Panchanga Calendar

July 2010

SamvatsaraVikriti (24)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 12.07RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 17.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 2010 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 11.07), Ashadha (from 12.07). Periods: 12–19.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 21.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 13.07 Ratha Yatra; 21.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 25.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima). 11.07 — solar eclipse, total (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Dhan5until 05:31

2Shat6after 08:32

3PBh7

4UBh7after 04:42

5Rev8

6Ashw9

7Bhar10

8Krit11Yogini Ekadashi

9Roh12Pradosha

10Mrig13Masik Shivaratri

11Ard30Amavasya

12Pun1after 11:35

13Push2Ratha Yatra

14Ashl3after 11:57

15Mag4

16UPh5Karka Sankranti

17Has7

18Chit8Masik Durgashtami

19Swa9

20Vish10

21Anu11Devshayani

22Jye12

23Mul13after 06:30

24PAsh14

25UAsh15Guru Purnima

26UAsh15after 08:25

27Shra1

28Dhan2

29Shat3Sankashti

30PBh4

31UBh5

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (21)

Tripushkar YogaKalashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriSolar eclipse, totalday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Gupta NavaratriRatha YatraVinayaka ChaturthiChandra DarshanSankrantiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Dwipushkar YogaSankashti

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

2.07 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya after 08:32
Purva-Bhadra (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
12.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Prajapati after 11:35
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
13.07 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Vardhamana after 09:06
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
21.07 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya until 11:07
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

4.07 Sun Kalashtami
8.07 Thu Yogini Ekadashi
9.07 Fri Pradosha Vrat
10.07 Sat Masik Shivaratri
11.07 Sun Jyeshtha Amavasya
12.07 Mon Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
13.07 Tue Ratha Yatra
14.07 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
14.07 Wed Chandra Darshan
16.07 Fri Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
16.07 Fri Skanda Shashti
18.07 Sun Masik Durgashtami
21.07 Wed Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
23.07 Fri Pradosha Vrat
25.07 Sun Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
25.07 Sun Ashadha Purnima
29.07 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

Special muhurta yogas

3.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:51–11:24
4.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–13:57
6.07 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:54–17:22
6.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:54–17:22
7.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:02–03:56 (08.07)
12.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:35–04:02 (13.07)
13.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:06–04:04 (14.07)
17.07 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 22:44–02:01 (18.07)
21.07 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:15–22:44
21.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–22:44
25.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
26.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:38–04:25 (27.07)
27.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 09:25–04:27 (28.07)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

3.07 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
8.07 Thu — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka, Yoga Ganda (unfavourable day)
9.07 Fri — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
10.07 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
11.07 Sun — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse (not visible here)
15.07 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vyatipata
16.07 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day, Yoga Parigha
17.07 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) (unfavourable day)
24.07 Sat — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
28.07 Wed — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
29.07 Thu — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
30.07 Fri — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
31.07 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

11.07 New moon (Amavasya) 22:40
11.07 Solar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 22:33, magnitude 1.058
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)
16.07 Karka Sankranti 18:42 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
26.07 Full moon (Purnima) 04:36

Periods

12–19.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 21.07 Chaturmasya
30.06 16:02 – 5.07 15:59 Dosha-free Panchaka
27.07 22:52 – 1.08 23:30 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vikriti (No. 24, “distortion”) — A year of distortion: unrest, unpredictable changes, illness. more

Northern samvatsara: Shobhakrit. Shaka Samvat 1932, Vikram Samvat 2067, Kali Yuga 5111.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 05:31
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:16 (02.07) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 05:31 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 14:35 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:02 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:31	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 11:02	karana Taitila
from 14:35	yoga Ayushman
from 00:16 (02.07)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 00:16 (02.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:49
Sunrise	03:49
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	22:51
Moonset	09:24
Day length	17 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:31–21:16) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–00:16 (02.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:16–03:50 (02.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:49–05:31 Anandadi: Vajra 05:31–03:50 (02.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:02 (30.06)–15:59 (05.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 23:49–00:42 (02.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:46 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:26–02:14 (02.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:55
Yamaganda	03:49–06:00
Gulika Kalam	08:11–10:22
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:48, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	13:37–15:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:49–08:15, 11:16–17:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:49–08:15, 11:16–17:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:49–08:15, 11:16–17:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:49–08:15, 11:16–20:01

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 05:31, Shatabhisha from 05:31; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:17, Simha 08:15, Kanya 11:16, Tula 14:16, Vrischika 17:17, Dhanu 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 05:31) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 05:31) — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 05:31

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–00:16 (02.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–05:31+1 Yoga Priti 03:49–14:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–00:16 (02.07)0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:49–05:31−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:31–03:50 (02.07)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 08:32
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:37 (03.07) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 08:32 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 15:33 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:28 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:32	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 13:28	karana Vanija
from 15:33	yoga Saubhagya
from 02:37 (03.07)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 02:37 (03.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	23:00
Moonset	10:36
Day length	17 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (03:50–08:32) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:32–21:16) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–02:37 (03.07) Ravi Yoga 08:32–03:51 (03.07)

Krakacha Yoga 02:37–03:51 (03.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:37–03:51 (03.07)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:50–08:32 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:32–03:51 (03.07)

Bhadra on earth: 02:37–04:42 (03.07)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:02 (30.06)–15:59 (05.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:27–04:14 (03.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:33
Yamaganda	16:54–19:05
Gulika Kalam	06:01–08:11
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:29, 13:08–14:18
Varjyam	15:42–17:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–08:32, 11:12–17:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:50–08:32, 11:12–17:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:50–08:32, 11:12–17:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:50–08:11

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 08:32, Purva-Bhadra from 08:32; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:13, Simha 08:11, Kanya 11:12, Tula 14:12, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 08:32) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 08:32) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:32

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:32–03:51 (03.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–02:37 (03.07)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:50–08:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–08:32+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:50–15:33+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:32–03:51 (03.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:32–03:51 (03.07)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:42 (04.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 11:24 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:24 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:42 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:24	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 15:42	karana Bava
from 16:24	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	23:10
Moonset	11:48
Day length	17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:24

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, Purva-Bhadra (03:51–11:24) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (11:24–21:15) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:51–15:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:51–11:24 Tripushkar Yoga 03:51–11:24

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:51–11:24 Anandadi: Dhumra 11:24–03:52 (04.07)

Bhadra on earth: 02:37–15:42; Bhadra Puchha 07:50–09:08; Bhadra Mukha 09:08–11:19
Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:02 (30.06)–15:59 (05.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	02:27–04:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:12–10:23
Yamaganda	14:44–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:51–06:01
Dur Muhurta	03:51–05:01, 05:01–06:10
Varjyam	22:01–23:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:42–21:15

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, shaving	average 15:42–21:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:42–21:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:51–08:07, 11:08–21:15

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 11:24, Uttara-Bhadra from 11:24; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:09, Simha 08:07, Kanya 11:08, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:10, Dhanu 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 11:24) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 11:24) — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 03:51–15:42: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:51–11:24+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:51–16:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:24–03:52 (04.07)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:51–11:24−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:51–11:24−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–11:24−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−3 Bhadra on earth 03:51–15:42

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 04:42
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:42 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 13:57 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 16:56 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:42 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:42	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 04:42	karana Balava
from 13:57	nakshatra Revati
from 16:56	yoga Atiganda
from 17:35	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	23:22
Moonset	13:02
Day length	17 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:42	from 13:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:52–13:57) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (13:57–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:15–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–13:57

Samvartaka Yoga 03:52–04:42

Anandadi: Sthira 03:52–13:57 Anandadi: Vardhamana 13:57–03:53 (05.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:02 (30.06)–15:59 (05.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:38–10:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:04–21:15
Yamaganda	12:33–14:44
Gulika Kalam	16:54–19:04
Dur Muhurta	18:56–20:05
Varjyam	02:58–04:42 (05.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–04:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:52–04:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:52–04:42
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:52–08:03, 11:04–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 13:57, Revati from 13:57; tithi Krishna-saptami until 04:42, Krishna-ashtami from 04:42; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:05, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:04, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:06, Dhanu 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 13:57) — a good life; Revati (from 13:57) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:42–21:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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 04:42

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:52–13:57+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:52–13:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–13:57+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:52–16:560 Yoga Atiganda 16:56–19:210 Samvartaka Yoga 03:52–04:42−1 Ashtami 04:42–03:53 (05.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:42–03:53 (05.07)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:19 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 15:59 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 17:03 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:19 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:19	tithi Krishna-navami
from 06:19	karana Taitila
from 15:59	nakshatra Ashwini
from 17:03	yoga Sukarma
from 18:54	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:54
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	23:35
Moonset	14:17
Day length	17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:19	from 15:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:53–15:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 03:53–15:59 Anandadi: Rakshasa 15:59–03:54 (06.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:02 (30.06)–15:59
Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:32–22:24
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:23–15:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:03–08:13
Yamaganda	10:23–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:18, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	02:58–04:42

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:53–06:19

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati until 15:59, Ashwini from 15:59; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 06:19, Krishna-navami from 06:19; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:01, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:02, Dhanu 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 15:59) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 15:59) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:53–06:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 06:19–21:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:53–15:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–15:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 17:03–03:54 (06.07)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 15:59–03:54 (06.07)−1 Panchaka 03:53–15:59−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:53–06:19−2 Rikta tithi 06:19–03:54 (06.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:19 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 17:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 16:39 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:19	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 07:19	karana Vanija
from 16:39	yoga Dhriti
from 17:22	nakshatra Bharani
from 19:33	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	23:54
Moonset	15:36
Day length	17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:19	from 17:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (17:22–21:13) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:33–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:54–17:22 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:54–17:22

Krakacha Yoga 07:19–03:55 (07.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:54–17:22 Anandadi: Musala 17:22–03:55 (07.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:33–07:36 (07.07); Bhadra Puchha 21:17–22:29; Bhadra Mukha 22:29–00:31 (07.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:27
Pradosha	21:13–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:45–11:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:53–19:03
Yamaganda	08:14–10:24
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:22–08:31, 23:54–00:21 (07.07)
Varjyam	13:08–14:50, 03:14–04:53 (07.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:19–07:55, 10:56–16:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:19–07:55, 10:56–16:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:19–07:55, 10:56–16:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:54–19:42

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 17:22, Bharani from 17:22; tithi Krishna-navami until 07:19, Krishna-dashami from 07:19; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:57, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:57, Vrischika 16:58, Dhanu 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 17:22) — joy; Bharani (from 17:22) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 03:54–07:19: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:54–17:22+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:54–17:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–17:22+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:54–16:390 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:33–03:55 (07.07)0 Anandadi: Musala 17:22–03:55 (07.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:22–03:55 (07.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:54–07:19−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:19–03:55 (07.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhriti, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:36 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 18:02 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:40 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:36 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:36	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 07:36	karana Bava
from 15:40	yoga Shula
from 18:02	nakshatra Krittika
from 19:27	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	none
Moonset	16:56
Day length	17 h 17 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

task	at sunrise	from 07:36	from 18:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:55–18:02) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (18:02–21:12) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:55–07:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:02–03:56 (08.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:02–03:56 (08.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 18:02–03:56 (08.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:55–18:02

Bhadra in heaven: 19:33 (06.07)–07:36; Bhadra Puchha 21:17–22:29 (06.07); Bhadra Mukha 22:29 (06.07)–00:31
Gandanta (tithi): 07:11–07:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:26
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:06–14:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:43
Yamaganda	06:05–08:14
Gulika Kalam	10:24–12:34
Dur Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Varjyam	03:14–04:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–07:52, 10:52–16:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:55–07:52, 10:52–16:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:55–07:52, 10:52–16:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:02–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani until 18:02, Krittika from 18:02; tithi Krishna-dashami until 07:36, Krishna-ekadashi from 07:36; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:53, Simha 07:52, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:53, Vrischika 16:54, Dhanu 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 18:02) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 18:02) — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

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 Yoga Dhriti 03:55–15:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:02–03:56 (08.07)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 18:02–03:56 (08.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:02–03:56 (08.07)0 Yoga Shula 15:40–17:320 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:55–07:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–18:02−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:55–18:02

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Festivals	Yogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:07 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 17:57 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:05 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:07 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:07	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 07:07	karana Kaulava
from 14:05	yoga Ganda
from 17:57	nakshatra Rohini
from 18:36	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	00:20
Moonset	18:13
Day length	17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:07	from 17:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:56–17:57) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (17:57–21:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:36 (07.07)–07:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:57–05:54 (09.07)

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 03:56–17:57

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:56–17:57 Anandadi: Utpata 17:57–03:57 (09.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:34–17:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:53
Yamaganda	03:56–06:06
Gulika Kalam	08:15–10:24
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:50, 16:35–17:44
Varjyam	06:00–07:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–07:48, 10:49–16:50, 17:57–21:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:56–07:48, 10:49–16:50, 17:57–21:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:56–07:48, 10:49–16:50, 17:57–21:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:56–07:07, 17:57–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 17:57, Rohini from 17:57; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 07:07, Krishna-dvadashi from 07:07; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:49, Simha 07:48, Kanya 10:49, Tula 13:49, Vrischika 16:50, Dhanu 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 17:57) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 17:57) — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:57–03:57 (09.07)0 Yoga Ganda 14:05–16:16−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:56–17:57−3 Yamaghanta 03:56–17:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:54 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 17:10 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 11:55 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:54 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:54	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 05:54	karana Gara
from 11:55	yoga Vriddhi
from 17:02	karana Vanija
from 17:10	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:08
Moonrise	00:58
Moonset	19:21
Day length	17 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:54	from 17:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:57–17:10) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (17:10–21:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:11–22:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–05:54 Yamaghanta 03:57–17:10

Anandadi: Mitra 03:57–17:10 Anandadi: Manasa 17:10–03:59 (10.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:24
Pradosha	21:11–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:04–15:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–12:34
Yamaganda	16:52–19:01
Gulika Kalam	06:06–08:16
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:33, 13:08–14:17
Varjyam	09:26–10:59, 22:26–23:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:57–05:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:57–05:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:57–05:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:57–07:44, 10:45–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 17:10, Mrigashirsha from 17:10; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 05:54, Krishna-trayodashi from 05:54; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:45, Simha 07:44, Kanya 10:45, Tula 13:45, Vrischika 16:46, Dhanu 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 17:10) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 17:10) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.

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).
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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:57–17:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–17:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 11:55–03:59 (10.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–05:54−3 Yamaghanta 03:57–17:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 04:01 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:46 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 09:13 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 04:01 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:01	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:01	karana Vishti
from 09:13	yoga Dhruva
from 14:51	karana Shakuni
from 15:46	nakshatra Ardra
from 01:33 (11.07)	tithi Amavasya
from 01:33 (11.07)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	01:54
Moonset	20:13
Day length	17 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

task	at sunrise	from 04:01	from 15:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:59–15:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:01–14:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 14:51–21:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:01–21:10: 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, 00:21–00:48 (11.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–01:33 (11.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:59–15:46 Anandadi: Mudgara 15:46–04:00 (11.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 04:01–14:51; Bhadra Mukha 04:01–05:48; Bhadra Puchha 13:42–14:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:23
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:28–08:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:16–10:25
Yamaganda	14:43–16:52
Gulika Kalam	03:59–06:07
Dur Muhurta	03:59–05:07, 05:07–06:16
Varjyam	23:29–00:58 (11.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:59–07:40, 10:41–19:26

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:46, Ardra from 15:46; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 04:01, Krishna-chaturdashi from 04:01; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:41, Simha 07:40, Kanya 10:41, Tula 13:41, Vrischika 16:42, Dhanu 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:46) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:46) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:01–21:10: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–01:33 (11.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–15:46+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:59–09:130 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:46–04:00 (11.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:59–15:46−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:01–14:51−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:01–01:33 (11.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Festivals	Jyeshtha Amavasya · Solar eclipse, total (not visible here)

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 22:40 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 13:51 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 06:04 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:10 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:04	yoga Vyaghata
from 12:10	karana Naga
from 13:51	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 22:40	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 22:40	karana Kimstughna
from 02:35 (12.07)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:05
Moonrise	03:08
Moonset	20:51
Day length	17 h 08 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	22:40
Solar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 22:33, magnitude 1.058
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:51

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, Punarvasu (13:51–21:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 04:00–12:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 12:10–21:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:33–22:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:40–04:01 (12.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:51–04:01 (12.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:00–13:51

Gandanta (tithi): 22:19–23:01

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:09–21:22
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	04:39–06:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:00–21:09
Yamaganda	12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:51–19:00
Dur Muhurta	18:51–20:00
Varjyam	00:43–02:10 (12.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:00–07:36, 10:37–13:51

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 13:51, Punarvasu from 13:51; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:38, Simha 07:36, Kanya 10:37, Tula 13:37, Vrischika 16:38, Dhanu 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 13:51) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 13:51) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 04:00–21:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:00–06:040 Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:51–04:01 (12.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:51–04:01 (12.07)0 Yoga Vyaghata 06:04–09:09−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:00–13:51−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:00–13:51−3 Amavasya 04:00–22:40

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

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 11:35
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:29 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 11:35 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 22:52 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 09:06 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:06	karana Bava
from 11:35	nakshatra Pushya
from 19:29	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 19:29	karana Balava
from 22:52	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	04:37
Moonset	21:17
Day length	17 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:35	from 19:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:01–11:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (11:35–21:08) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 04:01–09:06: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:40 (11.07)–19:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 04:01–09:43
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:00–13:09

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:35–04:02 (13.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:29–04:02 (13.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 11:35–04:02 (13.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:01–11:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:21
Pradosha	21:08–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:25–10:51, 03:22–04:48 (13.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:09–08:18
Yamaganda	10:26–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:51
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:17, 16:34–17:42
Varjyam	18:45–20:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:01–07:32, 10:33–19:18, 19:29–21:08

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 11:35, Pushya from 11:35; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:29, Shukla-dvitya from 19:29; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:34, Simha 07:32, Kanya 10:33, Tula 13:33, Vrischika 16:34, Dhanu 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 11:35) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 11:35) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:35

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:35–04:02 (13.07)+1 Pushya 11:35–04:02 (13.07)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:35–04:02 (13.07)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:01–22:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 19:29–04:02 (13.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:29–04:02 (13.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:01–11:35−1 Eclipse nearby

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 04:01

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 09:06
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:08 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:06 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:49 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:49	karana Kaulava
from 09:06	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 16:08	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 16:08	karana Taitila
from 19:03	yoga Siddhi
from 02:27 (14.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:02
Moonrise	06:12
Moonset	21:36
Day length	17 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:06	from 16:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:02–09:06) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:29 (12.07)–16:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:06–04:04 (14.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:08–04:04 (14.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:02–09:06 Anandadi: Ananda 09:06–04:04 (14.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:12–11:57 (14.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:06–21:20
Pradosha	21:06–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:22–04:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:50–18:58
Yamaganda	08:18–10:26
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:36, 23:53–00:21 (14.07)
Varjyam	20:33–21:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:02–09:06, 10:29–16:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:02–09:06, 10:29–16:30
Cutting fingernails	average 04:02–09:06, 10:29–16:30
Cutting toenails	average 04:02–07:28, 16:08–16:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:02–07:28, 10:29–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:06, Ashlesha from 09:06; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:08, Shukla-tritya from 16:08; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:30, Simha 07:28, Kanya 10:29, Tula 13:29, Vrischika 16:30, Dhanu 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:06) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:06) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 begins after 09:06

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:06–04:04 (14.07)+2 Pushya 04:02–09:06+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:02–09:06+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–16:08+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:08–04:04 (14.07)0 Yoga Siddhi 19:03–04:04 (14.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:06–04:04 (14.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:57; auspicious time — until 12:48
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 12:48 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:34 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 15:15 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:48 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:34	nakshatra Magha
from 12:48	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 12:48	karana Vanija
from 15:15	yoga Vyatipata
from 23:10	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	07:47
Moonset	21:51
Day length	17 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:34	from 12:48

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, Magha (06:34–21:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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), 12:48–14:17
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, 21:05–21:51
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:05–21:51

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:34–04:05 (15.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–12:48 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–12:48

Anandadi: Chara 06:34–04:05 (15.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:04–06:34

Bhadra on earth: 23:10–09:35 (15.07); Bhadra Mukha 23:11–00:55 (15.07); Bhadra Puchha 08:33–09:35 (15.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:12–11:57
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:33
Godhuli	21:05–21:19
Pradosha	21:05–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:08–06:34, 01:59–03:25 (15.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:42
Yamaganda	06:12–08:19
Gulika Kalam	10:27–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Varjyam	17:21–18:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:04–12:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:04–12:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:04–12:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:04–19:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 06:34, Magha from 06:34; tithi Shukla-tritya until 12:48, Shukla-chaturti from 12:48; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:26, Simha 07:24, Kanya 10:25, Tula 13:25, Vrischika 16:26, Dhanu 19:10, Makara 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 06:34) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 06:34) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturti 12:48–21:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 15:15–21:05: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:57

Auspicious time ends by 12:48

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:04–15:15+2 Ravi Yoga 06:34–04:05 (15.07)+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:34–04:05 (15.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–12:480 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–12:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–12:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:04–06:34−1 Rikta tithi 12:48–04:05 (15.07)−1 Gandanta 04:04–11:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–06:34−1 Vyatipata 15:15–04:05 (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 04:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:35 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 04:08 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:35 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:35 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:08	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 09:35	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 09:35	karana Bava
from 11:35	yoga Variyana
from 20:05	karana Balava
from 01:56 (16.07)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:10
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:04
End of twilight	21:59
Moonrise	09:19
Moonset	22:04
Day length	16 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 2, bad — 11

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:08	from 09:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:05–04:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:08–21:04) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:05–09:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:05–04:08 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:35–04:07 (16.07) Ravi Yoga 01:56–04:07 (16.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–09:35 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:56–04:07 (16.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 01:56–04:07 (16.07) Anandadi: Musala 04:05–04:08 Anandadi: Gada 04:08–01:56 (16.07)

Bhadra on earth: 23:10 (14.07)–09:35; Bhadra Mukha 23:11 (14.07)–00:55; Bhadra Puchha 08:33–09:35
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:04–21:18
Pradosha	21:04–22:29
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:08–21:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–16:49
Yamaganda	04:05–06:13
Gulika Kalam	08:20–10:27
Dur Muhurta	09:45–10:53, 16:32–17:40
Varjyam	11:24–12:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:35–21:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:35–21:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:35–21:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:05–07:20, 09:35–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 04:08, Purva-Phalguni from 04:08; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 09:35, Shukla-panchami from 09:35; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:22, Simha 07:20, Kanya 10:21, Tula 13:21, Vrischika 16:22, Dhanu 19:06, Makara 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 04:08) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 04:08) — ill health; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:05–09:35: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:05–09:35: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 04:05–11:35: 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 = −4

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:35–04:07 (16.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:35–04:07 (16.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 11:35–04:07 (16.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:05–04:08−1 Bhadra on earth 04:05–09:35−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:08–01:56 (16.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:05–04:08−1 Vyatipata 04:05–11:35−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–09:35−2 Rikta tithi 04:05–09:35

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:39 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 00:06 (17.07) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 08:08 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:39 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:39	tithi Shukla-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:39	karana Kaulava
from 08:08	yoga Parigha
from 17:19	karana Taitila
from 00:06 (17.07)	nakshatra Hasta
from 04:06 (17.07)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 04:06 (17.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	10:50
Moonset	22:17
Day length	16 h 55 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	18:42 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:07–21:03) is good for sowing.

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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, 06:42–18:42
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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, 06:39–04:06 (17.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:07–00:06 (17.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–04:06 (17.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:06–04:08 (17.07) Krakacha Yoga 04:06–04:08 (17.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–04:08 (17.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:07–00:06 (17.07) Anandadi: Amrita 00:06–04:08 (17.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:18–07:01

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:03–21:17
Pradosha	21:03–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:27–18:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:28–12:35
Yamaganda	16:49–18:56
Gulika Kalam	06:14–08:21
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:38, 13:09–14:16
Varjyam	08:35–10:04

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:07–07:16, 10:17–19:03

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami until 06:39, Shukla-shashti from 06:39; lagna Mithuna 04:07, Karka 04:18, Simha 07:16, Kanya 10:17, Tula 13:17, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:03, Makara 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

Sankranti at 18:42 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:07–00:06 (17.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–04:06 (17.07)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:07–00:06 (17.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–00:06 (17.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:07–08:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–06:39−1 Yoga Parigha 08:08–18:35−1 Sankranti day−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:01 (18.07) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:44 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 05:01 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:59 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:01	yoga Shiva
from 14:59	karana Vanija
from 22:44	nakshatra Chitra
from 02:01 (18.07)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 02:01 (18.07)	karana Vishti
from 02:18 (18.07)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	12:19
Moonset	22:31
Day length	16 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:08–21:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 22:44–02:01 (18.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:08–22:44 Yamaghanta 04:08–22:44 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–02:01 (18.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:08–22:44 Anandadi: Kana 22:44–04:10 (18.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:01–10:14 (18.07); Bhadra Puchha 03:42–04:49 (18.07); Bhadra Mukha 04:49–06:41 (18.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:16
Pradosha	21:01–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:04–18:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:22–10:28
Yamaganda	14:41–16:48
Gulika Kalam	04:08–06:15
Dur Muhurta	04:08–05:16, 05:16–06:23
Varjyam	08:01–09:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:14, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:13, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 18:59, Makara 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–22:44+1 Auspicious tithi 04:08–02:01 (18.07)+1 Yoga Shiva 05:01–02:18 (18.07)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 22:44–02:01 (18.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:08–22:44−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–02:01 (18.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:08–22:44−3 Yamaghanta 04:08–22:44

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Ashtami
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:28 (19.07) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 21:53 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:01 (19.07) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:10 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:10	karana Bava
from 21:53	nakshatra Swati
from 00:01 (19.07)	yoga Sadhya
from 00:28 (19.07)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 00:28 (19.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	13:46
Moonset	22:47
Day length	16 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:10–21:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:10–13:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:01–00:28 (19.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:53–04:11 (19.07)

Anandadi: Padma 04:10–21:53 Anandadi: Lumbaka 21:53–04:11 (19.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:01–13:10; Bhadra Puchha 03:42–04:49; Bhadra Mukha 04:49–06:41

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:42–17:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:54–21:00
Yamaganda	12:35–14:41
Gulika Kalam	16:47–18:54
Dur Muhurta	18:45–19:53
Varjyam	06:27–07:59, 03:25–05:00 (19.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:10–07:08, 10:09–18:55

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:10, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:09, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:11, Dhanu 18:55, Makara 20:47

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:10–21:00: 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 Siddha 04:10–00:01 (19.07)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:10–21:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–21:53−1 Ashtami 04:10–00:28 (19.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:10–13:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:30 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 21:36 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 22:12 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:54 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:54	karana Kaulava
from 21:36	nakshatra Vishakha
from 22:12	yoga Shubha
from 23:30	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 23:30	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	15:12
Moonset	23:09
Day length	16 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:11–20:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Yamaghanta 21:36–04:13 (20.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:11–21:36 Anandadi: Mitra 21:36–04:13 (20.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:59–21:13
Pradosha	20:59–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:54–14:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:17–08:23
Yamaganda	10:29–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:41–16:47
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:16, 16:30–17:37
Varjyam	03:25–05:00, 03:16–04:53 (20.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Karka 04:11, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:05, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:07, Dhanu 18:51, Makara 20:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 04:11–20:59: 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.

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:11–21:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:11–21:36+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:11–22:12+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Rikta tithi 04:11–23:30

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:06 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 21:54 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:14 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:14	karana Gara
from 20:51	yoga Shukla
from 21:54	nakshatra Anuradha
from 23:06	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 23:06	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:20
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	16:33
Moonset	23:37
Day length	16 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:13–20:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 04:13–23:06 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:06–04:15 (21.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:13–21:54 Anandadi: Vajra 21:54–04:15 (21.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 22:43–23:31

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:57–21:12
Pradosha	20:57–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:59–14:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:46–18:52
Yamaganda	08:24–10:29
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:40
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:41, 23:52–00:21 (21.07)
Varjyam	03:16–04:53, 02:02–03:41 (21.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:13–07:00, 10:01–16:03, 20:39–20:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:13–07:00, 10:01–16:03, 20:39–20:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:13–07:00, 10:01–16:03, 20:39–20:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:13–07:00, 10:01–18:47, 20:39–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:02, Vrischika 16:03, Dhanu 18:47, Makara 20:39

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

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 04:13–20:51+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:13–21:54+1 Auspicious tithi 04:13–23:06−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:13–23:06

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 11:07
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:17 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 22:44 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 19:56 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:07 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:07	karana Vishti
from 19:56	yoga Brahma
from 22:44	nakshatra Jyestha
from 23:17	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 23:17	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:22
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	17:45
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:15–20:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:07–20:56: 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 23:06 (20.07)–23:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:27–07:36 (22.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:15–22:44 Ravi Yoga 04:15–22:44 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–22:44 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:17–04:16 (22.07)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:15–22:44 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 22:44–04:16 (22.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 11:07–23:17; Bhadra Puchha 16:02–17:14; Bhadra Mukha 17:14–19:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:58–13:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:40
Yamaganda	06:20–08:25
Gulika Kalam	10:30–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	none 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, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 04:15–06:56, 09:57–15:59, 20:35–20:56
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:15–06:56, 09:57–18:43, 20:35–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:58, Vrischika 15:59, Dhanu 18:43, Makara 20:35

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”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:07

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:15–22:44+2 Ravi Yoga 04:15–22:44+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:15–22:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–22:44+1 Yoga Shukla 04:15–19:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:15–23:170 Chaturmasya−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:07–23:17

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:58 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 00:06 (23.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:34 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:34	karana Balava
from 19:27	yoga Indra
from 23:58	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 23:58	karana Kaulava
from 00:06 (23.07)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:24
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	18:43
Moonset	00:17
Day length	16 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:16–20:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:16–00:06 (23.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:06–04:18 (23.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:43–06:30 (23.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:54–21:09
Pradosha	20:54–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:48–16:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–16:44
Yamaganda	04:16–06:21
Gulika Kalam	08:26–10:30
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:55, 16:28–17:34
Varjyam	04:39–06:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:16–06:53, 09:53–15:55, 20:31–20:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:16–06:53, 09:53–15:55, 20:31–20:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:16–06:53, 09:53–15:55, 20:31–20:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:16–06:53, 09:53–18:39, 20:31–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 06:53, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:54, Vrischika 15:55, Dhanu 18:39, Makara 20:31

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

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 Yoga Brahma 04:16–19:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:16–00:06 (23.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:16–00:06 (23.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 06:30; auspicious time — until 19:20
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:08 (24.07) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 01:54 (24.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:20 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:30 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:30	karana Taitila
from 19:20	yoga Vaidhriti
from 01:08 (24.07)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 01:08 (24.07)	karana Gara
from 01:54 (24.07)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	19:27
Moonset	01:10
Day length	16 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:18–20:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:52–22:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:54–04:20 (24.07)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:18–01:54 (24.07) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:54–04:20 (24.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:43 (22.07)–06:30
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:52–21:07
Pradosha	20:52–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:01–20:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–12:35
Yamaganda	16:44–18:48
Gulika Kalam	06:22–08:26
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:43, 13:08–14:15
Varjyam	00:11–01:54 (24.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:18–19:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:18–19:20
Cutting fingernails	average 04:18–06:49, 09:50–15:51
Cutting toenails	average 04:18–19:20
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:49, Kanya 09:50, Tula 12:50, Vrischika 15:51, Dhanu 18:35, Makara 20:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 19:20–20:52: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:30

Auspicious time ends by 19:20

+2 Yoga Indra 04:18–19:20+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:18–01:54 (24.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:18–01:08 (24.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Vaidhriti 19:20–04:20 (24.07)−1 Gandanta 04:18–06:30−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:18–01:54 (24.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:42 (25.07) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 04:06 (25.07) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 19:33 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:52 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:52	karana Vanija
from 19:33	yoga Vishkambha
from 02:42 (25.07)	tithi Purnima
from 02:42 (25.07)	karana Vishti
from 04:06 (25.07)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:28
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	19:58
Moonset	02:15
Day length	16 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:20–20:51) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:20–20:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–02:42 (25.07) Ravi Yoga 04:20–04:06 (25.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:42–04:21 (25.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:20–04:06 (25.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:06–04:21 (25.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:42–10:43 (25.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:52–00:37 (25.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:27–10:31
Yamaganda	14:39–16:43
Gulika Kalam	04:20–06:23
Dur Muhurta	04:20–05:26, 05:26–06:32
Varjyam	12:23–14:08

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:20–06:45, 09:46–18:31, 20:23–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:45, Kanya 09:46, Tula 12:46, Vrischika 15:47, Dhanu 18:31, Makara 20:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:20–20:51: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 04:20–19:33: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:20–04:06 (25.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–02:42 (25.07)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:20–04:06 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:20–04:06 (25.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:20–02:42 (25.07)−3 Vaidhriti 04:20–19:33

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Tryahasparsha
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 04:36 (26.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 06:38 (26.07) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:02 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:37 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:37	karana Bava
from 20:02	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	20:20
Moonset	03:27
Day length	16 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:21–20:49) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:21–15:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:21–04:23 (26.07)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

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 02:42–04:36 (26.07)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Amrita 04:21–23:59 Anandadi: Musala 23:59–04:23 (26.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:42–15:37; Bhadra Puchha 11:07–12:25; Bhadra Mukha 12:25–14:34
Gandanta (tithi): 04:10–05:02 (26.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:20
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:34–01:20 (26.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:45–20:49
Yamaganda	12:35–14:39
Gulika Kalam	16:42–18:45
Dur Muhurta	18:37–19:43
Varjyam	12:57–14:43

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:21–06:41, 09:42–18:27, 20:19–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Purnima; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:41, Kanya 09:42, Tula 12:42, Vrischika 15:43, Dhanu 18:27, Makara 20:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 04:21–20:49: 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.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:21–23:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Yoga Priti 20:02–04:23 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:21–15:37

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 04:21

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 08:25
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 04:36 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 06:38 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 20:45 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:36	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 04:36	karana Balava
from 06:38	nakshatra Shravana
from 17:40	karana Kaulava
from 20:45	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	20:36
Moonset	04:42
Day length	16 h 24 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	04:36

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:36	from 06:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:23–06:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:38–20:47) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:38–04:25 (27.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:36–06:38

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:25–04:25 (27.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:23–08:25

Gandanta (tithi): 04:10–05:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:47–21:02
Pradosha	20:47–22:19
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	21:48–23:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:26–08:29
Yamaganda	10:32–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:38–16:41
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:14, 16:25–17:30
Varjyam	11:06–12:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:36–20:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:36–20:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:36–20:47
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:23–06:37, 09:38–18:23, 20:15–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 06:38, Shravana from 06:38; tithi Purnima until 04:36, Krishna-pratipat from 04:36; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:37, Kanya 09:38, Tula 12:38, Vrischika 15:39, Dhanu 18:23, Makara 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 06:38) — improved health; Shravana (from 06:38) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 04:23–04:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:25

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:38–04:25 (27.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:25–04:25 (27.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–06:38+1 Yoga Priti 04:23–20:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:36–04:25 (27.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:36–06:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 04:23–05:02−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:23–08:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:46 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 09:25 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 21:37 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:46 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:46	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 06:46	karana Taitila
from 09:25	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 19:56	karana Gara
from 21:37	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	20:49
Moonset	05:57
Day length	16 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:46	from 09:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:25–09:25) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 09:25–04:27 (28.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–06:46

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:25–09:25 Anandadi: Utpata 09:25–04:27 (28.07)

Agni Panchaka: 22:52–23:30 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:24
Godhuli	20:45–21:01
Pradosha	20:45–22:18
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:41–02:29 (28.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:40–18:43
Yamaganda	08:30–10:32
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:38
Dur Muhurta	07:41–08:46, 23:50–00:21 (28.07)
Varjyam	13:54–15:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:25–06:33, 09:34–15:35, 20:11–20:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:25–06:33, 09:34–15:35, 20:11–20:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:25–06:33, 09:34–15:35, 20:11–20:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:25–06:33, 06:46–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 09:25, Dhanishtha from 09:25; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 06:46, Krishna-dvitya from 06:46; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:33, Kanya 09:34, Tula 12:34, Vrischika 15:35, Dhanu 18:19, Makara 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 09:25) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 09:25) — longevity (increased vitality); 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 = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–09:25+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:25–21:37+1 Auspicious tithi 04:25–06:460 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 09:25–04:27 (28.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–06:46−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 09:25–04:27 (28.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:08 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 12:22 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:36 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:08 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:08	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 09:08	karana Vanija
from 12:22	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 22:21	karana Vishti
from 22:36	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:37
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	21:00
Moonset	07:10
Day length	16 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:08	from 12:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (12:22–20:44) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–09:08

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:27–12:22 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:08–04:28 (29.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:08–04:28 (29.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:27–12:22 Anandadi: Manasa 12:22–04:28 (29.07)

Bhadra on earth: 22:21–11:35 (29.07); Bhadra Puchha 06:57–08:16 (29.07); Bhadra Mukha 08:16–10:29 (29.07)
Agni Panchaka: 22:52 (27.07)–23:30 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:44–20:59
Pradosha	20:44–22:17
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:37
Yamaganda	06:29–08:31
Gulika Kalam	10:33–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	20:28–22:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:30–15:31, 20:08–20:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:30–15:31, 20:08–20:44
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 09:30–15:31, 20:08–20:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:27–06:29, 09:30–18:15, 20:08–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 12:22, Shatabhisha from 12:22; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:08, Krishna-tritya from 09:08; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:29, Kanya 09:30, Tula 12:30, Vrischika 15:31, Dhanu 18:15, Makara 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 12:22) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 12:22) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:27–12:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–12:22+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:27–22:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:27–09:080 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–09:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:08–04:28 (29.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:08–04:28 (29.07)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:27–12:22

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:35 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 15:22 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 23:36 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:35 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:35	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 11:35	karana Bava
from 15:22	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 23:36	yoga Atiganda
from 00:48 (30.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	21:10
Moonset	08:23
Day length	16 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:35	from 15:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:28–15:22) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (15:22–20:42) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:28–11:35: 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, 21:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:35–04:30 (30.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:28–15:22 Anandadi: Mudgara 15:22–04:30 (30.07)

Bhadra on earth: 22:21 (28.07)–11:35; Bhadra Puchha 06:57–08:16; Bhadra Mukha 08:16–10:29
Agni Panchaka: 22:52 (27.07)–23:30 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:42–20:57
Pradosha	20:42–22:15
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:16–09:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:37–16:38
Yamaganda	04:28–06:30
Gulika Kalam	08:32–10:33
Dur Muhurta	09:53–10:58, 16:22–17:27
Varjyam	22:34–00:22 (30.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:28–06:25, 09:26–11:35

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 15:22, Purva-Bhadra from 15:22; tithi Krishna-tritya until 11:35, Krishna-chaturti from 11:35; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:25, Kanya 09:26, Tula 12:26, Vrischika 15:27, Dhanu 18:11, Makara 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 15:22) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 15:22) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 11:35–20:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:28–11:35: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–15:22+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:28–23:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–11:350 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:22–04:30 (30.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:28–15:22−1 Panchaka all day−1 Rikta tithi 11:35–04:30 (30.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 04:28–11:35−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:35–04:30 (30.07)

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 04:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:59 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 18:20 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:31 (31.07) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:59 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:59	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 13:59	karana Kaulava
from 18:20	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 00:31 (31.07)	yoga Sukarma
from 03:08 (31.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	21:19
Moonset	09:34
Day length	16 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 2, bad — 11

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:59	from 18:20

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, Purva-Bhadra (04:30–18:20) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (18:20–20:40) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:20–04:32 (31.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:30–18:20

Agni Panchaka: 22:52 (27.07)–23:30 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:21
Godhuli	20:40–20:56
Pradosha	20:40–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	09:21–11:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:34–12:35
Yamaganda	16:37–18:39
Gulika Kalam	06:31–08:33
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:49, 13:07–14:12
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 20:00–20:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 20:00–20:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 20:00–20:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 20:00–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 18:20, Uttara-Bhadra from 18:20; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 13:59, Krishna-panchami from 13:59; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:21, Kanya 09:22, Tula 12:22, Vrischika 15:23, Dhanu 18:07, Makara 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 18:20) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 18:20) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:30–13:59: 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).
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

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:59–04:32 (31.07)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:20–04:32 (31.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:20–04:32 (31.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:30–18:20−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:30–18:20−2 Rikta tithi 04:30–13:59

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:13 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 21:06 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 01:15 (01.08) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:13 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 16:13	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 16:13	karana Gara
from 21:06	nakshatra Revati
from 01:15 (01.08)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:43
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	21:30
Moonset	10:46
Day length	16 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:32–20:38) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:06–04:34 (01.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–16:13 Krakacha Yoga 16:13–04:34 (01.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:06–04:34 (01.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 21:06–04:34 (01.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:32–21:06

Agni Panchaka: 22:52 (27.07)–23:30 (01.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 15:47–16:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:38–20:54
Pradosha	20:38–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:45–17:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:33–10:34
Yamaganda	14:36–16:36
Gulika Kalam	04:32–06:33
Dur Muhurta	04:32–05:36, 05:36–06:41
Varjyam	05:02–06:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:32–16:13, 19:56–20:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:32–16:13, 19:56–20:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:32–16:13, 19:56–20:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:32–18:04, 19:56–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-panchami until 16:13, Krishna-shashti from 16:13; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:17, Kanya 09:18, Tula 12:18, Vrischika 15:19, Dhanu 18:04, Makara 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–21:06+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:32–01:15 (01.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:32–16:130 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:13–04:34 (01.08)−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:13–04:34 (01.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:32–21:06−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–16:13

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

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

Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.

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

Vikriti (No. 24 of 60, “distortion”) — A year of distortion: unrest, unpredictable changes, illness.
Northern samvatsara: Shobhakrit (No. 37)
Shaka Samvat 1932 · Vikram Samvat 2067 · Kali Yuga 5111
Next year — Khara, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.2011
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

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

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.

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

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

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 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-panchami
any undertakings

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

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.

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: 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.

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.

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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-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.

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−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.

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.

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

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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).

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+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.

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

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)

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.

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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: 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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

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)

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 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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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 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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

The Moon in 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 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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Krittika
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.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
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.

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

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing 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.

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.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

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.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-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)

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.

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 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

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

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

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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, total
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.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.

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

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

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

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−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.

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.

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

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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.

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Anandadi: 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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

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

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

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.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Anandadi: 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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign 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-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

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.

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-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

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

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 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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

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

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

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

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

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

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−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.

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

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

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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).

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

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.

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground