Panchanga Calendar

July 2074

SamvatsaraJaya (28)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 25.07RituGrishma → Varsha from 25.07AyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 18.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 2074 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 24.07), Shravana (from 25.07). Periods: until 2.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 5.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 5.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 8.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima). 8.07 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (visible after rising); 24.07 — solar eclipse, annular (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UPh7after 18:12

2Has8Masik Durgashtami

3Chit9

4Swa10after 15:00

5Vish11Devshayani

6Anu12Pradosha

7Jye14

8Mul15Guru Purnima

9UAsh1Shravana Somvar

10Shra2

11Dhan3Sankashti

12Shat4

13PBh5

14UBh6

15Rev7Kalashtami

16Rev8Shravana Somvar

17Ashw9Karka Sankranti

18Bhar10

19Krit11Kamika Ekadashi

20Roh12

21Mrig13Shani Pradosha

22Ard14Masik Shivaratri

23Pun14Shravana Somvar

24Push30Amavasya

25Ashl1Chandra Darshan

26Mag2

27PPh3until 05:41

28UPh4Naga Panchami

29Has6Skanda Shashti

30Chit7Shravana Somvar

31Swa8after 10:31

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Tripushkar YogaAmrita Siddhi YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)DevshayaniPradoshaLunar eclipse, penumbralGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Shravana SomvarSankashtiKalashtamiSankrantiEkadashiShivaratriSolar eclipse, annularday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)Chandra DarshanHariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSkanda Shashti

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

4.07 Wed — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra after 15:00 until 18:03
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
5.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Yoga Sadhya after 12:49
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
29.07 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

2.07 Mon Masik Durgashtami
5.07 Thu Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
6.07 Fri Pradosha Vrat
8.07 Sun Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
8.07 Sun Ashadha Purnima
9.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
11.07 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
15.07 Sun Kalashtami
16.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
17.07 Tue Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
19.07 Thu Kamika Ekadashi
21.07 Sat Shani Pradosha
22.07 Sun Masik Shivaratri
23.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
24.07 Tue Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
24.07 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
24.07 Tue Karkidaka Vavu
25.07 Wed Chandra Darshan
27.07 Fri Hariyali Teej
27.07 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
28.07 Sat Naga Panchami
29.07 Sun Skanda Shashti
30.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
31.07 Tue Masik Durgashtami

Special muhurta yogas

1.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
1.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:50–18:12
1.07 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:26–03:51 (02.07)
5.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:49–03:55 (06.07)
6.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:55–10:27
8.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–05:46
8.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–03:58 (09.07)
9.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:10–03:59 (10.07)
17.07 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:09–08:50
17.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:09–08:50
18.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:46–04:12 (19.07)
23.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:39–04:21 (24.07)
24.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:46–04:22 (25.07)
29.07 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:29–23:55
29.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:29–23:55
29.07 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 01:36–04:31 (30.07)

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

6.07 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Rakshasa
9.07 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vaidhriti, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
11.07 Wed — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
14.07 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
17.07 Tue — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
19.07 Thu — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Utpata, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
20.07 Fri — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
22.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
23.07 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Eclipse nearby, Anandadi: Dhumra
24.07 Tue — Amavasya, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
26.07 Thu — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
28.07 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

8.07 Full moon (Purnima) 20:06
8.07 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 20:20, magnitude 0.187
visible after rising: 20:54–21:18, maximum eclipse here 20:54, magnitude 0.123
17.07 Karka Sankranti 04:26 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
24.07 New moon (Amavasya) 06:08
24.07 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 06:09, magnitude 0.984
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Periods

until 2.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
from 5.07 Chaturmasya
11.07 12:50 – 16.07 06:07 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Jaya (No. 28, “success, conquest”) — A year of success: income, acquisitions, affairs brought to a happy end. more

Northern samvatsara: Plavanga. Shaka Samvat 1996, Vikram Samvat 2131, Kali Yuga 5175.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — after 18:12
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:12 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:26 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 05:13 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:54 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:13	yoga Variyana
from 06:54	karana Vanija
from 18:12	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 18:12	karana Vishti
from 19:26	nakshatra Hasta
from 03:00 (02.07)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:50
Sunrise	03:50
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:16
Moonrise	11:37
Moonset	00:12
Day length	17 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:12	from 19:26

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, Uttara-Phalguni (03:50–19:26) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (19:26–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:12–21:16: 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 7

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:50–18:12 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:26–03:51 (02.07)

Samvartaka Yoga 03:50–18:12

Anandadi: Mitra 03:50–19:26 Anandadi: Manasa 19:26–03:51 (02.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:12–05:23 (02.07); Bhadra Puchha 19:52–20:59; Bhadra Mukha 20:59–22:50

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	12:24–13:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:05–21:16
Yamaganda	12:33–14:44
Gulika Kalam	16:55–19:05
Dur Muhurta	18:57–20:06
Varjyam	03:00–04:34, 03:28–05:00 (02.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:13–18:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:13–18:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:13–18:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:50–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 19:26, Hasta from 19:26; tithi Shukla-saptami until 18:12, Shukla-ashtami from 18:12; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:20, Simha 08:19, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:20, Vrischika 17:21, Dhanu 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 19:26) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 19:26) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 18:12–21:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 03:50–05:13: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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 18:12

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:50–19:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–19:26+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–18:12+1 Yoga Variyana 05:13–03:00 (02.07)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:50–18:120 Ashtami 18:12–03:51 (02.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 18:12–03:51 (02.07)0 Vyatipata 03:50–05:130 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:12–03:51 (02.07)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 03:50–18:12

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Yoga Parigha
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:26 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 18:24 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 00:22 (03.07) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:23 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:23	karana Bava
from 16:26	tithi Shukla-navami
from 16:26	karana Balava
from 18:24	nakshatra Chitra
from 00:22 (03.07)	yoga Shiva
from 03:22 (03.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:51
Sunrise	03:51
Noon	12:33
Sunset	21:16
End of twilight	22:15
Moonrise	12:58
Moonset	00:31
Day length	17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:26	from 18:24

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, Hasta (03:51–18:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (18:24–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:51–05:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:12 (01.07)–16:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:24–03:52 (03.07)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:24–03:52 (03.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 03:51–18:24 Anandadi: Mudgara 18:24–03:52 (03.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:12 (01.07)–05:23; Bhadra Puchha 19:52–20:59 (01.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:59–22:50 (01.07)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:37
Godhuli	21:16–21:29
Pradosha	21:16–22:35
Nishitha	00:20–00:47 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam	12:40–14:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:01–08:12
Yamaganda	10:23–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:54
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:18, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam	03:28–05:00, 01:54–03:24 (03.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:51–08:15, 11:15–16:26

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 18:24, Chitra from 18:24; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 16:26, Shukla-navami from 16:26; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:16, Simha 08:15, Kanya 11:15, Tula 14:16, Vrischika 17:17, Dhanu 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 18:24) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 18:24) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:51–16:26: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 16:26–21:16: 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

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 03:51–18:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 18:24–03:52 (03.07)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:24–03:52 (03.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:51–05:23−1 Ashtami 03:51–16:26−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:51–18:24−1 Yoga Parigha 03:51–13:41−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:51–16:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:11 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 16:54 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 21:22 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:11 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:11	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 14:11	karana Taitila
from 16:54	nakshatra Swati
from 21:22	yoga Siddha
from 00:54 (04.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:52
Sunrise	03:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:15
End of twilight	22:14
Moonrise	14:21
Moonset	00:50
Day length	17 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:11	from 16:54

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, Chitra (03:52–16:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (16:54–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 14:11–03:53 (04.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:54–03:53 (04.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:52–16:54

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	21:15–22:35
Nishitha	00:21–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam	10:54–12:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–19:05
Yamaganda	08:12–10:23
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:44
Dur Muhurta	07:20–08:30, 23:54–00:21 (04.07)
Varjyam	22:04–23:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:11–21:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:11–21:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:11–21:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:52–08:11, 11:12–21:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra until 16:54, Swati from 16:54; tithi Shukla-navami until 14:11, Shukla-dashami from 14:11; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:12, Simha 08:11, Kanya 11:12, Tula 14:12, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 16:54) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 16:54) — 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-navami 03:52–14:11: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–16:54+1 Yoga Shiva 03:52–21:220 Auspicious tithi 14:11–03:53 (04.07)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:54–03:53 (04.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:52–16:54−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:11–03:53 (04.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:52–14:11

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:00; auspicious time — until 18:03
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:32 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 15:00 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 18:03 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:32 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:32	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 11:32	karana Vanija
from 15:00	nakshatra Vishakha
from 18:03	yoga Sadhya
from 22:05	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:53
Sunrise	03:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:13
Moonrise	15:46
Moonset	01:10
Day length	17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:32	from 15:00

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, Swati (03:53–15:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (15:00–21:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:53–15:00

Anandadi: Prajapati 15:00–03:54 (05.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:53–15:00

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:05–07:23 (05.07); Bhadra Puchha 02:15–03:18 (05.07); Bhadra Mukha 03:18–05:03 (05.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 11:10–11:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	06:54–08:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:44
Yamaganda	06:03–08:13
Gulika Kalam	10:23–12:33
Dur Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Varjyam	20:06–21:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:53–08:07, 11:08–15:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:53–08:07, 11:08–15:00
Cutting fingernails	good 03:53–08:07, 11:08–11:32
Cutting toenails	good 03:53–08:07, 11:08–15:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:53–08:07, 11:08–15:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 15:00, Vishakha from 15:00; tithi Shukla-dashami until 11:32, Shukla-ekadashi from 11:32; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:08, Simha 08:07, Kanya 11:08, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:09, Dhanu 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 15:00) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 15:00) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 15:00

Auspicious time ends by 18:03

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:53–18:03+2 Ravi Yoga 03:53–15:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–15:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–11:320 Anandadi: Prajapati 15:00–03:54 (05.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:53–15:00

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 12:49
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:34 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 12:49 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 14:30 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:34 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:34	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 08:34	karana Bava
from 12:49	nakshatra Anuradha
from 14:30	yoga Shubha
from 19:00	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:55
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:14
End of twilight	22:12
Moonrise	17:12
Moonset	01:35
Day length	17 h 20 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 08:34	from 12:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:54–12:49) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (12:49–21:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:54–08:34: 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 11:32 (04.07)–08:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:55–05:24 (06.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:49–03:55 (06.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:54–12:49 Anandadi: Ananda 12:49–03:55 (06.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:05 (04.07)–07:23; Bhadra Puchha 02:15–03:18; Bhadra Mukha 03:18–05:03
Bhadra in heaven: 07:23–08:34

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	04:49–06:16, 01:04–02:31 (06.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–16:54
Yamaganda	03:54–06:04
Gulika Kalam	08:14–10:24
Dur Muhurta	09:40–10:50, 16:36–17:46
Varjyam	16:25–17:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–08:34, 11:04–17:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:54–08:34, 11:04–17:05
Cutting fingernails	average 03:54–08:03, 11:04–17:05
Cutting toenails	average 03:54–08:34, 11:04–17:05
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:49–19:48

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 12:49, Anuradha from 12:49; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 08:34, Shukla-dvadashi from 08:34; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:04, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:04, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 12:49) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 12:49) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:49

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:49–03:55 (06.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:54–12:49+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:54–14:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–08:340 Auspicious nakshatra 12:49–03:55 (06.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:54–07:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:24 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:27 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:50 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:24 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:24	tithi Shukla-triodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:24	karana Kaulava
from 10:27	nakshatra Jyestha
from 10:50	yoga Shukla
from 15:47	karana Taitila
from 02:11 (07.07)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 02:11 (07.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:56
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:13
End of twilight	22:11
Moonrise	18:35
Moonset	02:05
Day length	17 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:24	from 10:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:55–10:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:27–21:13) 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, 21:13–22:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:55–10:27 Ravi Yoga 10:27–16:42

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–05:24 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:27–03:56 (07.07)

Anandadi: Chara 10:27–03:56 (07.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:55–10:27

Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:39–13:28 (07.07)

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	00:08–01:34 (07.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:24–12:34
Yamaganda	16:53–19:03
Gulika Kalam	06:04–08:14
Dur Muhurta	07:22–08:32, 13:08–14:18
Varjyam	15:29–16:56

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 03:55–07:59, 11:00–17:01
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:55–07:59

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:27, Jyestha from 10:27; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 05:24, Shukla-triodashi from 05:24; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 05:00, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 10:27) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 10:27) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); 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.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is 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 = +3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:55–10:27+2 Yoga Shubha 03:55–10:50+1 Anandadi: Chara 10:27–03:56 (07.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–10:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:24–02:11 (07.07)+1 Ravi Yoga 10:27–16:420 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–05:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:27–03:56 (07.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:55–10:27−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:27–03:56 (07.07)

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 03:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:01 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 07:07 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:35 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:07	yoga Brahma
from 08:03	nakshatra Mula
from 12:35	karana Vanija
from 23:01	tithi Purnima
from 23:01	karana Vishti
from 03:31 (08.07)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:12
End of twilight	22:10
Moonrise	19:51
Moonset	02:44
Day length	17 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:56–08:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:03–21:12) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 03:56–21:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–23:01 Ravi Yoga 08:03–03:57 (08.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:01–03:57 (08.07)

Anandadi: Musala 03:56–08:03 Anandadi: Gada 08:03–03:57 (08.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:01–09:31 (08.07); Bhadra Puchha 05:52–06:55 (08.07); Bhadra Mukha 06:55–08:41 (08.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:39–13:28
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:27–16:36
Godhuli	21:12–21:26
Pradosha	21:12–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:59–01:26 (08.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:15–10:24
Yamaganda	14:43–16:53
Gulika Kalam	03:56–06:05
Dur Muhurta	03:56–05:05, 05:05–06:14
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 08:03, Mula from 08:03; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:56, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:56, Vrischika 16:57, Dhanu 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 08:03) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 08:03) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 03:56–21:12: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:03–03:57 (08.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–23:01+2 Yoga Brahma 07:07–03:31 (08.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:56–08:03−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 03:56–13:28−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–08:03−2 Rikta tithi 03:56–23:01

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (visible after rising)

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 20:06 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:46 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 00:07 (09.07) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:31 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:46	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 09:31	karana Bava
from 20:06	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 20:06	karana Balava
from 00:07 (09.07)	yoga Vaidhriti
from 03:46 (09.07)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	21:11
End of twilight	22:09
Moonrise	20:54
Moonset	03:35
Day length	17 h 14 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	20:06
Lunar eclipse, penumbral	greatest eclipse 20:20, magnitude 0.187
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 19:22 Penumbral eclipse ends 21:18
Visibility	visible after rising: 20:54–21:18, maximum eclipse here 20:54, magnitude 0.123

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:46	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, Mula (03:57–05:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:46–21:11) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:57–09:31: 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, 03:57–20:06
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 23:01 (07.07)–20:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:57–05:46 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–05:46 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–05:46 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–03:58 (09.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:06–03:58 (09.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:46–03:58 (09.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:57–05:46 Anandadi: Shubha 05:46–03:46 (09.07) Anandadi: Amrita 03:46–03:58 (09.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:01 (07.07)–09:31; Bhadra Puchha 05:52–06:55; Bhadra Mukha 06:55–08:41
Gandanta (tithi): 19:45–20:27
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:26–16:35
Godhuli	21:11–21:25
Pradosha	21:11–22:33
Nishitha	00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:22–00:50 (09.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	19:02–21:11
Yamaganda	12:34–14:43
Gulika Kalam	16:53–19:02
Dur Muhurta	18:53–20:02
Varjyam	04:19–05:46, 14:34–16:02

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 05:46–07:51, 10:52–19:36

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 05:46, Purva-Ashadha from 05:46; tithi Purnima until 20:06, Krishna-pratipat from 20:06; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:52, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:52, Vrischika 16:53, Dhanu 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 05:46) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 05:46) — 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:

Purnima 03:57–20:06: 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 = +1

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

+2 Yoga Indra 03:57–00:07 (09.07)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:46–03:46 (09.07)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–05:460 Ravi Yoga 03:57–05:460 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–05:460 Auspicious tithi 20:06–03:58 (09.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:06–03:58 (09.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:57–09:31−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–05:46

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 03:57

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vaidhriti
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:32 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 02:10 (10.07) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 21:02 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:45 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:45	karana Kaulava
from 17:32	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 17:32	karana Taitila
from 21:02	yoga Vishkambha
from 02:10 (10.07)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:10
End of twilight	22:07
Moonrise	21:42
Moonset	04:39
Day length	17 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:58–21:10) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:10–03:59 (10.07)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:58–17:32 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:32–03:59 (10.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:41–03:59 (10.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 03:58–20:31 Anandadi: Kana 20:31–03:41 (10.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–13:09
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	20:12–21:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:07–08:16
Yamaganda	10:25–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:43–16:52
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:17, 16:35–17:44
Varjyam	11:14–12:43

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:58–07:47, 10:48–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 17:32, Krishna-dvitya from 17:32; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:48, Simha 07:47, Kanya 10:48, Tula 13:48, Vrischika 16:49, Dhanu 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 03:58–21:02: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–02:10 (10.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–17:320 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:32–03:59 (10.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:58–17:32−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:58–20:31−3 Vaidhriti 03:58–21:02

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 03:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:27 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 01:07 (11.07) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:23 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 04:25 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:25	karana Gara
from 15:27	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 15:27	karana Vanija
from 18:23	yoga Priti
from 01:07 (11.07)	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 02:39 (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	22:19
Moonset	05:52
Day length	17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:59–21:09) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:27–04:01 (11.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:59–01:07 (11.07) Anandadi: Utpata 01:07–04:01 (11.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:39–12:50 (11.07); Bhadra Puchha 10:03–11:11 (11.07); Bhadra Mukha 11:11–13:04 (11.07)

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	21:09–22:32
Nishitha	00:21–00:49 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam	15:10–16:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:52–19:00
Yamaganda	08:17–10:26
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:43
Dur Muhurta	07:25–08:34, 23:54–00:21 (11.07)
Varjyam	06:00–07:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:59–07:43, 10:44–21:09

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 03:59–07:43, 10:44–21:09
Cutting fingernails	average 03:59–07:43, 10:44–16:45
Cutting toenails	average 03:59–07:43, 10:44–21:09
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 15:27, Krishna-tritya from 15:27; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:45, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:45, Dhanu 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–01:07 (11.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–15:27+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:27–04:01 (11.07)0 Yoga Priti 18:23–04:01 (11.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:59–01:07 (11.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:00 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 00:43 (12.07) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 16:14 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:00 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:00	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 14:00	karana Bava
from 16:14	yoga Ayushman
from 00:43 (12.07)	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 01:32 (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	22:47
Moonset	07:10
Day length	17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:00

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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:01–14:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–14:00 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–14:00 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–00:43 (12.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:01–00:43 (12.07) Anandadi: Manasa 00:43–04:02 (12.07)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:39–12:50; Bhadra Puchha 10:03–11:11; Bhadra Mukha 11:11–13:04
Bhadra on earth: 12:50–14:00; Bhadra Mukha 11:11–13:04
Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:50–06:07 (16.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	14:30–16:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:43
Yamaganda	06:09–08:18
Gulika Kalam	10:26–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:00–13:09
Varjyam	05:03–06:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:01–07:39, 10:40–12:50

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	good 04:01–07:39, 10:40–12:50
Cutting fingernails	average 04:01–12:50
Cutting toenails	good 04:01–07:39, 10:40–12:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:01–07:39, 10:40–14:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 14:00, Krishna-chaturti from 14:00; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:41, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:40, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:41, Dhanu 19:24

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 14:00–21:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 12:50–14:00: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:01–00:43 (12.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–00:43 (12.07)+1 Yoga Priti 04:01–16:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–14:000 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 12:50–04:02 (12.07)−1 Rikta tithi 14:00–04:02 (12.07)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–14:00−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–14:00−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:01–12:50−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–00:43 (12.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:14 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 01:02 (13.07) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 14:40 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:14 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:14	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 13:14	karana Kaulava
from 14:40	yoga Saubhagya
from 01:02 (13.07)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 01:08 (13.07)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:07
End of twilight	22:03
Moonrise	23:09
Moonset	08:28
Day length	17 h 05 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 13:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:02–21:07) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:14–04:03 (13.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–13:14

Anandadi: Vajra 04:02–01:02 (13.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:02–04:03 (13.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:50 (11.07)–06:07 (16.07)

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	17:45–19:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:43–16:51
Yamaganda	04:02–06:10
Gulika Kalam	08:18–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:44–10:52, 16:34–17:42
Varjyam	08:01–09:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:14–16:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:14–16:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:14–16:37
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:14–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 13:14, Krishna-panchami from 13:14; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:37, Simha 07:35, Kanya 10:36, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:37, Dhanu 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:02–13:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:02–01:02 (13.07)+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:02–14:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:14–04:03 (13.07)0 Auspicious tithi 13:14–04:03 (13.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:02–01:02 (13.07)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–13:14−2 Rikta tithi 04:02–13:14

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Saubhagya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:13 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 02:05 (14.07) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:41 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:13 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:13	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 13:13	karana Gara
from 13:41	yoga Shobhana
from 01:29 (14.07)	karana Vanija
from 02:05 (14.07)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:06
End of twilight	22:01
Moonrise	23:27
Moonset	09:44
Day length	17 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:13

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, Purva-Bhadra (04:03–21:06) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:13–04:05 (14.07) Ravi Yoga 02:05–04:05 (14.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 02:05–04:05 (14.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:03–02:05 (14.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:50 (11.07)–06:07 (16.07)
Gandanta (tithi): 12:49–13:38

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	17:44–19:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:27–12:35
Yamaganda	16:50–18:58
Gulika Kalam	06:11–08:19
Dur Muhurta	07:28–08:36, 13:09–14:17
Varjyam	07:43–09:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:03–16:33

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 04:03–16:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:03–16:33
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:03–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-panchami until 13:13, Krishna-shashti from 13:13; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:33, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:32, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:33, Dhanu 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:03–13:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–13:13+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:13–04:05 (14.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:03–02:05 (14.07)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–02:05 (14.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:56 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 03:49 (15.07) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 13:17 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:56 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:17	yoga Atiganda
from 13:56	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 13:56	karana Vishti
from 02:33 (15.07)	karana Bava
from 03:49 (15.07)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:05
End of twilight	22:00
Moonrise	23:44
Moonset	10:58
Day length	16 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:56

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, Uttara-Bhadra (04:05–21:05) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:56–21:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:05–03:49 (15.07)

Krakacha Yoga 04:05–13:56 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:56–04:06 (15.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–04:06 (15.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:49–04:06 (15.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:05–03:49 (15.07)

Bhadra on earth: 13:56–02:33 (15.07); Bhadra Puchha 19:01–20:17; Bhadra Mukha 20:17–22:24
Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:50 (11.07)–06:07 (16.07)

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	00:21–00:50 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam	22:40–00:23 (15.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:20–10:27
Yamaganda	14:42–16:50
Gulika Kalam	04:05–06:12
Dur Muhurta	04:05–05:13, 05:13–06:21
Varjyam	12:23–14:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:05–07:27, 10:28–13:56

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 04:05–07:27, 10:28–13:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:05–07:27, 10:28–13:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:05–07:27, 10:28–21:05

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-shashti until 13:56, Krishna-saptami from 13:56; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:29, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:30, Dhanu 19:13, Makara 21:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 13:56–21:05: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:05–03:49 (15.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–03:49 (15.07)+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:05–13:170 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:56–04:06 (15.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 13:17–15:42−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:05–03:49 (15.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 13:56–02:33 (15.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:05–13:56

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:18 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:07 (16.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 13:23 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:18 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:23	yoga Sukarma
from 15:18	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 15:18	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:03
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	none
Moonset	12:09
Day length	16 h 57 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 15:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:06–21:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:03–22:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 04:06–15:18

Anandadi: Vardhamana all day

Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:50 (11.07)–06:07 (16.07)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:30–12:46 (16.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:03–21:18
Pradosha	21:03–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:29–05:14 (16.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:56–21:03
Yamaganda	12:35–14:42
Gulika Kalam	16:49–18:56
Dur Muhurta	18:48–19:56
Varjyam	16:58–18:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–15:18

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 04:06–15:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:06–15:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:06–19:09

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-saptami until 15:18, Krishna-ashtami from 15:18; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:25, Simha 07:24, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:25, Vrischika 16:26, Dhanu 19:09, Makara 20:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 15:18–21:03: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Yoga Sukarma 13:23–04:08 (16.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 15:18–04:08 (16.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:18–04:08 (16.07)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:06–15:18

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	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Gandanta
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:12 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:07 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 13:55 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 04:12 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:12	karana Kaulava
from 06:07	nakshatra Ashwini
from 13:55	yoga Dhriti
from 17:12	tithi Krishna-navami
from 17:12	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:02
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	00:00
Moonset	13:19
Day length	16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:07	from 17:12

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, Revati (04:08–06:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 04:08–06:07 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:07–04:09 (17.07)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 12:50 (11.07)–06:07
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:30 (15.07)–12:46
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:32
Godhuli	21:02–21:16
Pradosha	21:02–22:28
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam	03:29–05:14, 00:49–02:36 (17.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:15–08:21
Yamaganda	10:28–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:42–16:48
Dur Muhurta	13:09–14:16, 16:32–17:39
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:08–07:20, 10:20–17:12

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati until 06:07, Ashwini from 06:07; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 17:12, Krishna-navami from 17:12; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:21, Simha 07:20, Kanya 10:20, Tula 13:21, Vrischika 16:22, Dhanu 19:05, Makara 20:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 06:07) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 06:07) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:08–17:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 17:12–21:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–06:07+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:08–13:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 04:08–06:070 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 04:08–06:07−1 Ashtami 04:08–17:12−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:07–04:09 (17.07)−1 Gandanta 04:08–12:46−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:08–17:12

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	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 19:27 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:50 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:44 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:18 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:18	karana Gara
from 08:50	nakshatra Bharani
from 14:44	yoga Shula
from 19:27	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 19:27	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:35
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	00:17
Moonset	14:28
Day length	16 h 51 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti	04:26 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:50	from 19:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:50–21:01) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:09–04:26
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:09–08:50 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:09–08:50

Krakacha Yoga 19:27–04:11 (18.07)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:09–08:50 Anandadi: Musala 08:50–04:11 (18.07)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta	15:24–16:31
Godhuli	21:01–21:15
Pradosha	21:01–22:27
Nishitha	00:21–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:48–18:54
Yamaganda	08:22–10:29
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:41
Dur Muhurta	07:32–08:39, 23:53–00:21 (18.07)
Varjyam	04:23–06:10, 19:36–21:24

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 04:09–07:16

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 08:50, Bharani from 08:50; tithi Krishna-navami until 19:27, Krishna-dashami from 19:27; lagna Mithuna 04:09, Karka 04:17, Simha 07:16, Kanya 10:16, Tula 13:17, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:01, Makara 20:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 08:50) — joy; Bharani (from 08:50) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 04:09–19:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 04:26 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:09–08:50+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:09–08:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–08:50+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:09–14:440 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 14:44–16:480 Krakacha Yoga 19:27–04:11 (18.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:50–04:11 (18.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:50–04:11 (18.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 04:09–19:27

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	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:50 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 11:46 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 15:40 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:38	karana Vishti
from 11:46	nakshatra Krittika
from 15:40	yoga Ganda
from 21:50	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 21:50	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	00:35
Moonset	15:36
Day length	16 h 48 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 11:46

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, Bharani (04:11–11:46) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (11:46–20:59) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:38–20:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:46–04:12 (19.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:46–04:12 (19.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 11:46–04:12 (19.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:11–11:46

Bhadra in heaven: 08:38–21:50; Bhadra Puchha 10:37–11:57; Bhadra Mukha 11:57–14:09
Gandanta (tithi): 21:24–22:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	06:23–08:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:41
Yamaganda	06:17–08:23
Gulika Kalam	10:29–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:01–13:09
Varjyam	01:14–03:02 (19.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:11–07:12, 10:13–16:14

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 04:11–07:12, 10:13–16:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:11–07:12, 10:13–16:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:46–18:57

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani until 11:46, Krittika from 11:46; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mithuna 04:11, Karka 04:13, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:13, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 18:57, Makara 20:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 11:46) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 11:46) — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

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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.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:46–04:12 (19.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 11:46–04:12 (19.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:46–04:12 (19.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 15:40–18:10−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:11–11:46−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:38–21:50−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:11–11:46

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:10 (20.07) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:43 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:37 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:01 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:01	karana Balava
from 14:43	nakshatra Rohini
from 16:37	yoga Vriddhi
from 00:10 (20.07)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 00:10 (20.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	00:56
Moonset	16:43
Day length	16 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:43

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 (04:12–14:43) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:43–20:58) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:50 (18.07)–00:10 (20.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:42–07:34 (20.07)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 04:12–14:43 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:43–00:10 (20.07)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:12–14:43 Anandadi: Utpata 14:43–04:14 (20.07)

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	12:01–13:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:41–16:46
Yamaganda	04:12–06:18
Gulika Kalam	08:24–10:29
Dur Muhurta	09:48–10:55, 16:30–17:37
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:43–16:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:43–16:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:43–16:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:12–07:08, 10:09–18:53

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:43, Rohini from 14:43; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:09, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:10, Dhanu 18:53, Makara 20:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:43) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:43) — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:43–04:14 (20.07)0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:37–04:14 (20.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:43–00:10 (20.07)−1 Anandadi: Utpata 14:43–04:14 (20.07)−3 Yamaghanta 04:12–14:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 02:16 (21.07) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 17:30 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 17:24 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:16 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:16	karana Taitila
from 17:24	yoga Dhruva
from 17:30	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 02:16 (21.07)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 02:16 (21.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	01:22
Moonset	17:47
Day length	16 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:30

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, Rohini (04:14–17:30) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (17:30–20:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 04:14–17:30 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–02:16 (21.07)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:14–17:30 Anandadi: Manasa 17:30–04:16 (21.07)

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	13:56–15:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:30–12:35
Yamaganda	16:46–18:51
Gulika Kalam	06:19–08:25
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:41, 13:09–14:15
Varjyam	08:34–10:21, 23:41–01:27 (21.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:14–07:04, 10:05–16:06, 20:39–20:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:14–07:04, 10:05–16:06, 20:39–20:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:14–07:04, 10:05–16:06, 20:39–20:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:14–07:04, 10:05–18:49, 20:39–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 17:30, Mrigashirsha from 17:30; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:05, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:49, Makara 20:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 17:30) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 17:30) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:14–17:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–17:30+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:14–17:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–02:16 (21.07)−3 Yamaghanta 04:14–17:30

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 04:01 (22.07) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:58 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 17:57 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:12 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 15:12	karana Vanija
from 17:57	yoga Vyaghata
from 19:58	nakshatra Ardra
from 04:01 (22.07)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 04:01 (22.07)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	01:54
Moonset	18:47
Day length	16 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:58

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, Mrigashirsha (04:16–19:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:55–22:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–04:17 (22.07)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:16–19:58 Anandadi: Mudgara 19:58–04:17 (22.07)

Bhadra in heaven: 04:01–16:43 (22.07); Bhadra Mukha 04:01–06:07 (22.07); Bhadra Puchha 15:24–16:40 (22.07)

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	10:16–12:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:25–10:30
Yamaganda	14:40–16:45
Gulika Kalam	04:16–06:21
Dur Muhurta	04:16–05:22, 05:22–06:29
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:16–07:00, 10:01–16:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:16–07:00, 10:01–16:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:16–07:00, 10:01–16:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:16–07:00, 10:01–18:45, 20:35–20:55

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 19:58, Ardra from 19:58; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:45, Makara 20:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 19:58) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 19:58) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 04:16–19:58+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:16–17:570 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:58–04:17 (22.07)0 Yoga Vyaghata 17:57–21:36−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:16–19:58−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:19 (23.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 22:02 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 18:11 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:43 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 16:43	karana Shakuni
from 18:11	yoga Harshana
from 22:02	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	02:35
Moonset	19:41
Day length	16 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:17–16:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 16:43–20:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:17–20:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 00:21–00:51 (23.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:02–04:19 (23.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:17–22:02

Bhadra in heaven: 04:01–16:43; Bhadra Mukha 04:01–06:07; Bhadra Puchha 15:24–16:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:28
Godhuli	20:53–21:08
Pradosha	20:53–22:22
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam	11:11–12:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:49–20:53
Yamaganda	12:35–14:40
Gulika Kalam	16:44–18:49
Dur Muhurta	18:40–19:47
Varjyam	05:06–06:50

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 04:17–06:56, 09:57–18:41, 20:32–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:57, Vrischika 15:58, Dhanu 18:41, Makara 20:32

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:17–20:53: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

0 Yoga Harshana 18:11–04:19 (23.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:17–22:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–22:02−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:17–16:43−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 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 04:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Eclipse nearby
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:19 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 23:39 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:03 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:19 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:19	tithi Amavasya
from 05:19	karana Chatushpada
from 17:47	karana Naga
from 18:03	yoga Vajra
from 23:39	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	03:25
Moonset	20:26
Day length	16 h 32 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 05:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:19–20:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 04:19–05:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 05:19–17:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 17:47–20:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:19–05:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:39–04:21 (24.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 23:39–04:21 (24.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:19–23:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:21–16:27
Godhuli	20:52–21:06
Pradosha	20:52–22:21
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam	21:05–22:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:23–08:27
Yamaganda	10:31–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:39–16:43
Dur Muhurta	13:08–14:14, 16:27–17:33
Varjyam	10:50–12:33

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 04:19–06:52, 09:53–18:37, 20:28–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 05:19, Amavasya from 05:19; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:53, Vrischika 15:54, Dhanu 18:37, Makara 20:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:19–05:19: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 05:19–20:52: 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).
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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–23:39+1 Yoga Harshana 04:19–18:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 18:03–19:13−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:19–23:39−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:19–05:19

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	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Bhaumvati Amavasya · Karkidaka Vavu · Solar eclipse, annular (not visible here)

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 06:08 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 00:46 (25.07) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:31 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:08 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:08	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 06:08	karana Kimstughna
from 17:31	yoga Siddhi
from 18:21	karana Bava
from 00:46 (25.07)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	04:26
Moonset	21:03
Day length	16 h 29 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	06:08
Solar eclipse, annular	greatest eclipse 06:09, magnitude 0.984
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:21–20:50) is good for sowing.
Naga 04:21–06:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 06:08–18:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:19 (23.07)–06:08
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 05:19 (23.07)–06:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:19 (23.07)–06:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:46–04:22 (25.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–04:22 (25.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:21–00:46 (25.07) Anandadi: Ananda 00:46–04:22 (25.07)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:43–06:32

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	18:04–19:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:43–18:46
Yamaganda	08:28–10:32
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:39
Dur Muhurta	07:38–08:44, 23:51–00:21 (25.07)
Varjyam	08:01–09:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:08–06:48, 09:49–15:50, 20:24–20:50

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 06:08–06:48, 09:49–15:50, 20:24–20:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:08–06:48, 09:49–15:50, 20:24–20:50
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Amavasya until 06:08, Shukla-pratipat from 06:08; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:49, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:50, Dhanu 18:33, Makara 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Amavasya 04:21–06:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Pushya 04:21–00:46 (25.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:21–00:46 (25.07)0 Yoga Siddhi 17:31–04:22 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–04:22 (25.07)−3 Amavasya 04:21–06:08

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse nearby
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:27 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 01:25 (26.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:37 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:27 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:27	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 06:27	karana Balava
from 16:37	yoga Vyatipata
from 18:26	karana Kaulava
from 01:25 (26.07)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:38
Moonrise	05:34
Moonset	21:33
Day length	16 h 25 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 06:27

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:48–21:33
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:48–21:33

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–04:24 (26.07)

Samvartaka Yoga 04:22–06:27

Anandadi: Chara 01:25–04:24 (26.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:22–01:25 (26.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:18–07:30 (26.07)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:20–16:25
Godhuli	20:48–21:03
Pradosha	20:48–22:19
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:46–01:25 (26.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:38
Yamaganda	06:26–08:29
Gulika Kalam	10:32–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Varjyam	13:55–15:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:22–16:37

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 04:22–16:37
Cutting fingernails	average 04:22–16:37
Cutting toenails	average 04:22–06:44, 09:45–15:46
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 06:27, Shukla-dvitya from 06:27; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:46, Dhanu 18:29, Makara 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 16:37–20:48: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (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.

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:22–16:37+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–04:24 (26.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:27–04:24 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Samvartaka Yoga 04:22–06:27−1 Vyatipata 16:37–04:24 (26.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:22–01:25 (26.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:22–01:25 (26.07)

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 04:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:17 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 01:37 (27.07) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:20 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:17	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 06:17	karana Taitila
from 15:20	yoga Variyana
from 18:03	karana Gara
from 01:37 (27.07)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	06:48
Moonset	21:57
Day length	16 h 22 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 06:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:24–20:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:37–04:26 (27.07)

Anandadi: Musala 04:24–01:37 (27.07) Anandadi: Gada 01:37–04:26 (27.07)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:18 (25.07)–07:30
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:24
Godhuli	20:46–21:02
Pradosha	20:46–22:18
Nishitha	00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam	23:12–00:49 (27.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:38–16:41
Yamaganda	04:24–06:27
Gulika Kalam	08:30–10:32
Dur Muhurta	09:52–10:57, 16:24–17:30
Varjyam	13:31–15:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:20–20:46

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 15:20–20:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:20–20:46
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 06:17, Shukla-tritya from 06:17; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:40, Kanya 09:41, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:42, Dhanu 18:25, Makara 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 04:24–15:20: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–06:170 Yoga Variyana 15:20–04:26 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:24–01:37 (27.07)−1 Gandanta 04:24–07:30−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:24–01:37 (27.07)−3 Vyatipata 04:24–15:20

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 05:41
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:41 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 01:25 (28.07) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 13:42 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:41 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:41	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 05:41	karana Vanija
from 13:42	yoga Parigha
from 17:14	karana Vishti
from 01:25 (28.07)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:34
Moonrise	08:06
Moonset	22:19
Day length	16 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:41

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, Purva-Phalguni (04:26–20:45) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:14–20:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:17 (26.07)–05:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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), 10:57–14:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:26–01:25 (28.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:26–01:25 (28.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:26–01:25 (28.07) Anandadi: Shubha 01:25–04:28 (28.07)

Bhadra on earth: 17:14–04:41 (28.07); Bhadra Mukha 17:11–19:06; Bhadra Puchha 03:32–04:41 (28.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:24
Godhuli	20:45–21:00
Pradosha	20:45–22:17
Nishitha	00:21–00:52 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam	19:04–20:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:33–12:35
Yamaganda	16:40–18:42
Gulika Kalam	06:28–08:31
Dur Muhurta	07:42–08:47, 13:08–14:13
Varjyam	09:33–11:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:26–05:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:26–05:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:26–05:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:26–06:36, 09:37–18:21, 20:12–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-tritya until 05:41, Shukla-chaturti from 05:41; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:21, Makara 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:41–20:45: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 17:14–20:45: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 05:41

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:26–01:25 (28.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:26–01:25 (28.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:26–13:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:26–05:41+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:26–01:25 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 13:42–00:44 (28.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 17:14–04:28 (28.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:26–01:25 (28.07)−2 Rikta tithi 05:41–04:28 (28.07)

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 04:26

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:41 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 00:50 (29.07) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 11:46 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:41 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:41	tithi Shukla-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:41	karana Bava
from 11:46	yoga Shiva
from 16:02	karana Balava
from 00:50 (29.07)	nakshatra Hasta
from 03:18 (29.07)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 03:18 (29.07)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:32
Moonrise	09:25
Moonset	22:38
Day length	16 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:41

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, Uttara-Phalguni (04:28–20:43) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:28–04:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 04:41–12:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–04:41 Ravi Yoga 00:50–04:29 (29.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–03:18 (29.07) Yamaghanta 00:50–04:29 (29.07) Krakacha Yoga 03:18–04:29 (29.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:28–00:50 (29.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:50–04:29 (29.07)

Bhadra on earth: 17:14 (27.07)–04:41; Bhadra Mukha 17:11–19:06 (27.07); Bhadra Puchha 03:32–04:41
Gandanta (tithi): 02:55–03:40 (29.07)

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	00:21–00:52 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam	17:48–19:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:31–10:33
Yamaganda	14:37–16:39
Gulika Kalam	04:28–06:30
Dur Muhurta	04:28–05:33, 05:33–06:38
Varjyam	08:26–10:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:41–20:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:41–20:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:41–20:43
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 04:41, Shukla-panchami from 04:41; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:34, Dhanu 18:17, Makara 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — 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 04:28–04:41: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:28–04:41: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–00:50 (29.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:41–03:18 (29.07)+1 Yoga Shiva 11:46–04:29 (29.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–04:41 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 04:28–04:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–03:18 (29.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:28–04:41−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:28–00:50 (29.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:36 (30.07) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 23:55 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 09:32 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:32	yoga Siddha
from 14:29	karana Taitila
from 23:55	nakshatra Chitra
from 01:36 (30.07)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 01:36 (30.07)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:29
Moonrise	10:46
Moonset	22:57
Day length	16 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:29–20:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:18–01:36 (30.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:29–23:55 Ravi Yoga 04:29–23:55 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:29–23:55 Dwipushkar Yoga 01:36–04:31 (30.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–01:36 (30.07) Samvartaka Yoga 01:36–04:31 (30.07)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:29–23:55 Anandadi: Padma 23:55–04:31 (30.07)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:22
Godhuli	20:41–20:57
Pradosha	20:41–22:15
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (30.07)
Amrita Kalam	18:09–19:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:39–20:41
Yamaganda	12:35–14:37
Gulika Kalam	16:38–18:39
Dur Muhurta	18:31–19:36
Varjyam	08:55–10:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:29–06:28, 09:29–15:31, 20:04–20:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:29–06:28, 09:29–15:31, 20:04–20:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:29–06:28, 09:29–15:31, 20:04–20:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:29–06:28, 09:29–18:14, 20:04–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:28, Kanya 09:29, Tula 12:30, Vrischika 15:31, Dhanu 18:14, Makara 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:29–23:55+2 Ravi Yoga 04:29–23:55+1 Yoga Siddha 09:32–04:31 (30.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:29–23:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–23:550 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 01:36–04:31 (30.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–01:36 (30.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:29–01:36 (30.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:36 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 22:44 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:38 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:02	yoga Sadhya
from 12:38	karana Vanija
from 22:44	nakshatra Swati
from 23:36	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 23:36	karana Vishti
from 04:20 (31.07)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:43
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:27
Moonrise	12:07
Moonset	23:16
Day length	16 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:31–20:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:31–22:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–23:36

Anandadi: Chhatra 22:44–04:33 (31.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:31–22:44

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:36–10:31 (31.07); Bhadra Puchha 01:14–02:20 (31.07); Bhadra Mukha 02:20–04:09 (31.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:21
Godhuli	20:39–20:55
Pradosha	20:39–22:14
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam	16:39–18:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:32–08:33
Yamaganda	10:34–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:36–16:37
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:12, 16:21–17:25
Varjyam	07:31–09:03, 04:00–05:30 (31.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:31–06:25, 09:25–15:27, 20:00–20:39

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	good 04:31–06:25, 09:25–15:27, 20:00–20:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:31–06:25, 09:25–15:27, 20:00–20:39
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:31–06:25, 09:25–18:10, 20:00–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:25, Kanya 09:25, Tula 12:26, Vrischika 15:27, Dhanu 18:10, Makara 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 04:31–07:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–22:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:31–23:360 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:31–22:44−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–23:36−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:31–22:44

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	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 10:31
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Jaya (No. 28) · Shaka 1996 · Vikram 2131 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:23 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 21:18 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:26 (01.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:31 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:31	karana Bava
from 21:18	nakshatra Vishakha
from 21:23	tithi Shukla-navami
from 21:23	karana Balava
from 01:26 (01.08)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:45
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	13:30
Moonset	23:39
Day length	16 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:33–20:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:33–10:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:36 (30.07)–21:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–21:23 Ravi Yoga 21:18–04:35 (01.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:33–21:18 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 21:18–04:35 (01.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:36 (30.07)–10:31; Bhadra Puchha 01:14–02:20; Bhadra Mukha 02:20–04:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:37–20:53
Pradosha	20:37–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:02–14:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:36–18:36
Yamaganda	08:34–10:35
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:36
Dur Muhurta	07:46–08:50, 23:48–00:20 (01.08)
Varjyam	04:00–05:30, 02:32–04:01 (01.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:33–06:21, 09:21–18:06, 19:56–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:21, Kanya 09:21, Tula 12:22, Vrischika 15:23, Dhanu 18:06, Makara 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — 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 04:33–20:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:31

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:33–01:26 (01.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–21:23+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:33–21:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–21:180 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:33–10:31−1 Ashtami 04:33–21:23−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

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

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

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

Jaya (No. 28 of 60, “success, conquest”) — A year of success: income, acquisitions, affairs brought to a happy end.
Northern samvatsara: Plavanga (No. 41)
Shaka Samvat 1996 · Vikram Samvat 2131 · Kali Yuga 5175
Next year — Manmatha, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 16.03.2075
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.

Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.

Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.

Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).

End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.

Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.

Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.

Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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).

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 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.

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.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Auspicious 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

Vishakha
−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.

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Chaturmasya
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.

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.

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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.

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 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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.

Anandadi: 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.

Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Lunar eclipse, penumbral
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The eclipse is already under way when the luminary rises: the beginning is not visible, only the part after rising is.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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.

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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.

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

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

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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.

Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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-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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
−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.

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

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

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

Solar eclipse, annular
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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.

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

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 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

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.