–06:37
Varjyam12:50–14:38, 04:06–05:54 (30.07)

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:27–06:24, 09:25–17:21

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 17:21, Bharani from 17:21; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:24, Kanya 09:25, Tula 12:25, Vrischika 15:26, Dhanu 18:11, Makara 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 17:21) — joy; Bharani (from 17:21) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 04:27–20:43: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:27–17:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–17:210 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:21–04:29 (30.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:21–04:29 (30.07)−1 Ashtami 04:27–04:26 (30.07)−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.

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:36 (31.07) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraBharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 20:15 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 02:13 (31.07) more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 17:35 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 17:35karana Gara
from 20:15nakshatra Krittika
from 02:13 (31.07)yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:40
Sunrise04:29
Noon12:36
Sunset20:41
End of twilight21:30
Moonrise23:06
Moonset14:53
Day length16 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 20:15

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:29–20:15) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (20:15–20:41) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:29–20:15 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:15–04:31 (31.07)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:29–20:15 Anandadi: Dhumra 20:15–04:31 (31.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:17–16:22
Godhuli20:41–20:57
Pradosha20:41–22:15
Nishitha00:20–00:51 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam14:52–16:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:39–20:41
Yamaganda12:35–14:36
Gulika Kalam16:38–18:39
Dur Muhurta18:31–19:36
Varjyam04:06–05:54

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 20:15, Krittika from 20:15; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:20, Kanya 09:21, Tula 12:21, Vrischika 15:22, Dhanu 18:07, Makara 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 20:15) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 20:15) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Krishna-navami 04:29–20:41: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

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

0 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:15–04:31 (31.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:29–20:15−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:29–20:15−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:29–20:15

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraPlavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsShravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:36 more
vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
NakshatraKrittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 22:42 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 02:38 (01.08) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 06:36 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:36tithi Krishna-dashami
from 06:36karana Vanija
from 19:30karana Vishti
from 22:42nakshatra Rohini
from 02:38 (01.08)yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:42
Sunrise04:31
Noon12:36
Sunset20:39
End of twilight21:27
Moonrise23:21
Moonset16:14
Day length16 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:36

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:31–20:39) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:30–20:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:42–04:33 (01.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:31–06:36

Anandadi: Sthira 04:31–22:42 Anandadi: Vardhamana 22:42–04:33 (01.08)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 19:30–08:14 (01.08); Bhadra Puchha 21:20–22:37; Bhadra Mukha 22:37–00:45 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:28–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:16–16:21
Godhuli20:39–20:55
Pradosha20:39–22:14
Nishitha00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam20:03–21:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:32–08:33
Yamaganda10:34–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:36–16:37
Dur Muhurta13:07–14:12, 16:21–17:25
Varjyam09:28–11:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:17–15:18, 19:56–20:39

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 09:17–15:18, 19:56–20:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 09:17–15:18, 19:56–20:39
Bathing, washing hairgood 09:17–18:03, 19:56–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-navami until 06:36, Krishna-dashami from 06:36; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:16, Kanya 09:17, Tula 12:17, Vrischika 15:18, Dhanu 18:03, Makara 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Krishna-navami 04:31–06:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:31–22:42+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:31–02:38 (01.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:30–04:33 (01.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:31–06:36−2 Rikta tithi 04:31–06:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots
Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Amanta and purnimanta
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Plavanga (No. 41 of 60, “leaper (a monkey)”) — A year of leaps: abrupt changes, floods, relocations; results are mixed.
Northern samvatsara: Siddharthi (No. 53)
Shaka Samvat 1889 · Vikram Samvat 2024 · Kali Yuga 5068
Next year — Kilaka, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 29.03.1968
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Anandadi: Prajapati — “lord of creatures”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
Anandadi: Saumya — “gentle, lunar”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Anandadi: Ananda — “joy”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
Anandadi: Kaladanda — “staff of death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Sthira — “steady”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Anandadi: Matanga — “elephant”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Gada — “mace”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Shubha — “auspiciousness”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Amrita — “nectar of immortality”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra 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-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Anandadi: Mrityu — “death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Kana — “one-eyed, defective”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Lumbaka
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Ashadha (Vedic name Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Mitra — “friend”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Shrivatsa — “mark of good fortune on Vishnu’s chest”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
Anandadi: Vajra — “thunderbolt”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
Anandadi: Dhumra — “smoke”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Vardhamana — “growing”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Rakshasa — “demon”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Musala — “pestle, club”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Siddhi — “success”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Anandadi: Utpata — “calamity”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Chaturmasya
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
Anandadi: Manasa — “thought”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Chaturmasya
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Anandadi: Mudgara — “hammer”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Dhwaja — “banner”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Dwipushkar Yoga
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Roga Panchaka
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.
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra 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-tritya
any undertakings
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

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