Panchanga Calendar

July 2127

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SamvatsaraSarvajit (21)MonthJyeshtha → Ashadha from 10.07RituGrishmaAyanaUttarayana → Dakshinayana from 19.07Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

July 2127 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 9.07), Ashadha (from 10.07). Periods: 10–17.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 19.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 11.07 Ratha Yatra; 19.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 23.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1UBh8Kalashtami
2Rev8
3Ashw9after 07:31
4Bhar10
5Bhar11Yogini Ekadashi
6Krit12Pradosha
7Roh13after 12:22
8Mrig14
9Ard30Amavasya
10Pun1Gupta Navaratri
11Push2Ratha Yatra
12Ashl3Chandra Darshan
13Mag4Vinayaka Chaturthi
14PPh5Skanda Shashti
15UPh6until 07:14
16Has7until 15:51
17Chit8Masik Durgashtami
18Swa9Karka Sankranti
19Vish10Devshayani
20Anu11Ekadashi Vaish.
21Jye13after 14:57
22Mul14
23PAsh15Guru Purnima
24Shra1after 05:38
25Dhan2after 15:57
26Shat3Sankashti
27PBh4
28UBh5Shravana Somvar
29UBh6
30Rev7Kalashtami
31Ashw8
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (20)
KalashtamiTripushkar YogaEkadashiPradoshaAmrita Siddhi YogaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Guru Pushya YogaGupta NavaratriRatha YatraChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)SankrantiDevshayaniGuru Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiShravana Somvar
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

  • 3.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa after 07:31 until 20:36
    Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 7.07 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra after 12:22 until 16:32
    Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 10.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
    Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
  • 16.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda until 15:51
    Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 19.07 Sat — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha until 17:34
    Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
  • 24.07 Thu — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti after 05:38
    Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

  • 1.07 Tue Kalashtami
  • 5.07 Sat Yogini Ekadashi
  • 6.07 Sun Pradosha Vrat
  • 7.07 Mon Masik Shivaratri
  • 9.07 Wed Jyeshtha Amavasya
  • 10.07 Thu Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • 11.07 Fri Ratha Yatra
  • 12.07 Sat Chandra Darshan
  • 13.07 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 14.07 Mon Skanda Shashti
  • 17.07 Thu Masik Durgashtami
  • 18.07 Fri Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
  • 19.07 Sat Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
  • 20.07 Sun Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast
  • 21.07 Mon Soma Pradosha
  • 23.07 Wed Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
  • 23.07 Wed Ashadha Purnima
  • 26.07 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
  • 28.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
  • 30.07 Wed Kalashtami

Special muhurta yogas

  • 1.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–22:01
  • 3.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–03:48 (04.07)
  • 5.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 12:20–03:54 (06.07)
  • 6.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:54–09:46
  • 7.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 7.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:22–03:56 (08.07)
  • 10.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 10.07 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:45–04:00 (11.07)
  • 10.07 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 17:45–04:00 (11.07)
  • 15.07 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 17:26–19:00
  • 16.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:07–18:09
  • 27.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:20–04:26 (28.07)
  • 29.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:28–06:10
  • 31.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:32–11:24

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

  • 2.07 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
  • 6.07 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 8.07 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Yamaghanta, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 9.07 Wed — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
  • 13.07 Sun — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
  • 17.07 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
  • 18.07 Fri — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Gada
  • 20.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
  • 22.07 Tue — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 26.07 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 27.07 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 30.07 Wed — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka, Gandanta (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

  • 9.07 New moon (Amavasya) 19:10
  • 18.07 Karka Sankranti 18:15 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
  • 23.07 Full moon (Purnima) 19:18
  • There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

  • 10–17.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
  • from 19.07 Chaturmasya
  • 28.06 05:18 – 3.07 00:47 Mrityu Panchaka
  • 25.07 14:54 – 30.07 08:35 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Sarvajit (No. 21, “all-conquering”) — A year of universal victory: success in new undertakings, good rains. more

Northern samvatsara: Plava. Shaka Samvat 2049, Vikram Samvat 2184, Kali Yuga 5228.

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

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

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

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 03:49

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:07 (02.07) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:01 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:40 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 16:08 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:40yoga Shobhana
from 16:08karana Kaulava
from 22:01nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:49
Sunrise03:49
Noon12:33
Sunset21:17
End of twilight22:17
Moonrisenone
Moonset12:35
Day length17 h 27 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

taskat 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-Bhadra (03:49–21:17) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:17–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–22:01 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–22:01 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:49–22:01 Anandadi: Shubha 22:01–03:50 (02.07)

  • Mrityu Panchaka: 05:18 (28.06)–00:47 (03.07)
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:57–03:23
Abhijit Muhurta11:58–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:17–21:30
Pradosha21:17–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (02.07)
Amrita Kalam16:46–18:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:55–19:06
Yamaganda08:11–10:22
Gulika Kalam12:33–14:44
Dur Muhurta07:19–08:29, 23:54–00:20 (02.07)
Varjyam06:16–08:01

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:49–08:26, 11:27–20:10

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:27, Simha 08:26, Kanya 11:27, Tula 14:27, Vrischika 17:28, Dhanu 20:10

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

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 03:49–21:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:49–22:01+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:49–22:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–22:01+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:49–08:40+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:49–22:01−1 Ashtami all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:49

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more

At sunrise 03:50

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:07 more
vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
NakshatraRevati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 00:47 (03.07) more
Gandamula
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 09:15 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 05:07 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:07tithi Krishna-navami
from 05:07karana Taitila
from 09:15yoga Atiganda
from 18:12karana Gara
from 00:47 (03.07)nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:50
Sunrise03:50
Noon12:33
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:16
Moonrise00:19
Moonset13:42
Day length17 h 25 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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:07

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, Revati (03:50–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 03:50–05:07 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–05:07 Krakacha Yoga 05:07–03:51 (03.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 03:50–00:47 (03.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:47–03:51 (03.07)

  • Mrityu Panchaka: 05:18 (28.06)–00:47 (03.07)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:03–07:31 (03.07)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:58–03:24
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:35
Nishitha00:20–00:47 (03.07)
Amrita Kalam22:06–23:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:33–14:44
Yamaganda06:01–08:12
Gulika Kalam10:22–12:33
Dur Muhurta11:58–13:08
Varjyam11:24–13:11

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:50–05:07

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 05:07, Krishna-navami from 05:07; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:24, Simha 08:22, Kanya 11:23, Tula 14:23, Vrischika 17:24, Dhanu 20:06

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

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 03:50–05:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Krishna-navami 05:07–21:16: 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 = −7

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

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–00:47 (03.07)+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:50–09:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Atiganda 09:15–11:440 Hutashana Yoga 03:50–05:070 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–05:07−1 Panchaka 03:50–00:47 (03.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:50–05:07−2 Rikta tithi 05:07–03:51 (03.07)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:50–00:47 (03.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:07–03:51 (03.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:50

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 07:31; auspicious time — until 20:36
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more

At sunrise 03:51

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:23 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 03:48 (04.07) more
Gandamula
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 10:09 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 07:23 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:23tithi Krishna-dashami
from 07:23karana Vanija
from 10:09yoga Sukarma
from 20:36karana Vishti
from 03:48 (04.07)nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:51
Sunrise03:51
Noon12:34
Sunset21:16
End of twilight22:15
Moonrise00:40
Moonset14:48
Day length17 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:23

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

  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:36–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–03:48 (04.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–03:52 (04.07)

Hutashana Yoga 03:51–07:23 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–07:23

Anandadi: Manasa 03:51–03:48 (04.07) Anandadi: Padma 03:48–03:52 (04.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 20:36–09:51 (04.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:36–23:56; Bhadra Mukha 23:56–02:08 (04.07)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:03 (02.07)–07:31
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:58–03:25
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:16–21:29
Pradosha21:16–22:35
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (04.07)
Amrita Kalam19:42–21:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:44–16:54
Yamaganda03:51–06:02
Gulika Kalam08:12–10:23
Dur Muhurta09:39–10:49, 16:37–17:47
Varjyam23:18–01:06 (04.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:23–08:19, 11:19–17:20

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 07:23–08:19, 11:19–17:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 07:23–08:19, 11:19–17:20
Bathing, washing hairgood 07:23–08:19, 11:19–20:02

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-navami until 07:23, Krishna-dashami from 07:23; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:20, Simha 08:19, Kanya 11:19, Tula 14:19, Vrischika 17:20, Dhanu 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-navami 03:51–07:23: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:31

Auspicious time ends by 20:36

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–03:48 (04.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–03:52 (04.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:51–03:48 (04.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–03:48 (04.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 10:09–03:52 (04.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:51–07:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–07:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:36–03:52 (04.07)−1 Gandanta 03:51–07:31−2 Rikta tithi 03:51–07:23

Panchanga at sunrise 03:51

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Sukarma; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more

At sunrise 03:52

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:51 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 06:52 (05.07) more
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 11:11 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:51 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:51tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 09:51karana Bava
from 11:11yoga Dhriti
from 23:06karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:53
Sunrise03:52
Noon12:34
Sunset21:15
End of twilight22:14
Moonrise01:03
Moonset15:52
Day length17 h 22 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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:51

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:52–21:15) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:52–09:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:51–03:53 (05.07)

Hutashana Yoga 03:52–09:51

Anandadi: Mudgara all day

  • Bhadra in heaven: 20:36 (03.07)–09:51; Bhadra Puchha 22:36–23:56 (03.07); Bhadra Mukha 23:56 (03.07)–02:08
  • Gandanta (tithi): 09:25–10:18

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:15–21:28
Pradosha21:15–22:35
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (05.07)
Amrita Kalam01:27–03:15 (05.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:23–12:33
Yamaganda16:54–19:05
Gulika Kalam06:02–08:13
Dur Muhurta07:21–08:30, 13:08–14:18
Varjyam14:38–16:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:52–08:15, 11:15–17:16

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 03:52–08:15, 11:15–17:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:52–08:15, 11:15–17:16
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-dashami until 09:51, Krishna-ekadashi from 09:51; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:16, Simha 08:15, Kanya 11:15, Tula 14:16, Vrischika 17:16, Dhanu 19:59

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:51–03:53 (05.07)+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:52–11:11+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:52–09:51−1 Anandadi: Mudgara all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:52–09:51

Panchanga at sunrise 03:52

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
FestivalsYogini Ekadashi

At sunrise 03:53

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:20 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 06:52 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 12:12 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 12:20 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:52nakshatra Krittika
from 12:12yoga Shula
from 12:20tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 12:20karana Kaulava
from 01:30 (06.07)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:54
Sunrise03:53
Noon12:34
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:13
Moonrise01:28
Moonset16:55
Day length17 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:52from 12:20

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 (03:53–06:52) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:52–21:14) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Yogini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:51 (04.07)–12:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:54–07:22 (06.07)

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 12:20–03:54 (06.07)

Hutashana Yoga 03:53–12:20

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:52–03:54 (06.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:53–06:52

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 Muhurta03:00–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:37
Godhuli21:14–21:28
Pradosha21:14–22:34
Nishitha00:21–00:47 (06.07)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:13–10:23
Yamaganda14:44–16:54
Gulika Kalam03:53–06:03
Dur Muhurta03:53–05:02, 05:02–06:12
Varjyam20:19–22:06

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, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:53–08:11, 11:11–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 06:52, Krittika from 06:52; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 12:20, Krishna-dvadashi from 12:20; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:12, Simha 08:11, Kanya 11:11, Tula 14:12, Vrischika 17:13, Dhanu 19:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 06:52) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 06:52) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

  • Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • 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: Dhwaja 06:52–03:54 (06.07)+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:53–12:120 Tripushkar Yoga 12:20–03:54 (06.07)0 Yoga Shula 12:12–14:170 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:53–06:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–06:52−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:53–12:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:53

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:36 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:46 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 13:05 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 14:36 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:46nakshatra Rohini
from 13:05yoga Ganda
from 14:36tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 14:36karana Gara
from 03:37 (07.07)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:55
Sunrise03:54
Noon12:34
Sunset21:14
End of twilight22:12
Moonrise01:58
Moonset17:55
Day length17 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:46from 14:36

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:54–09:46) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:46–21:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:14–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:54–09:46

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–14:36 Hutashana Yoga 03:54–14:36 Krakacha Yoga 03:54–14:36

Anandadi: Prajapati 09:46–03:55 (07.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:54–09:46

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 Muhurta03:01–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:14–21:27
Pradosha21:14–22:34
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (07.07)
Amrita Kalam07:04–08:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam19:04–21:14
Yamaganda12:34–14:44
Gulika Kalam16:54–19:04
Dur Muhurta18:55–20:04
Varjyam03:30–05:16 (07.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:07–17:09

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 11:07–17:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 11:07–17:09
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:54–08:07, 11:07–19:51

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 09:46, Rohini from 09:46; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 14:36, Krishna-trayodashi from 14:36; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:08, Simha 08:07, Kanya 11:07, Tula 14:08, Vrischika 17:09, Dhanu 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 09:46) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:46) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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.
  • 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 = −5

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 09:46–03:55 (07.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:46–03:55 (07.07)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:54–09:460 Yoga Ganda 13:05–15:32−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:54–09:46−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–14:36−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:54–14:36−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:54–14:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 12:22; auspicious time — until 16:32
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
FestivalsMasik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:32 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 12:22 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 13:42 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 16:32 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:22nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 13:42yoga Vriddhi
from 16:32tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 16:32karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:57
Sunrise03:55
Noon12:34
Sunset21:13
End of twilight22:11
Moonrise02:34
Moonset18:51
Day length17 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:22from 16:32

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:55–12:22) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (12:22–21:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:32–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 16:32–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:48 (08.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:22–03:56 (08.07)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:55–12:22 Anandadi: Ananda 12:22–03:56 (08.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 16:32–05:21 (08.07); Bhadra Mukha 16:32–18:40; Bhadra Puchha 04:01–05:18 (08.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:02–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta11:59–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:13–21:26
Pradosha21:13–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (08.07)
Amrita Kalam08:49–10:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:05–08:15
Yamaganda10:24–12:34
Gulika Kalam14:44–16:53
Dur Muhurta13:09–14:18, 16:36–17:45
Varjyam03:30–05:16, 18:29–20:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–16:32

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, shavingaverage 03:55–16:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 03:55–16:32
Bathing, washing hairgood 03:55–08:03, 11:04–16:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 12:22, Mrigashirsha from 12:22; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 16:32, Krishna-chaturdashi from 16:32; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 05:04, Simha 08:03, Kanya 11:04, Tula 14:04, Vrischika 17:05, Dhanu 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 12:22) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 12:22) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 16:32–21:13: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

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).
  • Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:22

Auspicious time ends by 16:32

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:22–03:56 (08.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:55–12:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–12:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 13:42–03:56 (08.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:32–03:56 (08.07)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 16:32–03:56 (08.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Yamaghanta
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:04 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 14:35 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 14:00 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:21 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:21karana Shakuni
from 14:00yoga Dhruva
from 14:35nakshatra Ardra
from 18:04tithi Amavasya
from 18:04karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn02:58
Sunrise03:56
Noon12:34
Sunset21:12
End of twilight22:10
Moonrise03:17
Moonset19:41
Day length17 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:35from 18:04

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:56–14:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:56–05:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shakuni 05:21–18:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Chatushpada 18:04–21:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:56–18:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Yamaghanta 14:35–03:57 (09.07)

Anandadi: Chara 14:35–03:57 (09.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:56–14:35

  • Bhadra in heaven: 01:31–05:21; Bhadra Puchha 04:01–05:18

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:02–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:27–16:36
Godhuli21:12–21:25
Pradosha21:12–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (09.07)
Amrita Kalam04:58–06:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:53–19:02
Yamaganda08:15–10:25
Gulika Kalam12:34–14:44
Dur Muhurta07:23–08:32, 23:54–00:21 (09.07)
Varjyam23:37–01:20 (09.07)

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:56–07:59, 11:00–19:43

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 14:35, Ardra from 14:35; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 18:04, Amavasya from 18:04; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 05:00, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:00, Vrischika 17:01, Dhanu 19:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 14:35) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 14:35) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 03:56–18:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Amavasya 18:04–21:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–14:35+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:56–14:000 Anandadi: Chara 14:35–03:57 (09.07)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:56–05:210 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:35–03:57 (09.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:56–14:35−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Yamaghanta 14:35–03:57 (09.07)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:56–18:04

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthJyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
FestivalsJyeshtha Amavasya

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 19:10 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 16:23 more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 13:59 more
KaranaChatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:40 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:40karana Naga
from 13:59yoga Vyaghata
from 16:23nakshatra Punarvasu
from 19:10tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 19:10karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:00
Sunrise03:57
Noon12:35
Sunset21:11
End of twilight22:08
Moonrise04:07
Moonset20:24
Day length17 h 13 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)19:10

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:23from 19:10

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (16:23–21:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Chatushpada 03:57–06:40: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Naga 06:40–19:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Kimstughna 19:10–21:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:04 (08.07)–19:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 19:10–03:59 (10.07)

Anandadi: Musala 03:57–16:23 Anandadi: Gada 16:23–03:59 (10.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 18:45–19:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:03–03:30
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:11–21:25
Pradosha21:11–22:33
Nishitha00:21–00:48 (10.07)
Amrita Kalam05:38–07:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:34–14:43
Yamaganda06:07–08:16
Gulika Kalam10:25–12:34
Dur Muhurta12:00–13:09
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:10–21:11

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 19:10–21:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 19:10–21:11
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:57–19:39

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 16:23, Punarvasu from 16:23; tithi Amavasya until 19:10, Shukla-pratipat from 19:10; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:56, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:56, Tula 13:56, Vrischika 16:57, Dhanu 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 16:23) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 16:23) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Amavasya 03:57–19:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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 Yoga Dhruva 03:57–13:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:23–03:59 (10.07)0 Yoga Vyaghata 13:59–17:320 Samvartaka Yoga 19:10–03:59 (10.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:57–16:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–16:23−3 Amavasya 03:57–19:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
FestivalsAshadha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:50 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 17:45 more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 13:38 more
KaranaKimstughna (fixed) · until 07:33 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:33karana Bava
from 13:38yoga Harshana
from 17:45nakshatra Pushya
from 19:50tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 19:50karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:01
Sunrise03:59
Noon12:35
Sunset21:10
End of twilight22:07
Moonrise05:06
Moonset21:02
Day length17 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:45from 19:50

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 (03:59–17:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (17:45–21:10) is good for sowing.
  • Kimstughna 03:59–07:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:10 (09.07)–19:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 03:59–09:42
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:00–13:09

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:59–17:45 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:45–04:00 (11.07) Guru Pushya Yoga 17:45–04:00 (11.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 03:59–17:45 Anandadi: Shubha 17:45–04:00 (11.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:04–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:10–21:24
Pradosha21:10–22:32
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (11.07)
Amrita Kalam15:13–16:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:43–16:52
Yamaganda03:59–06:08
Gulika Kalam08:16–10:25
Dur Muhurta09:42–10:51, 16:35–17:44
Varjyam05:04–06:46, 02:05–03:45 (11.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 03:59–07:51, 10:52–19:35, 19:50–21:10

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 17:45, Pushya from 17:45; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:50, Shukla-dvitya from 19:50; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:52, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:52, Tula 13:52, Vrischika 16:53, Dhanu 19:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 17:45) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 17:45) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:59–17:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–17:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:59–17:450 Yoga Harshana 13:38–04:00 (11.07)0 Auspicious tithi 19:50–04:00 (11.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Pushya, Yoga Harshana; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
FestivalsRatha Yatra

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 20:06 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 18:44 more
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 12:57 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 08:01 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:01karana Kaulava
from 12:57yoga Vajra
from 18:44nakshatra Ashlesha
from 20:06tithi Shukla-tritya
from 20:06karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:03
Sunrise04:00
Noon12:35
Sunset21:09
End of twilight22:06
Moonrise06:11
Moonset21:34
Day length17 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 18:44from 20:06

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:00–18:44) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Yatra · Jagannath

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:50 (10.07)–20:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–20:06

Anandadi: Utpata 04:00–18:44 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:44–04:01 (12.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:35
Godhuli21:09–21:23
Pradosha21:09–22:31
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (12.07)
Amrita Kalam12:05–13:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:26–12:34
Yamaganda16:52–19:00
Gulika Kalam06:09–08:17
Dur Muhurta07:26–08:34, 13:09–14:17
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:00–07:47, 10:48–16:49

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 04:00–07:47, 10:48–16:49
Cutting fingernailsgood 04:00–07:47, 10:48–16:49
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:00–18:44, 20:06–21:09
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:00–07:47, 10:48–18:44

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 18:44, Ashlesha from 18:44; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 20:06, Shukla-tritya from 20:06; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:48, Simha 07:47, Kanya 10:48, Tula 13:48, Vrischika 16:49, Dhanu 19:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 18:44) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 18:44) — physical affliction (suffering); 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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Pushya 04:00–18:44+1 Yoga Harshana 04:00–12:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–20:060 Yoga Vajra 12:57–14:060 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:44–04:01 (12.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–20:06−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:00–18:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
FestivalsChandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:59 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:21 more
Gandamula
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:57 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 08:05 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:05karana Gara
from 11:57yoga Siddhi
from 19:21nakshatra Magha
from 19:59tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 19:59karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:05
Sunrise04:01
Noon12:35
Sunset21:08
End of twilight22:04
Moonrise07:20
Moonset22:01
Day length17 h 06 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

taskat sunrisefrom 19:21from 19:59

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (19:21–21:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:08–22:01
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:08–22:01

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:21–04:02 (13.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:59–04:02 (13.07)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:01–19:21 Anandadi: Padma 19:21–04:02 (13.07)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:14–01:27 (13.07)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:06–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta12:00–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:26–16:34
Godhuli21:08–21:22
Pradosha21:08–22:31
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (13.07)
Amrita Kalam17:42–19:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:18–10:26
Yamaganda14:43–16:51
Gulika Kalam04:01–06:10
Dur Muhurta04:01–05:10, 05:10–06:18
Varjyam07:52–09:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:01–07:43, 10:44–16:45

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:01–07:43, 10:44–16:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:01–07:43, 10:44–16:45
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:01–07:43, 10:44–19:27

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 19:21, Magha from 19:21; tithi Shukla-tritya until 19:59, Shukla-chaturti from 19:59; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:44, Simha 07:43, Kanya 10:44, Tula 13:44, Vrischika 16:45, Dhanu 19:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 19:21) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 19:21) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 19:59–21:08: 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 = +1

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

+1 Yoga Siddhi 11:57–04:02 (13.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:01–19:21+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–19:590 Ravi Yoga 19:21–04:02 (13.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:59–04:02 (13.07)0 Rikta tithi 19:59–04:02 (13.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:01–19:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:30 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 19:36 more
Gandamula
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 10:40 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 07:47 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:47karana Vishti
from 10:40yoga Vyatipata
from 19:30tithi Shukla-panchami
from 19:30karana Bava
from 19:36nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:06
Sunrise04:02
Noon12:35
Sunset21:07
End of twilight22:03
Moonrise08:33
Moonset22:26
Day length17 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 19:30from 19:36

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 (04:02–19:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (19:36–21:07) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:47–19:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:52–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:02–19:36

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–19:30 Yamaghanta 04:02–19:36 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:30–19:36

Anandadi: Chhatra 19:36–04:04 (14.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:02–19:36

  • Bhadra on earth: 07:47–19:30; Bhadra Mukha 07:44–09:42; Bhadra Puchha 18:19–19:30
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:07–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:34
Godhuli21:07–21:21
Pradosha21:07–22:30
Nishitha00:21–00:49 (14.07)
Amrita Kalam17:10–18:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:59–21:07
Yamaganda12:35–14:43
Gulika Kalam16:51–18:59
Dur Muhurta18:50–19:59
Varjyam07:28–09:05, 03:33–05:09 (14.07)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 19:36, Purva-Phalguni from 19:36; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 19:30, Shukla-panchami from 19:30; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:40, Simha 07:39, Kanya 10:40, Tula 13:40, Vrischika 16:41, Dhanu 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 19:36) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 19:36) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 04:02–19:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 07:47–19:30: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
  • Vyatipata 10:40–21:07: 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 = −6

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:02–10:40+2 Ravi Yoga 04:02–19:360 Anandadi: Chhatra 19:36–04:04 (14.07)0 Auspicious tithi 19:30–04:04 (14.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:30–19:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–19:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 04:02–19:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:02–19:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–19:36−2 Rikta tithi 04:02–19:30−3 Bhadra on earth 07:47–19:30−3 Vyatipata 10:40–04:04 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Vyatipata
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
FestivalsSkanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 18:39 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 19:29 more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 09:06 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 07:07 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:07karana Balava
from 09:06yoga Variyana
from 18:39tithi Shukla-shashti
from 18:39karana Kaulava
from 19:29nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:08
Sunrise04:04
Noon12:35
Sunset21:06
End of twilight22:01
Moonrise09:48
Moonset22:50
Day length17 h 01 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

taskat sunrisefrom 18:39from 19:29

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:04–19:29) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (19:29–21:06) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 18:39–04:05 (15.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:29–04:05 (15.07)

Hutashana Yoga 18:39–04:05 (15.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:39–04:05 (15.07)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:04–19:29 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 19:29–04:05 (15.07)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 18:16–19:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:08–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:33
Godhuli21:06–21:20
Pradosha21:06–22:30
Nishitha00:22–00:49 (15.07)
Amrita Kalam13:07–14:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:12–08:19
Yamaganda10:27–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:43–16:50
Dur Muhurta13:09–14:17, 16:33–17:41
Varjyam03:33–05:09, 02:32–04:06 (15.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:06–18:39, 19:29–21:06

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, shavingaverage 09:06–18:39, 19:29–21:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 09:06–18:39, 19:29–21:06
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:04–19:19, 19:29–21:06

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 19:29, Uttara-Phalguni from 19:29; tithi Shukla-panchami until 18:39, Shukla-shashti from 18:39; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:36, Simha 07:35, Kanya 10:36, Tula 13:36, Vrischika 16:37, Dhanu 19:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 19:29) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 19:29) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Vyatipata 04:04–09:06: 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 = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:04–19:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–18:39+1 Yoga Variyana 09:06–04:05 (15.07)0 Ravi Yoga 19:29–04:05 (15.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:29–04:05 (15.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 18:39–04:05 (15.07)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:39–04:05 (15.07)−1 Vyatipata 04:04–09:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–19:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — until 07:14
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 17:26 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:00 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 07:14 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 06:05 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:05karana Taitila
from 07:14yoga Parigha
from 17:26tithi Shukla-saptami
from 17:26karana Gara
from 19:00nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:10
Sunrise04:05
Noon12:35
Sunset21:04
End of twilight21:59
Moonrise11:05
Moonset23:13
Day length16 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:26from 19:00

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:05–19:00) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (19:00–21:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:05–19:00 Tripushkar Yoga 17:26–19:00

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–17:26 Hutashana Yoga 17:26–04:07 (16.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:26–04:07 (16.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:00–04:07 (16.07)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:05–19:00 Anandadi: Saumya 19:00–04:07 (16.07)

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.

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:09–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:25–16:33
Godhuli21:04–21:19
Pradosha21:04–22:29
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (16.07)
Amrita Kalam11:57–13:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:50–18:57
Yamaganda08:20–10:27
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:42
Dur Muhurta07:29–08:37, 23:53–00:22 (16.07)
Varjyam02:32–04:06, 03:06–04:39 (16.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:05–07:31, 10:32–16:33, 17:26–21:04

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:05–07:31, 10:32–16:33, 17:26–21:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:05–07:31, 10:32–16:33, 17:26–21:04
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:05–07:31, 10:32–21:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 19:00, Hasta from 19:00; tithi Shukla-shashti until 17:26, Shukla-saptami from 17:26; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:32, Simha 07:31, Kanya 10:32, Tula 13:32, Vrischika 16:33, Dhanu 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 19:00) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 19:00) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 07:14

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:05–19:00+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:05–19:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–19:00+1 Yoga Variyana 04:05–07:140 Auspicious tithi 17:26–04:07 (16.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:00–04:07 (16.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 17:26–04:07 (16.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–17:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 17:26–19:000 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:26–04:07 (16.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Yoga Parigha 07:14–18:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 15:51
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:51 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 18:09 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 05:03 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 04:41 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:41karana Vanija
from 05:03yoga Shiva
from 15:51tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 15:51karana Vishti
from 18:09nakshatra Chitra
from 02:35 (17.07)yoga Siddha
from 02:55 (17.07)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:12
Sunrise04:07
Noon12:35
Sunset21:03
End of twilight21:58
Moonrise12:23
Moonset23:37
Day length16 h 56 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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:51from 18:09

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:07–18:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (18:09–21:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:51–21:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–15:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:07–18:09

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:07–15:51 Hutashana Yoga 15:51–04:08 (17.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:51–04:08 (17.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:07–18:09 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:09–04:08 (17.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:51–02:55 (17.07); Bhadra Puchha 17:30–18:36; Bhadra Mukha 18:36–20:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:10–03:39
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:32
Godhuli21:03–21:17
Pradosha21:03–22:28
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (17.07)
Amrita Kalam12:22–13:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:42
Yamaganda06:14–08:21
Gulika Kalam10:28–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:01–13:09
Varjyam03:06–04:39, 01:45–03:16 (17.07)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:07–07:27, 10:28–15:51

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, shavinggood 04:07–07:27, 10:28–15:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:07–07:27, 10:28–15:51
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:07–07:27, 10:28–19:11

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 18:09, Chitra from 18:09; tithi Shukla-saptami until 15:51, Shukla-ashtami from 15:51; lagna Mithuna 04:07, Karka 04:29, Simha 07:27, Kanya 10:28, Tula 13:28, Vrischika 16:29, Dhanu 19:11, Makara 21:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 18:09) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 18:09) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 15:51–21:03: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:51

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:07–18:09+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–15:51+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:07–18:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–18:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–15:51+1 Yoga Shiva 05:03–02:35 (17.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:07–15:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 15:51–04:08 (17.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:51–04:08 (17.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:09–04:08 (17.07)0 Ashtami 15:51–04:08 (17.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:51–04:08 (17.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:51–02:55 (17.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodAshadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 13:54 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 16:57 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 23:50 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 13:54 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:54tithi Shukla-navami
from 13:54karana Balava
from 16:57nakshatra Swati
from 23:50yoga Sadhya
from 00:48 (18.07)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:14
Sunrise04:08
Noon12:36
Sunset21:02
End of twilight21:56
Moonrise13:42
Moonsetnone
Day length16 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:54from 16:57

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:08–16:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (16:57–21:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:51 (16.07)–13:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:57–04:10 (18.07)

Krakacha Yoga 04:08–13:54 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–13:54 Hutashana Yoga 13:54–04:10 (18.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:54–04:10 (18.07)

Anandadi: Chara 04:08–16:57 Anandadi: Sthira 16:57–04:10 (18.07)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:12–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:32
Godhuli21:02–21:16
Pradosha21:02–22:27
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (18.07)
Amrita Kalam10:52–12:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:42–16:48
Yamaganda04:08–06:15
Gulika Kalam08:22–10:28
Dur Muhurta09:46–10:54, 16:32–17:39
Varjyam22:11–23:41

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:08–07:23, 10:24–13:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 16:57, Swati from 16:57; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 13:54, Shukla-navami from 13:54; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:25, Simha 07:23, Kanya 10:24, Tula 13:24, Vrischika 16:25, Dhanu 19:07, Makara 20:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 16:57) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 16:57) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 04:08–13:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Shukla-navami 13:54–21:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:08–23:50+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:08–16:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–16:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 16:57–04:10 (18.07)−1 Hutashana Yoga 13:54–04:10 (18.07)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:54–04:10 (18.07)−1 Ashtami 04:08–13:54−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:08–13:54−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–13:54−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:08–13:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
FestivalsKarka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:37 more
NakshatraSwati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 15:24 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 20:48 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 11:37 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:37tithi Shukla-dashami
from 11:37karana Taitila
from 15:24nakshatra Vishakha
from 20:48yoga Shubha
from 22:21karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:16
Sunrise04:10
Noon12:36
Sunset21:00
End of twilight21:54
Moonrise15:01
Moonset00:04
Day length16 h 50 min

Sky

Karka Sankranti18:15 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:37from 15:24

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:10–15:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (15:24–21:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 06:15–18:15
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–11:37 Hutashana Yoga 11:37–04:11 (19.07)

Anandadi: Matanga 15:24–04:11 (19.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:10–15:24

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:13–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta12:01–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:24–16:31
Godhuli21:00–21:15
Pradosha21:00–22:27
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (19.07)
Amrita Kalam07:10–08:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:29–12:35
Yamaganda16:48–18:54
Gulika Kalam06:16–08:22
Dur Muhurta07:32–08:39, 13:09–14:16
Varjyam20:35–22:03

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 11:37–15:24

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 15:24, Vishakha from 15:24; tithi Shukla-navami until 11:37, Shukla-dashami from 11:37; lagna Mithuna 04:10, Karka 04:21, Simha 07:20, Kanya 10:20, Tula 13:21, Vrischika 16:21, Dhanu 19:03, Makara 20:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 15:24) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 15:24) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Shukla-navami 04:10–11:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Sankranti at 18:15 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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 = +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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–15:24+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:10–20:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:37–04:11 (19.07)0 Anandadi: Matanga 15:24–04:11 (19.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 11:37–04:11 (19.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–11:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:10–15:24−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 04:10–11:37

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

SummaryBest day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 17:34
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsDevshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:02 more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 13:35 more
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:34 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 09:02 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:02tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 09:02karana Vanija
from 13:35nakshatra Anuradha
from 17:34yoga Shukla
from 19:39karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:18
Sunrise04:11
Noon12:36
Sunset20:59
End of twilight21:52
Moonrise16:19
Moonset00:36
Day length16 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:02from 13:35

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:11–13:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (13:35–20:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:39–20:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu

Vishnu enters his four-month sleep on the serpent Shesha — Chaturmasya begins. Weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras are not held until Devutthana Ekadashi; vows are taken and sadhana is intensified.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:02–06:14 (20.07)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:16–17:37 (20.07)
Vaishnava date: 20.07

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:11–13:35

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–09:02 Hutashana Yoga 09:02–04:13 (20.07)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:11–13:35 Anandadi: Amrita 13:35–04:13 (20.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 19:39–06:14 (20.07); Bhadra Puchha 23:53–00:56 (20.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:56–02:42 (20.07)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 08:40–09:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:14–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:30
Godhuli20:59–21:14
Pradosha20:59–22:26
Nishitha00:22–00:50 (20.07)
Amrita Kalam05:27–06:56, 02:02–03:30 (20.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:23–10:29
Yamaganda14:41–16:47
Gulika Kalam04:11–06:17
Dur Muhurta04:11–05:18, 05:18–06:26
Varjyam17:15–18:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:11–07:16, 10:16–16:18

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:11–07:16, 10:16–16:18
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:11–07:16
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:11–07:16, 10:16–16:18
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:11–07:16, 10:16–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 13:35, Anuradha from 13:35; tithi Shukla-dashami until 09:02, Shukla-ekadashi from 09:02; lagna Mithuna 04:11, Karka 04:17, Simha 07:16, Kanya 10:16, Tula 13:17, Vrischika 16:18, Dhanu 19:00, Makara 20:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 13:35) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 13:35) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:34

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:11–17:34+2 Ravi Yoga 04:11–13:35+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:11–13:35+1 Auspicious tithi 04:11–09:020 Auspicious nakshatra 13:35–04:13 (20.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 09:02–04:13 (20.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–09:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:39–04:13 (20.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsDevshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:14 more
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 11:34 more
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 14:11 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:14 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:14tithi Shukla-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:14karana Bava
from 11:34nakshatra Jyestha
from 14:11yoga Brahma
from 16:48karana Balava
from 03:20 (21.07)tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 03:20 (21.07)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:20
Sunrise04:13
Noon12:36
Sunset20:58
End of twilight21:50
Moonrise17:32
Moonset01:15
Day length16 h 44 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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:14from 11:34

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, Anuradha (04:13–11:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (11:34–20:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:13–06:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.

Smarta date: 19.07
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–06:14 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:14–03:20 (21.07) Hutashana Yoga 06:14–03:20 (21.07) Krakacha Yoga 06:14–03:20 (21.07)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:13–11:34 Anandadi: Kana 11:34–04:14 (21.07)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 19:39 (19.07)–06:14; Bhadra Puchha 23:53 (19.07)–00:56; Bhadra Mukha 00:56–02:42
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:00–14:57 (21.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:15–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:23–16:30
Godhuli20:58–21:12
Pradosha20:58–22:25
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (21.07)
Amrita Kalam01:26–02:54 (21.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:52–20:58
Yamaganda12:35–14:41
Gulika Kalam16:46–18:52
Dur Muhurta18:44–19:51
Varjyam16:41–18:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:13–06:14

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, shavingaverage 04:13–06:14
Cutting fingernailsbad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsaverage 04:13–06:14
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:13–07:12, 10:12–11:34

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 11:34, Jyestha from 11:34; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 06:14, Shukla-dvadashi from 06:14; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:12, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:14, Dhanu 18:56, Makara 20:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 11:34) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 11:34) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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.
  • 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–11:34+1 Yoga Shukla 04:13–14:11+1 Auspicious tithi 04:13–06:140 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–06:140 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:13–06:14−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:34–04:14 (21.07)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:14–03:20 (21.07)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:14–03:20 (21.07)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:13–11:34−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:14–03:20 (21.07)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

SummaryFavourable day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:57
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSoma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:27 (22.07) more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 09:28 more
Gandamula
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:44 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 13:53 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:28nakshatra Mula
from 10:44yoga Indra
from 13:53karana Taitila
from 00:27 (22.07)tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 00:27 (22.07)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:22
Sunrise04:14
Noon12:36
Sunset20:56
End of twilight21:48
Moonrise18:36
Moonset02:03
Day length16 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:14–09:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (09:28–20:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:56–22:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:28–04:16 (22.07)

Anandadi: Padma 04:14–09:28 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:28–04:16 (22.07)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:00–14:57
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:16–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:29
Godhuli20:56–21:11
Pradosha20:56–22:24
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (22.07)
Amrita Kalam01:34–03:02 (22.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:20–08:25
Yamaganda10:30–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:40–16:46
Dur Muhurta13:09–14:15, 16:29–17:36
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage 04:14–07:08, 10:09–16:10, 20:41–20:56
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 09:28, Mula from 09:28; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:09, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:10, Dhanu 18:52, Makara 20:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 09:28) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 09:28) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:57

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:14–10:44+2 Ravi Yoga 09:28–04:16 (22.07)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:14–09:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–00:27 (22.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:28–04:16 (22.07)−1 Gandanta 04:14–14:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:14–09:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:44 more
NakshatraMula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:26 more
Gandamula
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 07:21 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 11:04 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:21yoga Vaidhriti
from 07:26nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 11:04karana Vanija
from 21:44tithi Purnima
from 21:44karana Vishti
from 04:08 (23.07)yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:24
Sunrise04:16
Noon12:36
Sunset20:54
End of twilight21:46
Moonrise19:30
Moonset03:01
Day length16 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:26

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, Mula (04:16–07:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:26–20:54) is good for root crops.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 04:16–20:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:16–06:07 Ravi Yoga 07:26–04:18 (23.07)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:16–07:26 Anandadi: Mitra 07:26–04:18 (23.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:44–08:28 (23.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:44–05:49 (23.07); Bhadra Mukha 05:49–07:37 (23.07)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:17–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:09
Vijaya Muhurta15:22–16:28
Godhuli20:54–21:09
Pradosha20:54–22:23
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (23.07)
Amrita Kalam01:10–02:38 (23.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:45–18:50
Yamaganda08:26–10:31
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:40
Dur Muhurta07:36–08:42, 23:52–00:21 (23.07)
Varjyam05:58–07:26, 16:18–17:46

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 10:05–18:48, 20:37–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 07:26, Purva-Ashadha from 07:26; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:05, Tula 13:05, Vrischika 16:06, Dhanu 18:48, Makara 20:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:26) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:26) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 04:16–20:54: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Vaidhriti 07:21–20:54: 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: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 04:16–07:21+2 Ravi Yoga 07:26–04:18 (23.07)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:26–04:18 (23.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:16–06:070 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:16–07:26−2 Rikta tithi 04:16–21:44−3 Vaidhriti 07:21–04:08 (23.07)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Vajra
MonthAshadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsGuru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 19:18 more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 05:36 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:12 (24.07) more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:28 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:36nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 08:28karana Bava
from 19:18tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 19:18karana Balava
from 01:12 (24.07)yoga Priti
from 04:07 (24.07)nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:26
Sunrise04:18
Noon12:36
Sunset20:53
End of twilight21:44
Moonrise20:14
Moonset04:08
Day length16 h 35 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)19:18

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 05:36from 19:18

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, Purva-Ashadha (04:18–05:36) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:36–20:53) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:18–08:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:18–19:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashadha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:44 (22.07)–19:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:18–05:36

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:18–04:07 (24.07) Samvartaka Yoga 19:18–04:19 (24.07)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:18–05:36 Anandadi: Vajra 05:36–22:27 Anandadi: Mudgara 22:27–04:19 (24.07)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:44 (22.07)–08:28; Bhadra Puchha 04:44–05:49; Bhadra Mukha 05:49–07:37
  • Gandanta (tithi): 18:57–19:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:19–03:48
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:28
Godhuli20:53–21:08
Pradosha20:53–22:22
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (24.07)
Amrita Kalam22:07–23:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:40
Yamaganda06:22–08:27
Gulika Kalam10:31–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:02–13:08
Varjyam13:06–14:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:18–20:53

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 19:18–20:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 19:18–20:53
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:18–07:00, 10:01–18:44, 20:33–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 05:36, Uttara-Ashadha from 05:36; tithi Purnima until 19:18, Krishna-pratipat from 19:18; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:01, Vrischika 16:02, Dhanu 18:44, Makara 20:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 05:36) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 05:36) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Purnima 04:18–19:18: 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.

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:36–04:07 (24.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:18–05:360 Auspicious tithi 19:18–04:19 (24.07)0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:18–05:360 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vishkambha 04:18–05:110 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:18–04:07 (24.07)0 Samvartaka Yoga 19:18–04:19 (24.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:18–08:28−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:36–22:27−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:18–05:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

SummaryBest day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 05:38
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:20 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:09 (25.07) more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 22:41 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 06:15 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:15karana Kaulava
from 17:20tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 17:20karana Taitila
from 22:41yoga Ayushman
from 03:09 (25.07)nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:28
Sunrise04:19
Noon12:36
Sunset20:51
End of twilight21:42
Moonrise20:49
Moonset05:22
Day length16 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 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, Shravana (04:19–20:51) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:38–03:09 (25.07) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:09–04:21 (25.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:19–05:38

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:20–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:21–16:27
Godhuli20:51–21:06
Pradosha20:51–22:21
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (25.07)
Amrita Kalam17:11–18:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:39–16:43
Yamaganda04:19–06:23
Gulika Kalam08:27–10:31
Dur Muhurta09:50–10:56, 16:27–17:33
Varjyam07:58–09:30

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:19–06:56, 09:57–18:40, 20:29–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 17:20, Krishna-dvitya from 17:20; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:57, Tula 12:57, Vrischika 15:58, Dhanu 18:40, Makara 20:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:38

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:38–03:09 (25.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–03:09 (25.07)+1 Yoga Priti 04:19–22:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–17:200 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:19–05:38

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

SummaryFavourable day — Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 15:57
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:57 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 02:49 (26.07) more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 20:39 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 04:33 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:33karana Gara
from 15:57tithi Krishna-tritya
from 15:57karana Vanija
from 20:39yoga Saubhagya
from 02:49 (26.07)nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 03:30 (26.07)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:30
Sunrise04:21
Noon12:36
Sunset20:50
End of twilight21:40
Moonrise21:17
Moonset06:37
Day length16 h 28 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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:57

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–15:57

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:21–02:49 (26.07) Anandadi: Saumya 02:49–04:23 (26.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 03:30–15:15 (26.07); Bhadra Puchha 11:10–12:20 (26.07); Bhadra Mukha 12:20–14:17 (26.07)
  • Chora Panchaka: 14:54–08:35 (30.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:21–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta12:02–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:26
Godhuli20:50–21:05
Pradosha20:50–22:20
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (26.07)
Amrita Kalam16:34–18:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:32–12:35
Yamaganda16:42–18:46
Gulika Kalam06:25–08:28
Dur Muhurta07:39–08:45, 13:08–14:14
Varjyam07:06–08:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 20:25–20:50

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 20:25–20:50
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsgood 20:25–20:50
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:21–06:52, 09:53–18:36, 20:25–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 15:57, Krishna-tritya from 15:57; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:53, Tula 12:53, Vrischika 15:54, Dhanu 18:36, Makara 20:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:57

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:21–02:49 (26.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–02:49 (26.07)+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:21–20:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:21–15:570 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 14:54–04:23 (26.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–15:57

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsSankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:15 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 03:12 (27.07) more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:12 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:15 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:15tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 15:15karana Bava
from 19:12yoga Shobhana
from 03:11 (27.07)karana Balava
from 03:12 (27.07)nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:32
Sunrise04:23
Noon12:36
Sunset20:48
End of twilight21:38
Moonrise21:42
Moonset07:52
Day length16 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:15

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 (04:23–20:48) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:23–15:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:15–04:25 (27.07)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:23–03:12 (27.07) Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:12–04:25 (27.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 03:30–15:15; Bhadra Puchha 11:10–12:20; Bhadra Mukha 12:20–14:17
  • Chora Panchaka: 14:54 (25.07)–08:35 (30.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:22–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:20–16:25
Godhuli20:48–21:03
Pradosha20:48–22:19
Nishitha00:21–00:51 (27.07)
Amrita Kalam19:53–21:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:29–10:32
Yamaganda14:38–16:42
Gulika Kalam04:23–06:26
Dur Muhurta04:23–05:29, 05:29–06:34
Varjyam10:08–11:46

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:23–18:32, 20:21–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 15:15, Krishna-chaturti from 15:15; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:49, Tula 12:49, Vrischika 15:50, Dhanu 18:32, Makara 20:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 15:15–20:48: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 04:23–15:15: 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

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:23–03:12 (27.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–03:12 (27.07)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:23–19:12+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–15:15+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:15–04:25 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 15:15–04:25 (27.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 04:23–15:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:19 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 04:20 (28.07) more
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 18:20 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 15:19 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:19tithi Krishna-panchami
from 15:19karana Kaulava
from 18:20yoga Atiganda
from 03:37 (28.07)karana Taitila
from 04:20 (28.07)nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:34
Sunrise04:25
Noon12:36
Sunset20:46
End of twilight21:36
Moonrise22:04
Moonset09:06
Day length16 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:19

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:25–20:46) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:20–04:26 (28.07)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–15:19

Anandadi: Chara 04:25–04:20 (28.07) Anandadi: Sthira 04:20–04:26 (28.07)

  • Chora Panchaka: 14:54 (25.07)–08:35 (30.07)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:24–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:19–16:24
Godhuli20:46–21:01
Pradosha20:46–22:18
Nishitha00:21–00:52 (28.07)
Amrita Kalam19:58–21:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam18:43–20:46
Yamaganda12:35–14:38
Gulika Kalam16:41–18:43
Dur Muhurta18:35–19:41
Varjyam09:54–11:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:19–15:46, 20:17–20:46

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, shavingaverage 15:19–15:46, 20:17–20:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 15:19–15:46, 20:17–20:46
Bathing, washing hairaverage 15:19–18:28, 20:17–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 15:19, Krishna-panchami from 15:19; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:44, Kanya 09:45, Tula 12:45, Vrischika 15:46, Dhanu 18:28, Makara 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — 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-chaturti 04:25–15:19: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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.

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:25–04:20 (28.07)+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:25–18:200 Auspicious tithi 15:19–04:26 (28.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 18:20–20:43−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:25–04:20 (28.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:25–15:19−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–15:19

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Gada
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsShravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:07 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 06:10 (29.07) more
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 18:04 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 16:07 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 16:07tithi Krishna-shashti
from 16:07karana Gara
from 18:04yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:37
Sunrise04:26
Noon12:36
Sunset20:44
End of twilight21:34
Moonrise22:25
Moonset10:17
Day length16 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:07

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, Uttara-Bhadra (04:26–20:44) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 16:07–04:28 (29.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–04:28 (29.07)

Anandadi: Gada all day

  • Chora Panchaka: 14:54 (25.07)–08:35 (30.07)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 15:42–16:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:25–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:23
Godhuli20:44–21:00
Pradosha20:44–22:17
Nishitha00:21–00:52 (29.07)
Amrita Kalam01:00–02:43 (29.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam06:29–08:31
Yamaganda10:33–12:35
Gulika Kalam14:38–16:40
Dur Muhurta13:08–14:13, 16:23–17:29
Varjyam14:40–16:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:26–06:40, 09:41–15:42

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, shavinggood 04:26–06:40, 09:41–15:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 04:26–06:40, 09:41–15:42
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:26–06:40, 09:41–18:24, 20:13–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-panchami until 16:07, Krishna-shashti from 16:07; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:40, Kanya 09:41, Tula 12:41, Vrischika 15:42, Dhanu 18:24, Makara 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:26–16:070 Yoga Sukarma 18:04–04:28 (29.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:07–04:28 (29.07)−1 Hutashana Yoga 16:07–04:28 (29.07)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–04:28 (29.07)−1 Anandadi: Gada all day−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 17:36 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 06:10 more
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:19 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 04:47 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:47karana Vanija
from 06:10nakshatra Revati
from 17:36tithi Krishna-saptami
from 17:36karana Vishti
from 18:19yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:39
Sunrise04:28
Noon12:36
Sunset20:42
End of twilight21:31
Moonrise22:45
Moonset11:26
Day length16 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 06:10from 17:36

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 (04:28–06:10) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:10–20:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:36–20:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:28–06:10 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:28–06:10 Ravi Yoga 06:10–04:30 (30.07)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–17:36 Hutashana Yoga 17:36–04:30 (30.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:36–04:30 (30.07)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:28–06:10 Anandadi: Shubha 06:10–04:30 (30.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 17:36–06:34 (30.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:49–00:07 (30.07); Bhadra Mukha 00:07–02:17 (30.07)
  • Chora Panchaka: 14:54 (25.07)–08:35 (30.07)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:56–15:16 (30.07)
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:26–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:08
Vijaya Muhurta15:18–16:23
Godhuli20:42–20:58
Pradosha20:42–22:16
Nishitha00:21–00:52 (30.07)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:39–18:41
Yamaganda08:32–10:34
Gulika Kalam12:35–14:37
Dur Muhurta07:43–08:48, 23:49–00:21 (30.07)
Varjyam19:23–21:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:28–06:36, 09:37–15:38

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 04:28–06:36, 09:37–15:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 04:28–06:36, 09:37–15:38
Bathing, washing hairaverage 04:28–06:36, 09:37–20:42

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 06:10, Revati from 06:10; tithi Krishna-shashti until 17:36, Krishna-saptami from 17:36; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:36, Kanya 09:37, Tula 12:37, Vrischika 15:38, Dhanu 18:20, Makara 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 06:10) — a good life; Revati (from 06:10) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Bhadra on earth 17:36–20:42: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 06:10–04:30 (30.07)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:10–04:30 (30.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–06:10+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:28–18:190 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:28–06:100 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:28–06:100 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 17:36–04:30 (30.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–17:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:36–04:30 (30.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 17:36–04:30 (30.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:28–17:36

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 19:38 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 08:35 more
Gandamula
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 18:59 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:34 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:34karana Bava
from 08:35nakshatra Ashwini
from 18:59yoga Shula
from 19:38tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 19:38karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:41
Sunrise04:30
Noon12:36
Sunset20:41
End of twilight21:29
Moonrise23:07
Moonset12:33
Day length16 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:35from 19:38

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:30–08:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:30–06:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:41–22:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:30–08:35 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–19:38

Hutashana Yoga 19:38–04:32 (31.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:38–04:32 (31.07)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:30–08:35 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:35–04:32 (31.07)

  • Bhadra on earth: 17:36 (29.07)–06:34; Bhadra Puchha 22:49 (29.07)–00:07; Bhadra Mukha 00:07–02:17
  • Chora Panchaka: 14:54 (25.07)–08:35
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:56–15:16
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:28–03:59
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta15:17–16:22
Godhuli20:41–20:56
Pradosha20:41–22:15
Nishitha00:20–00:52 (31.07)
Amrita Kalam05:57–07:42, 03:21–05:09 (31.07)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:35–14:37
Yamaganda06:31–08:33
Gulika Kalam10:34–12:35
Dur Muhurta12:03–13:08
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:33–15:34

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 09:33–15:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 09:33–15:34
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:30–06:32, 09:33–18:16, 20:05–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 08:35, Ashwini from 08:35; tithi Krishna-saptami until 19:38, Krishna-ashtami from 19:38; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:32, Kanya 09:33, Tula 12:33, Vrischika 15:34, Dhanu 18:16, Makara 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 08:35) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 08:35) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 19:38–20:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Bhadra on earth 04:30–06:34: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

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: Utpata

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:30–08:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–08:35+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:30–18:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Utpata 04:30–08:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–19:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 19:38–04:32 (31.07)0 Yoga Shula 18:59–21:030 Hutashana Yoga 19:38–04:32 (31.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:38–04:32 (31.07)0 Bhadra on earth 04:30–06:34−1 Gandanta 04:30–15:16−1 Panchaka 04:30–08:35−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:35–04:32 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Ashtami
MonthAshadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraSarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2049 · Vikram 2184 more
PeriodChaturmasya

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:58 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 11:24 more
Gandamula
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 19:53 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 08:46 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:46karana Kaulava
from 11:24nakshatra Bharani
from 19:53yoga Ganda
from 21:58tithi Krishna-navami
from 21:58karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn03:43
Sunrise04:32
Noon12:36
Sunset20:39
End of twilight21:27
Moonrise23:32
Moonset13:38
Day length16 h 06 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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:24

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (11:24–20:39) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:32–11:24

Krakacha Yoga 04:32–21:58 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–21:58 Hutashana Yoga 21:58–04:34 (01.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:58–04:34 (01.08)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:32–11:24 Anandadi: Padma 11:24–04:34 (01.08)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta03:29–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta15:16–16:21
Godhuli20:39–20:54
Pradosha20:39–22:14
Nishitha00:20–00:52 (01.08)
Amrita Kalam03:21–05:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:36–16:37
Yamaganda04:32–06:33
Gulika Kalam08:33–10:34
Dur Muhurta09:54–10:59, 16:21–17:25
Varjyam06:56–08:43, 22:12–00:00 (01.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 04:32–06:28, 09:29–11:24

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 11:24, Bharani from 11:24; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:28, Kanya 09:29, Tula 12:29, Vrischika 15:30, Dhanu 18:12, Makara 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 11:24) — joy; Bharani (from 11:24) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 04:32–20:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:32–11:24+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:32–11:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–11:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–21:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 19:53–22:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:24–04:34 (01.08)−1 Ashtami 04:32–21:58−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:32–21:58

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots
Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Amanta and purnimanta
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Sarvajit (No. 21 of 60, “all-conquering”) — A year of universal victory: success in new undertakings, good rains.
Northern samvatsara: Plava (No. 35)
Shaka Samvat 2049 · Vikram Samvat 2184 · Kali Yuga 5228
Next year — Sarvadhari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 31.03.2128
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Anandadi: Siddhi — “success”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
Anandadi: Shubha — “auspiciousness”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
Anandadi: Utpata — “calamity”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
Anandadi: Mrityu — “death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Anandadi: Manasa — “thought”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Anandadi: Mudgara — “hammer”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Anandadi: Dhwaja — “banner”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Anandadi: Prajapati — “lord of creatures”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Dhumra — “smoke”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Vardhamana — “growing”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
Anandadi: Ananda — “joy”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra 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-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Rakshasa — “demon”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Anandadi: Musala — “pestle, club”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Gada — “mace”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Ashadha (Vedic name Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Shrivatsa — “mark of good fortune on Vishnu’s chest”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Saumya — “gentle, lunar”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Kaladanda — “staff of death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Sthira — “steady”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Anandadi: Matanga — “elephant”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Chaturmasya
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
Anandadi: Amrita — “nectar of immortality”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Chaturmasya
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Anandadi: Kana — “one-eyed, defective”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Anandadi: Lumbaka
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra 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
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Anandadi: Mitra — “friend”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Anandadi: Vajra — “thunderbolt”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.