Panchanga Calendar

July 1971

Today
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (45)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 23.07RituGrishma → Varsha from 23.07AyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 17.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 1971 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 22.07), Shravana (from 23.07). Periods: until 1.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 4.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 4.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 8.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima). 22.07 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1Has8Masik Durgashtami
2Chit9after 17:01
3Swa10until 19:15
4Vish11Devshayani
5Anu12Soma Pradosha
6Jye13
7Mul14
8PAsh15Guru Purnima
9UAsh1
10Shra2until 19:00
11Dhan3Sankashti
12Shat4Shravana Somvar
13PBh6
14UBh7Kalashtami
15Rev8
16Ashw9Karka Sankranti
17Bhar10
18Krit11Kamika Ekadashi
19Roh12after 07:18
20Mrig13Masik Shivaratri
21Ard14
22Pun30Amavasya
23Push1
24Ashl2
25Mag3Hariyali Teej
26PPh4Vinayaka Chaturthi
27UPh5Naga Panchami
28Has6
29Chit7until 07:42
30Swa8Masik Durgashtami
31Vish9until 09:01
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (20)
Goddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniTripushkar YogaPradoshaGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiShravana SomvarKalashtamiSankrantiEkadashiAmrita Siddhi YogaShivaratriSolar eclipse, partialGuru Pushya YogaHariyali TeejChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSkanda Shashti
How to read the calendar

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

Best days

  • 3.07 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga until 19:15
    Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
  • 5.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Manasa
    Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 8.07 Thu — Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati until 17:25
    Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
  • 10.07 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra until 19:00
    Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
  • 19.07 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:18
    Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 28.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha
    Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 29.07 Thu — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra until 07:42
    Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

  • 1.07 Thu Masik Durgashtami
  • 4.07 Sun Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
  • 5.07 Mon Soma Pradosha
  • 8.07 Thu Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
  • 8.07 Thu Ashadha Purnima
  • 11.07 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
  • 12.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 14.07 Wed Kalashtami
  • 16.07 Fri Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
  • 18.07 Sun Kamika Ekadashi
  • 19.07 Mon Soma Pradosha
  • 19.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 20.07 Tue Masik Shivaratri
  • 22.07 Thu Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
  • 22.07 Thu Karkidaka Vavu
  • 25.07 Sun Hariyali Teej
  • 25.07 Sun Chandra Darshan
  • 26.07 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 26.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 27.07 Tue Naga Panchami
  • 27.07 Tue Skanda Shashti
  • 30.07 Fri Masik Durgashtami

Special muhurta yogas

  • 3.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–19:15
  • 4.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 15:21–20:54
  • 5.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–21:55
  • 9.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:21–03:58 (10.07)
  • 10.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:58–19:00
  • 13.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:09–04:03 (14.07)
  • 15.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 16.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–09:45
  • 19.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 19.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:18–04:12 (20.07)
  • 22.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 22.07 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:14–04:17 (23.07)
  • 22.07 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 08:14–04:17 (23.07)
  • 28.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:25–22:12

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

Avoid starting important matters

  • 1.07 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
  • 4.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
  • 9.07 Fri — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Kaladanda
  • 12.07 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
  • 16.07 Fri — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Vajra
  • 17.07 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
  • 18.07 Sun — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Dhumra
  • 20.07 Tue — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi (unfavourable day)
  • 21.07 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse nearby
  • 22.07 Thu — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here), Yoga Vajra
  • 23.07 Fri — Anandadi: Utpata, Eclipse nearby, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
  • 24.07 Sat — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 25.07 Sun — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Mudgara (unfavourable day)
  • 26.07 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

  • 8.07 Full moon (Purnima) 13:36
  • 16.07 Karka Sankranti 18:55 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
  • 22.07 New moon (Amavasya) 12:14
  • 22.07 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 12:31, magnitude 0.069
    not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Periods

  • until 1.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • from 4.07 Chaturmasya
  • 11.07 06:14 – 15.07 11:04 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Virodhikrit (No. 45, “maker of enmity”) — A year of enmity: quarrels, confrontation and rivalry; alliances need safeguarding. more

Northern samvatsara: Rudhirodgari. Shaka Samvat 1893, Vikram Samvat 2028, Kali Yuga 5072.

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

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

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

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

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)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:21 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 14:20 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 22:40 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 10:21 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:21tithi Shukla-navami
from 10:21karana Balava
from 14:20nakshatra Chitra
from 22:40yoga Shiva
from 23:28karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:48
Sunrise03:49
Noon12:33
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:17
Moonrise13:53
Moonset23:46
Day length17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:21from 14:20

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:49–14:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (14:20–21:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 07:58 (30.06)–10:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:20–03:49 (02.07)

Krakacha Yoga 03:49–10:21 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–10:21 Hutashana Yoga 10:21–03:49 (02.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:21–03:49 (02.07)

Anandadi: Chara 14:20–03:49 (02.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:49–14:20

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:56–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:46 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam07:35–09:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:44–16:55
Yamaganda03:49–06:00
Gulika Kalam08:11–10:22
Dur Muhurta09:38–10:48, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam23:13–01:00 (02.07)

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 hairgood 03:49–08:14

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 14:20, Chitra from 14:20; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 10:21, Shukla-navami from 10:21; 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: Hasta (until 14:20) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 14:20) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 03:49–10:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Shukla-navami 10:21–21:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–14:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 14:20–03:49 (02.07)0 Anandadi: Chara 14:20–03:49 (02.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:49–14:20−1 Yoga Parigha 03:49–10:13−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:49–10:21−1 Rikta tithi 10:21–03:49 (02.07)−2 Hutashana Yoga 10:21–03:49 (02.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–10:21−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:21–03:49 (02.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:49–10:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 17:01
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 12:30 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 17:01 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 23:18 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 12:30 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:30tithi Shukla-dashami
from 12:30karana Taitila
from 17:01nakshatra Swati
from 23:18yoga Siddha
from 01:26 (03.07)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:49
Sunrise03:49
Noon12:33
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise15:10
Moonset23:55
Day length17 h 26 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 12:30from 17:01

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:49–17:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (17:01–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–12:30 Hutashana Yoga 12:30–03:50 (03.07)

Anandadi: Musala 03:49–17:01 Anandadi: Gada 17:01–03:50 (03.07)

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 Kalam09:54–11:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:22–12:33
Yamaganda16:54–19:05
Gulika Kalam06:00–08:11
Dur Muhurta07:19–08:29, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam23:08–00:53 (03.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:30–17:12

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, shavinggood 12:30–17:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 12:30–17:12
Bathing, washing hairgood 12:30–19:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 17:01, Swati from 17:01; tithi Shukla-navami until 12:30, Shukla-dashami from 12:30; 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: Chitra (until 17:01) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 17:01) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-navami 03:49–12:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:01

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–17:01+1 Yoga Shiva 03:49–23:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:30–03:50 (03.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 12:30–03:50 (03.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–12:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:49–17:01−2 Rikta tithi 03:49–12:30

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — until 19:15
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:13 more
NakshatraSwati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 19:15 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 23:32 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 14:13 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:13tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 14:13karana Vanija
from 19:15nakshatra Vishakha
from 23:32yoga Sadhya
from 02:52 (04.07)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:50
Sunrise03:50
Noon12:33
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:15
Moonrise16:30
Moonsetnone
Day length17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:13from 19:15

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:50–19:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (19:15–21:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:50–19:15 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–19:15 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:50–19:15

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–14:13 Hutashana Yoga 14:13–03:51 (04.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:50–19:15 Anandadi: Shubha 19:15–03:51 (04.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:52–14:33 (04.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:48–09:04 (04.07); Bhadra Mukha 09:04–11:10 (04.07)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 13:47–14:38

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 Kalam09:38–11:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:12–10:22
Yamaganda14:44–16:54
Gulika Kalam03:50–06:01
Dur Muhurta03:50–05:00, 05:00–06:10
Varjyam01:14–02:57 (04.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–19:15

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 03:50–19:15
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:50–17:08
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:50–19:15
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:50–19:53

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 19:15, Vishakha from 19:15; tithi Shukla-dashami until 14:13, Shukla-ekadashi from 14:13; 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: Swati (until 19:15) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 19:15) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time ends by 19:15

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:50–19:15+2 Yoga Siddha 03:50–23:32+2 Ravi Yoga 03:50–19:15+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:50–19:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–19:15+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–14:13+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:50–19:150 Hutashana Yoga 14:13–03:51 (04.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–14:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsDevshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:21 more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 20:54 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 23:18 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:21 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 15:21tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 15:21karana Bava
from 20:54nakshatra Anuradha
from 23:18yoga Shubha
from 03:40 (05.07)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:51
Sunrise03:51
Noon12:33
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:14
Moonrise17:52
Moonset00:09
Day length17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:21from 20:54

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:51–20:54) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (20:54–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:51–15:21: 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 14:13 (03.07)–15:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:52–07:21 (05.07)

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 15:21–20:54

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–15:21 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:21–03:52 (05.07) Hutashana Yoga 15:21–03:52 (05.07) Krakacha Yoga 15:21–03:52 (05.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:51–20:54 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:54–03:52 (05.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:52–14:33; Bhadra Puchha 07:48–09:04; Bhadra Mukha 09:04–11:10
  • Bhadra in heaven: 14:33–15:21

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 Kalam11:30–13:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:05–21:15
Yamaganda12:33–14:44
Gulika Kalam16:54–19:05
Dur Muhurta18:56–20:05
Varjyam01:04–02:44 (05.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–08:02, 11:03–15:21

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 03:51–08:02, 11:03–15:21
Cutting fingernailsbad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:51–08:02, 11:03–15:21
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:51–08:02, 11:03–15:21

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 20:54, Anuradha from 20:54; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 15:21, Shukla-dvadashi from 15:21; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:04, Simha 08:02, Kanya 11:03, Tula 14:03, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 20:54) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 20:54) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

  • 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

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)

+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:51–23:18+1 Auspicious tithi 03:51–15:210 Auspicious nakshatra 20:54–03:52 (05.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 15:21–20:54−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:21–03:52 (05.07)−1 Hutashana Yoga 15:21–03:52 (05.07)−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:21–03:52 (05.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–15:21−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:51–14:33−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:51–20:54

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, Yoga Shubha
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSoma Pradosha

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:50 more
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 21:55 more
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:33 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 15:50 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 15:50tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 15:50karana Kaulava
from 21:55nakshatra Jyestha
from 22:33yoga Shukla
from 03:50 (06.07)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:53
Sunrise03:52
Noon12:34
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:13
Moonrise19:11
Moonset00:29
Day length17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:50

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, Anuradha (03:52–21:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:14–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–21:55 Ravi Yoga 21:55–03:53 (06.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–15:50

Anandadi: Manasa 03:52–21:55 Anandadi: Padma 21:55–03:53 (06.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:14–21:28
Pradosha21:14–22:34
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam11:05–12:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:02–08:13
Yamaganda10:23–12:33
Gulika Kalam14:44–16:54
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:17, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam03:36–05:14 (06.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–07:58, 10:59–21:14

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:52–07:58, 10:59–21:14
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:52–07:58, 10:59–17:01
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:52–07:58, 10:59–21:14
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:52–07:58, 10:59–19:45

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 15:50, Shukla-triodashi from 15:50; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:00, Simha 07:58, Kanya 10:59, Tula 13:59, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:45

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–21:55+2 Yoga Shubha 03:52–22:33+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:52–21:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–21:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:50–03:53 (06.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–15:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shukla; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:40 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 22:18 more
Gandamula
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 21:17 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 15:40 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 15:40tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 15:40karana Gara
from 21:17yoga Brahma
from 22:18nakshatra Mula
from 03:21 (07.07)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:54
Sunrise03:53
Noon12:34
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:12
Moonrise20:18
Moonset01:02
Day length17 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:40

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, Jyestha (03:53–21:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 15:40–21:14: 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 03:53–07:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–15:40 Ravi Yoga 22:18–03:54 (07.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 22:18–03:54 (07.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:53–22:18

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:16–04:18 (07.07)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:00–03:27
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 Kalam13:22–14:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:54–19:04
Yamaganda08:13–10:23
Gulika Kalam12:33–14:43
Dur Muhurta07:21–08:31, 23:54–00:21 (07.07)
Varjyam03:36–05:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–07:54, 10:55–15:40

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:53–07:54, 10:55–15:40
Cutting fingernailsbad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:53–07:54, 10:55–15:40
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:53–07:54, 10:55–15:40

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 15:40, Shukla-chaturdashi from 15:40; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:56, Simha 07:54, Kanya 10:55, Tula 13:55, Vrischika 16:57, Dhanu 19:41

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

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 15:40–21:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

  • Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–15:40+1 Yoga Shukla 03:53–21:17+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–15:400 Ravi Yoga 03:53–07:090 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 15:40–03:54 (07.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:53–22:18−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–22:18

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:54 more
NakshatraMula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 22:07 more
Gandamula
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:33 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 14:54 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:54tithi Purnima
from 14:54karana Vishti
from 19:33yoga Indra
from 22:07nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 02:19 (08.07)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:55
Sunrise03:54
Noon12:34
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:11
Moonrise21:07
Moonset01:53
Day length17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:54

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:54–21:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:54–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:54–14:54: 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 03:54–22:07

Yamaghanta 03:54–22:07

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:54–22:07 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 22:07–03:55 (08.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:54–02:19 (08.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:17–23:25; Bhadra Mukha 23:25–01:18 (08.07)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:16 (06.07)–04:18
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:01–03:27
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam15:46–17:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:34–14:43
Yamaganda06:04–08:14
Gulika Kalam10:24–12:34
Dur Muhurta11:59–13:08
Varjyam20:32–22:07

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 03:54–07:50, 10:51–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 14:54, Purnima from 14:54; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:52, Simha 07:50, Kanya 10:51, Tula 13:52, Vrischika 16:53, Dhanu 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 03:54–14:54: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Purnima 14:54–21:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:54–19:33+2 Ravi Yoga 03:54–22:07+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:54–22:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 03:54–22:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:54–02:19 (08.07)−1 Gandanta 03:54–04:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–22:07−2 Rikta tithi 03:54–14:54

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

SummaryBest day — Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 17:25
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsGuru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:36 more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:26 more
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 17:25 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 13:36 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:36tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 13:36karana Balava
from 17:25yoga Vaidhriti
from 21:26nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 00:47 (09.07)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:57
Sunrise03:55
Noon12:34
Sunset21:12
End of twilight22:10
Moonrise21:39
Moonset03:05
Day length17 h 16 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)13:36

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:36

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, Purva-Ashadha (03:55–21:12) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 03:55–13:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:54 (07.07)–13:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–13:36

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:26–03:56 (09.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:55–21:26 Anandadi: Saumya 21:26–03:56 (09.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 13:13–13:58

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 Kalam16:46–18:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:43–16:53
Yamaganda03:55–06:05
Gulika Kalam08:14–10:24
Dur Muhurta09:41–10:50, 16:36–17:45
Varjyam07:26–09:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:36–16:49

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 13:36–16:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 13:36–16:49
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:55–07:46, 10:47–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Purnima until 13:36, Krishna-pratipat from 13:36; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:48, Simha 07:46, Kanya 10:47, Tula 13:48, Vrischika 16:49, Dhanu 19:34

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:

  • Purnima 03:55–13:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Vaidhriti 17:25–21:12: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:25

+2 Yoga Indra 03:55–17:25+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–13:36+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:55–21:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:36–03:56 (09.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vaidhriti 17:25–03:56 (09.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–21:26

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Kaladanda
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:53 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 20:21 more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 14:56 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 11:53 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:53tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 11:53karana Taitila
from 14:56yoga Vishkambha
from 20:21nakshatra Shravana
from 22:53karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:58
Sunrise03:56
Noon12:34
Sunset21:11
End of twilight22:09
Moonrise22:00
Moonset04:34
Day length17 h 14 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 11:53from 20:21

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, Uttara-Ashadha (03:56–20:21) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (20:21–21:11) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–11:53 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:21–03:58 (10.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:56–11:53 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:53–03:58 (10.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:56–14:39 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:39–21:52 Anandadi: Dhumra 21:52–03:58 (10.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:03–03:29
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 Kalam14:14–15:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:24–12:34
Yamaganda16:52–19:02
Gulika Kalam06:06–08:15
Dur Muhurta07:23–08:32, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam05:04–06:36, 00:08–01:38 (10.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:56–21:11

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 14:56–21:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 14:56–21:11
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:56–07:43, 10:44–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 20:21, Shravana from 20:21; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 11:53, Krishna-dvitya from 11:53; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:44, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:45, Dhanu 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 20:21) — improved health; Shravana (from 20:21) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Vaidhriti 03:56–14:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–11:53+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:56–14:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–20:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–11:530 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:21–03:58 (10.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:56–11:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:53–03:58 (10.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:39–21:52−3 Vaidhriti 03:56–14:56

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 19:00
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:50 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 19:00 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:12 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 09:50 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:50tithi Krishna-tritya
from 09:50karana Vanija
from 12:12yoga Priti
from 19:00nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 20:43karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:00
Sunrise03:58
Noon12:34
Sunset21:10
End of twilight22:07
Moonrise22:14
Moonset06:08
Day length17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:50from 19:00

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, Shravana (03:58–19:00) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:43–21:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:58–19:00

Anandadi: Sthira 03:58–19:00 Anandadi: Vardhamana 19:00–03:59 (11.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:43–06:14 (11.07); Bhadra Puchha 03:45–04:50 (11.07); Bhadra Mukha 04:50–06:39 (11.07)

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 Kalam09:11–10:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:16–10:25
Yamaganda14:43–16:52
Gulika Kalam03:58–06:07
Dur Muhurta03:58–05:06, 05:06–06:15
Varjyam22:44–00:14 (11.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–07:39, 09:50–21:10

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 03:58–07:39, 09:50–21:10
Cutting fingernailsaverage 03:58–07:39, 10:40–16:41
Cutting toenailsaverage 03:58–07:39, 09:50–21:10
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 19:00, Dhanishtha from 19:00; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:50, Krishna-tritya from 09:50; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:41, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:40, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:41, Dhanu 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 19:00) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 19:00) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 19:00

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:58–19:00+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:58–19:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–19:00+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–09:50+1 Yoga Priti 12:12–03:59 (11.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:43–03:59 (11.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:33 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 17:27 more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 09:18 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:33 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:33tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 07:33karana Bava
from 09:18yoga Ayushman
from 17:27nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 18:22karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:02
Sunrise03:59
Noon12:34
Sunset21:09
End of twilight22:06
Moonrise22:25
Moonset07:43
Day length17 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:33from 17:27

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 (17:27–21:09) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:59–07:33: 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, 22:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–04:00 (12.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:59–17:27 Anandadi: Rakshasa 17:27–04:00 (12.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:43 (10.07)–06:14; Bhadra Puchha 03:45–04:50; Bhadra Mukha 04:50–06:39
  • Bhadra on earth: 06:14–07:33; Bhadra Mukha 04:50–06:39
  • Roga Panchaka: 06:14–11:04 (15.07)

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 Kalam07:43–09:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:00–21:09
Yamaganda12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam16:52–19:00
Dur Muhurta18:52–20:01
Varjyam00:09–01:39 (12.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:59–06:14

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:59–06:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:59–06:14
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:59–07:35, 10:36–19:22

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 17:27, Shatabhisha from 17:27; tithi Krishna-tritya until 07:33, Krishna-chaturti from 07:33; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:37, Simha 07:35, Kanya 10:36, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:37, Dhanu 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 17:27) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 17:27) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 07:33–21:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 06:14–07:33: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:59–17:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–17:27+1 Yoga Priti 03:59–09:18+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–07:330 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 17:27–04:00 (12.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:59–06:14−1 Panchaka 06:14–04:00 (12.07)−2 Rikta tithi 07:33–04:00 (12.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–04:00 (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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsShravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:09 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 15:48 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 06:17 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 05:09 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:09tithi Krishna-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:09karana Kaulava
from 06:17yoga Saubhagya
from 15:48nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 15:55karana Taitila
from 02:41 (13.07)tithi Krishna-shashti
from 02:41 (13.07)karana Gara
from 03:14 (13.07)yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:03
Sunrise04:00
Noon12:35
Sunset21:08
End of twilight22:05
Moonrise22:33
Moonset09:16
Day length17 h 07 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 05:09from 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, Shatabhisha (04:00–15:48) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (15:48–21:08) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 02:41–04:02 (13.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:41–04:02 (13.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:00–15:48 Anandadi: Musala 15:48–04:02 (13.07)

  • Roga Panchaka: 06:14 (11.07)–11:04 (15.07)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 02:20–03:03 (13.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:34
Godhuli21:08–21:22
Pradosha21:08–22:31
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam09:06–10:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:09–08:17
Yamaganda10:26–12:34
Gulika Kalam14:43–16:51
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:17, 16:34–17:43
Varjyam21:46–23:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:09–07:31, 10:32–15:48

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 05:09–07:31, 10:32–15:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 05:09–07:31, 10:32–15:48
Bathing, washing hairgood 05:09–07:31, 10:32–15:48

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 15:48, Purva-Bhadra from 15:48; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 05:09, Krishna-panchami from 05:09; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:33, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:32, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:33, Dhanu 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 15:48) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 15:48) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 04:00–05:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:00–15:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–15:48+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:00–06:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:09–02:41 (13.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Musala 15:48–04:02 (13.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:48–04:02 (13.07)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 04:00–05:09

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

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:15 (14.07) more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 14:09 more
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:12 (14.07) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 13:28 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:28karana Vanija
from 14:09nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 00:12 (14.07)yoga Atiganda
from 00:15 (14.07)tithi Krishna-saptami
from 00:15 (14.07)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:05
Sunrise04:02
Noon12:35
Sunset21:07
End of twilight22:03
Moonrise22:42
Moonset10:48
Day length17 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:09

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 (04:02–14:09) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (14:09–21:07) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:09–04:03 (14.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:09–04:03 (14.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:09–04:03 (14.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–00:15 (14.07) Hutashana Yoga 00:15–04:03 (14.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:15–04:03 (14.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 14:09–04:03 (14.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:02–14:09

  • Bhadra on earth: 00:15–11:04 (14.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:35–05:40 (14.07); Bhadra Mukha 05:40–07:28 (14.07)
  • Roga Panchaka: 06:14 (11.07)–11:04 (15.07)

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 Kalam06:42–08:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:51–18:59
Yamaganda08:18–10:26
Gulika Kalam12:34–14:42
Dur Muhurta07:27–08:35, 23:53–00:21 (14.07)
Varjyam23:07–00:36 (14.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:09–16:29

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, shavingaverage 14:09–16:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 14:09–16:29
Bathing, washing hairaverage 14:09–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 14:09, Uttara-Bhadra from 14:09; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:29, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:29, Dhanu 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 14:09) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 14:09) — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:09–04:03 (14.07)+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:02–00:12 (14.07)+1 Ravi Yoga 14:09–04:03 (14.07)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 14:09–04:03 (14.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:09–04:03 (14.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:09–04:03 (14.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–00:15 (14.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–14:09−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:02–14:09

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Bhadra on earth
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:54 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 12:33 more
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:14 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:04 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:04karana Bava
from 12:33nakshatra Revati
from 21:14yoga Sukarma
from 21:54tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 21:54karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:07
Sunrise04:03
Noon12:35
Sunset21:06
End of twilight22:01
Moonrise22:51
Moonset12:19
Day length17 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:33

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:03–12:33) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (12:33–21:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:03–11:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:54–22:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:03–12:33 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–21:54

Hutashana Yoga 21:54–04:04 (15.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:54–04:04 (15.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:03–12:33 Anandadi: Utpata 12:33–04:04 (15.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 00:15–11:04; Bhadra Puchha 04:35–05:40; Bhadra Mukha 05:40–07:28
  • Roga Panchaka: 06:14 (11.07)–11:04 (15.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:07–03:35
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:33
Godhuli21:06–21:20
Pradosha21:06–22:30
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam08:04–09:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:34–14:42
Yamaganda06:11–08:19
Gulika Kalam10:27–12:34
Dur Muhurta12:00–13:09
Varjyam23:49–01:19 (15.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:04–16:25

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 11:04–16:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 11:04–16:25
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:03–07:23, 10:24–19:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 12:33, Revati from 12:33; tithi Krishna-saptami; 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: Uttara-Bhadra (until 12:33) — a good life; Revati (from 12:33) — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 04:03–11:04: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:03–12:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–12:33+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–21:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 04:03–11:04−3 Anandadi: Utpata 12:33–04:04 (15.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Surya Dagdha tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:41 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 11:04 more
Gandamula
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:23 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 08:46 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:46karana Kaulava
from 11:04nakshatra Ashwini
from 18:23yoga Dhriti
from 19:41tithi Krishna-navami
from 19:41karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:09
Sunrise04:04
Noon12:35
Sunset21:05
End of twilight22:00
Moonrise23:02
Moonset13:51
Day length17 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 6, bad — 4

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:04from 19:41

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 (04:04–11:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 04:04–19:41 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–19:41 Hutashana Yoga 19:41–04:06 (16.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:41–04:06 (16.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:04–11:04 Anandadi: Manasa 11:04–04:06 (16.07)

  • Roga Panchaka: 06:14 (11.07)–11:04
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:26–16:43
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:09–03:36
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 Kalam08:49–10:19, 02:57–04:27 (16.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:42–16:50
Yamaganda04:04–06:12
Gulika Kalam08:19–10:27
Dur Muhurta09:44–10:52, 16:33–17:41
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 11:04, Ashwini from 11:04; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 19:41, Krishna-navami from 19:41; 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: Revati (until 11:04) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 11:04) — joy; Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 04:04–19:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Krishna-navami 19:41–21:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:04–11:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–11:04+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:04–18:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 19:41–04:06 (16.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:41–04:06 (16.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–19:41 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 04:04–19:41−1 Panchaka 04:04–11:04−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:04–19:41−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:04–19:41

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKarka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:39 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 09:45 more
Gandamula
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:40 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 06:38 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:38karana Gara
from 09:45nakshatra Bharani
from 15:40yoga Shula
from 17:39tithi Krishna-dashami
from 17:39karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:11
Sunrise04:06
Noon12:35
Sunset21:03
End of twilight21:58
Moonrise23:17
Moonset15:25
Day length16 h 57 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti18:55 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

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 09:45from 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, Bharani (09:45–21:03) is good 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, 06:55–18:55
on the day the Sun enters the sign

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–09:45

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–17:39 Hutashana Yoga 17:39–04:07 (17.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:06–09:45 Anandadi: Mudgara 09:45–04:07 (17.07)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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 Kalam02:57–04:27, 04:04–05:36 (17.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:27–12:35
Yamaganda16:49–18:56
Gulika Kalam06:13–08:20
Dur Muhurta07:29–08:37, 13:09–14:16
Varjyam05:58–07:29, 18:55–20:26

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 04:06–09:45, 10:16–21:03

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 09:45, Bharani from 09:45; tithi Krishna-navami until 17:39, Krishna-dashami from 17:39; 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: Ashwini (until 09:45) — joy; Bharani (from 09:45) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Krishna-navami 04:06–17:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Sankranti at 18:55 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–09:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–09:45+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:06–15:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–17:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 15:40–17:280 Hutashana Yoga 17:39–04:07 (17.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:45–04:07 (17.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:06–09:45−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 04:06–17:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 15:51 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 08:39 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 13:09 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 04:43 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:43karana Vishti
from 08:39nakshatra Krittika
from 13:09yoga Ganda
from 15:51tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 15:51karana Bava
from 03:04 (18.07)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:13
Sunrise04:07
Noon12:35
Sunset21:02
End of twilight21:56
Moonrise23:40
Moonset16:57
Day length16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 5, bad — 3

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:39from 15:51

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:07–08:39) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:39–21:02) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:43–15:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–15:51 Hutashana Yoga 15:51–04:09 (18.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:39–04:09 (18.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:07–08:39

  • Bhadra in heaven: 04:43–15:51; Bhadra Puchha 06:25–07:32; Bhadra Mukha 07:32–09:23
  • Gandanta (tithi): 15:29–16:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:31
Godhuli21:02–21:16
Pradosha21:02–22:27
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam04:04–05:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:21–10:28
Yamaganda14:42–16:48
Gulika Kalam04:07–06:14
Dur Muhurta04:07–05:15, 05:15–06:23
Varjyam20:14–21:47

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 04:07–07:11, 10:12–18:58

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 08:39, Krittika from 08:39; tithi Krishna-dashami until 15:51, Krishna-ekadashi from 15:51; 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: Bharani (until 08:39) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 08:39) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:39–04:09 (18.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 13:09–15:20−1 Hutashana Yoga 15:51–04:09 (18.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:07–08:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–08:39−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–15:51−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:43–15:51

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krakacha Yoga
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:21 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 07:49 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 10:52 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 14:21 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:49nakshatra Rohini
from 10:52yoga Vriddhi
from 14:21tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 14:21karana Kaulava
from 01:43 (19.07)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:14
Sunrise04:09
Noon12:35
Sunset21:01
End of twilight21:55
Moonrisenone
Moonset18:22
Day length16 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:49from 14:21

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, Krittika (04:09–07:49) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:49–21:01) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:51 (17.07)–14:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:10–07:32 (19.07)

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–14:21 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:49–14:21 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:21–04:10 (19.07) Hutashana Yoga 14:21–04:10 (19.07) Krakacha Yoga 14:21–04:10 (19.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:49–04:10 (19.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:09–07:49

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 Kalam05:30–07:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:54–21:01
Yamaganda12:35–14:41
Gulika Kalam16:48–18:54
Dur Muhurta18:46–19:53
Varjyam23:28–01:02 (19.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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 10:08–16:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 10:08–16:10
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:09–07:07, 07:49–18:54

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 07:49, Rohini from 07:49; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 14:21, Krishna-dvadashi from 14:21; lagna Karka 04:09, Simha 07:07, Kanya 10:08, Tula 13:08, Vrischika 16:10, Dhanu 18:54, Makara 20:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 07:49) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 07:49) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

  • Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

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: Prajapati 07:49–04:10 (19.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:49–04:10 (19.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 10:52–04:10 (19.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:49–14:21−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:21–04:10 (19.07)−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:21–04:10 (19.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:09–07:49−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:21–04:10 (19.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–14:21

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 — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 07:18
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSoma Pradosha · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:10 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:18 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 08:51 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 13:10 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:18nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 08:51yoga Dhruva
from 13:10tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 13:10karana Gara
from 00:44 (20.07)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:16
Sunrise04:10
Noon12:35
Sunset20:59
End of twilight21:53
Moonrise00:17
Moonset19:30
Day length16 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:18from 13:10

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 (04:10–07:18) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:18–20:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:59–22:26
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

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:18–04:12 (20.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–13:10

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:10–07:18 Anandadi: Ananda 07:18–04:12 (20.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:30
Godhuli20:59–21:14
Pradosha20:59–22:26
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam04:10–05:44, 22:25–00:01 (20.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:16–08:23
Yamaganda10:29–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:41–16:47
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:16, 16:30–17:38
Varjyam12:52–14:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:10–07:03, 10:04–13:10

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, shavinggood 04:10–07:03, 10:04–13:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:10–07:03, 10:04–13:10
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:10–07:03, 10:04–18:50, 20:44–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 07:18, Mrigashirsha from 07:18; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 13:10, Krishna-trayodashi from 13:10; lagna Karka 04:10, Simha 07:03, Kanya 10:04, Tula 13:04, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:50, Makara 20:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 07:18) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 07:18) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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).
  • Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:18

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:18–04:12 (20.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:18–04:12 (20.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–07:18+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:10–08:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–13:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

SummaryUnfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsMasik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:24 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 07:10 more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 07:08 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 12:24 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:08yoga Vyaghata
from 07:10nakshatra Ardra
from 12:24tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 12:24karana Vishti
from 00:11 (21.07)karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:18
Sunrise04:12
Noon12:35
Sunset20:58
End of twilight21:51
Moonrise01:11
Moonset20:17
Day length16 h 46 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 07:10from 12:24

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, Mrigashirsha (04:12–07:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:24–20:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 12:24–20:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:50 (21.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–12:24

Yamaghanta 07:10–04:13 (21.07)

Anandadi: Chara 07:10–04:13 (21.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:12–07:10

  • Bhadra in heaven: 12:24–00:11 (21.07); Bhadra Mukha 12:24–14:22; Bhadra Puchha 23:03–00:14 (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 Kalam21:21–22:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:46–18:52
Yamaganda08:23–10:29
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:41
Dur Muhurta07:33–08:40, 23:52–00:21 (21.07)
Varjyam15:40–17:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:12–06:59

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:12–06:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:12–06:59
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:12–06:59, 10:00–18:46, 20:40–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 07:10, Ardra from 07:10; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 12:24, Krishna-chaturdashi from 12:24; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 06:59, Kanya 10:00, Tula 13:00, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:46, Makara 20:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 07:10) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 07:10) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 12:24–20:58: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:10–04:13 (21.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–07:10+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:12–07:080 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–12:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:12–07:100 Yoga Vyaghata 07:08–10:32−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:10–04:13 (21.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 12:24–04:13 (21.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:24–00:11 (21.07)−3 Yamaghanta 07:10–04:13 (21.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:04 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 07:28 more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 05:47 more
KaranaShakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:04 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:47yoga Harshana
from 07:28nakshatra Punarvasu
from 12:04tithi Amavasya
from 12:04karana Chatushpada
from 00:06 (22.07)karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:20
Sunrise04:13
Noon12:35
Sunset20:56
End of twilight21:49
Moonrise02:23
Moonset20:46
Day length16 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:28from 12:04

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, Punarvasu (07:28–20:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Shakuni 04:13–12:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Chatushpada 12:04–20:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 04:13–12:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 04:13–07:28 Anandadi: Gada 07:28–04:15 (22.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:29
Godhuli20:56–21:11
Pradosha20:56–22:24
Nishitha00:21–00:50 (22.07)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:40
Yamaganda06:19–08:24
Gulika Kalam10:30–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:01–13:08
Varjyam19:51–21:30

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 04:13–07:28, 09:56–18:42, 20:36–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 07:28, Punarvasu from 07:28; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 12:04, Amavasya from 12:04; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 06:55, Kanya 09:56, Tula 12:56, Vrischika 15:58, Dhanu 18:42, Makara 20:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 07:28) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 07:28) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 04:13–12:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Amavasya 12:04–20:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 05:47–04:15 (22.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:28–04:15 (22.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:28–04:15 (22.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:13–07:28−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:13–12:04

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsAshadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu · Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here)

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 12:14 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:14 more
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:48 more
KaranaNaga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:14 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:48yoga Vajra
from 08:14nakshatra Pushya
from 12:14tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 12:14karana Kimstughna
from 00:31 (23.07)karana Bava
from 04:14 (23.07)yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:23
Sunrise04:15
Noon12:36
Sunset20:55
End of twilight21:47
Moonrise03:46
Moonset21:05
Day length16 h 39 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)12:14
Solar eclipse, partialgreatest eclipse 12:31, magnitude 0.069
Visibilitynot visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

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 08:14from 12:14

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:15–08:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:14–20:55) is good for sowing.
  • Naga 04:15–12:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Kimstughna 12:14–20:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:04 (21.07)–12:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:04 (21.07)–12:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:15–08:14 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:14–04:17 (23.07) Guru Pushya Yoga 08:14–04:17 (23.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:15–08:14 Anandadi: Shubha 08:14–04:17 (23.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 11:50–12:39

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
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam05:46–07:25, 02:47–04:28 (23.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:40–16:45
Yamaganda04:15–06:20
Gulika Kalam08:25–10:30
Dur Muhurta09:48–10:55, 16:28–17:35
Varjyam16:40–18:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:14–20:55

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 12:14–20:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 12:14–20:55
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:15–06:51, 09:52–18:39, 20:32–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 08:14, Pushya from 08:14; tithi Amavasya until 12:14, Shukla-pratipat from 12:14; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 06:51, Kanya 09:52, Tula 12:53, Vrischika 15:54, Dhanu 18:39, Makara 20:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 08:14) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 08:14) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

  • Amavasya 04:15–12:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:14–04:17 (23.07)+2 Pushya 08:14–04:17 (23.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:15–08:14+1 Yoga Harshana 04:15–04:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:15–08:140 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 04:48–05:59−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Amavasya 04:15–12:14

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Eclipse nearby
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:56 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:31 more
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 04:05 (24.07) more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 12:56 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:31nakshatra Ashlesha
from 12:56tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 12:56karana Balava
from 01:29 (24.07)karana Kaulava
from 04:05 (24.07)yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:25
Sunrise04:17
Noon12:36
Sunset20:53
End of twilight21:45
Moonrise05:10
Moonset21:18
Day length16 h 36 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 09:31from 12:56

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:17–09:31) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–12:56

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:56–04:18 (24.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:17–09:31 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:31–04:18 (24.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:18–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:27
Godhuli20:53–21:08
Pradosha20:53–22:22
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam02:47–04:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:30–12:35
Yamaganda16:44–18:49
Gulika Kalam06:21–08:26
Dur Muhurta07:36–08:42, 13:08–14:15
Varjyam23:17–01:00 (24.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:17–09:31, 09:48–20:53

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 04:17–09:31, 09:48–20:53
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:17–09:31, 09:48–20:53
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:17–09:31, 09:48–15:50, 20:28–20:53
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:17–06:47, 09:48–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:31, Ashlesha from 09:31; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 12:56, Shukla-dvitya from 12:56; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:47, Kanya 09:48, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:50, Dhanu 18:35, Makara 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:31) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:31) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

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: Utpata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:17–04:05 (24.07)+2 Pushya 04:17–09:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 12:56–04:18 (24.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–12:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:31–04:18 (24.07)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:56–04:18 (24.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:17–09:31

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:09 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 11:19 more
Gandamula
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 04:20 (25.07) more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 14:09 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:19nakshatra Magha
from 14:09tithi Shukla-tritya
from 14:09karana Taitila
from 02:57 (25.07)karana Gara
from 04:20 (25.07)yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:27
Sunrise04:18
Noon12:36
Sunset20:52
End of twilight21:43
Moonrise06:33
Moonset21:27
Day length16 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:19from 14:09

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 (11:19–20:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Manasa 04:18–11:19 Anandadi: Padma 11:19–04:20 (25.07)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:49–17:51
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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 Kalam09:36–11:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:27–10:31
Yamaganda14:39–16:43
Gulika Kalam04:18–06:23
Dur Muhurta04:18–05:25, 05:25–06:31
Varjyam00:28–02:13 (25.07)

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 04:18–06:44, 09:45–18:31, 20:24–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 11:19, Magha from 11:19; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 14:09, Shukla-tritya from 14:09; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:46, Dhanu 18:31, Makara 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 11:19) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 11:19) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Vyatipata 04:18–20:52: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:18–11:19+1 Auspicious tithi 04:18–14:090 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:18–11:19−3 Vyatipata all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

SummaryUnfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsHariyali Teej · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:51 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 13:36 more
Gandamula
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 04:55 (26.07) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 15:51 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 13:36nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 15:51tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 15:51karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:29
Sunrise04:20
Noon12:36
Sunset20:50
End of twilight21:41
Moonrise07:51
Moonset21:34
Day length16 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:36from 15:51

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:20–13:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (13:36–20:50) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

The festival of the reunion of Shiva and Parvati in the rainy season: women in green clothes fast for marital happiness, swing on swings and sing songs.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:09 (24.07)–15:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:50–21:34
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:50–21:34

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:36–04:22 (26.07)

Yamaghanta 04:20–13:36 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:51–04:22 (26.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 13:36–04:22 (26.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:20–13:36

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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 Kalam10:58–12:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:46–20:50
Yamaganda12:35–14:39
Gulika Kalam16:42–18:46
Dur Muhurta18:38–19:44
Varjyam22:29–00:16 (26.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:20–06:40, 09:41–15:42

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:20–06:40, 09:41–15:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:20–06:40, 09:41–15:42
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:20–06:40, 09:41–15:51

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 13:36, Purva-Phalguni from 13:36; tithi Shukla-tritya until 15:51, Shukla-chaturti from 15:51; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:40, Kanya 09:41, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:42, Dhanu 18:27, Makara 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 13:36) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 13:36) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 15:51–20:50: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 = −3

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Yoga Variyana all day+1 Auspicious tithi 04:20–15:51+1 Ravi Yoga 13:36–04:22 (26.07)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 13:36–04:22 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 15:51–04:22 (26.07)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:51–04:22 (26.07)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:20–13:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:20–13:36−3 Yamaghanta 04:20–13:36

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 04:20

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:58 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 16:16 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 04:55 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 04:52 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:52karana Vishti
from 04:55yoga Parigha
from 16:16nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 17:58tithi Shukla-panchami
from 17:58karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:31
Sunrise04:22
Noon12:36
Sunset20:48
End of twilight21:39
Moonrise09:07
Moonset21:41
Day length16 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:16from 17:58

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 (04:22–16:16) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (16:16–20:48) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:52–17:58: 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), 10:56–14:14
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

Ravi Yoga 04:22–16:16

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:22–16:16 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 16:16–04:24 (27.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 04:52–17:58; Bhadra Mukha 04:55–07:05; Bhadra Puchha 16:40–17:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:25
Godhuli20:48–21:03
Pradosha20:48–22:19
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam09:09–10:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:25–08:28
Yamaganda10:32–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:38–16:42
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:14, 16:25–17:31
Varjyam00:21–02:08 (27.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 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 20:16–20:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 20:16–20:48
Bathing, washing hairgood 17:58–18:23, 20:16–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 16:16, Uttara-Phalguni from 16:16; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 17:58, Shukla-panchami from 17:58; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:23, Makara 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 16:16) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 16:16) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 04:22–17:58: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 04:52–17:58: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:22–16:16+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:22–16:16+1 Yoga Variyana 04:22–04:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:16–04:24 (27.07)0 Auspicious tithi 17:58–04:24 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 04:55–17:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:22–16:16−2 Rikta tithi 04:22–17:58−3 Bhadra on earth 04:52–17:58

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsNaga Panchami · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:20 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:12 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 05:45 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 07:08 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:45yoga Shiva
from 07:08karana Balava
from 19:12nakshatra Hasta
from 20:20tithi Shukla-shashti
from 20:20karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:33
Sunrise04:24
Noon12:36
Sunset20:46
End of twilight21:36
Moonrise10:21
Moonset21:47
Day length16 h 22 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 19:12from 20:20

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:24–19:12) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (19:12–20:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

Worship of the Nagas, the serpent deities: milk is offered to their images, and the earth is neither ploughed nor dug. According to the Mahabharata, on this day the snake sacrifice of King Janamejaya was stopped.

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 04:24–12:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 20:20–04:25 (28.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:12–04:25 (28.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–20:20 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:20–04:25 (28.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:24–19:12 Anandadi: Saumya 19:12–04:25 (28.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 19:54–20:46

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 Kalam11:07–12:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:41–18:44
Yamaganda08:29–10:32
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:38
Dur Muhurta07:40–08:46, 23:50–00:21 (28.07)
Varjyamnone on this day

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 hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 19:12, Hasta from 19:12; tithi Shukla-panchami until 20:20, Shukla-shashti from 20:20; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:34, Dhanu 18:19, Makara 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 19:12) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 19:12) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:24–19:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–19:12+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–20:20+1 Yoga Shiva 05:45–04:25 (28.07)0 Ravi Yoga 19:12–04:25 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 20:20–04:25 (28.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:20–04:25 (28.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–20:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:46 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:12 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 06:44 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 09:33 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:44yoga Siddha
from 09:33karana Taitila
from 22:12nakshatra Chitra
from 22:46tithi Shukla-saptami
from 22:46karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:35
Sunrise04:25
Noon12:36
Sunset20:45
End of twilight21:34
Moonrise11:36
Moonset21:54
Day length16 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:25–20:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:25–22:12 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:25–22:12 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:46–04:27 (29.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:25–22:12 Anandadi: Kaladanda 22:12–04:27 (29.07)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:24–03:55
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:23
Godhuli20:45–21:00
Pradosha20:45–22:17
Nishitha00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam15:27–17:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:37
Yamaganda06:28–08:30
Gulika Kalam10:33–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:02–13:08
Varjyam04:39–06:27

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 04:25–06:28, 09:29–18:15, 20:08–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-shashti; 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: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:25–22:12+2 Ravi Yoga 04:25–22:12+2 Yoga Siddha 06:44–04:27 (29.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:25–22:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–22:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:25–22:46

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

SummaryBest day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — until 07:42
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:05 (30.07) more
NakshatraChitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:05 (30.07) more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:42 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 11:57 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:42yoga Sadhya
from 11:57karana Vanija
from 01:05 (30.07)tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 01:05 (30.07)karana Vishti
from 01:05 (30.07)nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:38
Sunrise04:27
Noon12:36
Sunset20:43
End of twilight21:32
Moonrise12:51
Moonset22:02
Day length16 h 15 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 sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:27–20:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 01:05–04:29 (30.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:05–04:29 (30.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:27–01:05 (30.07) Anandadi: Sthira 01:05–04:29 (30.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:05–14:07 (30.07); Bhadra Puchha 03:01–04:19 (30.07); Bhadra Mukha 04:19–06:29 (30.07)

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 Kalam17:55–19:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:37–16:39
Yamaganda04:27–06:29
Gulika Kalam08:31–10:33
Dur Muhurta09:52–10:57, 16:23–17:28
Varjyam07:10–08:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:27–06:24, 09:25–15:26, 20:04–20:43

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 04:27–06:24, 09:25–15:26, 20:04–20:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:27–06:24, 09:25–15:26, 20:04–20:43
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:27–06:24, 09:25–18:11, 20:04–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-saptami; 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: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 07:42

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:27–07:42+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:27–01:05 (30.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–01:05 (30.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:27–01:05 (30.07)0 Chaturmasya

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:02 (31.07) more
NakshatraSwati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:38 (31.07) more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 08:31 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:07 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:31yoga Shubha
from 14:07karana Bava
from 03:02 (31.07)tithi Shukla-navami
from 03:02 (31.07)karana Balava
from 03:38 (31.07)nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:40
Sunrise04:29
Noon12:36
Sunset20:41
End of twilight21:30
Moonrise14:09
Moonset22:14
Day length16 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, bad — 3

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:29–20:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:29–14:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:05–03:02 (31.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:38–04:31 (31.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–03:02 (31.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:02–04:31 (31.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:38–04:31 (31.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:29–03:38 (31.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:05–14:07; Bhadra Puchha 03:01–04:19; Bhadra Mukha 04:19–06:29

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 Kalam17:54–19:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:33–12:35
Yamaganda16:38–18:39
Gulika Kalam06:30–08:32
Dur Muhurta07:43–08:48, 13:07–14:12
Varjyam07:17–09:03

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:29–06:20, 09:21–18:07, 20:00–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-ashtami; 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: Swati — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 04:29–20:41: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:31–04:31 (31.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–03:38 (31.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 04:29–03:02 (31.07)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:29–03:38 (31.07)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–03:02 (31.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:29–14:07

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

SummaryFavourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:01
MonthShravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:27 (01.08) more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 05:40 (01.08) more
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:01 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 15:49 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:01yoga Shukla
from 15:49karana Kaulava
from 04:27 (01.08)tithi Shukla-dashami
from 04:27 (01.08)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:42
Sunrise04:31
Noon12:36
Sunset20:39
End of twilight21:27
Moonrise15:30
Moonset22:30
Day length16 h 08 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 sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:31–20:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–04:27 (01.08) Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–04:33 (01.08)

Anandadi: Shubha all day

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 Kalam20:07–21:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:33–10:34
Yamaganda14:36–16:37
Gulika Kalam04:31–06:32
Dur Muhurta04:31–05:35, 05:35–06:40
Varjyam09:42–11:26

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 Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-navami; 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: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-navami 04:31–20:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:01

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:31–09:01+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–04:27 (01.08)+1 Anandadi: Shubha all day0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:31–04:27 (01.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots
Ashadha (Vedic name Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Amanta and purnimanta
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Virodhikrit (No. 45 of 60, “maker of enmity”) — A year of enmity: quarrels, confrontation and rivalry; alliances need safeguarding.
Northern samvatsara: Rudhirodgari (No. 57)
Shaka Samvat 1893 · Vikram Samvat 2028 · Kali Yuga 5072
Next year — Paridhavi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 15.03.1972
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
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.
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.
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
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.
Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
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.
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.
Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
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).
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.
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 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
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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-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
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.
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.
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 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
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


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


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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)
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.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
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.
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: 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.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
Anandadi: 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.
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
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
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Chaturmasya
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
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.
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.
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
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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)
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.
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.
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 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
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: 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: 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.
Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
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.
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.
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Anandadi: Dhwaja — “banner”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Shrivatsa — “mark of good fortune on Vishnu’s chest”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
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
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
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.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
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.
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.
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Krishna-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.
Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
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.
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.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
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.
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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
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-tritya
any undertakings
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
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.
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
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
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.
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 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
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging 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.
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.
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Makara
+1 — auspicious sign 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.
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.
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)
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.
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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Anandadi: Vajra — “thunderbolt”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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.
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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.
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−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.
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable 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.
Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.
Solar eclipse, partial
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.
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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable 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.
Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
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.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
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.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
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.
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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 Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

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