July 2082 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 25.07), Shravana (from 26.07). Periods: until 4.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 6.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 6.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 9.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).
Icons this month (22)
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
- 5.07 Sun — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra after 17:52 until 19:21
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 22.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 26.07 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Pushya until 09:42
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 30.07 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Siddha until 08:18
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Festivals
- 1.07 Wed Skanda Shashti
- 3.07 Fri Masik Durgashtami
- 6.07 Mon Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
- 7.07 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
- 9.07 Thu Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
- 9.07 Thu Purnima Vrat
- 10.07 Fri Ashadha Purnima
- 13.07 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
- 13.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 17.07 Fri Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
- 17.07 Fri Kalashtami
- 20.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 21.07 Tue Kamika Ekadashi
- 22.07 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 23.07 Thu Masik Shivaratri
- 25.07 Sat Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
- 25.07 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 25.07 Sat Karkidaka Vavu
- 27.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 28.07 Tue Hariyali Teej
- 28.07 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 28.07 Tue Chandra Darshan
- 29.07 Wed Naga Panchami
- 30.07 Thu Skanda Shashti
Special muhurta yogas
- 4.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:28–03:54 (05.07)
- 6.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:16–03:56 (07.07)
- 11.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 05:21–12:08
- 11.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:08–04:02 (12.07)
- 16.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:22–04:09 (17.07)
- 17.07 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:09–00:21 (18.07)
- 17.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 21.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:16–07:57
- 22.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 24.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:41–04:23 (25.07)
- 26.07 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:24–09:42
- 26.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:24–09:42
- 29.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–04:31 (30.07)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 1.07 Wed — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 6.07 Mon — Yamaghanta, Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 10.07 Fri — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 14.07 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 16.07 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Yoga Atiganda
- 17.07 Fri — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka
- 19.07 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 21.07 Tue — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Gada
- 24.07 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
- 25.07 Sat — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 27.07 Mon — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 31.07 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Sky this month
- 10.07 Full moon (Purnima) 06:11
- 14.07 Northern samvatsara: Rakshasa → Nala 06:00
- 17.07 Karka Sankranti 05:30 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
- 25.07 New moon (Amavasya) 18:55
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 4.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
- from 6.07 Chaturmasya
- 13.07 01:23 – 18.07 00:21 Roga Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Shubhakrit (No. 36, “doer of good”) — A year of good deeds: success in new undertakings, plenty and harmony. more
Northern samvatsara: Rakshasa → Nala. Shaka Samvat 2004, Vikram Samvat 2139, Kali Yuga 5183.
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 | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5 |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 03:50
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:09 (02.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 23:40 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 09:31 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:06 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:31 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 14:06 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:40 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 01:09 (02.07) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 01:09 (02.07) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:50 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:16 |
| Moonrise | 10:20 |
| Moonset | 23:21 |
| Day length | 17 h 26 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, Purva-Phalguni (03:50–21:16) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:00–01:09 (02.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:50–23:40 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:09–03:51 (02.07)
Anandadi: Sthira 03:50–23:40 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:40–03:51 (02.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:57–03:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:16–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:16–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (02.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:33–19:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–14:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:01–08:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:22–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 08:23–09:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–08:19
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:50–08:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:50–08:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:50–08:19, 11:20–20:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:20, Simha 08:19, Kanya 11:20, Tula 14:20, Vrischika 17:21, Dhanu 20:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 09:31–21:16: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
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 03:50–09:31+2 Ravi Yoga 03:50–23:40+1 Anandadi: Sthira 03:50–23:40+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–23:40−3 Vyatipata 09:31–03:51 (02.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6 |
At sunrise 03:51
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 22:25 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 06:56 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:08 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:56 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 12:08 | karana Vanija |
| from 22:25 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 23:06 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 23:06 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:51 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:15 |
| Moonrise | 11:50 |
| Moonset | 23:28 |
| Day length | 17 h 24 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:51–21:16) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:51–22:25 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 22:25–23:06 Krakacha Yoga 23:06–03:52 (03.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:06–03:52 (03.07)
Anandadi: Matanga 03:51–22:25 Anandadi: Rakshasa 22:25–03:52 (03.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:06–10:00 (03.07); Bhadra Puchha 00:44–01:49 (03.07); Bhadra Mukha 01:49–03:38 (03.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:58–03:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:16–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:16–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (03.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:36–17:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:44–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:51–06:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:12–10:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:39–10:49, 16:37–17:47 |
| Varjyam | 06:30–08:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:56–08:15, 11:16–17:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:56–08:15, 11:16–17:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:56–08:15, 11:16–17:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:51–08:15, 11:16–20:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:16, Simha 08:15, Kanya 11:16, Tula 14:16, Vrischika 17:17, Dhanu 20:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 03:51–06:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:51–22:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–22:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:51–23:06+1 Yoga Variyana 06:56–03:52 (03.07)−1 Vyatipata 03:51–06:56−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:51–22:25
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7 |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 03:52
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 20:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 21:00 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 04:11 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:00 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:11 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 10:00 | karana Bava |
| from 20:53 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 20:53 | karana Balava |
| from 21:00 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 01:19 (04.07) | yoga Shiva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:52 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:14 |
| Moonrise | 13:21 |
| Moonset | 23:36 |
| Day length | 17 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 20:53 | from 21:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:52–21:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (21:00–21:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:52–10:00: 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 23:06 (02.07)–20:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 21:00–03:53 (04.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–20:53 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:53–03:53 (04.07)
Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–21:00 Anandadi: Musala 21:00–03:53 (04.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:06 (02.07)–10:00; Bhadra Puchha 00:44–01:49; Bhadra Mukha 01:49–03:38
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:47 (04.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:21–16:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:23–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:54–19:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:02–08:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:20–08:30, 13:08–14:18 |
| Varjyam | 06:19–07:50 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:52–08:11, 11:12–19:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 21:00, Chitra from 21:00; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 20:53, Shukla-navami from 20:53; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:13, Simha 08:11, Kanya 11:12, Tula 14:12, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 19:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 21:00) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 21:00) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 03:52–20:53: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 20:53–21:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:52–21:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–21:00+1 Yoga Variyana 03:52–04:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 21:00–03:53 (04.07)0 Anandadi: Musala 21:00–03:53 (04.07)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:53–03:53 (04.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:52–10:00−1 Ashtami 03:52–20:53−1 Yoga Parigha 04:11–14:45−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:52–20:53−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–20:53
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, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8 |
At sunrise 03:53
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 19:28 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 22:22 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:44 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:44 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 18:33 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 18:33 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:28 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 22:22 | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:53 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:13 |
| Moonrise | 14:55 |
| Moonset | 23:47 |
| Day length | 17 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:33 | from 19:28 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:53–19:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (19:28–21:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–18:33 Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:28–03:54 (05.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:28–03:54 (05.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:33–03:54 (05.07)
Anandadi: Siddhi 19:28–03:54 (05.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:53–19:28
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 | 13:28–14:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:13–10:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:44–16:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:53–06:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:53–05:02, 05:02–06:12 |
| Varjyam | 04:29–05:59, 00:41–02:11 (05.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:33–21:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 18:33–21:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 18:33–21:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:53–08:07, 11:08–21:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 19:28, Swati from 19:28; tithi Shukla-navami until 18:33, Shukla-dashami from 18:33; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:09, Simha 08:07, Kanya 11:08, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:09, Dhanu 19:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 19:28) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 19:28) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 03:53–18:33: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–19:28+1 Yoga Shiva 03:53–22:220 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:28–03:54 (05.07)0 Auspicious tithi 18:33–03:54 (05.07)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 19:28–03:54 (05.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:28–03:54 (05.07)0 Anandadi: Kana 03:53–19:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:33–03:54 (05.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–18:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 03:53–18:33
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 17:52; auspicious time — until 19:21 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 17:52 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 19:21 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 05:22 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:22 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 16:09 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 16:09 | karana Vanija |
| from 17:52 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 19:21 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 02:57 (06.07) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:12 |
| Moonrise | 16:31 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 17 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:09 | from 17:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:54–17:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (17:52–21:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:54–17:52
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:09–03:55 (06.07)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:54–17:52 Anandadi: Utpata 17:52–03:55 (06.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:57–10:40 (06.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:17–08:22 (06.07); Bhadra Mukha 08:22–10:10 (06.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:48–16:31
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:14–21:27 |
| Pradosha | 21:14–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (06.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:39–11:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:04–21:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:54–19:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:55–20:04 |
| Varjyam | 23:06–00:35 (06.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–17:52
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 | average 03:54–17:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:54–17:05 |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:54–17:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:54–19:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 17:52, Vishakha from 17:52; tithi Shukla-dashami until 16:09, Shukla-ekadashi from 16:09; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:05, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:04, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 17:52) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 17:52) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.
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 17:52
Auspicious time ends by 19:21
+2 Yoga Siddha 03:54–19:21+2 Ravi Yoga 03:54–17:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–17:52+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–16:090 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:09–03:55 (06.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:54–17:52
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) |
At sunrise 03:55
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 13:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:16 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 16:22 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:46 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:46 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 13:46 | karana Bava |
| from 16:16 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 16:22 | yoga Shubha |
| from 00:36 (07.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:55 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:11 |
| Moonrise | 18:08 |
| Moonset | 00:02 |
| Day length | 17 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:46 | from 16:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (03:55–16:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (16:16–21:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:55–13:46: 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 16:09 (05.07)–13:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:56–07:23 (07.07)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:16–03:56 (07.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–13:46 Krakacha Yoga 03:55–13:46 Yamaghanta 03:55–16:16 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:46–03:56 (07.07)
Anandadi: Mitra 03:55–16:16 Anandadi: Manasa 16:16–03:56 (07.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:57–10:40; Bhadra Puchha 07:17–08:22; Bhadra Mukha 08:22–10:10
- Bhadra in heaven: 10:40–13:46
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 | 08:03–09:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:05–08:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:24–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:44–16:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:18, 16:36–17:45 |
| Varjyam | 20:01–21:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–17:01
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 03:55–17:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:55–07:59, 11:00–17:01 |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:55–17:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:16–19:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 16:16, Anuradha from 16:16; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 13:46, Shukla-dvadashi from 13:46; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 05:01, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 16:16) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 16:16) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −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
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:55–16:16+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:55–16:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–13:46+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:16–03:56 (07.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:16–03:56 (07.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:46–03:56 (07.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:55–10:40−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–13:46−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:55–13:46−3 Yamaghanta 03:55–16:16
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 | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 14:47 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Bhauma Pradosha |
At sunrise 03:56
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 14:47 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:28 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:28 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:28 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
|---|---|
| from 11:28 | karana Kaulava |
| from 13:28 | yoga Shukla |
| from 14:47 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 22:23 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:12 |
| End of twilight | 22:10 |
| Moonrise | 19:36 |
| Moonset | 00:25 |
| Day length | 17 h 16 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 11:28 | from 14:47 |
|---|
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, Anuradha (03:56–14:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (14:47–21:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:12–22:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:28–03:57 (08.07)
Anandadi: Vajra 03:56–14:47 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:47–03:57 (08.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:02–03:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:12–21:26 |
| Pradosha | 21:12–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (08.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:02–06:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:53–19:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:15–10:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:23–08:32, 23:54–00:21 (08.07) |
| Varjyam | 20:05–21:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:28–16:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:28–16:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 11:28–16:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:56–07:55, 10:56–19:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 14:47, Jyestha from 14:47; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 11:28, Shukla-triodashi from 11:28; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:57, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:56, Vrischika 16:57, Dhanu 19:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 14:47) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 14:47) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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 = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 14:47
+2 Yoga Shubha 03:56–13:28+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:28–03:57 (08.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–14:47+1 Auspicious tithi 11:28–03:57 (08.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:47–03:57 (08.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:56–14:47−1 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: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 13:31 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 10:43 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:21 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:21 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 09:21 | karana Gara |
| from 10:43 | yoga Brahma |
| from 13:31 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 20:25 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:11 |
| End of twilight | 22:09 |
| Moonrise | 20:42 |
| Moonset | 01:05 |
| Day length | 17 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:21 |
|---|
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, Jyestha (03:57–13:31) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (13:31–21:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 09:21–21:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 13:31–03:58 (09.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–09:21 Yamaghanta 13:31–03:58 (09.07)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:31–03:58 (09.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:57–13:31
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:48–19:15
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:03–03:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:11–21:25 |
| Pradosha | 21:11–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (09.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:11–06:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:06–08:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:25–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–09:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:57–09:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 03:57–07:52 |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:57–09:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:57–09:21, 10:52–19:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 13:31, Mula from 13:31; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 09:21, Shukla-chaturdashi from 09:21; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:53, Simha 07:52, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:53, Vrischika 16:54, Dhanu 19:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 13:31) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 13:31) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 09:21–21:11: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Brahma 10:43–03:58 (09.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–09:21+1 Ravi Yoga 13:31–03:58 (09.07)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:31–03:58 (09.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 13:31–03:58 (09.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:57–13:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–13:31−1 Rikta tithi 09:21–03:58 (09.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–09:21
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 03:58
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 12:34 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:15 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:34 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:34 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 07:34 | karana Vishti |
| from 08:15 | yoga Indra |
| from 12:34 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 18:49 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:58 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:10 |
| End of twilight | 22:07 |
| Moonrise | 21:25 |
| Moonset | 02:07 |
| Day length | 17 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:34 | from 12:34 |
|---|
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, Mula (03:58–12:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (12:34–21:10) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:34–18:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:58–07:34: 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, 07:34–04:00 (10.07)
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), 10:51–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 10.07
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:58–12:34 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–04:00 (10.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–07:34
Anandadi: Prajapati 12:34–04:00 (10.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:58–12:34
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:34–18:49; Bhadra Puchha 14:55–16:03; Bhadra Mukha 16:03–17:56
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:04–03:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:10–21:24 |
| Pradosha | 21:10–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (10.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:25–07:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:43–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:58–06:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:16–10:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:42–10:51, 16:35–17:44 |
| Varjyam | 11:02–12:34, 21:58–23:32 |
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 12:34–19:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 12:34, Purva-Ashadha from 12:34; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 07:34, Purnima from 07:34; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:49, Simha 07:48, Kanya 10:48, Tula 13:49, Vrischika 16:50, Dhanu 19:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 12:34) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 12:34) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:58–07:34: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 07:34–21:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 03:58–08:15+2 Ravi Yoga 03:58–12:34+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–04:00 (10.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 12:34–04:00 (10.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–07:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:58–12:34−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–12:34−2 Rikta tithi 03:58–07:34−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:34–18:49
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, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ashadha Purnima |
At sunrise 04:00
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:05 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 06:07 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:11 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:07 | yoga Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| from 06:11 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 06:11 | karana Balava |
| from 12:05 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 17:42 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:00 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:09 |
| End of twilight | 22:06 |
| Moonrise | 21:50 |
| Moonset | 03:29 |
| Day length | 17 h 09 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 06:11 |
|---|
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 06:11 | from 12:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:00–12:05) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:05–21:09) 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 07:34 (09.07)–06:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 9.07
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–04:01 (11.07)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:05–04:01 (11.07)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:00–12:05 Anandadi: Ananda 12:05–04:01 (11.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:49–06:34
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:05–03:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:09–21:23 |
| Pradosha | 21:09–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (11.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:23–08:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:26–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:52–19:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:08–08:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:25–08:34, 13:09–14:17 |
| Varjyam | 20:06–21:42 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:00–07:44, 10:44–19:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:05, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:05; tithi Purnima until 06:11, Krishna-pratipat from 06:11; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:45, Simha 07:44, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:45, Vrischika 16:46, Dhanu 19:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:05) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:05) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 04:00–06:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 06:07–21:09: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 04:00–06:07+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–04:01 (11.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:00–12:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:11–04:01 (11.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:05–04:01 (11.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:05–04:01 (11.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:00–12:05−3 Vaidhriti 06:07–04:01 (11.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 12:08 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:01
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 05:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:08 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 04:25 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 05:21 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:25 | yoga Vishkambha |
|---|---|
| from 05:21 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 05:21 | karana Taitila |
| from 12:08 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 17:09 | karana Gara |
| from 03:13 (12.07) | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:01 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:08 |
| End of twilight | 22:04 |
| Moonrise | 22:05 |
| Moonset | 04:59 |
| Day length | 17 h 07 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 05:21 | from 12:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:01–12:08) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:08–21:08) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 05:21–12:08 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:08–04:02 (12.07)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:01–05:21
Anandadi: Chara 06:04–13:45 Anandadi: Sthira 13:45–04:02 (12.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:01–06:04
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 | 03:06–03:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:08–21:22 |
| Pradosha | 21:08–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (12.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:43–07:19, 02:07–03:45 (12.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:18–10:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:01–06:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:01–05:09, 05:09–06:18 |
| Varjyam | 16:15–17:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:25–07:40, 10:41–16:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:25–07:40, 10:41–16:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:25–07:40, 10:41–16:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:08, Shravana from 12:08; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 05:21, Krishna-dvitya from 05:21; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:41, Simha 07:40, Kanya 10:41, Tula 13:41, Vrischika 16:42, Dhanu 19:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:08) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:08) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 04:01–04:25: 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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:08
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:08–04:02 (12.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–12:08+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–05:210 Anandadi: Chara 06:04–13:450 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:01–05:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:21–12:080 Vaidhriti 04:01–04:250 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:01–06:04−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:02
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 12:48 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 02:32 (13.07) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 05:07 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:07 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 05:07 | karana Vanija |
| from 12:48 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 17:15 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:32 (13.07) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:02 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:07 |
| End of twilight | 22:03 |
| Moonrise | 22:15 |
| Moonset | 06:28 |
| Day length | 17 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:07 | from 12:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:02–12:48) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:15–21:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Matanga 12:48–04:04 (13.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:02–12:48
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:15–01:23 (13.07); Bhadra Puchha 01:16–02:30 (13.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 01:23–05:33 (13.07); Bhadra Puchha 01:16–02:30 (13.07); Bhadra Mukha 02:30–04:32 (13.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 01:23 (13.07)–00:21 (18.07)
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 | 03:09–04:51 (13.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:59–21:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:51–18:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:50–19:59 |
| Varjyam | 17:02–18:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:02–07:36, 10:37–16:38 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 12:48, Dhanishtha from 12:48; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 05:07, Krishna-tritya from 05:07; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:37, Simha 07:36, Kanya 10:37, Tula 13:37, Vrischika 16:38, Dhanu 19:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 12:48) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 12:48) — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:02–12:48+1 Yoga Priti 04:02–02:32 (13.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–05:070 Anandadi: Matanga 12:48–04:04 (13.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:15–01:23 (13.07)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:02–12:48
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 05:33 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:04
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 14:08 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 02:21 (14.07) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:33 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:33 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 05:33 | karana Bava |
| from 14:08 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 18:01 | karana Balava |
| from 02:21 (14.07) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:04 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:06 |
| End of twilight | 22:01 |
| Moonrise | 22:23 |
| Moonset | 07:52 |
| Day length | 17 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:33 | from 14:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (14:08–21:06) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:04–05:33: 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, 22:23
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
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:04–14:08
Anandadi: Shubha 04:04–14:08 Anandadi: Amrita 14:08–04:05 (14.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 01:23–05:33; Bhadra Puchha 01:16–02:30; Bhadra Mukha 02:30–04:32
- Roga Panchaka: 01:23–00:21 (18.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:08–03:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:06–21:20 |
| Pradosha | 21:06–22:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (14.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:09–04:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:11–08:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:27–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:42–16:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:09–14:17, 16:33–17:41 |
| Varjyam | 21:55–23:39 |
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 04:04–05:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 14:08, Shatabhisha from 14:08; tithi Krishna-tritya until 05:33, Krishna-chaturti from 05:33; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:33, Simha 07:32, Kanya 10:33, Tula 13:33, Vrischika 16:34, Dhanu 19:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 14:08) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 14:08) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 05:33–21:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 04:04–05:33: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
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 05:33
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:04–14:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–14:08+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:04–02:21 (14.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–05:33+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:04–14:080 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 04:04–05:33−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 05:33–04:05 (14.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 16:05 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:39 (15.07) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:38 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:38 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 06:38 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:05 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 19:24 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:39 (15.07) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:05 |
| End of twilight | 22:00 |
| Moonrise | 22:29 |
| Moonset | 09:12 |
| Day length | 16 h 59 min |
Sky
| Northern samvatsara | 06:00 — Rakshasa → Nala |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 3, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:38 | from 16:05 |
|---|
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 (04:05–16:05) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (16:05–21:05) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–04:06 (15.07)
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:05–16:05 Anandadi: Kana 16:05–04:06 (15.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 01:23 (13.07)–00:21 (18.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:09–03:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:05–21:19 |
| Pradosha | 21:05–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (15.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:17–10:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:50–18:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:20–10:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:29–08:37, 23:53–00:21 (15.07) |
| Varjyam | 23:08–00:54 (15.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:38–16:30
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:38–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:38–16:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:05–19:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 16:05, Purva-Bhadra from 16:05; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 06:38, Krishna-panchami from 06:38; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:29, Simha 07:28, Kanya 10:29, Tula 13:29, Vrischika 16:30, Dhanu 19:13, Makara 21:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 16:05) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 16:05) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:05–06:38: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −6
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–16:05+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:05–02:39 (15.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:38–04:06 (15.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:05–04:06 (15.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–04:06 (15.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:05–06:38−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:05–16:05
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:06
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 18:33 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 03:19 (16.07) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:18 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:18 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 08:18 | karana Gara |
| from 18:33 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 21:19 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:19 (16.07) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:06 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:03 |
| End of twilight | 21:58 |
| Moonrise | 22:34 |
| Moonset | 10:29 |
| Day length | 16 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:18 | from 18:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:06–18:33) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (18:33–21:03) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:33–04:08 (16.07)
Anandadi: Padma 04:06–18:33 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:33–04:08 (16.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 01:23 (13.07)–00:21 (18.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:53–08:45
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:10–03:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 09:43–11:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:13–08:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:28–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–08:18, 10:25–16:26, 18:33–21:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:06–08:18, 10:25–16:26, 18:33–21:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:06–08:18, 10:25–16:26, 18:33–21:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 18:33–19:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 18:33, Uttara-Bhadra from 18:33; tithi Krishna-panchami until 08:18, Krishna-shashti from 08:18; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:25, Simha 07:24, Kanya 10:25, Tula 13:25, Vrischika 16:26, Dhanu 19:09, Makara 20:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 18:33) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 18:33) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:06–18:33+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:06–03:19 (16.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–08:180 Ravi Yoga 18:33–04:08 (16.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:33–04:08 (16.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:33–04:08 (16.07)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:06–18:33
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:08
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 21:22 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 04:13 (17.07) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:26 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:26 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 10:26 | karana Vishti |
| from 21:22 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 23:35 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:08 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:02 |
| End of twilight | 21:56 |
| Moonrise | 22:40 |
| Moonset | 11:44 |
| Day length | 16 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:08–21:02) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:26–21:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:08–21:22 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:22–04:09 (17.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–10:26
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:08–21:22 Anandadi: Mitra 21:22–04:09 (17.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 10:26–23:35; Bhadra Puchha 15:42–17:01; Bhadra Mukha 17:01–19:13
- Roga Panchaka: 01:23 (13.07)–00:21 (18.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:11–03:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:32 |
| Godhuli | 21:02–21:16 |
| Pradosha | 21:02–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (17.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:00–17:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:42–16:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:08–06:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:21–10:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:46–10:54, 16:32–17:39 |
| Varjyam | 05:16–07:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:08–10:26
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 04:08–10:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:08–10:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:08–07:20, 10:21–19:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-shashti until 10:26, Krishna-saptami from 10:26; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:21, Simha 07:20, Kanya 10:21, Tula 13:21, Vrischika 16:22, Dhanu 19:05, Makara 20:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 10:26–21:02: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +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: Bhadra on earth
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:08–21:22+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:08–21:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–21:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–10:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 04:08–05:48−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 10:26–23:35
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Kalashtami |
At sunrise 04:09
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 00:21 (18.07) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 04:13 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:47 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:13 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 12:47 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 12:47 | karana Balava |
| from 00:21 (18.07) | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 02:00 (18.07) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:09 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 21:01 |
| End of twilight | 21:54 |
| Moonrise | 22:46 |
| Moonset | 13:00 |
| Day length | 16 h 51 min |
Sky
| Karka Sankranti | 05:30 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:47 |
|---|
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, Revati (04:09–21:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Cancer — the beginning of Dakshinayana, the Sun’s southward course and the “night of the gods”. Holy bath, charity and ancestor rites are favourable.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:09–05:30
on the day the Sun enters the sign
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, 21:01–22:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:09–00:21 (18.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 04:09–12:47 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–12:47 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:47–04:11 (18.07)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:09–00:21 (18.07) Anandadi: Vajra 00:21–04:11 (18.07)
- Roga Panchaka: 01:23 (13.07)–00:21 (18.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:36–07:05 (18.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:12–03:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:01–21:15 |
| Pradosha | 21:01–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (18.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:39–23:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:29–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:48–18:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:16–08:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:32–08:39, 13:09–14:16 |
| Varjyam | 10:52–12:39 |
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 04:09–07:16, 10:17–19:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-saptami until 12:47, Krishna-ashtami from 12:47; lagna Mithuna 04:09, Karka 04:17, Simha 07:16, Kanya 10:17, Tula 13:17, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:01, Makara 20:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 12:47–21:01: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Sankranti at 05:30 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:09–00:21 (18.07)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:09–00:21 (18.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–00:21 (18.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:13–04:11 (18.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:47–04:11 (18.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–12:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 12:47–04:11 (18.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:47–04:11 (18.07)−1 Panchaka 04:09–00:21 (18.07)−1 Sankranti day−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:09–12:47
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: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:11
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 15:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 03:14 (19.07) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 05:11 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:10 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:11 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 15:10 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 15:10 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:14 (19.07) | nakshatra Bharani |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:11 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:59 |
| End of twilight | 21:53 |
| Moonrise | 22:55 |
| Moonset | 14:17 |
| Day length | 16 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:10 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:10–04:12 (19.07)
Anandadi: Saumya 04:11–03:14 (19.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:14–04:12 (19.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:36 (17.07)–07:05
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:14–03:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 20:59–21:14 |
| Pradosha | 20:59–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (19.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:10–20:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:23–10:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:41–16:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:11–06:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:11–05:18, 05:18–06:25 |
| Varjyam | 22:45–00:33 (19.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:11–07:12, 10:13–18:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 15:10, Krishna-navami from 15:10; lagna Mithuna 04:11, Karka 04:14, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:13, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 18:57, Makara 20:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:11–15:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 15:10–20:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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: Saumya 04:11–03:14 (19.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:11–03:14 (19.07)+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:11–05:11+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:10–04:12 (19.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 04:11–15:10−1 Gandanta 04:11–07:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:12
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:50 (20.07) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 06:03 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 04:18 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:18 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 06:03 | yoga Shula |
| from 17:20 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 17:20 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:12 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:58 |
| End of twilight | 21:51 |
| Moonrise | 23:08 |
| Moonset | 15:37 |
| Day length | 16 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 2, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:20 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:12–20:58) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day
Anandadi: Kaladanda all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:15–03:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 20:58–21:12 |
| Pradosha | 20:58–22:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (20.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:31–02:17 (20.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:52–20:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:46–18:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:44–19:51 |
| Varjyam | 13:53–15:39 |
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 17:20–18:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-navami until 17:20, Krishna-dashami from 17:20; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:09, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:10, Dhanu 18:53, Makara 20:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:12–17:20: 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 = −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.
+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:12–06:030 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 06:03–08:06−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:12–17:20−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:14
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:50 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 06:40 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:17 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:50 | nakshatra Krittika |
|---|---|
| from 06:17 | karana Vishti |
| from 06:40 | yoga Ganda |
| from 19:06 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 19:06 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:14 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:56 |
| End of twilight | 21:49 |
| Moonrise | 23:27 |
| Moonset | 16:57 |
| Day length | 16 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:50 | from 19:06 |
|---|
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, Bharani (04:14–05:50) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:50–20:56) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:17–19:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:06–04:16 (21.07) Krakacha Yoga 19:06–04:16 (21.07)
Anandadi: Chara 04:14–05:50 Anandadi: Sthira 05:50–04:16 (21.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 06:17–19:06; Bhadra Puchha 08:09–09:26; Bhadra Mukha 09:26–11:35
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:40–19:31
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 | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:19–08:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:30–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:40–16:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:09–14:15, 16:29–17:36 |
| Varjyam | 18:53–20:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:14–07:04, 10:05–16:06, 20:39–20:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:14–07:04, 10:05–16:06, 20:39–20:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:14–07:04, 10:05–16:06, 20:39–20:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:50–07:04, 10:05–18:49, 20:39–20:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 05:50, Krittika from 05:50; tithi Krishna-dashami until 19:06, Krishna-ekadashi from 19:06; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:05, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:49, Makara 20:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 05:50) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 05:50) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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).
- 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 = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:50–04:16 (21.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 06:40–09:060 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:06–04:16 (21.07)0 Krakacha Yoga 19:06–04:16 (21.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:14–05:50−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:17–19:06
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kamika Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:16
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 07:57 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 06:54 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:46 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:54 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 07:46 | karana Balava |
| from 07:57 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 20:18 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 20:18 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:16 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:55 |
| End of twilight | 21:47 |
| Moonrise | 23:57 |
| Moonset | 18:14 |
| Day length | 16 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 2, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:57 | from 20:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:16–07:57) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:57–20:55) is good for sowing.
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 19:06 (20.07)–20:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:17–07:37 (22.07)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:16–07:57
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–20:18 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:57–20:18
Anandadi: Matanga 07:57–04:17 (22.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:16–07:57
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:17–03:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:28 |
| Godhuli | 20:55–21:09 |
| Pradosha | 20:55–22:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (22.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:20–07:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:45–18:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:25–10:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:36–08:42, 23:52–00:21 (22.07) |
| Varjyam | 00:58–02:40 (22.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:01–16:02, 20:36–20:55
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:01–16:02, 20:36–20:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:01–16:02, 20:36–20:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:16–07:00, 07:57–20:18, 20:36–20:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 07:57, Rohini from 07:57; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 20:18, Krishna-dvadashi from 20:18; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:45, Makara 20:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 07:57) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 07:57) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:16–07:57+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:57–04:17 (22.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:54–04:17 (22.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:57–04:17 (22.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–20:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:16–07:57−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:57–20:18
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:17
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 09:29 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 06:40 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:40 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:40 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 08:40 | karana Taitila |
| from 09:29 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 20:52 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 20:52 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:17 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:53 |
| End of twilight | 21:45 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 19:20 |
| Day length | 16 h 35 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 09:29 | from 20:52 |
|---|
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, Rohini (04:17–09:29) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (09:29–20:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:53–22:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–20:52 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:52–04:19 (23.07)
Anandadi: Shubha 04:17–09:29 Anandadi: Amrita 09:29–04:19 (23.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:18–03:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:28 |
| Godhuli | 20:53–21:08 |
| Pradosha | 20:53–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (23.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:05–07:47, 01:16–02:55 (23.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:22–08:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:31–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 15:18–16:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:17–06:56, 09:57–15:59, 20:32–20:52
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 04:17–06:56, 09:57–15:59, 20:32–20:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:17–06:56, 09:57–15:59, 20:32–20:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:17–06:56, 09:57–18:41, 20:32–20:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 09:29, Mrigashirsha from 09:29; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 20:52, Krishna-trayodashi from 20:52; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:57, Vrischika 15:59, Dhanu 18:41, Makara 20:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 09:29) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 09:29) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–20:52+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:17–09:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–09:29+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:17–06:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:52–04:19 (23.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:19
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 10:24 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:56 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:54 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:56 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 08:54 | karana Vanija |
| from 10:24 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 20:48 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 20:48 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:19 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:51 |
| End of twilight | 21:43 |
| Moonrise | 00:46 |
| Moonset | 20:08 |
| Day length | 16 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:24 | from 20:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:19–10:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:48–20:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 20:48–20:51: 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, 00:21–00:51 (24.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:48–04:21 (24.07)
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:19–10:24 Anandadi: Kana 10:24–04:21 (24.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:48–08:32 (24.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:48–22:44; Bhadra Puchha 07:17–08:27 (24.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:20–03:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 20:51–21:06 |
| Pradosha | 20:51–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (24.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:34–02:11 (24.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:39–16:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:19–06:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:27–10:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:50–10:56, 16:27–17:33 |
| Varjyam | 18:54–20:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:19–15:55, 20:28–20:48
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 04:19–15:55, 20:28–20:48 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:19–15:55, 20:28–20:48 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:19–06:53, 09:53–18:37, 20:28–20:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 10:24, Ardra from 10:24; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 20:48, Krishna-chaturdashi from 20:48; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:53, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:54, Vrischika 15:55, Dhanu 18:37, Makara 20:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 10:24) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 10:24) — sadness; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 20:48–20:51: 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
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–10:24+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:19–05:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Krishna Chaturdashi 20:48–04:21 (24.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:48–04:21 (24.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:48–04:21 (24.07)0 Yoga Vyaghata 05:56–09:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:24–04:21 (24.07)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:19–10:24
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, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:21
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 10:41 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 04:42 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:32 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:42 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 08:32 | karana Shakuni |
| from 10:41 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 20:07 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 20:07 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 03:00 (25.07) | yoga Vajra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:21 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:50 |
| End of twilight | 21:40 |
| Moonrise | 01:56 |
| Moonset | 20:40 |
| Day length | 16 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:41 | from 20:07 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (10:41–20:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:21–08:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 08:32–20:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 20:07–20:50: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:21–20:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:41–04:23 (25.07)
Anandadi: Padma 04:21–10:41 Anandadi: Lumbaka 10:41–04:23 (25.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:48 (23.07)–08:32; Bhadra Mukha 20:48–22:44 (23.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:17–08:27
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:21–03:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:50–21:05 |
| Pradosha | 20:50–22:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (25.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:32–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:42–18:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:24–08:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:39–08:44, 13:08–14:14 |
| Varjyam | 22:33–00:08 (25.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:21–18:33, 20:24–20:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 10:41, Punarvasu from 10:41; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 20:07, Amavasya from 20:07; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:49, Kanya 09:49, Tula 12:50, Vrischika 15:51, Dhanu 18:33, Makara 20:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 10:41) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 10:41) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:21–20:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 20:07–20:50: 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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:41–04:23 (25.07)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:21–10:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 04:42–03:00 (25.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:41–04:23 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:21–08:32−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 10:41–04:23 (25.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:21–10:41−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:21–20:07
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shani Amavasya · Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu |
At sunrise 04:23
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 18:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 10:26 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:53 (26.07) more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:35 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:35 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 10:26 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 18:55 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 18:55 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 00:53 (26.07) | yoga Siddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:23 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:48 |
| End of twilight | 21:38 |
| Moonrise | 03:21 |
| Moonset | 20:59 |
| Day length | 16 h 25 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 18:55 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:26 | from 18:55 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:23–10:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (10:26–20:48) is good for sowing.
- Chatushpada 04:23–07:35: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 07:35–18:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 18:55–20:48: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)
A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:07 (24.07)–18:55
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 20:07 (24.07)–18:55
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 20:07 (24.07)–18:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:23–10:26 Anandadi: Mitra 10:26–04:24 (26.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:32–19:18
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:22–03:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:48–21:03 |
| Pradosha | 20:48–22:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (26.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:03–09:38, 03:30–05:03 (26.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:29–10:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:38–16:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:23–06:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:23–05:28, 05:28–06:34 |
| Varjyam | 18:11–19:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 20:20–20:48
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 20:20–20:48 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 20:20–20:48 |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 10:26, Pushya from 10:26; tithi Amavasya until 18:55, Shukla-pratipat from 18:55; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:45, Kanya 09:46, Tula 12:46, Vrischika 15:47, Dhanu 18:30, Makara 20:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 10:26) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 10:26) — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 04:23–18:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Pushya 10:26–04:24 (26.07)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:23–10:260 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 04:23–18:55
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 — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 09:42 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:24
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:42 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 22:27 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 06:09 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:09 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 09:42 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 17:17 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 17:17 | karana Balava |
| from 22:27 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 04:20 (27.07) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:24 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:46 |
| End of twilight | 21:36 |
| Moonrise | 04:55 |
| Moonset | 21:13 |
| Day length | 16 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:42 | from 17:17 |
|---|
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, Pushya (04:24–09:42) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 04:24–06:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:24–09:42 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:24–09:42
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–17:17
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:24–09:42 Anandadi: Vajra 09:42–04:26 (27.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:54–14:17 (27.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:23–03:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:46–21:02 |
| Pradosha | 20:46–22:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (27.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:30–05:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:43–20:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:41–18:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:35–19:41 |
| Varjyam | 21:55–23:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:24–06:41, 20:16–20:46
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:24–06:41, 20:16–20:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:24–06:41, 20:16–20:46 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:24–06:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 17:17–18:26, 20:16–20:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:42, Ashlesha from 09:42; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 17:17, Shukla-dvitya from 17:17; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:41, Kanya 09:42, Tula 12:42, Vrischika 15:43, Dhanu 18:26, Makara 20:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:42) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:42) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 09:42
+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:24–09:42+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:24–22:27+2 Pushya 04:24–09:42+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:24–09:420 Auspicious tithi 17:17–04:26 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–17:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:42–04:26 (27.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 09:42–04:26 (27.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:26
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 08:36 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:45 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:18 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:36 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 15:18 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 15:18 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:45 | yoga Variyana |
| from 02:13 (28.07) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:26 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:44 |
| End of twilight | 21:34 |
| Moonrise | 06:29 |
| Moonset | 21:22 |
| Day length | 16 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:36 | from 15:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:36–20:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–15:18
Anandadi: Saumya 04:26–08:36 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:36–04:28 (28.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:54–14:17
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:25–03:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:44–21:00 |
| Pradosha | 20:44–22:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:52 (28.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:04–08:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:28–08:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:33–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:38–16:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:13, 16:24–17:29 |
| Varjyam | 19:55–21:25 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:45–20:44
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 19:45–20:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 19:45–20:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 08:36, Magha from 08:36; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 15:18, Shukla-tritya from 15:18; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:37, Kanya 09:38, Tula 12:38, Vrischika 15:39, Dhanu 18:22, Makara 20:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 08:36) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 08:36) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 04:26–19:45: 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:26–08:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:26–15:180 Yoga Variyana 19:45–04:28 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:36–04:28 (28.07)−1 Gandanta 04:26–14:17−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:26–08:36−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–15:18−3 Vyatipata 04:26–19:45
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: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hariyali Teej · Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:28
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 07:14 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 16:52 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:05 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:14 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 13:05 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 13:05 | karana Vanija |
| from 16:52 | yoga Parigha |
| from 23:55 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:28 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:43 |
| End of twilight | 21:32 |
| Moonrise | 08:02 |
| Moonset | 21:30 |
| Day length | 16 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 1, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:14 | from 13:05 |
|---|
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 (04:28–07:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:14–20:43) is good for root crops.
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 15:18 (27.07)–13:05
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), 13:05–14:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:43–21:30
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:43–21:30
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–13:05 Ravi Yoga 07:14–04:30 (29.07)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:28–07:14 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:14–04:30 (29.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 23:55–10:44 (29.07); Bhadra Mukha 23:54–01:43 (29.07); Bhadra Puchha 09:39–10:44 (29.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:26–03:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:43–20:58 |
| Pradosha | 20:43–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:52 (29.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:58–06:28, 23:42–01:12 (29.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:39–18:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:31–10:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:43–08:48, 23:49–00:21 (29.07) |
| Varjyam | 14:43–16:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:28–06:33, 09:34–13:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:28–06:33, 09:34–13:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:28–06:33, 09:34–13:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:28–06:33, 09:34–13:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 07:14, Purva-Phalguni from 07:14; tithi Shukla-tritya until 13:05, Shukla-chaturti from 13:05; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:33, Kanya 09:34, Tula 12:34, Vrischika 15:35, Dhanu 18:18, Makara 20:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 07:14) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 07:14) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 13:05–20:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 07:14–04:30 (29.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–13:05+1 Yoga Variyana 04:28–16:52+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–13:050 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 16:52–03:22 (29.07)−1 Rikta tithi 13:05–04:30 (29.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:14–04:30 (29.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:28–07:14
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Naga Panchami |
At sunrise 04:30
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:41 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 13:52 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:44 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:41 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 10:44 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 10:44 | karana Bava |
| from 13:52 | yoga Shiva |
| from 21:31 | karana Balava |
| from 04:03 (30.07) | nakshatra Hasta |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:30 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:41 |
| End of twilight | 21:29 |
| Moonrise | 09:34 |
| Moonset | 21:38 |
| Day length | 16 h 11 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 05:41 | from 10:44 |
|---|
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 (04:30–05:41) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:41–20:41) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:30–10:44: 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, 10:44–12:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:30–05:41 Ravi Yoga 04:03–04:31 (30.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–04:31 (30.07)
Anandadi: Sthira 04:30–05:41 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:41–04:03 (30.07) Anandadi: Ananda 04:03–04:31 (30.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 23:55 (28.07)–10:44; Bhadra Mukha 23:54 (28.07)–01:43; Bhadra Puchha 09:39–10:44
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:27–03:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:41–20:56 |
| Pradosha | 20:41–22:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (30.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:21–22:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:31–08:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:34–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 12:24–13:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:44–15:31, 20:04–20:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 10:44–15:31, 20:04–20:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 10:44–15:31, 20:04–20:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:44–18:14, 20:04–20:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 05:41, Uttara-Phalguni from 05:41; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 10:44, Shukla-panchami from 10:44; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:29, Kanya 09:30, Tula 12:30, Vrischika 15:31, Dhanu 18:14, Makara 20:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 05:41) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 05:41) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:30–10:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 04:30–10:44: 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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:41–04:03 (30.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:41–04:03 (30.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 10:44–04:31 (30.07)0 Yoga Shiva 13:52–04:31 (30.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:30–05:410 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:30–05:41−1 Bhadra on earth 04:30–10:44−2 Rikta tithi 04:30–10:44
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 08:18 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:31
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 02:25 (31.07) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 10:50 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:18 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:18 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 08:18 | karana Kaulava |
| from 10:50 | yoga Siddha |
| from 19:05 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:25 (31.07) | nakshatra Chitra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:31 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:39 |
| End of twilight | 21:27 |
| Moonrise | 11:06 |
| Moonset | 21:45 |
| Day length | 16 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:31–20:39) 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, 08:18–04:33 (31.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–08:18 Ravi Yoga 04:31–02:25 (31.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–04:33 (31.07)
Anandadi: Chara 02:25–04:33 (31.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:31–02:25 (31.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:56–08:39
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:29–04:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:39–20:55 |
| Pradosha | 20:39–22:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (31.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:50–22:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:36–16:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:31–06:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:33–10:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:54–10:58, 16:21–17:25 |
| Varjyam | 11:53–13:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:31–06:25
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 | good 04:31–06:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:31–06:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:31–06:25, 09:26–18:10, 20:00–20:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-panchami until 08:18, Shukla-shashti from 08:18; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:25, Kanya 09:26, Tula 12:26, Vrischika 15:27, Dhanu 18:10, Makara 20:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 08:18
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:31–02:25 (31.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–08:18+1 Yoga Siddha 10:50–04:33 (31.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–02:25 (31.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:31–08:180 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–04:33 (31.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:18–04:33 (31.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:31–02:25 (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 — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2004 · Vikram 2139 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:33
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 00:51 (01.08) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:48 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 05:52 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:52 | tithi Shukla-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:52 | karana Gara |
| from 07:48 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 16:41 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:51 (01.08) | nakshatra Swati |
| from 03:31 (01.08) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 03:31 (01.08) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:33 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:37 |
| End of twilight | 21:25 |
| Moonrise | 12:40 |
| Moonset | 21:55 |
| Day length | 16 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 3, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:52 |
|---|
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, Chitra (04:33–20:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–05:52
Krakacha Yoga 05:52–03:31 (01.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–03:31 (01.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:31–04:35 (01.08)
Anandadi: Musala 04:33–00:51 (01.08) Anandadi: Gada 00:51–04:35 (01.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:31–14:23 (01.08); Bhadra Puchha 05:09–06:14 (01.08); Bhadra Mukha 06:14–08:03 (01.08)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:30–04:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:37–20:53 |
| Pradosha | 20:37–22:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (01.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:52–20:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:35–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:36–18:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:34–08:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:46–08:50, 13:07–14:11 |
| Varjyam | 09:54–11:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:52–06:21, 09:22–15:23, 19:56–20:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 05:52–06:21, 09:22–15:23, 19:56–20:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 05:52–06:21, 09:22–15:23, 19:56–20:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:33–06:21, 09:22–18:06, 19:56–20:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-shashti until 05:52, Shukla-saptami from 05:52; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:21, Kanya 09:22, Tula 12:22, Vrischika 15:23, Dhanu 18:06, Makara 19:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Siddha 04:33–07:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–00:51 (01.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:52–03:31 (01.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–05:520 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:33–00:51 (01.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:33–05:52−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–03:31 (01.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:52–03:31 (01.08)
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: Rakshasa (No. 49)
Shaka Samvat 2004 · Vikram Samvat 2139 · Kali Yuga 5183
Next year — Shobhakrit, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 18.03.2083
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: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
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.
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.
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.
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): 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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 — 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 — unfavourable 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.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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: 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: 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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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” 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.
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.
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.
“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.
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).
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
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: 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.
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
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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 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 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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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: 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.
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)
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.
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
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.
“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-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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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: 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 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.
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.
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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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 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.
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.
“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.
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
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.
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 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 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 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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 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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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 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.
−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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-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.
+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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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).
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.
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
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: 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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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).
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 Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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: 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
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
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).
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
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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: 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: 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.
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 Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
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: 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): 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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
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.
+1 — favourable 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: 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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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): 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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
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.
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: 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: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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 — 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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
plowing, pruning and weeding
−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: 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): 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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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): 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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.
no pruning or felling
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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)
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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
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
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
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)
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
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).
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
+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.
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
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.
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): 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 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
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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).
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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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): 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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
do not fell trees, any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.