Panchanga Calendar

July 2053

SamvatsaraShrimukha (7)MonthAdhika Ashadha → Nija Ashadha from 16.07RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 17.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 2053 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Ashadha (until 15.07), Nija Ashadha (from 16.07). Adhika Ashadha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: 16–23.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 26.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 17.07 Ratha Yatra; 26.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 30.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PAsh15

2PAsh1

3UAsh2

4Shra3after 11:58

5Dhan4

6Shat5

7PBh6

8UBh7after 04:47

9Rev8

10Ashw9after 15:22

11Bhar10

12Krit11Parama Ekadashi

13Roh12Pradosha

14Mrig13Masik Shivaratri

15Ard30Amavasya

16Push1Karka Sankranti

17Ashl2Ratha Yatra

18Mag3Vinayaka Chaturthi

19PPh4

20UPh5after 06:19

21Has6after 18:13

22Chit7

23Swa8Masik Durgashtami

24Vish9after 06:54

25Anu10

26Jye11Devshayani

27Jye12Pradosha

28Mul13

29PAsh14

30UAsh15Guru Purnima

31Shra1until 15:57

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiTripushkar YogaAmrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)SankrantiGupta NavaratriRatha YatraVinayaka ChaturthiChandra DarshanSkanda ShashtiDwipushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)

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

8.07 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi after 04:47 until 13:38
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
10.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 15:22 until 17:28
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
20.07 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra after 06:19
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
24.07 Thu — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 06:54 until 14:53
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
25.07 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
31.07 Thu — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman until 15:57
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

4.07 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)
8.07 Tue Kalashtami
12.07 Sat Parama Ekadashi
13.07 Sun Pradosha Vrat
14.07 Mon Masik Shivaratri
15.07 Tue Adhika Amavasya
15.07 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
16.07 Wed Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
16.07 Wed Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
17.07 Thu Ratha Yatra
18.07 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
18.07 Fri Chandra Darshan
20.07 Sun Skanda Shashti
23.07 Wed Masik Durgashtami
26.07 Sat Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
27.07 Sun Pradosha Vrat
30.07 Wed Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
30.07 Wed Ashadha Purnima

Special muhurta yogas

4.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–10:06
8.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–17:37
10.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–17:28
12.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 10:52–14:23
12.07 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:23–04:03 (13.07)
12.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:23–04:03 (13.07)
14.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:05–09:10
14.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–09:10
20.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
20.07 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:00–04:16 (21.07)
22.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:17–05:03
24.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:03–04:22 (25.07)
25.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:22–01:39 (26.07)
27.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–04:28 (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

2.07 Wed — Vaidhriti, Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
3.07 Thu — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
7.07 Mon — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
9.07 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
11.07 Fri — Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
13.07 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
14.07 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
15.07 Tue — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
16.07 Wed — Sankranti day, Samvartaka Yoga, Yoga Vajra
18.07 Fri — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
19.07 Sat — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
23.07 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra
26.07 Sat — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
28.07 Mon — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Rikta tithi
29.07 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

1.07 Full moon (Purnima) 05:01
15.07 New moon (Amavasya) 20:26
16.07 Karka Sankranti 19:17 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
30.07 Full moon (Purnima) 20:06
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 15.07 Adhika Masa
16–23.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 26.07 Chaturmasya
4.07 23:25 – 9.07 17:56 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Shrimukha (No. 7, “fair-faced, face of wealth”) — A year of wealth and well-being: success in affairs, honour and plenty. more

Northern samvatsara: Vyaya. Shaka Samvat 1975, Vikram Samvat 2110, Kali Yuga 5154.

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

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

Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).

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	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 05:01 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 04:21 (02.07) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:46 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:01 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:01	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 05:01	karana Balava
from 10:46	yoga Indra
from 18:12	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	20:56
Moonset	04:33
Day length	17 h 26 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	05:01

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:50–21:16) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–03:51 (02.07)

Anandadi: Mitra all day

Gandanta (tithi): 04:34–05:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:57–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:57–00:45 (02.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:05
Yamaganda	08:11–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:44
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:29, 23:54–00:20 (02.07)
Varjyam	12:10–13:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–08:16, 11:17–20:02

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Purnima until 05:01, Krishna-pratipat from 05:01; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:18, Simha 08:16, Kanya 11:17, Tula 14:17, Vrischika 17:19, Dhanu 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Purnima 03:50–05:01: 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 = 0

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:50–10:46+1 Anandadi: Mitra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 05:01–03:51 (02.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–03:51 (02.07)

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 03:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Samvartaka Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:24 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 04:21 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 11:44 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:24 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:21	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 07:24	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 07:24	karana Taitila
from 11:44	yoga Vaidhriti
from 20:35	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	21:32
Moonset	05:27
Day length	17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:21	from 07:24

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-Ashadha (03:51–04:21) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:21–21:16) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–03:52 (03.07)

Samvartaka Yoga 03:51–07:24 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:21–07:24

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:51–04:21 Anandadi: Vajra 04:21–00:33 (03.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 00:33–03:52 (03.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:06–01:54 (03.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:44
Yamaganda	06:01–08:12
Gulika Kalam	10:23–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Varjyam	13:20–15:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–11:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:51–11:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:51–11:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:51–08:13, 11:13–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 04:21, Uttara-Ashadha from 04:21; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 07:24, Krishna-dvitya from 07:24; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:14, Simha 08:13, Kanya 11:13, Tula 14:14, Vrischika 17:15, Dhanu 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 04:21) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 04:21) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vaidhriti 11:44–21:16: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 03:51–11:44+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–03:52 (03.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:51–07:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–03:52 (03.07)0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:51–04:210 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:21–07:24−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:21–00:33 (03.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–04:21−3 Samvartaka Yoga 03:51–07:24−3 Vaidhriti 11:44–03:52 (03.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Dhwanksha Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:45 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:17 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 12:39 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:45 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:17	nakshatra Shravana
from 09:45	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 09:45	karana Vanija
from 12:39	yoga Vishkambha
from 22:53	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	22:03
Moonset	06:27
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:17	from 09:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:52–07:17) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:17–21:15) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:05–03:53 (04.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:52–09:05

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:53–11:58 (04.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:22–08:41 (04.07); Bhadra Mukha 08:41–10:52 (04.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:15–21:28
Pradosha	21:15–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:29–00:16 (04.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:54
Yamaganda	03:52–06:02
Gulika Kalam	08:12–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:49, 16:37–17:46
Varjyam	11:45–13:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:39–17:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:39–17:11
Cutting fingernails	average 12:39–21:15
Cutting toenails	good 12:39–17:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:52–08:09, 11:09–19:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 07:17, Shravana from 07:17; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:45, Krishna-tritya from 09:45; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:10, Simha 08:09, Kanya 11:09, Tula 14:10, Vrischika 17:11, Dhanu 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 07:17) — improved health; Shravana (from 07:17) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 03:52–12:39: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:05–03:53 (04.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–07:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:52–09:450 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:52–09:05−3 Vaidhriti 03:52–12:39

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 11:58 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:58 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 10:06 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:27 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:58 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:06	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 11:58	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 11:58	karana Bava
from 13:27	yoga Priti
from 00:59 (05.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	22:29
Moonset	07:30
Day length	17 h 21 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 10:06	from 11:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:53–10:06) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:53–11:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–10:06

Anandadi: Prajapati 10:06–03:54 (05.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:53–10:06

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:53 (03.07)–11:58; Bhadra Puchha 07:22–08:41; Bhadra Mukha 08:41–10:52
Chora Panchaka: 23:25–17:56 (09.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:14–21:28
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:09–02:56 (05.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:33
Yamaganda	16:54–19:04
Gulika Kalam	06:03–08:13
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:30, 13:08–14:18
Varjyam	14:31–16:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:53–08:05, 11:06–11:58

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	good 03:53–08:05, 11:06–11:58
Cutting fingernails	average 03:53–11:58
Cutting toenails	good 03:53–08:05, 11:06–11:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:53–08:05, 11:06–11:58

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 10:06, Dhanishtha from 10:06; tithi Krishna-tritya until 11:58, Krishna-chaturti from 11:58; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:06, Simha 08:05, Kanya 11:06, Tula 14:06, Vrischika 17:07, Dhanu 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 10:06) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 10:06) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 11:58–21:14: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:58

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–10:06+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 10:06–03:54 (05.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–10:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–11:580 Yoga Priti 13:27–03:54 (05.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:53–11:58−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:53–10:06−1 Rikta tithi 11:58–03:54 (05.07)

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 03:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:55 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 12:40 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 14:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:55 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:40	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 13:55	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 13:55	karana Kaulava
from 14:03	yoga Ayushman
from 02:45 (06.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	22:52
Moonset	08:36
Day length	17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:40	from 13:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (12:40–21:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–13:55

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:55–03:55 (06.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:54–12:40 Anandadi: Ananda 12:40–03:55 (06.07)

Chora Panchaka: 23:25 (04.07)–17:56 (09.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:14–21:27
Pradosha	21:14–22:34
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (06.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:14–10:24
Yamaganda	14:44–16:54
Gulika Kalam	03:54–06:04
Dur Muhurta	03:54–05:03, 05:03–06:12
Varjyam	20:32–22:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:55–21:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:55–21:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:55–21:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:54–08:01, 11:02–21:14

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 12:40, Shatabhisha from 12:40; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 13:55, Krishna-panchami from 13:55; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:02, Simha 08:01, Kanya 11:02, Tula 14:02, Vrischika 17:03, Dhanu 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 12:40) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 12:40) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:54–13:55: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–13:55+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:54–12:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–12:40+1 Yoga Priti 03:54–14:030 Auspicious tithi 13:55–03:55 (06.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:55–03:55 (06.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 03:54–13:55

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Rakshasa Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:29 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 14:52 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 14:21 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:21	yoga Saubhagya
from 14:52	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 15:29	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 15:29	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	23:14
Moonset	09:43
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:52	from 15:29

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, Shatabhisha (03:55–14:52) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (14:52–21:13) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:29–03:56 (07.07)

Anandadi: Chara 14:52–03:56 (07.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:55–14:52

Chora Panchaka: 23:25 (04.07)–17:56 (09.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 15:03–15:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:13–21:26
Pradosha	21:13–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam	07:01–08:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:03–21:13
Yamaganda	12:34–14:44
Gulika Kalam	16:53–19:03
Dur Muhurta	18:54–20:04
Varjyam	21:43–23:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–15:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:55–15:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:55–15:29
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:55–15:29

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 14:52, Purva-Bhadra from 14:52; tithi Krishna-panchami until 15:29, Krishna-shashti from 15:29; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:58, Simha 07:57, Kanya 10:58, Tula 13:58, Vrischika 16:59, Dhanu 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 14:52) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 14:52) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–14:52+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:55–14:21+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–15:290 Anandadi: Chara 14:52–03:56 (07.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:52–03:56 (07.07)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:29–03:56 (07.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:55–14:52−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 16:30 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 16:34 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:15 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:04 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:04	karana Vanija
from 14:15	yoga Shobhana
from 16:30	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 16:30	karana Vishti
from 16:34	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	23:35
Moonset	10:53
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:30	from 16:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:56–16:34) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (16:34–21:12) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:30–21:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:34–03:57 (08.07)

Hutashana Yoga 03:56–16:30 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–16:30 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:30–03:57 (08.07)

Anandadi: Musala 03:56–16:34 Anandadi: Gada 16:34–03:57 (08.07)

Bhadra on earth: 16:30–04:47 (08.07); Bhadra Puchha 21:23–22:36; Bhadra Mukha 22:36–00:38 (08.07)
Chora Panchaka: 23:25 (04.07)–17:56 (09.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:25
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	08:00–09:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:05–08:15
Yamaganda	10:24–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:53
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:18, 16:36–17:45
Varjyam	02:35–04:15 (08.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–07:53, 10:54–16:30

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 03:56–07:53, 10:54–16:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:56–07:53, 10:54–16:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:34–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 16:34, Uttara-Bhadra from 16:34; tithi Krishna-shashti until 16:30, Krishna-saptami from 16:30; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:54, Simha 07:53, Kanya 10:54, Tula 13:54, Vrischika 16:55, Dhanu 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 16:34) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 16:34) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 16:30–21:12: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:56–14:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 16:34–03:57 (08.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:34–03:57 (08.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:30–03:57 (08.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 16:30–03:57 (08.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:56–16:34−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–16:34−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:56–16:30−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–16:30

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 04:47; auspicious time — until 13:38 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:53 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:37 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 13:38 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:47 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:47	karana Bava
from 13:38	yoga Atiganda
from 16:53	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 16:53	karana Balava
from 17:37	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	23:57
Moonset	12:04
Day length	17 h 14 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 16:53	from 17:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:57–17:37) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (17:37–21:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:57–04:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

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

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:57–17:37 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–17:37 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–17:37 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:53–03:58 (09.07)

Hutashana Yoga 03:57–16:53 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–16:53

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:57–17:37 Anandadi: Shubha 17:37–03:58 (09.07)

Bhadra on earth: 16:30 (07.07)–04:47; Bhadra Puchha 21:23–22:36 (07.07); Bhadra Mukha 22:36 (07.07)–00:38
Chora Panchaka: 23:25 (04.07)–17:56 (09.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:25
Pradosha	21:11–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:36–14:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:53–19:02
Yamaganda	08:16–10:25
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:33, 23:54–00:21 (09.07)
Varjyam	02:35–04:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:47–16:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:47–16:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:47–16:53
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:57–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 17:37, Revati from 17:37; tithi Krishna-saptami until 16:53, Krishna-ashtami from 16:53; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:50, Simha 07:49, Kanya 10:50, Tula 13:50, Vrischika 16:51, Dhanu 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 17:37) — a good life; Revati (from 17:37) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 16:53–21:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 03:57–04:47: 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).

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 04:47

Auspicious time ends by 13:38

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–17:37+2 Ravi Yoga 03:57–17:37+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:57–17:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–17:37+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:57–13:38+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–17:37+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:53–03:58 (09.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 03:57–16:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–16:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 13:38–15:550 Bhadra on earth 03:57–04:470 Ashtami 16:53–03:58 (09.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:53–03:58 (09.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−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 03:57

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:31 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 17:56 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 12:26 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 04:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:47	karana Kaulava
from 12:26	yoga Sukarma
from 16:31	tithi Krishna-navami
from 16:31	karana Taitila
from 17:56	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	none
Moonset	13:18
Day length	17 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:31	from 17:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:58–17:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 03:58–16:31 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–16:31 Krakacha Yoga 16:31–03:59 (10.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:58–17:56 Anandadi: Mrityu 17:56–03:59 (10.07)

Chora Panchaka: 23:25 (04.07)–17:56
Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:55–23:53
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:10–21:24
Pradosha	21:10–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:30–17:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:43
Yamaganda	06:07–08:16
Gulika Kalam	10:25–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Varjyam	05:46–07:23

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 03:58–07:45, 10:46–16:31

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 17:56, Ashwini from 17:56; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 16:31, Krishna-navami from 16:31; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:46, Simha 07:45, Kanya 10:46, Tula 13:46, Vrischika 16:47, Dhanu 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 17:56) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 17:56) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:58–16:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 16:31–21:10: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–17:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 12:26–03:59 (10.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:31–03:59 (10.07)−1 Ashtami 03:58–16:31−1 Panchaka 03:58–17:56−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:58–16:31−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:58–16:31−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–16:31−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:58–17:56

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 15:22; auspicious time — until 17:28 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 15:22 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 17:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 10:37 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 04:02 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:02	karana Gara
from 10:37	yoga Dhriti
from 15:22	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 15:22	karana Vanija
from 17:28	nakshatra Bharani
from 02:30 (11.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:09
End of twilight	22:06
Moonrise	00:20
Moonset	14:34
Day length	17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:22	from 17:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (17:28–21:09) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–17:28 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:22–04:01 (11.07)

Hutashana Yoga 03:59–15:22 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–15:22

Anandadi: Manasa 03:59–17:28 Anandadi: Padma 17:28–04:01 (11.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:30–13:27 (11.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:04–05:10 (11.07); Bhadra Mukha 05:10–07:01 (11.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:09–21:23
Pradosha	21:09–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:24–11:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:52
Yamaganda	03:59–06:08
Gulika Kalam	08:17–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:51, 16:35–17:43
Varjyam	13:33–15:07, 02:35–04:07 (11.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:22–16:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 15:22–16:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:22–16:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:22–17:28

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 17:28, Bharani from 17:28; tithi Krishna-navami until 15:22, Krishna-dashami from 15:22; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:43, Simha 07:41, Kanya 10:42, Tula 13:42, Vrischika 16:43, Dhanu 19:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 17:28) — joy; Bharani (from 17:28) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-navami 03:59–15:22: 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

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 15:22

Auspicious time ends by 17:28

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–17:28+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:59–17:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–17:28+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:59–10:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:22–04:01 (11.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 03:59–15:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–15:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:28–04:01 (11.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:59–15:22

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:27 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 16:16 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 08:10 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:27 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:10	yoga Shula
from 13:27	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 13:27	karana Bava
from 16:16	nakshatra Krittika
from 00:14 (12.07)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:08
End of twilight	22:04
Moonrise	00:47
Moonset	15:51
Day length	17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:27	from 16:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:01–16:16) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (16:16–21:08) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:01–13:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:27–04:02 (12.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:01–13:27

Anandadi: Chhatra 16:16–04:02 (12.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:01–16:16

Bhadra in heaven: 02:30–13:27; Bhadra Puchha 04:04–05:10; Bhadra Mukha 05:10–07:01
Gandanta (tithi): 13:05–13:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:34
Godhuli	21:08–21:22
Pradosha	21:08–22:31
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:42–13:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–12:34
Yamaganda	16:51–19:00
Gulika Kalam	06:09–08:18
Dur Muhurta	07:26–08:35, 13:09–14:17
Varjyam	02:35–04:07, 03:20–04:48 (12.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:01–07:37, 10:38–16:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:01–07:37, 10:38–16:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:01–07:37, 10:38–16:39
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:16–19:23

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 16:16, Krittika from 16:16; tithi Krishna-dashami until 13:27, Krishna-ekadashi from 13:27; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:39, Simha 07:37, Kanya 10:38, Tula 13:38, Vrischika 16:39, Dhanu 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 16:16) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 16:16) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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).
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 Yoga Dhriti 04:01–08:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:27–04:02 (12.07)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 16:16–04:02 (12.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Shula 08:10–09:55−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:01–16:16−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:01–16:16−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:01–13:27−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:01–13:27

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Parama Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:52 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:23 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 05:08 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:52 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:08	yoga Ganda
from 10:52	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 10:52	karana Kaulava
from 14:23	nakshatra Rohini
from 21:21	karana Taitila
from 01:37 (13.07)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	01:20
Moonset	17:08
Day length	17 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:52	from 14:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:02–14:23) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:23–21:07) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Parama Ekadashi · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Adhika Masa. The fast grants the highest good and prosperity; Purushottama (Vishnu) is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:27 (11.07)–10:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:03–07:28 (13.07)

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 10:52–14:23 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:23–04:03 (13.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:23–04:03 (13.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:02–10:52

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:02–14:23 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 14:23–04:03 (13.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:25–16:34
Godhuli	21:07–21:21
Pradosha	21:07–22:30
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:11–13:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:18–10:26
Yamaganda	14:43–16:51
Gulika Kalam	04:02–06:10
Dur Muhurta	04:02–05:10, 05:10–06:19
Varjyam	03:20–04:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:23–16:35

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 14:23–16:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:23–16:35
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:02–07:33, 10:34–19:19

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:23, Rohini from 14:23; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 10:52, Krishna-dvadashi from 10:52; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:35, Simha 07:33, Kanya 10:34, Tula 13:34, Vrischika 16:35, Dhanu 19:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:23) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:23) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:23–04:03 (13.07)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:02–14:230 Auspicious nakshatra 14:23–04:03 (13.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Tripushkar Yoga 10:52–14:230 Yoga Ganda 05:08–07:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:02–10:52

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	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:42 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 11:58 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 21:42 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:42 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:42	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 07:42	karana Gara
from 11:58	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 17:58	karana Vanija
from 21:42	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	02:01
Moonset	18:21
Day length	17 h 02 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 07:42	from 11:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:03–11:58) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (11:58–21:06) 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, 21:06–22:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–07:42 Hutashana Yoga 04:03–07:42 Krakacha Yoga 04:03–07:42

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:03–11:58 Anandadi: Saumya 11:58–04:05 (14.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
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	09:06–10:32, 01:23–02:48 (14.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:58–21:06
Yamaganda	12:35–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:50–18:58
Dur Muhurta	18:49–19:58
Varjyam	04:47–06:13, 16:55–18:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:03–07:29, 10:30–16:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:03–07:29, 10:30–16:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:03–07:29, 10:30–16:31
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:03–07:29, 10:30–19:15

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 11:58, Mrigashirsha from 11:58; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 07:42, Krishna-trayodashi from 07:42; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:31, Simha 07:29, Kanya 10:30, Tula 13:30, Vrischika 16:31, Dhanu 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 11:58) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 11:58) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:03–11:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–11:58+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:03–21:420 Adhika Masa−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–07:42−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:03–07:42−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:03–07:42

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krishna Chaturdashi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 04:08 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 09:10 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 17:32 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 04:08 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:08	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:08	karana Vishti
from 09:10	nakshatra Ardra
from 14:15	karana Shakuni
from 17:32	yoga Vyaghata
from 00:19 (15.07)	tithi Amavasya
from 00:19 (15.07)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	02:53
Moonset	19:25
Day length	16 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:08	from 09:10

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, Mrigashirsha (04:05–09:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:08–14:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 14:15–21:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:08–21:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:49 (15.07)
the tithi does not cover midnight — the day with the tithi in Pradosha is chosen

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:05–09:10 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–09:10

Anandadi: Ananda 04:05–09:10 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:10–04:06 (15.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 04:08–14:15; Bhadra Mukha 04:08–05:49; Bhadra Puchha 13:13–14:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
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	21:24–22:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:12–08:20
Yamaganda	10:27–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:50
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:17, 16:33–17:41
Varjyam	16:30–17:54

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:08–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 09:10, Ardra from 09:10; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 04:08, Krishna-chaturdashi from 04:08; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:27, Simha 07:25, Kanya 10:26, Tula 13:26, Vrischika 16:27, Dhanu 19:11, Makara 21:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 09:10) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 09:10) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:08–21:05: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:05–09:10+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:05–09:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–09:10+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:05–17:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vyaghata 17:32–20:30−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:10–04:06 (15.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:10–04:06 (15.07)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:08–14:15−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:08–00:19 (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 04:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Adhika Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 20:26 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 06:09 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 13:16 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:23 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:09	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 10:23	karana Naga
from 13:16	yoga Harshana
from 20:26	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 20:26	karana Kimstughna
from 03:07 (16.07)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	03:57
Moonset	20:19
Day length	16 h 56 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	20:26

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:09	from 20:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:09–21:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 04:06–10:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 10:23–20:26: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 20:26–21:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of the intercalary month: Purushottama Masa ends. Shraddha and charity on this day are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:19–20:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:19–20:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 04:06–06:09 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:26–04:08 (16.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:06–06:09 Anandadi: Sthira 06:09–03:07 (16.07) Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:07–04:08 (16.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:06–20:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:38
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 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	01:01–02:25 (16.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:49–18:56
Yamaganda	08:21–10:28
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:42
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:38, 23:53–00:21 (16.07)
Varjyam	16:38–18:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:06–06:09

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 06:09, Punarvasu from 06:09; tithi Amavasya until 20:26, Shukla-pratipat from 20:26; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:23, Simha 07:21, Kanya 10:22, Tula 13:22, Vrischika 16:24, Dhanu 19:07, Makara 20:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 06:09) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 06:09) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Amavasya 04:06–20:26: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:09–03:07 (16.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:09–03:07 (16.07)0 Yoga Harshana 13:16–04:08 (16.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:26–04:08 (16.07)0 Yamaghanta 04:06–06:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:06–06:09−3 Amavasya 04:06–20:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Ashadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:41 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 00:17 (17.07) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 09:02 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 06:32 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:32	karana Bava
from 09:02	yoga Vajra
from 16:41	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 16:41	karana Balava
from 00:17 (17.07)	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 02:54 (17.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	05:12
Moonset	21:02
Day length	16 h 54 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	19:17 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:08–21:02) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 04:08–06:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 07:17–19:17
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:26 (15.07)–16:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 04:08–09:46

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:41–04:09 (17.07)

Samvartaka Yoga 04:08–16:41

Anandadi: Matanga 04:08–00:17 (17.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 00:17–04:09 (17.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:38–20:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:42
Yamaganda	06:15–08:21
Gulika Kalam	10:28–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Varjyam	10:10–11:35

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 16:41–19:03

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 16:41, Shukla-dvitya from 16:41; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:19, Simha 07:17, Kanya 10:18, Tula 13:19, Vrischika 16:20, Dhanu 19:03, Makara 20:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Sankranti at 19:17 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Pushya 04:08–00:17 (17.07)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:08–00:17 (17.07)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:08–09:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:41–04:09 (17.07)0 Auspicious tithi 16:41–04:09 (17.07)0 Yoga Vajra 09:02–10:02−1 Sankranti day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:08–16:41

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 04:08

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 05:00
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Ratha Yatra

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 13:13 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 21:48 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 05:00 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:13 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	yoga Siddhi
from 13:13	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 13:13	karana Taitila
from 21:48	nakshatra Magha
from 23:38	karana Gara
from 01:18 (18.07)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	06:33
Moonset	21:37
Day length	16 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:13

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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 16:41 (16.07)–13:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:48–04:11 (18.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:09–21:48 Anandadi: Musala 21:48–04:11 (18.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:22–03:15 (18.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:15
Pradosha	21:01–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	20:22–21:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:48
Yamaganda	04:09–06:16
Gulika Kalam	08:22–10:29
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:54, 16:31–17:38
Varjyam	11:45–13:11

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	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:09–07:14, 10:14–21:01
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 13:13, Shukla-tritya from 13:13; lagna Mithuna 04:09, Karka 04:15, Simha 07:14, Kanya 10:14, Tula 13:15, Vrischika 16:16, Dhanu 18:59, Makara 20:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

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 05:00

+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:00–01:18 (18.07)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:09–21:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–13:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:09–21:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:12 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 19:51 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 22:03 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:12	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 10:12	karana Vanija
from 19:51	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 20:55	karana Vishti
from 22:03	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	07:55
Moonset	22:06
Day length	16 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:12	from 19:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:11–19:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (19:51–20:59) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:55–20:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:54–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:59–22:06
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:59–22:06

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:11–19:51 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:51–04:12 (19.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 19:51–04:12 (19.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:11–19:51

Bhadra on earth: 20:55–07:48 (19.07); Bhadra Mukha 21:00–22:48; Bhadra Puchha 06:43–07:48 (19.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:59–21:14
Pradosha	20:59–22:26
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:38–19:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–12:35
Yamaganda	16:47–18:53
Gulika Kalam	06:17–08:23
Dur Muhurta	07:33–08:40, 13:09–14:16
Varjyam	08:49–10:17, 03:25–04:56 (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 04:11–18:55

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 19:51, Purva-Phalguni from 19:51; tithi Shukla-tritya until 10:12, Shukla-chaturti from 10:12; lagna Karka 04:11, Simha 07:10, Kanya 10:10, Tula 13:11, Vrischika 16:12, Dhanu 18:55, Makara 20:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 19:51) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 19:51) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 10:12–20:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 20:55–20:59: 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 04:11–20:59: 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.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:11–19:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:11–10:120 Anandadi: Siddhi 19:51–04:12 (19.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:51–04:12 (19.07)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:11–19:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 20:55–04:12 (19.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:11–19:51−1 Rikta tithi 10:12–04:12 (19.07)−3 Vyatipata 04:11–22:03

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 04:11

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:48 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 18:33 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 19:21 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:48 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:48	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 07:48	karana Bava
from 18:33	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 18:52	karana Balava
from 19:21	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	09:16
Moonset	22:31
Day length	16 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:48	from 18:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:12–18:33) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (18:33–20:58) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:12–07:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–07:48 Ravi Yoga 18:33–04:14 (20.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–04:14 (20.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:12–18:33 Anandadi: Utpata 18:33–04:14 (20.07)

Bhadra on earth: 20:55 (18.07)–07:48; Bhadra Mukha 21:00–22:48 (18.07); Bhadra Puchha 06:43–07:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:23–16:30
Godhuli	20:58–21:12
Pradosha	20:58–22:25
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:30–14:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:24–10:29
Yamaganda	14:41–16:46
Gulika Kalam	04:12–06:18
Dur Muhurta	04:12–05:19, 05:19–06:26
Varjyam	03:25–04:56, 01:35–03:09 (20.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:07–16:08, 18:33–20:58

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 10:07–16:08, 18:33–20:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:07–16:08, 18:33–20:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:07–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 18:33, Uttara-Phalguni from 18:33; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 07:48, Shukla-panchami from 07:48; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 07:06, Kanya 10:07, Tula 13:07, Vrischika 16:08, Dhanu 18:51, Makara 20:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 18:33) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 18:33) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:12–07:48: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:12–07:48: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–07:48+1 Yoga Variyana 04:12–19:21+1 Auspicious tithi 07:48–04:14 (20.07)0 Ravi Yoga 18:33–04:14 (20.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:33–04:14 (20.07)0 Anandadi: Utpata 18:33–04:14 (20.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 19:21–04:14 (20.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 04:12–07:48−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:12–18:33−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:12–18:33−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–04:14 (20.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:12–07:48

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — after 06:19
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:06 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 18:00 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:16 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:06 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:06	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 06:06	karana Kaulava
from 17:16	yoga Shiva
from 17:33	karana Taitila
from 18:00	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	10:34
Moonset	22:54
Day length	16 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:06	from 18:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:14–18:00) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (18:00–20:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 06:06–04:16 (21.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:14–07:06 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:00–04:16 (21.07) Ravi Yoga 18:00–04:16 (21.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:06–04:16 (21.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:14–18:00 Anandadi: Manasa 18:00–04:16 (21.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:44–06:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:29
Godhuli	20:56–21:11
Pradosha	20:56–22:24
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:58–12:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:51–20:56
Yamaganda	12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:46–18:51
Dur Muhurta	18:43–19:49
Varjyam	02:28–04:05 (21.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:14–07:02, 10:03–16:04, 20:38–20:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:14–07:02, 10:03–16:04, 20:38–20:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:14–07:02, 10:03–16:04, 20:38–20:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:14–07:02, 10:03–18:47, 20:38–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 18:00, Hasta from 18:00; tithi Shukla-panchami until 06:06, Shukla-shashti from 06:06; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 07:02, Kanya 10:03, Tula 13:03, Vrischika 16:04, Dhanu 18:47, Makara 20:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 18:00) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 18:00) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 06:19

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:14–18:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–18:00+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–06:060 Ravi Yoga 18:00–04:16 (21.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:14–07:060 Yoga Shiva 17:16–04:16 (21.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:06–04:16 (21.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 04:14–06:19−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:06–04:16 (21.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 18:13
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:11 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 18:13 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:49 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:11 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:11	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 05:11	karana Gara
from 15:49	yoga Siddha
from 17:01	karana Vanija
from 18:13	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	11:50
Moonset	23:16
Day length	16 h 38 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 05:11	from 18:13

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, Hasta (04:16–18:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (18:13–20:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:16–18:13

Hutashana Yoga 04:16–05:11 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–05:11 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:11–18:13 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–04:17 (22.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:13–04:17 (22.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:16–18:13 Anandadi: Mudgara 18:13–04:17 (22.07)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:22–16:28
Godhuli	20:55–21:09
Pradosha	20:55–22:23
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:10–13:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:21–08:25
Yamaganda	10:30–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:40–16:45
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:15, 16:28–17:35
Varjyam	02:33–04:13 (22.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:11–06:58, 09:59–16:00, 20:34–20:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:11–06:58, 09:59–16:00, 20:34–20:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:11–06:58, 09:59–16:00, 20:34–20:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:16–06:58, 09:59–18:43, 20:34–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 18:13, Chitra from 18:13; tithi Shukla-shashti until 05:11, Shukla-saptami from 05:11; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 06:58, Kanya 09:59, Tula 12:59, Vrischika 16:00, Dhanu 18:43, Makara 20:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 18:13) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 18:13) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 18:13

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:16–18:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:16–18:13+1 Yoga Shiva 04:16–15:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:11–04:17 (22.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:11–18:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:16–05:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–04:17 (22.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–05:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:13–04:17 (22.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:16–18:13−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:16–05:11

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:03 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 19:12 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:59 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:03 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:03	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 05:03	karana Vishti
from 14:59	yoga Sadhya
from 17:16	karana Bava
from 19:12	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	13:02
Moonset	23:39
Day length	16 h 35 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 05:03	from 19:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:17–19:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (19:12–20:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:03–17:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:17–05:03 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–04:19 (23.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:17–05:03 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–05:03

Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:12–04:19 (23.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:17–19:12

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:03–17:16; Bhadra Puchha 06:54–08:07; Bhadra Mukha 08:07–10:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:53–21:08
Pradosha	20:53–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:32–14:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:44–18:49
Yamaganda	08:26–10:31
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:40
Dur Muhurta	07:36–08:43, 23:51–00:21 (23.07)
Varjyam	01:11–02:54 (23.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:17–05:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:17–05:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:17–05:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:17–06:54, 09:55–18:39, 20:30–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra until 19:12, Swati from 19:12; tithi Shukla-saptami until 05:03, Shukla-ashtami from 05:03; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:54, Kanya 09:55, Tula 12:55, Vrischika 15:56, Dhanu 18:39, Makara 20:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 19:12) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 19:12) — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:03–20:53: 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 04:17–14:59+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–04:19 (23.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–19:12+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–05:030 Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:12–04:19 (23.07)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:17–05:030 Hutashana Yoga 04:17–05:030 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–05:03−1 Ashtami 05:03–04:19 (23.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:17–19:12−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:03–17:16

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:39 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:51 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 14:42 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:39 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:39	tithi Shukla-navami
from 05:39	karana Balava
from 14:42	yoga Shubha
from 18:12	karana Kaulava
from 20:51	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	14:11
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:39	from 20:51

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, Swati (04:19–20:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (20:51–20:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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 05:03 (22.07)–05:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:51–04:21 (24.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:19–05:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–05:39 Krakacha Yoga 05:39–04:21 (24.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 20:51–04:21 (24.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:19–20:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:27–13:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:39
Yamaganda	06:23–08:27
Gulika Kalam	10:31–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	02:58–04:42 (24.07)

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 04:19–05:39

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 20:51, Vishakha from 20:51; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 05:39, Shukla-navami from 05:39; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:50, Kanya 09:51, Tula 12:51, Vrischika 15:52, Dhanu 18:35, Makara 20:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 20:51) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 20:51) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:19–05:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 05:39–20:51: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–20:51+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:19–14:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Prajapati 20:51–04:21 (24.07)0 Ravi Yoga 20:51–04:21 (24.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:19–05:390 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–05:39−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:19–20:51−2 Rikta tithi 05:39–04:21 (24.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:39–04:21 (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 04:19

Summary	Best day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 06:54; auspicious time — until 14:53
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:54 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 23:03 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:53 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:54	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 06:54	karana Taitila
from 14:53	yoga Shukla
from 19:43	karana Gara
from 23:03	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:40
Moonrise	15:18
Moonset	00:04
Day length	16 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:21–20:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–04:22 (25.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:03–04:22 (25.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:21–06:54 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–06:54

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:21–23:03 Anandadi: Ananda 23:03–04:22 (25.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:26
Godhuli	20:50–21:05
Pradosha	20:50–22:20
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam	13:26–15:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–16:42
Yamaganda	04:21–06:24
Gulika Kalam	08:28–10:32
Dur Muhurta	09:50–10:56, 16:26–17:32
Varjyam	02:58–04:42, 03:29–05:15 (25.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:54–20:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:54–20:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:54–20:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:21–06:46, 06:54–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-navami until 06:54, Shukla-dashami from 06:54; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:46, Kanya 09:47, Tula 12:47, Vrischika 15:48, Dhanu 18:32, Makara 20:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-navami 04:21–06:54: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:54

Auspicious time ends by 14:53

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:21–14:53+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–04:22 (25.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:21–23:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:54–04:22 (25.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:21–06:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–06:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 04:21–06:54

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:39 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:39 (26.07) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 15:26 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:39 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:39	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 08:39	karana Vanija
from 15:26	yoga Brahma
from 21:41	karana Vishti
from 01:39 (26.07)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:38
Moonrise	16:20
Moonset	00:33
Day length	16 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:39

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, Anuradha (04:22–20:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:22–01:39 (26.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:22–01:39 (26.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:39–04:24 (26.07)

Hutashana Yoga 04:22–08:39 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:39–04:24 (26.07)

Anandadi: Chara 01:39–04:24 (26.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:22–01:39 (26.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:41–10:46 (26.07); Bhadra Puchha 02:56–04:15 (26.07); Bhadra Mukha 04:15–06:25 (26.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:14–09:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:25
Godhuli	20:48–21:03
Pradosha	20:48–22:19
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	14:07–15:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:35
Yamaganda	16:42–18:45
Gulika Kalam	06:26–08:29
Dur Muhurta	07:40–08:45, 13:08–14:14
Varjyam	03:29–05:15

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 04:22–08:39, 09:43–15:44, 20:19–20:48
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:22–06:42, 09:43–18:28, 20:19–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 08:39, Shukla-ekadashi from 08:39; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:42, Kanya 09:43, Tula 12:43, Vrischika 15:44, Dhanu 18:28, Makara 20:19

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”); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 = +10

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:22–01:39 (26.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:22–01:39 (26.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:39–04:24 (26.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–01:39 (26.07)+1 Yoga Shukla 04:22–15:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–08:390 Hutashana Yoga 04:22–08:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:22–01:39 (26.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:46 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 04:30 (27.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:13 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:46 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:46	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 10:46	karana Bava
from 16:13	yoga Indra
from 23:55	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	17:18
Moonset	01:06
Day length	16 h 21 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 10:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:24–20:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:24–10:46: 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 08:39 (25.07)–10:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:26–07:42 (27.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 04:24–10:46

Anandadi: Musala all day

Bhadra in heaven: 21:41 (25.07)–10:46; Bhadra Puchha 02:56–04:15; Bhadra Mukha 04:15–06:25
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:46–11:14 (27.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:24
Godhuli	20:46–21:01
Pradosha	20:46–22:18
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:39–20:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:30–10:32
Yamaganda	14:38–16:41
Gulika Kalam	04:24–06:27
Dur Muhurta	04:24–05:30, 05:30–06:35
Varjyam	07:55–09:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:24–06:38, 09:39–10:46

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 04:24–06:38, 09:39–10:46
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:24–06:38, 09:39–10:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:24–06:38, 09:39–10:46

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 10:46, Shukla-dvadashi from 10:46; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:38, Kanya 09:39, Tula 12:39, Vrischika 15:40, Dhanu 18:24, Makara 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:24–16:13+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–10:460 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:24–10:46−1 Anandadi: Musala all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:24–10:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:06 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 04:30 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 17:08 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:06 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:30	nakshatra Mula
from 13:06	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 13:06	karana Kaulava
from 17:08	yoga Vaidhriti
from 02:18 (28.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:34
Moonrise	18:10
Moonset	01:45
Day length	16 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:26–04:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:30–20:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:44–22:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–04:28 (28.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:30–04:28 (28.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–13:06 Hutashana Yoga 04:26–13:06 Krakacha Yoga 04:26–13:06

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:30–04:28 (28.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:26–04:30

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:46 (26.07)–11:14
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:44–21:00
Pradosha	20:44–22:17
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	00:16–02:04 (28.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:42–20:44
Yamaganda	12:35–14:37
Gulika Kalam	16:40–18:42
Dur Muhurta	18:34–19:39
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:06–15:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:06–15:36
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 13:06–15:36
Bathing, washing hair	average 13:06–18:20, 20:11–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 04:30, Mula from 04:30; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 13:06, Shukla-triodashi from 13:06; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:34, Kanya 09:35, Tula 12:35, Vrischika 15:36, Dhanu 18:20, Makara 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 04:30) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 04:30) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vaidhriti 17:08–20:44: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–04:28 (28.07)+2 Yoga Indra 04:26–17:08+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:30–04:28 (28.07)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:30–04:28 (28.07)0 Auspicious tithi 13:06–04:28 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–13:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:26–13:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:26–04:30−1 Vaidhriti 17:08–04:28 (28.07)−1 Gandanta 04:26–11:14−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:26–04:30−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:26–13:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:30 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:27 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 18:05 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:30 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:27	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 15:30	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 15:30	karana Gara
from 18:05	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:32
Moonrise	18:55
Moonset	02:30
Day length	16 h 14 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 07:27	from 15:30

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 (04:28–07:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:27–20:43) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 15:30–20:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:27–04:30 (29.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:28–07:27 Anandadi: Utpata 07:27–04:30 (29.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:23
Godhuli	20:43–20:58
Pradosha	20:43–22:16
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:30–08:31
Yamaganda	10:33–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:37–16:39
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:13, 16:23–17:28
Varjyam	05:40–07:27, 18:14–20:02

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 09:31–15:30

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 07:27, Purva-Ashadha from 07:27; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 15:30, Shukla-chaturdashi from 15:30; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:30, Kanya 09:31, Tula 12:31, Vrischika 15:32, Dhanu 18:16, Makara 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:27) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:27) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 15:30–20:43: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 04:28–18:05: 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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:27–04:30 (29.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–15:300 Anandadi: Utpata 07:27–04:30 (29.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:28–07:27−1 Rikta tithi 15:30–04:30 (29.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:28–07:27−3 Vaidhriti 04:28–18:05

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:52 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:25 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:01 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:41 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:41	karana Vanija
from 10:25	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 17:52	tithi Purnima
from 17:52	karana Vishti
from 19:01	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	19:34
Moonset	03:22
Day length	16 h 11 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	from 10:25	from 17:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:30–10:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:25–20:41) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:52–20:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:30–17:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:30–10:25

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:25–04:31 (30.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:30–10:25 Anandadi: Manasa 10:25–04:31 (30.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:52–07:00 (30.07); Bhadra Puchha 02:23–03:42 (30.07); Bhadra Mukha 03:42–05:53 (30.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:41–20:56
Pradosha	20:41–22:15
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	05:01–06:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:38–18:39
Yamaganda	08:32–10:34
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:36
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:48, 23:49–00:20 (30.07)
Varjyam	19:22–21:09

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:30–06:26, 09:27–18:12, 20:03–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:25, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:25; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 17:52, Purnima from 17:52; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:26, Kanya 09:27, Tula 12:27, Vrischika 15:29, Dhanu 18:12, Makara 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:25) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:25) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:30–17:52: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 17:52–20:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:30–10:25+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:30–10:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:25–04:31 (30.07)0 Yoga Priti 19:01–04:31 (30.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:52–04:31 (30.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:30–10:25−2 Rikta tithi 04:30–17:52−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:25–04:31 (30.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Anandadi: Mudgara
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 20:06 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 13:16 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 19:51 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:00 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:00	karana Bava
from 13:16	nakshatra Shravana
from 19:51	yoga Ayushman
from 20:06	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 20:06	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:43
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:27
Moonrise	20:06
Moonset	04:19
Day length	16 h 07 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	20:06

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	from 13:16	from 20:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:31–13:16) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (13:16–20:39) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:31–07:00: 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, 04:31–20:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:52 (29.07)–20:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 20:06–04:33 (31.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 15:04–04:33 (31.07) Anandadi: Vajra 04:31–06:34 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:34–15:04

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:52 (29.07)–07:00; Bhadra Puchha 02:23–03:42; Bhadra Mukha 03:42–05:53
Gandanta (tithi): 19:40–20:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:21
Godhuli	20:39–20:55
Pradosha	20:39–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	06:07–07:54, 04:24–06:10 (31.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:36
Yamaganda	06:32–08:33
Gulika Kalam	10:34–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Varjyam	17:43–19:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:06–20:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 20:06–20:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 20:06–20:39
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:31–06:22, 09:23–18:08, 19:59–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 13:16, Shravana from 13:16; tithi Purnima until 20:06, Krishna-pratipat from 20:06; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:22, Kanya 09:23, Tula 12:23, Vrischika 15:25, Dhanu 18:08, Makara 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 13:16) — improved health; Shravana (from 13:16) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 04:31–20:06: 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 = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–13:16+1 Yoga Priti 04:31–19:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 15:04–04:33 (31.07)0 Auspicious tithi 20:06–04:33 (31.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Samvartaka Yoga 20:06–04:33 (31.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:31–07:00−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:34–15:04

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 15:57
Month	Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shrimukha (No. 7) · Shaka 1975 · Vikram 2110 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:08 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:57 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 20:31 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:09 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:09	karana Kaulava
from 15:57	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 20:31	yoga Saubhagya
from 22:08	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 22:08	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:45
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	20:34
Moonset	05:21
Day length	16 h 03 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 15:57

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, Shravana (04:33–15:57) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:33–15:57 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:57–04:35 (01.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:37–20:53
Pradosha	20:37–22:12
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:24–06:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:35–16:36
Yamaganda	04:33–06:34
Gulika Kalam	08:34–10:35
Dur Muhurta	09:54–10:59, 16:20–17:24
Varjyam	20:22–22:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:33–06:18, 09:19–18:04, 19:55–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:57, Dhanishtha from 15:57; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:18, Kanya 09:19, Tula 12:20, Vrischika 15:21, Dhanu 18:04, Makara 19:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:57) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:57) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:57

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:33–15:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–15:57+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:33–20:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:33–22:080 Chaturmasya

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

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

Adhika Ashadha (Vedic name Shuchi) — intercalary month: festivals of the month with this name are observed in the Nija month that follows it.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

Amanta 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.

Shrimukha (No. 7 of 60, “fair-faced, face of wealth”) — A year of wealth and well-being: success in affairs, honour and plenty.
Northern samvatsara: Vyaya (No. 20)
Shaka Samvat 1975 · Vikram Samvat 2110 · Kali Yuga 5154
Next year — Bhava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 8.04.2054
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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Auspicious 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.

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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.

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.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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.

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

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 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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra 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: 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: 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.

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)

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 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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and 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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

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.

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 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: 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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign 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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.

Nija 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.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).

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

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

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

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.

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: 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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable 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).

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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

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.

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

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
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: 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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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 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