July 2077 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 19.07), Shravana (from 20.07). Periods: from 2.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 2.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 5.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).
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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
- 1.07 Thu — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira until 18:36
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 2.07 Fri — Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Sadhya, Auspicious weekday after 07:03 until 17:06
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 13.07 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita after 09:53
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 21.07 Wed — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Siddhi until 05:47
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 25.07 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra until 12:08
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 30.07 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 2.07 Fri Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
- 3.07 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 5.07 Mon Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
- 5.07 Mon Purnima Vrat
- 6.07 Tue Ashadha Purnima
- 8.07 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
- 12.07 Mon Kalashtami
- 12.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 15.07 Thu Kamika Ekadashi
- 16.07 Fri Kamika Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
- 16.07 Fri Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
- 17.07 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 18.07 Sun Masik Shivaratri
- 19.07 Mon Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
- 19.07 Mon Somvati Amavasya
- 19.07 Mon Karkidaka Vavu
- 19.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 21.07 Wed Chandra Darshan
- 23.07 Fri Hariyali Teej
- 23.07 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 24.07 Sat Naga Panchami
- 25.07 Sun Skanda Shashti
- 26.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 28.07 Wed Masik Durgashtami
- 30.07 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
- 31.07 Sat Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
Special muhurta yogas
- 2.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:06–03:52 (03.07)
- 4.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:55–03:54 (05.07)
- 6.07 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 02:16–03:56 (07.07)
- 11.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–04:02 (12.07)
- 13.07 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:10–03:07 (14.07)
- 13.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:10–03:07 (14.07)
- 14.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:24–04:07 (15.07)
- 19.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–04:14 (20.07)
- 25.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 25.07 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:51–04:25 (26.07)
- 27.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:26–16:54
- 29.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:02–04:32 (30.07)
- 30.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:32–03:11 (31.07)
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
- 5.07 Mon — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 6.07 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 7.07 Wed — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Vajra
- 10.07 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 14.07 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 15.07 Thu — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
- 16.07 Fri — Yamaghanta, Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day (unfavourable day)
- 18.07 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 19.07 Mon — Amavasya, Anandadi: Dhumra
- 22.07 Thu — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
- 28.07 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Anandadi: Dhumra
- 31.07 Sat — Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 6.07 Full moon (Purnima) 04:23
- 16.07 Karka Sankranti 22:57 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
- 20.07 New moon (Amavasya) 03:42
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- from 2.07 Chaturmasya
- 8.07 23:56 – 13.07 04:10 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Hemalamba (No. 31, “golden pendants”) — A year of plenty with reservations: profit and gold come in, but not without difficulties. more
Northern samvatsara: Sadharana. Shaka Samvat 1999, Vikram Samvat 2134, Kali Yuga 5178.
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 | Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 18:36 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
At sunrise 03:50
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 15:39 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 23:52 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:00 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:00 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 06:00 | karana Vanija |
| from 15:39 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 18:36 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:52 | yoga Sadhya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:50 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:16 |
| Moonrise | 16:12 |
| Moonset | 01:04 |
| Day length | 17 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:00 | from 15:39 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:50–15:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (15:39–21:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:36–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–06:00 Ravi Yoga 03:50–15:39
Anandadi: Sthira 03:50–15:39 Anandadi: Vardhamana 15:39–03:51 (02.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:36–07:03 (02.07); Bhadra Puchha 23:32–00:47 (02.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:47–02:52 (02.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:34–06:25
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 (02.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:06–07:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:44–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:50–06:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:12–10:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:39–10:48, 16:37–17:47 |
| Varjyam | 21:36–23:17 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:50–08:18, 11:19–15:39
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 03:50–08:18, 11:19–15:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 03:50–06:00 |
| Cutting toenails | good 03:50–08:18, 11:19–15:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:50–08:18, 11:19–15:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 15:39, Vishakha from 15:39; tithi Shukla-dashami until 06:00, Shukla-ekadashi from 06:00; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:19, Simha 08:18, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:19, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 15:39) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 15:39) — loss of money; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 18:36
+2 Yoga Siddha 03:50–23:52+2 Ravi Yoga 03:50–15:39+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:50–15:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–15:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:50–06:000 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–06:000 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:36–03:51 (02.07)
| Summary | Best day — Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Sadhya; auspicious time — after 07:03; auspicious time — until 17:06 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) |
At sunrise 03:51
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 17:06 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 23:21 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:03 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:03 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 07:03 | karana Bava |
| from 17:06 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 19:19 | karana Balava |
| from 23:21 | yoga Shubha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:51 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:15 |
| Moonrise | 17:33 |
| Moonset | 01:16 |
| Day length | 17 h 24 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 07:03 | from 17:06 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (03:51–17:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (17:06–21:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:51–07:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 06:00 (01.07)–07:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:52–07:20 (03.07)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–07:03 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:06–03:52 (03.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:03–03:52 (03.07)
Anandadi: Matanga 03:51–17:06 Anandadi: Rakshasa 17:06–03:52 (03.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:36 (01.07)–07:03; Bhadra Puchha 23:32 (01.07)–00:47; Bhadra Mukha 00:47–02:52
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:58–03:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (03.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:46–09:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:23–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:54–19:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:02–08:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:20–08:30, 13:08–14:18 |
| Varjyam | 21:14–22:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–08:14, 11:15–17:16
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:51–08:14, 11:15–17:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:51–08:14, 11:15–17:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 17:06–19:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 17:06, Anuradha from 17:06; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 07:03, Shukla-dvadashi from 07:03; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:15, Simha 08:14, Kanya 11:15, Tula 14:15, Vrischika 17:16, Dhanu 19:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 17:06) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 17:06) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- 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.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 07:03
Auspicious time ends by 17:06
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:51–17:06+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:51–23:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:51–07:03+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:06–03:52 (03.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–07:030 Auspicious nakshatra 17:06–03:52 (03.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:03–03:52 (03.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 17:06–03:52 (03.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:51–07:03
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 17:51 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 03:52
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 17:51 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:17 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:24 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:24 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
|---|---|
| from 07:24 | karana Kaulava |
| from 17:51 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 19:18 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:17 | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:52 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:14 |
| Moonrise | 18:55 |
| Moonset | 01:33 |
| Day length | 17 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:24 | from 17:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (03:52–17:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (17:51–21:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
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, 21:15–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 17:51–03:53 (04.07)
Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–17:51 Anandadi: Musala 17:51–03:53 (04.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:47 (04.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:08–08:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:13–10:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:44–16:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:52–06:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:52–05:01, 05:01–06:11 |
| Varjyam | 23:28–01:04 (04.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:24–08:10, 11:11–17:12
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:24–08:10, 11:11–17:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:24–08:10, 11:11–17:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:52–19:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 17:51, Jyestha from 17:51; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 07:24, Shukla-triodashi from 07:24; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:11, Simha 08:10, Kanya 11:11, Tula 14:11, Vrischika 17:12, Dhanu 19:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 17:51) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 17:51) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 17:51
+2 Yoga Shubha 03:52–22:17+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–17:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–17:51+1 Auspicious tithi 07:24–03:53 (04.07)0 Ravi Yoga 17:51–03:53 (04.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Musala 17:51–03:53 (04.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:51–03:53 (04.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shukla; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 03:53
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 17:55 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 20:39 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:02 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:02 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 07:02 | karana Gara |
| from 17:55 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 18:36 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:39 | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:53 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:13 |
| Moonrise | 20:14 |
| Moonset | 01:58 |
| Day length | 17 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:53–17:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (17:55–21:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:02–21:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:53–17:55 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:55–03:54 (05.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:55–03:54 (05.07)
Anandadi: Siddhi 17:55–03:54 (05.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:53–17:55
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:58–23:50
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:14–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:14–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:47 (05.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:06–10:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:04–21:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:54–19:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:55–20:05 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:53–07:02
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 03:53–07:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:53–07:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:53–07:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 17:55, Mula from 17:55; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 07:02, Shukla-chaturdashi from 07:02; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:07, Simha 08:06, Kanya 11:07, Tula 14:07, Vrischika 17:08, Dhanu 19:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 17:55) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 17:55) — 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:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:02–21:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:53–17:55+1 Yoga Shukla 03:53–20:39+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–07:02+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:55–03:54 (05.07)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 17:55–03:54 (05.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:55–03:54 (05.07)0 Anandadi: Kana 03:53–17:55 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–17:55−2 Rikta tithi 07:02–03:54 (05.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 17:21 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 18:30 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:00 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:00 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 06:00 | karana Vishti |
| from 17:16 | karana Bava |
| from 17:21 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 18:30 | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:12 |
| Moonrise | 21:22 |
| Moonset | 02:35 |
| Day length | 17 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:00 | from 17:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:54–17:21) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (17:21–21:13) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:00–17:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:54–06:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 06:00–03:55 (06.07)
after sunrise Purnima lasts less than 3 muhurtas — the previous day is chosen
Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:50–14:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 6.07
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:54–17:21 Anandadi: Utpata 17:21–03:55 (06.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:00–17:16; Bhadra Puchha 13:17–14:24; Bhadra Mukha 14:24–16:16
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:27 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (06.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:06–12:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:04–08:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:24–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:44–16:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:18, 16:36–17:46 |
| Varjyam | 15:47–17:21, 02:30–04:01 (06.07) |
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 17:21–19:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 17:21, Purva-Ashadha from 17:21; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 06:00, Purnima from 06:00; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:03, Simha 08:02, Kanya 11:03, Tula 14:03, Vrischika 17:04, Dhanu 19:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 17:21) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 17:21) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:54–06:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 06:00–21:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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.
+2 Yoga Brahma 03:54–18:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:54–17:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–17:21−2 Rikta tithi 03:54–06:00−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:00–17:16
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ashadha Purnima |
At sunrise 03:55
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 04:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 16:14 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 15:55 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 04:23 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:23 | tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 04:23 | karana Balava |
| from 15:22 | karana Kaulava |
| from 15:55 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 16:14 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 02:16 (07.07) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 02:16 (07.07) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:55 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:11 |
| Moonrise | 22:12 |
| Moonset | 03:31 |
| Day length | 17 h 17 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 04:23 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:23 | from 16:14 |
|---|
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, Purva-Ashadha (03:55–16:14) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (16:14–21:13) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
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 06:00 (05.07)–04:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 5.07
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 02:16–03:56 (07.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–02:16 (07.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:14–02:16 (07.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:14–03:56 (07.07)
Anandadi: Mitra 03:55–16:14 Anandadi: Manasa 16:14–03:56 (07.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:00–04:44
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma 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 | 11:39–13:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:53–19:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:14–10:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:23–08:32, 23:54–00:21 (07.07) |
| Varjyam | 02:30–04:01, 23:43–01:13 (07.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:55–07:58, 10:59–19:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 16:14, Uttara-Ashadha from 16:14; tithi Purnima until 04:23, Krishna-pratipat from 04:23; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:59, Simha 07:58, Kanya 10:59, Tula 13:59, Vrischika 17:00, Dhanu 19:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 16:14) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 16:14) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 03:55–04:23: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 15:55–21:13: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+2 Yoga Indra 03:55–15:55+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:55–16:14+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–02:16 (07.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:14–03:56 (07.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 02:16–03:56 (07.07)−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:14–02:16 (07.07)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:14–03:56 (07.07)−1 Vaidhriti 15:55–03:56 (07.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–16:14−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–02:16 (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.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 03:56
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 14:42 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 12:59 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:04 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:59 | yoga Vishkambha |
|---|---|
| from 13:04 | karana Gara |
| from 14:42 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 23:48 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 23:48 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:12 |
| End of twilight | 22:10 |
| Moonrise | 22:46 |
| Moonset | 04:47 |
| Day length | 17 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:42 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:56–14:42) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (14:42–21:12) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–23:48
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:48–03:57 (08.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:48–03:57 (08.07)
Anandadi: Chhatra 16:11–03:57 (08.07) Anandadi: Vajra 03:56–09:07 Anandadi: Mudgara 09:07–16:11
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:02–03:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:12–21:25 |
| Pradosha | 21:12–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (08.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:42–10:12, 03:17–04:45 (08.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:06–08:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:25–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 18:24–19:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:59–21:12
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 12:59–21:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:59–21:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:56–07:54, 10:55–19:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 14:42, Shravana from 14:42; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:56, Simha 07:54, Kanya 10:55, Tula 13:55, Vrischika 16:56, Dhanu 19:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 14:42) — improved health; Shravana (from 14:42) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 03:56–12:59: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–23:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–14:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–23:480 Anandadi: Chhatra 16:11–03:57 (08.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:56–09:07−3 Vaidhriti 03:56–12:59
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 10:29 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 12:54 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:50 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:29 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:50 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 10:29 | karana Vishti |
| from 12:54 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 21:07 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 21:07 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:11 |
| End of twilight | 22:08 |
| Moonrise | 23:10 |
| Moonset | 06:16 |
| Day length | 17 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:54 | from 21:07 |
|---|
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 (03:57–12:54) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:29–21:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 23:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:07–03:58 (09.07)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:57–12:54 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:54–03:58 (09.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:29–21:07; Bhadra Puchha 17:23–18:27; Bhadra Mukha 18:27–20:14
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:56–04:10 (13.07)
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 | 21:11–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (09.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:17–04:45, 01:24–02:52 (09.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:43–16:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:57–06:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:16–10:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:42–10:51, 16:35–17:44 |
| Varjyam | 16:34–18:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:57–07:50, 10:51–16:52
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 03:57–07:50, 10:51–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:57–21:07 |
| Cutting toenails | good 03:57–07:50, 10:51–16:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:57–07:50, 10:51–19:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 12:54, Dhanishtha from 12:54; tithi Krishna-tritya until 21:07, Krishna-chaturti from 21:07; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:52, Simha 07:50, Kanya 10:51, Tula 13:51, Vrischika 16:52, Dhanu 19:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 12:54) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 12:54) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 21:07–21:11: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 10:29
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:57–12:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–12:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–21:07+1 Yoga Priti 09:50–03:58 (09.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:07–03:58 (09.07)0 Rikta tithi 21:07–03:58 (09.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:29–21:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 03:58
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 10:57 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 06:32 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:44 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:32 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 07:44 | karana Balava |
| from 10:57 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 18:21 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 18:21 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:13 (10.07) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:58 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:10 |
| End of twilight | 22:07 |
| Moonrise | 23:26 |
| Moonset | 07:49 |
| Day length | 17 h 11 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 10:57 | from 18:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (10:57–21:10) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:58–10:57 Anandadi: Saumya 10:57–04:00 (10.07)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:56 (08.07)–04:10 (13.07)
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 | 00:21–00:49 (10.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:24–03:52 (10.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:25–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:52–19:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:07–08:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:25–08:34, 13:09–14:17 |
| Varjyam | 17:34–19:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:21–21:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 18:21–21:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 18:21–21:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 18:21–19:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 10:57, Shatabhisha from 10:57; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 18:21, Krishna-panchami from 18:21; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:48, Simha 07:46, Kanya 10:47, Tula 13:47, Vrischika 16:48, Dhanu 19:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 10:57) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 10:57) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 03:58–18:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:58–10:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–10:57+1 Yoga Priti 03:58–06:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 18:21–04:00 (10.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 03:58–18:21
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:00
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 09:01 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:59 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 04:58 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:58 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 09:01 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 15:37 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 15:37 | karana Gara |
| from 23:59 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 02:18 (11.07) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:00 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:09 |
| End of twilight | 22:06 |
| Moonrise | 23:39 |
| Moonset | 09:22 |
| Day length | 17 h 09 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 09:01 | from 15:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:00–09:01) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (09:01–21:09) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–15:37 Krakacha Yoga 15:37–04:01 (11.07)
Anandadi: Ananda 04:00–09:01 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:01–04:01 (11.07)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:56 (08.07)–04:10 (13.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:16–15:58
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:05–03:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:09–21:23 |
| Pradosha | 21:09–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (11.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:47–01:16 (11.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:17–10:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:00–06:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:00–05:08, 05:08–06:17 |
| Varjyam | 14:55–16:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:00–09:01, 10:43–15:37
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 04:00–09:01, 10:43–15:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:00–09:01, 10:43–15:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:00–09:01, 10:43–15:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 09:01, Purva-Bhadra from 09:01; tithi Krishna-panchami until 15:37, Krishna-shashti from 15:37; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:44, Simha 07:42, Kanya 10:43, Tula 13:43, Vrischika 16:44, Dhanu 19:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 09:01) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 09:01) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:00–09:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–09:01+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:00–23:59+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–15:370 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:01–04:01 (11.07)−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:37–04:01 (11.07)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:01–04:01 (11.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–15:37
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 07:10; auspicious time — until 13:01 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:01
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 07:10 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:52 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:01 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:10 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 13:01 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 13:01 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:52 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 23:48 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:01 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:08 |
| End of twilight | 22:04 |
| Moonrise | 23:50 |
| Moonset | 10:53 |
| Day length | 17 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:10 | from 13:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:01–07:10) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:10–21:08) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:01–21:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:10–04:02 (12.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–04:02 (12.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–13:01 Samvartaka Yoga 13:01–04:02 (12.07)
Anandadi: Chara 04:01–07:10 Anandadi: Sthira 07:10–04:02 (12.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 13:01–23:48; Bhadra Puchha 17:21–18:26; Bhadra Mukha 18:26–20:14
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:56 (08.07)–04:10 (13.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:06–03:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:08–21:22 |
| Pradosha | 21:08–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (12.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:04–02:33 (12.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:00–21:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:51–19:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:51–19:59 |
| Varjyam | 16:07–17:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:10–07:38, 10:39–13:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:10–07:38, 10:39–13:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:10–07:38, 10:39–13:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:10–07:38, 10:39–21:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 07:10, Uttara-Bhadra from 07:10; tithi Krishna-shashti until 13:01, Krishna-saptami from 13:01; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:40, Simha 07:38, Kanya 10:39, Tula 13:39, Vrischika 16:40, Dhanu 19:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 07:10) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 07:10) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 13:01–21:08: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 07:10
Auspicious time ends by 13:01
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–04:02 (12.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:10–04:02 (12.07)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:10–04:02 (12.07)+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:01–20:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:10–04:02 (12.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–13:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 20:52–22:59−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:01–07:10−1 Samvartaka Yoga 13:01–04:02 (12.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 13:01–23:48
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:02
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 05:32 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 17:58 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:39 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:32 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 10:39 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 10:39 | karana Balava |
| from 17:58 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 21:34 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:02 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:07 |
| End of twilight | 22:03 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 12:23 |
| Day length | 17 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:32 | from 10:39 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:02–05:32) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:32–21:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 21:07–22:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:02–05:32
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–10:39
Anandadi: Matanga 05:32–04:04 (13.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:02–05:32
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:56 (08.07)–04:10 (13.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:29–09:53 (13.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:07–03:35 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 01:54–03:25 (13.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:10–08:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:27–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:43–16:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:09–14:17, 16:34–17:42 |
| Varjyam | 16:51–18:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:02–07:34
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 04:02–07:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:02–07:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:02–07:34, 10:35–19:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 05:32, Revati from 05:32; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:39, Krishna-ashtami from 10:39; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:36, Simha 07:34, Kanya 10:35, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:37, Dhanu 19:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 05:32) — a good life; Revati (from 05:32) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 10:39–21:07: 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
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:32–04:04 (13.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:02–05:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 17:58–04:04 (13.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:02–05:320 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Gada 04:02–05:32−1 Ashtami 10:39–04:04 (13.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:39–04:04 (13.07)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–10:39
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 09:53 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:04
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 04:10 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 15:19 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:34 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:10 | nakshatra Ashwini |
|---|---|
| from 08:34 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 08:34 | karana Taitila |
| from 15:19 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 19:38 | karana Gara |
| from 03:07 (14.07) | nakshatra Bharani |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:04 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:06 |
| End of twilight | 22:01 |
| Moonrise | 00:01 |
| Moonset | 13:51 |
| Day length | 17 h 01 min |
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 04:10 | from 08:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:04–04:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–08:34 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:10–03:07 (14.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:10–03:07 (14.07)
Anandadi: Shubha 04:04–04:10 Anandadi: Amrita 04:10–03:07 (14.07) Anandadi: Musala 03:07–04:05 (14.07)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:56 (08.07)–04:10
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:29 (12.07)–09:53
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami
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 | 20:14–21:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:50–18:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:19–10:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:28–08:36, 23:53–00:21 (14.07) |
| Varjyam | 23:18–00:49 (14.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:04–07:31, 10:31–19:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 04:10, Ashwini from 04:10; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:34, Krishna-navami from 08:34; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:32, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:31, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:33, Dhanu 19:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 04:10) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 04:10) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:04–08:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 08:34–21:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:53
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:10–03:07 (14.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–08:34+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:10–03:07 (14.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–04:10+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:04–15:190 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 04:04–04:10−1 Gandanta 04:04–09:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:04–08:34−1 Rikta tithi 08:34–04:05 (14.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 02:24 (15.07) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 12:56 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:47 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:47 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 06:47 | karana Vanija |
| from 12:56 | yoga Shula |
| from 18:02 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:24 (15.07) | nakshatra Krittika |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:04 |
| End of twilight | 21:59 |
| Moonrise | 00:13 |
| Moonset | 15:19 |
| Day length | 16 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 5, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:05–21:04) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:02–21:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:24–04:07 (15.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:24–04:07 (15.07)
Krakacha Yoga 04:05–06:47
Anandadi: Siddhi 02:24–04:07 (15.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:05–02:24 (15.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:02–05:22 (15.07); Bhadra Puchha 19:46–20:54; Bhadra Mukha 20:54–22:47
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:09–03:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:04–21:18 |
| Pradosha | 21:04–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (15.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:45–23:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:13–08:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:27–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Varjyam | 12:26–13:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:47–07:27, 10:27–16:29
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:47–07:27, 10:27–16:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:47–07:27, 10:27–16:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-navami until 06:47, Krishna-dashami from 06:47; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:28, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:27, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:29, Dhanu 19:12, Makara 21:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:05–06:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:05–12:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 12:56–14:450 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:02–04:07 (15.07)0 Krakacha Yoga 04:05–06:47−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:05–02:24 (15.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:05–06:47−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:05–02:24 (15.07)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kamika Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:07
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 02:02 (16.07) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:49 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:22 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:22 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 05:22 | karana Bava |
| from 10:49 | yoga Ganda |
| from 16:47 | karana Balava |
| from 02:02 (16.07) | nakshatra Rohini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:07 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:03 |
| End of twilight | 21:58 |
| Moonrise | 00:28 |
| Moonset | 16:48 |
| Day length | 16 h 56 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 05:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:07–21:03) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:07–05:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 05:22–04:17 (16.07)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:16–17:39 (16.07)
Vaishnava date: 16.07
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–05:22
Yamaghanta 04:07–02:02 (16.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:02–04:08 (16.07)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:07–02:02 (16.07) Anandadi: Utpata 02:02–04:08 (16.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:02 (14.07)–05:22; Bhadra Puchha 19:46–20:54 (14.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:54–22:47 (14.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:59–05:45
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:10–03:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:32 |
| Godhuli | 21:03–21:17 |
| Pradosha | 21:03–22:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (16.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:40–01:15 (16.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:42–16:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:07–06:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:21–10:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:45–10:53, 16:32–17:40 |
| Varjyam | 14:13–15:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:07–07:23, 10:24–16:25
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:07–07:23, 10:24–16:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:07–07:23, 10:24–16:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:07–07:23, 10:24–19:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-dashami until 05:22, Krishna-ekadashi from 05:22; lagna Mithuna 04:07, Karka 04:24, Simha 07:23, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:24, Vrischika 16:25, Dhanu 19:08, Makara 20:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −3
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–05:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 10:49–13:020 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:07–05:22−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:07–02:02 (16.07)−3 Yamaghanta 04:07–02:02 (16.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Kamika Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 04:08
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 02:01 (17.07) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 09:00 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 04:17 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:17 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 04:17 | karana Kaulava |
| from 09:00 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 15:53 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:01 (17.07) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 03:34 (17.07) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 03:34 (17.07) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:08 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:02 |
| End of twilight | 21:56 |
| Moonrise | 00:47 |
| Moonset | 18:13 |
| Day length | 16 h 53 min |
Sky
| Karka Sankranti | 22:57 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer) |
|---|
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 04:17 |
|---|
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, Rohini (04:08–21:02) is good for sowing.
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, 10:57–21:02
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Kamika Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 15.07
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–04:17
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:08–04:17 Yamaghanta 04:08–02:01 (17.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–03:34 (17.07)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:08–02:01 (17.07) Anandadi: Manasa 02:01–04:10 (17.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:11–03:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:02–21:16 |
| Pradosha | 21:02–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (17.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:49–00:25 (17.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:28–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:48–18:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:15–08:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:31–08:38, 13:09–14:16 |
| Varjyam | 18:01–19:37 |
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 04:08–07:19, 10:20–19:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 04:17, Krishna-dvadashi from 04:17; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:20, Simha 07:19, Kanya 10:20, Tula 13:20, Vrischika 16:21, Dhanu 19:04, Makara 20:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 22:57 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- 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 = −4
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:08–02:01 (17.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–02:01 (17.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 09:00–04:10 (17.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:08–04:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–04:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Sankranti day−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–03:34 (17.07)−3 Yamaghanta 04:08–02:01 (17.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 04:10
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:13 (18.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 02:22 (18.07) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 07:27 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:20 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:27 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 15:20 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:22 (18.07) | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 03:13 (18.07) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 03:13 (18.07) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:10 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 21:00 |
| End of twilight | 21:54 |
| Moonrise | 01:14 |
| Moonset | 19:29 |
| Day length | 16 h 50 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 |
|---|
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 (04:10–21:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
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, 21:00–22:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:13–04:11 (18.07)
Anandadi: Vajra 04:10–02:22 (18.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 02:22–04:11 (18.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:13–15:11 (18.07); Bhadra Mukha 03:13–05:13 (18.07); Bhadra Puchha 14:02–15:14 (18.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:13–03:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:00–21:15 |
| Pradosha | 21:00–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (18.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:26–19:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:22–10:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:41–16:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:10–06:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:10–05:17, 05:17–06:24 |
| Varjyam | 07:42–09:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:10–07:15, 10:16–16:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:10–07:15, 10:16–16:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:10–07:15, 10:16–16:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:10–07:15, 10:16–19:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mithuna 04:10, Karka 04:16, Simha 07:15, Kanya 10:16, Tula 13:16, Vrischika 16:17, Dhanu 19:00, Makara 20:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); 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 04:10–02:22 (18.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:10–07:270 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:10–02:22 (18.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:11
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:15 (19.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 03:06 (19.07) more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 06:13 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:11 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:13 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 15:11 | karana Shakuni |
| from 03:06 (19.07) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 03:15 (19.07) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 03:15 (19.07) | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:11 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:59 |
| End of twilight | 21:52 |
| Moonrise | 01:52 |
| Moonset | 20:31 |
| Day length | 16 h 47 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) 04:11–15:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 15:11–20:59: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:11–20:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:50 (19.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:06–04:13 (19.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:11–03:06 (19.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:13–15:11; Bhadra Mukha 03:13–05:13; Bhadra Puchha 14:02–15:14
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:14–03:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 20:59–21:13 |
| Pradosha | 20:59–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (19.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:48–18:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:53–20:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:47–18:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:45–19:52 |
| Varjyam | 11:01–12:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:11–07:11, 10:12–18:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mithuna 04:11, Karka 04:12, Simha 07:11, Kanya 10:12, Tula 13:12, Vrischika 16:13, Dhanu 18:56, Makara 20:46
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 04:11–20:59: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:11–06:130 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 06:13–09:41−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:11–03:06 (19.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:11–03:06 (19.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:11–15:11−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:11–03:15 (19.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Dhumra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Somvati Amavasya · Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:13
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 03:42 (20.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 04:14 (20.07) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 05:17 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:25 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:17 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 15:25 | karana Naga |
| from 03:42 (20.07) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 03:42 (20.07) | karana Kimstughna |
| from 04:14 (20.07) | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:13 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:57 |
| End of twilight | 21:50 |
| Moonrise | 02:46 |
| Moonset | 21:16 |
| Day length | 16 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:13–20:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Chatushpada 04:13–15:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 15:25–20:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Somvati Amavasya · Shiva
A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:15–03:42 (20.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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 03:15–03:42 (20.07)
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 03:15–03:42 (20.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:14–04:14 (20.07)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:14–04:14 (20.07) Anandadi: Dhumra all day
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:17–04:07 (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 | 20:57–21:12 |
| Pradosha | 20:57–22:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (20.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:43–03:23 (20.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:18–08:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:30–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:41–16:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:09–14:16, 16:30–17:37 |
| Varjyam | 15:40–17:20 |
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 04:13–07:07, 10:08–18:52, 20:42–20:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Amavasya; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 07:07, Kanya 10:08, Tula 13:08, Vrischika 16:09, Dhanu 18:52, Makara 20:42
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:
- Amavasya 04:13–20:57: 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 = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 05:17–04:14 (20.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day−3 Amavasya 04:13–03:42 (20.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:14
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:34 (21.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 05:47 (21.07) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:41 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 16:05 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:41 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 16:05 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:14 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:56 |
| End of twilight | 21:48 |
| Moonrise | 03:53 |
| Moonset | 21:47 |
| Day length | 16 h 41 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 03:42 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (04:14–20:56) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 04:14–16:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Anandadi: Vardhamana all day
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 | 22:58–00:40 (21.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:46–18:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:25–10:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:35–08:41, 23:52–00:21 (21.07) |
| Varjyam | 12:45–14:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:14–07:03, 10:04–16:05, 20:38–20:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:14–07:03, 10:04–16:05, 20:38–20:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:14–07:03, 10:04–16:05, 20:38–20:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 07:03, Kanya 10:04, Tula 13:04, Vrischika 16:05, Dhanu 18:48, Makara 20:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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 Pushya all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana all day+1 Yoga Harshana 04:14–04:410 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 04:41–05:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha
| Summary | Best day — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 05:47 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:16
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:34 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 05:47 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:25 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 04:34 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:25 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 04:34 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 04:34 | karana Balava |
| from 05:47 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 17:11 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:16 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:54 |
| End of twilight | 21:46 |
| Moonrise | 05:08 |
| Moonset | 22:09 |
| Day length | 16 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:34 | from 05:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:16–05:47) is good for sowing.
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, 20:54–22:09
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:54–22:09
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–04:18 (22.07)
Samvartaka Yoga 04:16–04:34
Anandadi: Matanga 04:16–05:47 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:47–04:18 (22.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:14–14:20 (22.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:17–03:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:28 |
| Godhuli | 20:54–21:09 |
| Pradosha | 20:54–22:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (22.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:21–08:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:30–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 19:38–21:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:34–05:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:34–05:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 04:34–05:47 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:16–06:59, 10:00–16:01, 20:34–20:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:34–05:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 05:47, Ashlesha from 05:47; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 04:34, Shukla-dvitya from 04:34; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 06:59, Kanya 10:00, Tula 13:00, Vrischika 16:01, Dhanu 18:44, Makara 20:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 05:47) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 05:47) — physical affliction (suffering); 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 ends by 05:47
+2 Pushya 04:16–05:47+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–04:18 (22.07)+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:25–04:18 (22.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:34–04:18 (22.07)0 Anandadi: Matanga 04:16–05:470 Chaturmasya0 Samvartaka Yoga 04:16–04:34−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:47–04:18 (22.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:47–04:18 (22.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| 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 | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:18
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 07:46 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 04:30 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 05:54 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:30 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 05:54 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 05:54 | karana Taitila |
| from 07:46 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 18:43 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:18 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:53 |
| End of twilight | 21:44 |
| Moonrise | 06:26 |
| Moonset | 22:24 |
| Day length | 16 h 35 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 05:54 | from 07:46 |
|---|
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, Magha (07:46–20:53) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Amrita 04:18–07:46 Anandadi: Musala 07:46–04:19 (23.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:14–14:20
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:19–03:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 20:53–21:08 |
| Pradosha | 20:53–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (23.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:02–07:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:40–16:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:18–06:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:26–10:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:49–10:56, 16:27–17:34 |
| Varjyam | 20:58–22:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 07:46, Magha from 07:46; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 05:54, Shukla-tritya from 05:54; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:55, Kanya 09:56, Tula 12:56, Vrischika 15:57, Dhanu 18:40, Makara 20:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 07:46) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 07:46) — loss of property; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 04:30–20:53: 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 = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:18–04:30+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:18–07:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:18–05:540 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:46–04:19 (23.07)−1 Gandanta 04:18–14:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:18–07:46−3 Vyatipata 04:30–04:19 (23.07)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hariyali Teej · Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 04:19
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 10:09 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 04:55 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:39 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:55 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 07:39 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 07:39 | karana Vanija |
| from 10:09 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 20:40 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:19 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:51 |
| End of twilight | 21:42 |
| Moonrise | 07:43 |
| Moonset | 22:35 |
| Day length | 16 h 31 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 07:39 | from 10:09 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:19–10:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (10:09–20:51) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:40–20:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 05:54 (22.07)–07:39
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), 10:56–14:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 10:09–04:21 (24.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:09–04:21 (24.07)
Anandadi: Siddhi 10:09–04:21 (24.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:19–10:09
- Bhadra on earth: 20:40–09:46 (24.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:42–22:53; Bhadra Puchha 08:28–09:46 (24.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:20–03:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 20:51–21:06 |
| Pradosha | 20:51–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (24.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:31–09:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:31–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:43–18:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:23–08:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:38–08:44, 13:08–14:14 |
| Varjyam | 19:04–20:51 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:55–07:39
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:55–07:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:55–07:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:19–07:39, 09:52–18:36, 20:27–20:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 10:09, Purva-Phalguni from 10:09; tithi Shukla-tritya until 07:39, Shukla-chaturti from 07:39; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:51, Kanya 09:52, Tula 12:52, Vrischika 15:53, Dhanu 18:36, Makara 20:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 10:09) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 10:09) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:39–20:51: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 20:40–20:51: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vyatipata 04:19–04:55: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 10:09–04:21 (24.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 10:09–04:21 (24.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–07:39+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:09–04:21 (24.07)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:55–04:21 (24.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 20:40–04:21 (24.07)0 Vyatipata 04:19–04:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:19–10:09−2 Rikta tithi 07:39–04:21 (24.07)−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:19–10:09
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Utpata |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Naga Panchami |
At sunrise 04:21
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 12:54 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 05:37 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:46 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:37 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 09:46 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 09:46 | karana Bava |
| from 12:54 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 22:56 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:21 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:49 |
| End of twilight | 21:40 |
| Moonrise | 08:58 |
| Moonset | 22:45 |
| Day length | 16 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:46 | from 12:54 |
|---|
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, Purva-Phalguni (04:21–12:54) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (12:54–20:49) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:21–09:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 09:46–12:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–09:46 Ravi Yoga 04:21–12:54
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:46–04:23 (25.07)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:21–12:54 Anandadi: Utpata 12:54–04:23 (25.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 20:40 (23.07)–09:46; Bhadra Mukha 20:42–22:53 (23.07); Bhadra Puchha 08:28–09:46
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:21–03:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:49–21:04 |
| Pradosha | 20:49–22:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (25.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:46–07:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:28–10:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:39–16:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:21–06:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:21–05:27, 05:27–06:33 |
| Varjyam | 20:59–22:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:48–20:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:48–20:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:48–20:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:48–20:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 12:54, Uttara-Phalguni from 12:54; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 09:46, Shukla-panchami from 09:46; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:47, Kanya 09:48, Tula 12:48, Vrischika 15:49, Dhanu 18:32, Makara 20:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 12:54) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 12:54) — 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 04:21–09:46: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 04:21–09:46: 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
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:21–12:54+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–09:46+1 Yoga Variyana 04:21–05:37+1 Auspicious tithi 09:46–04:23 (25.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:54–04:23 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:46–04:23 (25.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 04:21–09:46−1 Yoga Parigha 05:37–18:04−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:21–12:54−1 Anandadi: Utpata 12:54–04:23 (25.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:21–09:46
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — until 12:08 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:23
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 15:51 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 06:32 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:08 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:32 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 12:08 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 12:08 | karana Kaulava |
| from 15:51 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 01:22 (26.07) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:23 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:48 |
| End of twilight | 21:38 |
| Moonrise | 10:11 |
| Moonset | 22:53 |
| Day length | 16 h 24 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 12:08 | from 15:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:23–15:51) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (15:51–20:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 12:08–04:25 (26.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:51–04:25 (26.07) Ravi Yoga 15:51–04:25 (26.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:08–04:25 (26.07)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:23–15:51 Anandadi: Manasa 15:51–04:25 (26.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 11:42–12:34
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:22–03:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:48–21:03 |
| Pradosha | 20:48–22:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (26.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:46–09:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:45–20:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:41–18:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:36–19:42 |
| Varjyam | 01:19–03:07 (26.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:23–15:45, 20:19–20:48
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:23–15:45, 20:19–20:48 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:23–15:45, 20:19–20:48 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:23–18:28, 20:19–20:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 15:51, Hasta from 15:51; tithi Shukla-panchami until 12:08, Shukla-shashti from 12:08; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:43, Kanya 09:44, Tula 12:44, Vrischika 15:45, Dhanu 18:28, Makara 20:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 15:51) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 15:51) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 12:08
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:23–15:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–15:51+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–12:08+1 Yoga Shiva 06:32–04:25 (26.07)+1 Ravi Yoga 15:51–04:25 (26.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:08–04:25 (26.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:08–04:25 (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.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 18:52 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:25
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 18:52 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 07:32 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:35 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:32 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 14:35 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 14:35 | karana Gara |
| from 18:52 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 03:46 (27.07) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:25 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:46 |
| End of twilight | 21:36 |
| Moonrise | 11:23 |
| Moonset | 23:02 |
| Day length | 16 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:35 | from 18:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:25–18:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (18:52–20:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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
Ravi Yoga 04:25–18:52
Hutashana Yoga 04:25–14:35 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–14:35 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:35–18:52 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:35–04:26 (27.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:52–04:26 (27.07)
Anandadi: Vajra 04:25–18:52 Anandadi: Mudgara 18:52–04:26 (27.07)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:24–03:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:46–21:01 |
| Pradosha | 20:46–22:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (27.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:07–13:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:27–08:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:33–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:38–16:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:13, 16:24–17:30 |
| Varjyam | 03:49–05:36 (27.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:35–15:42, 20:15–20:46
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 | good 14:35–15:42, 20:15–20:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 14:35–15:42, 20:15–20:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:25–06:39, 09:40–18:24, 20:15–20:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 18:52, Chitra from 18:52; tithi Shukla-shashti until 14:35, Shukla-saptami from 14:35; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:39, Kanya 09:40, Tula 12:40, Vrischika 15:42, Dhanu 18:24, Makara 20:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 18:52) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 18:52) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 18:52
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:25–18:52+2 Yoga Siddha 07:32–04:26 (27.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–18:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:35–04:26 (27.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:35–18:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 04:25–14:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:35–04:26 (27.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–14:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:52–04:26 (27.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:25–18:52−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:25–14:35
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:26
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 21:43 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 08:28 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:54 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:28 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 16:54 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 16:54 | karana Vishti |
| from 21:43 | nakshatra Swati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:26 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:44 |
| End of twilight | 21:33 |
| Moonrise | 12:36 |
| Moonset | 23:11 |
| Day length | 16 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 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 (04:26–20:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:54–20:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 04:26–16:54 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:54–04:28 (28.07)
Hutashana Yoga 04:26–16:54 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–16:54
Anandadi: Dhwaja 21:43–04:28 (28.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:26–21:43
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:54–05:56 (28.07); Bhadra Puchha 18:51–20:08; Bhadra Mukha 20:08–22:18
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:25–03:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:44–21:00 |
| Pradosha | 20:44–22:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:52 (28.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:33–16:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:40–18:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:31–10:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:42–08:47, 23:50–00:21 (28.07) |
| Varjyam | 03:49–05:36, 03:53–05:39 (28.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:26–16:54
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:26–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:26–16:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:26–18:21, 20:11–20:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-saptami until 16:54, Shukla-ashtami from 16:54; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:36, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:21, Makara 20:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 16:54–20:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 04:26–08:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–21:43+1 Auspicious tithi 04:26–16:540 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:54–04:28 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:26–16:540 Ashtami 16:54–04:28 (28.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:54–04:28 (28.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:26–21:43−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:26–16:54−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–16:54
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 04:28
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 18:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 00:10 (29.07) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:12 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:56 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:56 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 09:12 | yoga Shubha |
| from 18:51 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 18:51 | karana Balava |
| from 00:10 (29.07) | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:28 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:42 |
| End of twilight | 21:31 |
| Moonrise | 13:52 |
| Moonset | 23:22 |
| Day length | 16 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:28–20:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:28–05:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 16:54 (27.07)–18:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 00:10–04:30 (29.07)
Hutashana Yoga 04:28–18:51 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–18:51 Krakacha Yoga 18:51–04:30 (29.07)
Anandadi: Prajapati 00:10–04:30 (29.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:28–00:10 (29.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:54 (27.07)–05:56; Bhadra Puchha 18:51–20:08 (27.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:08–22:18 (27.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:26–03:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:42–20:58 |
| Pradosha | 20:42–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (29.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:28–16:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:30–08:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:33–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 03:53–05:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:28–06:32, 09:32–18:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 18:51, Shukla-navami from 18:51; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:32, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:34, Dhanu 18:17, Makara 20:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 04:28–18:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 18:51–20:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Shubha 09:12–04:30 (29.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–00:10 (29.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:28–05:560 Krakacha Yoga 18:51–04:30 (29.07)−1 Ashtami 04:28–18:51−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:28–00:10 (29.07)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:28–18:51−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–18:51
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:32 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:30
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 02:02 (30.07) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:32 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:37 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:37 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 09:32 | yoga Shukla |
| from 20:14 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 20:14 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:02 (30.07) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:30 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:40 |
| End of twilight | 21:29 |
| Moonrise | 15:10 |
| Moonset | 23:36 |
| Day length | 16 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 20:14 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (04:30–20:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:14–04:32 (30.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:02–04:32 (30.07)
Hutashana Yoga 04:30–20:14 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–20:14
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:30–02:02 (30.07) Anandadi: Ananda 02:02–04:32 (30.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:28–03:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:40–20:56 |
| Pradosha | 20:40–22:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (30.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:33–18:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:36–16:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:30–06:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:33–10:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:53–10:58, 16:22–17:26 |
| Varjyam | 06:12–07:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:14–20:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 20:14–20:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 20:14–20:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:30–06:28, 09:28–18:13, 20:03–20:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-navami until 20:14, Shukla-dashami from 20:14; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:28, Kanya 09:28, Tula 12:29, Vrischika 15:30, Dhanu 18:13, Makara 20:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:30–20:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 09:32
+2 Yoga Shubha 04:30–09:32+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:30–02:02 (30.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:14–04:32 (30.07)0 Auspicious tithi 20:14–04:32 (30.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 04:30–20:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–20:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 04:30–20:14
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Varalakshmi Vrat |
At sunrise 04:32
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 03:11 (31.07) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:21 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:39 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:39 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 09:21 | yoga Brahma |
| from 20:53 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 20:53 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:11 (31.07) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:32 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:38 |
| End of twilight | 21:27 |
| Moonrise | 16:30 |
| Moonset | 23:56 |
| Day length | 16 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:32–20:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi
A fast and puja to Lakshmi, the “bestower of boons”, on the Friday before the full moon of Shravana. Married women pray for the well-being of the family; the vrat is especially widespread in South India.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:32–03:11 (31.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:32–03:11 (31.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:53–04:34 (31.07)
Hutashana Yoga 04:32–20:53 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:11–04:34 (31.07)
Anandadi: Chara 03:11–04:34 (31.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:32–03:11 (31.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:29–21:17
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:29–04:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:38–20:54 |
| Pradosha | 20:38–22:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (31.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:17–17:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:34–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:37–18:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:33–08:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:45–08:50, 13:07–14:12 |
| Varjyam | 06:14–07:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:32–06:24, 09:25–18:09, 19:59–20:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:24, Kanya 09:25, Tula 12:25, Vrischika 15:26, Dhanu 18:09, Makara 19:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:32–03:11 (31.07)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:32–03:11 (31.07)+1 Yoga Brahma 09:21–04:34 (31.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–03:11 (31.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:32–20:530 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 04:32–20:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:32–03:11 (31.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) |
At sunrise 04:34
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 03:31 (01.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:34 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:55 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:34 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 08:55 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:44 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 20:44 | karana Bava |
| from 03:31 (01.08) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:34 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:36 |
| End of twilight | 21:24 |
| Moonrise | 17:51 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 16 h 02 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:34–20:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:55–20:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Shravana: the fast is observed for the birth and well-being of children, and Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:53 (30.07)–20:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:35–07:47 (01.08)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Hutashana Yoga 04:34–20:44
Anandadi: Musala 04:34–03:31 (01.08) Anandadi: Gada 03:31–04:35 (01.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 08:55–20:44; Bhadra Puchha 13:35–14:46; Bhadra Mukha 14:46–16:46
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:31–09:29 (01.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:30–04:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:36–20:52 |
| Pradosha | 20:36–22:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (01.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:36–20:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:34–10:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:35–16:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:34–06:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:34–05:38, 05:38–06:42 |
| Varjyam | 08:52–10:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:34–06:20, 09:21–15:22, 19:55–20:36
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:34–06:20, 09:21–15:22, 19:55–20:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:34–06:20, 09:21–15:22, 19:55–20:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:34–06:20, 09:21–18:05, 19:55–20:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Karka 04:34, Simha 06:20, Kanya 09:21, Tula 12:21, Vrischika 15:22, Dhanu 18:05, Makara 19:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Yoga Brahma 04:34–08:34+1 Auspicious tithi 04:34–20:440 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:34–03:31 (01.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:34–03:31 (01.08)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:34–20:44−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:55–20:44
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
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.
Northern samvatsara: Sadharana (No. 44)
Shaka Samvat 1999 · Vikram Samvat 2134 · Kali Yuga 5178
Next year — Vilamba, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 12.04.2078
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
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).
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 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
pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
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’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.
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 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).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“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).
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.
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.
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.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
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.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
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.
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.
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.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“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.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
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”.
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.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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.
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 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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
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)
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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)
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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).
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
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).
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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 Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
any undertakings
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
plowing the ground
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.
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.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are allowed.
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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 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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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)
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-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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.
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
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.
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)
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 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
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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)
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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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.
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)
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
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
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
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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).
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
“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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding