Panchanga Calendar

August 1839

SamvatsaraVikari (33)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 10.08RituGrishma → Varsha from 10.08AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 1839 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 9.08), Shravana (from 10.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 24.08 Raksha Bandhan; 31.08 Krishna Janmashtami. 24.08 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Rev7after 12:27

2Ashw8Kalashtami

3Krit9

4Roh10

5Mrig11after 17:20

6Ard12Bhauma Pradosha

7Pun13Masik Shivaratri

8Push14

9Ashl30Amavasya

10Mag1

11PPh2

12UPh3until 13:51

13Has4Vinayaka Chaturthi

14Has5until 17:37

15Chit6Simha Sankranti

16Swa7

17Vish8Masik Durgashtami

18Anu9

19Jye10Shravana Somvar

20Mul11Putrada Ekadashi

21PAsh12

22UAsh13until 15:29

23Shra14Onam

24Dhan15Raksha Bandhan

25Shat1Lunar eclipse

26PBh2

27UBh3Kajari Teej

28Rev4

29Ashw5until 11:12

30Bhar6

31Krit7Janmashtami

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (25)

KalashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiShravana SomvarPradoshaShivaratriGuru Pushya Yogaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)Hariyali TeejChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSkanda ShashtiSankrantiGoddess (Durga, Kali)OnamVaralakshmiLunar eclipse, penumbralRaksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiJanmashtamiTripushkar Yoga

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

1.08 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa after 12:27
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
12.08 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 13:51
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
14.08 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra until 17:37
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
22.08 Thu — Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman until 15:29
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
29.08 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa until 11:12
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

2.08 Fri Kalashtami
5.08 Mon Kamika Ekadashi
5.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
6.08 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
7.08 Wed Masik Shivaratri
9.08 Fri Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
9.08 Fri Karkidaka Vavu
12.08 Mon Hariyali Teej
12.08 Mon Chandra Darshan
12.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
13.08 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
14.08 Wed Naga Panchami
14.08 Wed Skanda Shashti
15.08 Thu Simha Sankranti
17.08 Sat Masik Durgashtami
19.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
20.08 Tue Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
22.08 Thu Pradosha Vrat
23.08 Fri Onam (Thiruvonam)
23.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
24.08 Sat Raksha Bandhan
24.08 Sat Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
27.08 Tue Kajari Teej
27.08 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Heramba)
31.08 Sat Krishna Janmashtami
31.08 Sat Kalashtami

Special muhurta yogas

1.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
2.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:34–05:22
3.08 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:30–04:38 (04.08)
3.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:30–04:38 (04.08)
5.08 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:39–23:59
5.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:39–23:59
8.08 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:45–22:14
8.08 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 04:45–22:14
8.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:45–22:14
11.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:50–04:53 (12.08)
14.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–05:21
23.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:14–21:01
25.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 22:23–05:20 (26.08)
27.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:22–15:03
29.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:26–11:12
31.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 05:30–06:52
31.08 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:52–05:32 (01.09)
31.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:52–05:32 (01.09)

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

6.08 Tue — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
8.08 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
9.08 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
15.08 Thu — Sankranti day, Surya Dagdha tithi
18.08 Sun — Anandadi: Kana, Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
24.08 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
26.08 Mon — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
27.08 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
28.08 Wed — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
31.08 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami

Sky this month

9.08 New moon (Amavasya) 12:19
15.08 Simha Sankranti 07:32 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
24.08 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 00:52 (25.08), magnitude 0.328
fully visible: 23:34–02:09 (25.08), maximum eclipse here 00:52 (25.08), magnitude 0.328
25.08 Full moon (Purnima) 00:37

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
27.07 23:54 – 1.08 06:48 Mrityu Panchaka
24.08 08:35 – 28.08 13:06 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vikari (No. 33, “changeable, sickly”) — A year of ailments: illness and changes for the worse; health needs looking after. more

Northern samvatsara: Sadharana. Shaka Samvat 1761, Vikram Samvat 1896, Kali Yuga 4940.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:27
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:56 (02.08) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:48 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 07:00 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:48	nakshatra Ashwini
from 07:00	yoga Shula
from 15:03	karana Bava
from 01:56 (02.08)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 01:56 (02.08)	karana Balava
from 04:08 (02.08)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	22:07
Moonset	12:36
Day length	16 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:32–06:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:32–15:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:32–06:48 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 09:58–04:34 (02.08)

Krakacha Yoga 01:56–04:34 (02.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:56–04:34 (02.08)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:32–06:48 Anandadi: Manasa 06:48–04:34 (02.08)

Bhadra on earth: 04:09–06:48
Bhadra in heaven: 06:48–15:03; Bhadra Puchha 08:31–09:36; Bhadra Mukha 09:36–11:25
Mrityu Panchaka: 23:54 (27.07)–06:48
Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:10–12:27
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:20
Godhuli	20:37–20:53
Pradosha	20:37–22:12
Nishitha	00:20–00:51 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:33–06:03, 22:36–00:06 (02.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:35–16:36
Yamaganda	04:32–06:33
Gulika Kalam	08:33–10:34
Dur Muhurta	09:54–10:58, 16:20–17:24
Varjyam	01:36–03:07 (02.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:02–15:04, 19:47–20:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:02–15:04, 19:47–20:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:02–15:04, 19:47–20:37
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:32–06:01, 09:02–17:51, 19:47–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 06:48, Ashwini from 06:48; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:01, Kanya 09:02, Tula 12:02, Vrischika 15:04, Dhanu 17:51, Makara 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 06:48) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 06:48) — joy; Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 04:32–06:48: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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 12:27

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 09:58–04:34 (02.08)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:48–04:34 (02.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–06:48+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:32–07:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 04:32–06:480 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 07:00–08:460 Panchaka 04:32–06:48−1 Gandanta 04:32–12:27−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:48–15:03

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Mudgara, Ashtami
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:42 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 05:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:16 (03.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:49 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:22	nakshatra Bharani
from 12:49	karana Kaulava
from 23:42	tithi Krishna-navami
from 23:42	karana Taitila
from 01:16 (03.08)	yoga Vriddhi
from 03:55 (03.08)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:34
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:23
Moonrise	22:18
Moonset	14:12
Day length	16 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:22–20:35) is good for root crops.

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, 20:35–22:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:34–05:22 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:34–05:22

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–23:42 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:42–04:36 (03.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:55–04:36 (03.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:55–04:36 (03.08) Anandadi: Vajra 04:34–05:22 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:22–03:55 (03.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:19
Godhuli	20:35–20:51
Pradosha	20:35–22:11
Nishitha	00:19–00:51 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:24–00:54 (03.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:34–12:35
Yamaganda	16:35–18:35
Gulika Kalam	06:34–08:34
Dur Muhurta	07:46–08:50, 13:07–14:11
Varjyam	14:23–15:53

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:34–05:22

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 05:22, Bharani from 05:22; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:34, Simha 05:57, Kanya 08:58, Tula 11:58, Vrischika 15:00, Dhanu 17:47, Makara 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 05:22) — joy; Bharani (from 05:22) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:34–20:35: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:34–05:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:34–05:220 Ravi Yoga 04:34–05:220 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–23:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 04:34–06:15−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:22–03:55 (03.08)−1 Ashtami 04:34–23:42−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:22–03:55 (03.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:29 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 02:30 (04.08) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 22:24 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:35 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:35	karana Gara
from 21:29	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 21:29	karana Vanija
from 22:24	yoga Dhruva
from 02:30 (04.08)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:48
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	22:36
Moonset	15:50
Day length	15 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:36–20:33) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–21:29 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:30–04:38 (04.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:30–04:38 (04.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:36–21:29 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:29–04:38 (04.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:36–02:30 (04.08) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:30–04:38 (04.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:33–20:49
Pradosha	20:33–22:10
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:14–01:44 (04.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:35–10:35
Yamaganda	14:34–16:34
Gulika Kalam	04:36–06:35
Dur Muhurta	04:36–05:40, 05:40–06:43
Varjyam	15:12–16:42

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Karka 04:36, Simha 05:53, Kanya 08:54, Tula 11:54, Vrischika 14:56, Dhanu 17:43, Makara 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 04:36–20:33: 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 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 = +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) 04:36–21:29+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:36–02:30 (04.08)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:36–22:240 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:36–21:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:36–21:29

Panchanga at sunrise 04:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:20 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 01:10 (05.08) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 19:37 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:23 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:23	karana Vishti
from 19:20	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 19:20	karana Bava
from 19:37	yoga Vyaghata
from 01:10 (05.08)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:50
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:18
Moonrise	23:06
Moonset	17:25
Day length	15 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:20

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, Rohini (04:38–20:31) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:23–19:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:20–01:10 (05.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:20–04:39 (05.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:38–01:10 (05.08) Anandadi: Saumya 01:10–04:39 (05.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 08:23–19:20; Bhadra Puchha 10:03–11:08; Bhadra Mukha 11:08–12:57
Gandanta (tithi): 18:58–19:42

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:17
Godhuli	20:31–20:47
Pradosha	20:31–22:09
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:08–23:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:32–20:31
Yamaganda	12:34–14:34
Gulika Kalam	16:33–18:32
Dur Muhurta	18:24–19:28
Varjyam	17:36–19:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:38–05:49, 08:50–14:52, 19:36–20:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:38–05:49, 08:50–14:52, 19:36–20:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:38–05:49, 08:50–14:52, 19:36–20:31
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-dashami until 19:20, Krishna-ekadashi from 19:20; lagna Karka 04:38, Simha 05:49, Kanya 08:50, Tula 11:50, Vrischika 14:52, Dhanu 17:39, Makara 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:38–01:10 (05.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:38–01:10 (05.08)+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:38–19:370 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 19:37–22:490 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:20–01:10 (05.08)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:20–04:39 (05.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:23–19:20

Panchanga at sunrise 04:38

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 17:20
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:20 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 23:59 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 16:56 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:19 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:19	karana Balava
from 16:56	yoga Harshana
from 17:20	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 17:20	karana Kaulava
from 23:59	nakshatra Ardra
from 04:24 (06.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	23:56
Moonset	18:43
Day length	15 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Mrigashirsha (04:39–20:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:20 (04.08)–17:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:41–07:50 (06.08)

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

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:39–23:59 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:39–23:59

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–17:20 Krakacha Yoga 04:39–17:20 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:20–04:41 (06.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:39–23:59 Anandadi: Kaladanda 23:59–04:41 (06.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:16
Godhuli	20:29–20:45
Pradosha	20:29–22:08
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:37–17:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:38–08:37
Yamaganda	10:36–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:33–16:32
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:09, 16:16–17:19
Varjyam	06:29–08:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:39–05:45, 08:46–14:48, 19:32–20:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:39–05:45, 08:46–14:48, 19:32–20:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:39–05:45, 08:46–14:48, 19:32–20:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:39–05:45, 08:46–17:35, 19:32–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 17:20, Krishna-dvadashi from 17:20; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 05:45, Kanya 08:46, Tula 11:47, Vrischika 14:48, Dhanu 17:35, Makara 19:32

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

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:20

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:39–23:59+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:39–23:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:39–23:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 16:56–04:41 (06.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–17:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:20–04:41 (06.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:39–17:20

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 04:39

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:32 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 23:03 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:32 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:25	yoga Vajra
from 15:32	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 15:32	karana Gara
from 23:03	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 02:45 (07.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:55
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	none
Moonset	19:37
Day length	15 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:32

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:27–22:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:32–04:43 (07.08)

Yamaghanta 04:41–23:03

Anandadi: Chara 04:41–23:03 Anandadi: Sthira 23:03–04:43 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:15
Godhuli	20:27–20:44
Pradosha	20:27–22:06
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (07.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:26–14:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:31–18:29
Yamaganda	08:38–10:36
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:32
Dur Muhurta	07:50–08:54, 23:45–00:19 (07.08)
Varjyam	08:03–09:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:41–05:41, 08:42–17:31, 19:28–20:27

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 15:32, Krishna-trayodashi from 15:32; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 05:41, Kanya 08:42, Tula 11:43, Vrischika 14:44, Dhanu 17:31, Makara 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:41–23:03+1 Yoga Harshana 04:41–14:250 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:32–04:43 (07.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 14:25–15:30−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:41–23:03−3 Yamaghanta 04:41–23:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:03 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 22:26 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:09 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:03 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:09	yoga Siddhi
from 14:03	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 14:03	karana Vishti
from 22:26	nakshatra Pushya
from 01:26 (08.08)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:57
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:11
Moonrise	01:11
Moonset	20:08
Day length	15 h 41 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

task	at sunrise	from 14:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:43–20:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:03–20:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 14:03–20:25: 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, 00:18–00:52 (08.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–14:03

Anandadi: Matanga 22:26–04:45 (08.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:43–22:26

Bhadra in heaven: 14:03–16:33; Bhadra Mukha 14:03–15:57
Bhadra on earth: 16:33–01:26 (08.08); Bhadra Puchha 00:21–01:30 (08.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:10
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:14
Godhuli	20:25–20:42
Pradosha	20:25–22:05
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (08.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:06–21:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:32
Yamaganda	06:41–08:39
Gulika Kalam	10:36–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Varjyam	10:44–12:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:43–14:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:43–14:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:43–14:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:43–17:27, 19:24–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 14:03, Krishna-chaturdashi from 14:03; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 05:37, Kanya 08:39, Tula 11:39, Vrischika 14:40, Dhanu 17:27, Makara 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — 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:

Krishna-chaturdashi 14:03–20:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 16:33–20:25: 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.

+1 Yoga Siddhi 12:09–04:45 (08.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–22:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Bhadra on earth 16:33–01:26 (08.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:43–22:26−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 14:03–04:45 (08.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–14:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:57 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 22:14 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 10:11 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:57 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:11	yoga Vyatipata
from 12:57	tithi Amavasya
from 12:57	karana Chatushpada
from 22:14	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 00:34 (09.08)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:59
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	02:40
Moonset	20:27
Day length	15 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:57

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, Pushya (04:45–20:23) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 04:45–12:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 12:57–20:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:45–12:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:45–22:14 Guru Pushya Yoga 04:45–22:14 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:45–22:14

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–12:57

Anandadi: Shubha 04:45–22:14 Anandadi: Amrita 22:14–04:47 (09.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:13
Godhuli	20:23–20:40
Pradosha	20:23–22:04
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:53–17:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:31–16:28
Yamaganda	04:45–06:42
Gulika Kalam	08:40–10:37
Dur Muhurta	09:58–11:00, 16:13–17:15
Varjyam	06:22–07:57

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:45–05:33, 08:35–17:23, 19:20–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 12:57, Amavasya from 12:57; lagna Karka 04:45, Simha 05:33, Kanya 08:35, Tula 11:35, Vrischika 14:36, Dhanu 17:23, Makara 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:45–12:57: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 12:57–20:23: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 10:11–20:23: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +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, Vyatipata

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:45–22:14+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:45–10:11+2 Pushya 04:45–22:14+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:45–22:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–12:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:45–12:57−3 Vyatipata 10:11–04:47 (09.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:45

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Amavasya
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 12:19 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 22:32 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 08:36 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:19 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:36	yoga Variyana
from 12:19	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 12:19	karana Kimstughna
from 22:32	nakshatra Magha
from 00:12 (10.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:02
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:06
Moonrise	04:12
Moonset	20:38
Day length	15 h 33 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	12:19

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:19

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:

Naga 04:47–12:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 12:19–20:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:57 (08.08)–12:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:57 (08.08)–12:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:19–04:49 (10.08)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:47–22:32 Anandadi: Kana 22:32–04:49 (10.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 11:55–12:43
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:24–04:41 (10.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:12
Godhuli	20:21–20:37
Pradosha	20:21–22:02
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:55–22:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:37–12:34
Yamaganda	16:27–18:24
Gulika Kalam	06:44–08:40
Dur Muhurta	07:54–08:56, 13:05–14:07
Varjyam	11:12–12:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:19–14:32, 19:16–20:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:19–14:32, 19:16–20:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:19–14:32, 19:16–20:21
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:47–05:30, 08:31–17:19, 19:16–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Amavasya until 12:19, Shukla-pratipat from 12:19; lagna Karka 04:47, Simha 05:30, Kanya 08:31, Tula 11:31, Vrischika 14:32, Dhanu 17:19, Makara 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

Amavasya 04:47–12:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 04:47–08:36: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 08:36–04:49 (10.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:19–04:49 (10.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vyatipata 04:47–08:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:47–22:32−3 Amavasya 04:47–12:19−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:47–22:32

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 04:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Variyana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:49

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:14 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 23:23 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 07:26 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:14 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:26	yoga Parigha
from 12:14	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 12:14	karana Balava
from 23:23	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 00:24 (11.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:04
Sunrise	04:49
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	05:41
Moonset	20:46
Day length	15 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 7, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:49–20:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 04:49–23:23 Anandadi: Lumbaka 23:23–04:51 (11.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:11
Godhuli	20:18–20:35
Pradosha	20:18–22:01
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:54–22:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:41–10:37
Yamaganda	14:30–16:26
Gulika Kalam	04:49–06:45
Dur Muhurta	04:49–05:51, 05:51–06:53
Varjyam	10:58–12:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:14–14:28, 19:12–20:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:14–14:28, 19:12–20:18
Cutting fingernails	average 12:14–14:28, 19:12–20:18
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:14–17:15, 19:12–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 12:14, Shukla-dvitya from 12:14; lagna Karka 04:49, Simha 05:26, Kanya 08:27, Tula 11:27, Vrischika 14:28, Dhanu 17:15, Makara 19:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:49–23:23+1 Yoga Variyana 04:49–07:26+1 Auspicious tithi 12:14–04:51 (11.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 07:26–19:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:49–23:23

Panchanga at sunrise 04:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:51

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 12:44 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 00:50 (12.08) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 06:44 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:44 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:44	yoga Shiva
from 12:44	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 12:44	karana Taitila
from 00:50 (12.08)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 01:13 (12.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:06
Sunrise	04:51
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	07:05
Moonset	20:52
Day length	15 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:51–20:16) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:50–04:53 (12.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:50–04:53 (12.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:50–04:53 (12.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:51–00:50 (12.08) Anandadi: Mitra 00:50–04:53 (12.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:09
Godhuli	20:16–20:33
Pradosha	20:16–21:59
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	18:03–19:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:20–20:16
Yamaganda	12:34–14:29
Gulika Kalam	16:25–18:20
Dur Muhurta	18:13–19:14
Varjyam	07:52–09:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:51–05:22, 08:23–14:24, 19:08–20:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:51–05:22, 08:23–14:24, 19:08–20:15
Cutting fingernails	average 04:51–05:22, 08:23–14:24, 19:08–20:15
Cutting toenails	average 12:44–14:24, 19:08–20:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:51–05:22, 08:23–17:11, 19:08–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 12:44, Shukla-tritya from 12:44; lagna Karka 04:51, Simha 05:22, Kanya 08:23, Tula 11:23, Vrischika 14:24, Dhanu 17:11, Makara 19:08, Kumbha 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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: Chhatra 04:51–00:50 (12.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:51–12:44+1 Yoga Shiva 06:44–04:53 (12.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:51–00:50 (12.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:51

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — until 13:51
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Chandra Darshan · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:53

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:51 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 02:51 (13.08) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 06:30 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:30	yoga Siddha
from 13:51	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 13:51	karana Vanija
from 02:37 (13.08)	karana Vishti
from 02:51 (13.08)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:08
Sunrise	04:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	08:25
Moonset	20:57
Day length	15 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:53–20:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:44 (11.08)–13:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:14–20:57
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:14–20:57

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:53–02:51 (13.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:53–13:51

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:53–02:51 (13.08) Anandadi: Vajra 02:51–04:55 (13.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:37–15:31 (13.08); Bhadra Mukha 02:41–04:49 (13.08); Bhadra Puchha 14:14–15:31 (13.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:08
Godhuli	20:14–20:31
Pradosha	20:14–21:58
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:03–20:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:48–08:43
Yamaganda	10:38–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:28–16:24
Dur Muhurta	13:04–14:05, 16:08–17:10
Varjyam	08:38–10:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:53–05:18, 08:19–13:51

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, shaving	good 04:53–05:18, 08:19–13:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:53–05:18, 08:19–13:51
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:53–05:18, 08:19–13:51

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-tritya until 13:51, Shukla-chaturti from 13:51; lagna Karka 04:53, Simha 05:18, Kanya 08:19, Tula 11:19, Vrischika 14:20, Dhanu 17:07, Makara 19:04, Kumbha 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — 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:

Shukla-chaturti 13:51–20:14: 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 Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:51

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:53–02:51 (13.08)+2 Yoga Siddha 06:30–04:55 (13.08)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:53–02:51 (13.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:53–02:51 (13.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:53–13:510 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:53–13:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 13:51–04:55 (13.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:31 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 05:21 (14.08) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 06:43 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:31 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:43	yoga Sadhya
from 15:31	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 15:31	karana Bava
from 04:31 (14.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:11
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:12
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	09:43
Moonset	21:01
Day length	15 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:31

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 (04:55–20:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:55–15:31: 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), 11:02–14:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:31–04:57 (14.08)

Anandadi: Saumya all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:37–15:31; Bhadra Mukha 02:41–04:49; Bhadra Puchha 14:14–15:31

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:07
Godhuli	20:12–20:29
Pradosha	20:12–21:57
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:44–00:30 (14.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:22–18:17
Yamaganda	08:44–10:39
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:28
Dur Muhurta	07:58–08:59, 23:42–00:17 (14.08)
Varjyam	12:08–13:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:31–20:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:31–20:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:31–20:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:55–05:14, 08:15–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:31, Shukla-panchami from 15:31; lagna Karka 04:55, Simha 05:14, Kanya 08:15, Tula 11:15, Vrischika 14:16, Dhanu 17:03, Makara 19:00, Kumbha 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:55–15:31: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:55–06:43+1 Anandadi: Saumya all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Auspicious tithi 15:31–04:57 (14.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:31–04:57 (14.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:55–15:31−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:55–15:31

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 04:55

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — until 17:37
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:37 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 05:21 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 07:18 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:37 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:21	nakshatra Chitra
from 07:18	yoga Shubha
from 17:37	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 17:37	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:13
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:53
Moonrise	11:00
Moonset	21:07
Day length	15 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:21	from 17:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:57–05:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:21–20:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 04:57–12:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 17:37–04:59 (15.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–05:21 Ravi Yoga 05:21–04:59 (15.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:57–05:21 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:21–04:59 (15.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 17:11–18:04

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:22
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:06
Godhuli	20:09–20:27
Pradosha	20:09–21:55
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:02–02:50 (15.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:27
Yamaganda	06:51–08:45
Gulika Kalam	10:39–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Varjyam	14:18–16:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:11–14:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:11–14:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:11–14:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:11–16:59, 18:56–20:03

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 05:21, Chitra from 05:21; tithi Shukla-panchami until 17:37, Shukla-shashti from 17:37; lagna Karka 04:57, Simha 05:10, Kanya 08:11, Tula 11:11, Vrischika 14:13, Dhanu 16:59, Makara 18:56, Kumbha 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 05:21) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 05:21) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:37

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:21–04:59 (15.08)+2 Yoga Shubha 07:18–04:59 (15.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:57–05:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:57–17:370 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–05:210 Anandadi: Ananda 04:57–05:210 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:37–04:59 (15.08)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:21–04:59 (15.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Simha Sankranti

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:00 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 08:12 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:09 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:48 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:48	karana Taitila
from 08:09	yoga Shukla
from 08:12	nakshatra Swati
from 20:00	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 20:00	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:15
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	12:18
Moonset	21:13
Day length	15 h 08 min

Sky

Simha Sankranti	07:32 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:12	from 20:00

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, Chitra (04:59–08:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:12–20:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Simha Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Leo; in Kerala the month of Chingam begins — the Malayalam New Year.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:59–07:32
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:59–07:32 Ravi Yoga 08:12–05:01 (16.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–20:00

Anandadi: Chara 04:59–08:12 Anandadi: Sthira 08:12–05:01 (16.08)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:05
Godhuli	20:07–20:25
Pradosha	20:07–21:54
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (16.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:18–03:06 (16.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:26–16:20
Yamaganda	04:59–06:52
Gulika Kalam	08:46–10:39
Dur Muhurta	10:01–11:02, 16:05–17:05
Varjyam	14:30–16:18

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:07–16:56, 18:52–20:00

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 08:12, Swati from 08:12; tithi Shukla-shashti until 20:00, Shukla-saptami from 20:00; lagna Karka 04:59, Simha 05:06, Kanya 08:07, Tula 11:07, Vrischika 14:09, Dhanu 16:56, Makara 18:52, Kumbha 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 08:12) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 08:12) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

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

Sankranti at 07:32 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:59–08:09+2 Ravi Yoga 08:12–05:01 (16.08)+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:59–08:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:59–08:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 04:59–07:320 Auspicious tithi 20:00–05:01 (16.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–20:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Sankranti day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:59–20:00

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 04:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:27 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:12 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:07 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:14 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:07	yoga Brahma
from 09:14	karana Vanija
from 11:12	nakshatra Vishakha
from 22:27	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 22:27	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:17
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:05
End of twilight	20:48
Moonrise	13:38
Moonset	21:23
Day length	15 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:01–11:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:12–20:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:01–11:12

Krakacha Yoga 05:01–22:27 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–22:27 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:27–05:03 (17.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 11:12–05:03 (17.08) Anandadi: Gada 05:01–11:12

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:27–07:25 (17.08); Bhadra Puchha 00:25–01:44 (17.08); Bhadra Mukha 01:44–03:55 (17.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:04
Godhuli	20:05–20:23
Pradosha	20:05–21:52
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:15–06:03 (17.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:40–12:33
Yamaganda	16:19–18:12
Gulika Kalam	06:54–08:47
Dur Muhurta	08:01–09:02, 13:03–14:03
Varjyam	17:29–19:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:03–11:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:03–11:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:03–11:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:03–11:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 11:12, Vishakha from 11:12; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Karka 05:01, Simha 05:02, Kanya 08:03, Tula 11:03, Vrischika 14:05, Dhanu 16:52, Makara 18:48, Kumbha 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:12) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:12) — loss of money; 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 = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:01–11:12+1 Yoga Brahma 09:07–05:03 (17.08)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 11:12–05:03 (17.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–11:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:01–22:270 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:01–11:12−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–22:27−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:01–22:27

Panchanga at sunrise 05:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:03

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:43 (18.08) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 14:07 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:03 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:37 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:03	yoga Indra
from 11:37	karana Bava
from 14:07	nakshatra Anuradha
from 00:43 (18.08)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 00:43 (18.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:20
Sunrise	05:03
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	14:59
Moonset	21:37
Day length	14 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:07

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, Vishakha (05:03–14:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (14:07–20:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:03–11:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 22:27 (16.08)–00:43 (18.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:43–05:04 (18.08)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:03–14:07 Anandadi: Amrita 14:07–05:04 (18.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:27 (16.08)–07:25; Bhadra Puchha 00:25–01:44; Bhadra Mukha 01:44–03:55
Bhadra in heaven: 07:25–11:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:02
Godhuli	20:02–20:20
Pradosha	20:02–21:51
Nishitha	00:15–00:51 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:15–06:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:47–10:40
Yamaganda	14:25–16:17
Gulika Kalam	05:03–06:55
Dur Muhurta	05:03–06:03, 06:03–07:03
Varjyam	18:34–20:20

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 14:07–16:48, 18:45–19:52

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 14:07, Anuradha from 14:07; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Simha 05:03, Kanya 07:59, Tula 10:59, Vrischika 14:01, Dhanu 16:48, Makara 18:45, Kumbha 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 14:07) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 14:07) — 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.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:03–20:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:03–10:03+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:03–14:070 Auspicious nakshatra 14:07–05:04 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:25–11:37−1 Ashtami 05:03–00:43 (18.08)−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 05:03

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Kana, Vaidhriti
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 02:35 (19.08) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 16:45 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 10:46 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:43 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:46	yoga Vaidhriti
from 13:43	karana Kaulava
from 16:45	nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:35 (19.08)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 02:35 (19.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:22
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:42
Moonrise	16:18
Moonset	21:59
Day length	14 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:04–16:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (16:45–20:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:45–05:06 (19.08)

Anandadi: Mrityu 05:04–16:45 Anandadi: Kana 16:45–05:06 (19.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:01
Godhuli	20:00–20:18
Pradosha	20:00–21:49
Nishitha	00:15–00:51 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:13–06:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:08–20:00
Yamaganda	12:32–14:24
Gulika Kalam	16:16–18:08
Dur Muhurta	18:01–19:00
Varjyam	22:51–00:36 (19.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:55–16:44

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 16:45, Jyestha from 16:45; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:04, Kanya 07:55, Tula 10:55, Vrischika 13:57, Dhanu 16:44, Makara 18:41, Kumbha 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 16:45) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 16:45) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 05:04–20:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 10:46–20:00: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Kana

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 05:04–10:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:04–16:450 Ravi Yoga 16:45–05:06 (19.08)0 Anandadi: Kana 16:45–05:06 (19.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:45–05:06 (19.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:04–02:35 (19.08)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:04–16:45−3 Vaidhriti 10:46–05:06 (19.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:06

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:54 (20.08) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 18:54 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:08 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:20 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:08	yoga Vishkambha
from 15:20	karana Gara
from 18:54	nakshatra Mula
from 03:54 (20.08)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 03:54 (20.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:24
Sunrise	05:06
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:58
End of twilight	20:40
Moonrise	17:30
Moonset	22:37
Day length	14 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:06–18:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (18:54–19:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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

Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–05:08 (20.08) Krakacha Yoga 03:54–05:08 (20.08)

Anandadi: Padma 05:06–18:54 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:54–05:08 (20.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:25–01:21 (20.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 03:29–04:19 (20.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:00
Godhuli	19:58–20:16
Pradosha	19:58–21:48
Nishitha	00:15–00:51 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:19–11:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:58–08:49
Yamaganda	10:41–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:23–16:15
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:01, 16:00–16:59
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:08–19:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:08–19:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:08–19:58
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 18:54, Mula from 18:54; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 05:06, Kanya 07:51, Tula 10:51, Vrischika 13:53, Dhanu 16:40, Makara 18:37, Kumbha 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 18:54) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 18:54) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 05:06–11:08: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:06–18:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:06–03:54 (20.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:54–05:08 (20.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:06–03:54 (20.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:06–18:54−1 Vaidhriti 05:06–11:08

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 05:08

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:34 (21.08) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 20:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:01 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:01	yoga Priti
from 16:19	karana Vishti
from 20:26	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 04:34 (21.08)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 04:34 (21.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:26
Sunrise	05:08
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	18:25
Moonset	23:36
Day length	14 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:08–19:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:19–19:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Shravana: the fast is observed for the birth and well-being of children, and Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:54–04:34 (21.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:00–16:56 (21.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:08–20:26

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–04:34 (21.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:08–20:26 Anandadi: Mitra 20:26–05:10 (21.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:19–04:34 (21.08); Bhadra Puchha 21:10–22:24; Bhadra Mukha 22:24–00:27 (21.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:55–04:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–15:59
Godhuli	19:55–20:14
Pradosha	19:55–21:46
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:37–15:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:14–18:04
Yamaganda	08:50–10:41
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:23
Dur Muhurta	08:06–09:05, 23:37–00:14 (21.08)
Varjyam	18:44–20:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:47–13:49, 18:33–19:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:47–13:49, 18:33–19:40
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:47–13:49, 18:33–19:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:47–16:36, 18:33–19:40

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:08, Kanya 07:47, Tula 10:48, Vrischika 13:49, Dhanu 16:36, Makara 18:33, Kumbha 19:40

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

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.

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 05:08–20:26+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:08–20:26+1 Auspicious tithi 05:08–04:34 (21.08)+1 Yoga Priti 11:01–05:10 (21.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–04:34 (21.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:19–04:34 (21.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:08–20:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:08

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:10

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:31 (22.08) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:17 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:23 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:23	yoga Ayushman
from 16:38	karana Balava
from 21:17	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 04:31 (22.08)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 04:31 (22.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:29
Sunrise	05:10
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:53
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	19:02
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:10–19:53) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–04:31 (22.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–05:12 (22.08)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:10–21:17 Anandadi: Vajra 21:17–05:12 (22.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:57
Godhuli	19:53–20:11
Pradosha	19:53–21:45
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:19–17:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:22
Yamaganda	07:01–08:51
Gulika Kalam	10:41–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Varjyam	06:22–08:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:43–13:45, 18:29–19:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:43–13:45, 18:29–19:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:43–13:45, 18:29–19:36
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:43–16:32, 18:29–19:36

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:10, Kanya 07:43, Tula 10:44, Vrischika 13:45, Dhanu 16:32, Makara 18:29, Kumbha 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–04:31 (22.08)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:10–21:17+1 Yoga Priti 05:10–10:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:10–21:17

Panchanga at sunrise 05:10

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 15:29
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:12

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:48 (23.08) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 21:28 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 09:12 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:14 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:12	yoga Saubhagya
from 16:14	karana Taitila
from 21:28	nakshatra Shravana
from 03:48 (23.08)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 03:48 (23.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:31
Sunrise	05:12
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:32
Moonrise	19:24
Moonset	00:55
Day length	14 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:12–19:50) 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, 19:50–21:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:28–05:14 (23.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–05:14 (23.08)

Anandadi: Saumya 05:12–15:29 Anandadi: Dhwaja 23:03–05:14 (23.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:29–23:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:56
Godhuli	19:50–20:09
Pradosha	19:50–21:43
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:01–16:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:21–16:11
Yamaganda	05:12–07:02
Gulika Kalam	08:52–10:42
Dur Muhurta	10:05–11:04, 15:56–16:55
Varjyam	05:21–06:57, 01:23–02:58 (23.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:40–13:41, 18:25–19:32

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, shaving	good 07:40–13:41, 18:25–19:32
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:40–13:41, 18:25–19:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:40–16:28, 18:25–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Simha 05:12, Kanya 07:40, Tula 10:40, Vrischika 13:41, Dhanu 16:28, Makara 18:25, Kumbha 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:29

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:12–15:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:12–21:28+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:12–09:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:12–03:48 (23.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:29–23:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:12

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam) · Varalakshmi Vrat

At sunrise 05:14

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:28 (24.08) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 21:01 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:29 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:29	yoga Shobhana
from 15:12	karana Vanija
from 21:01	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 02:28 (24.08)	tithi Purnima
from 02:28 (24.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:33
Sunrise	05:14
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	19:39
Moonset	02:26
Day length	14 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:14–19:48) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:14–19:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali

The main festival of Kerala — the return of the good King Mahabali, whom Vamana sent to the netherworld. It is celebrated on the day of the Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra in the solar month of Chingam: pookalam flower carpets, the Onasadya feast and boat races.

Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 07:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi

A fast and puja to Lakshmi, the “bestower of boons”, on the Friday before the full moon of Shravana. Married women pray for the well-being of the family; the vrat is especially widespread in South India.

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:14–21:01 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:14–21:01

Anandadi: Prajapati 21:01–05:16 (24.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:14–21:01

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:28–08:35 (24.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:55
Godhuli	19:48–20:07
Pradosha	19:48–21:42
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (24.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:49–12:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:42–12:31
Yamaganda	16:10–17:59
Gulika Kalam	07:03–08:53
Dur Muhurta	08:09–09:07, 13:00–13:58
Varjyam	00:51–02:23 (24.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:14, Kanya 07:36, Tula 10:36, Vrischika 13:37, Dhanu 16:24, Makara 18:21, Kumbha 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:14–19:48: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:14–21:01+2 Ravi Yoga 05:14–21:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:14–21:01+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:14–07:29+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:14–21:01−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 05:14–02:28 (24.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible)

At sunrise 05:16

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 00:37 (25.08) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 20:02 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 05:17 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:36 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:17	yoga Atiganda
from 13:36	karana Bava
from 20:02	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 00:37 (25.08)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 00:37 (25.08)	karana Balava
from 02:41 (25.08)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:35
Sunrise	05:16
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	19:48
Moonset	04:00
Day length	14 h 29 min

Sky

Lunar eclipse, penumbral	greatest eclipse 00:52 (25.08), magnitude 0.328
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 23:34 Penumbral eclipse ends 02:09 (25.08)
Visibility	fully visible: 23:34–02:09 (25.08), maximum eclipse here 00:52 (25.08), magnitude 0.328

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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) 05:16–13:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Raksha Bandhan

Sisters tie a rakhi — a protective thread — on their brothers’ wrists and receive a promise of protection. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna), and always outside Bhadra. Upakarma, the changing of the sacred thread by brahmins, falls on the same day.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:58–16:52
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen

Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Shravana: Raksha Bandhan, Upakarma (renewal of the sacred thread by Brahmins) and Narali Purnima among the fishing communities of the west coast.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:28–00:37 (25.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–00:37 (25.08)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:16–20:02 Anandadi: Ananda 20:02–05:18 (25.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:28–08:35
Bhadra on earth: 08:35–13:36; Bhadra Puchha 09:40–10:47; Bhadra Mukha 10:47–12:37
Mrityu Panchaka: 08:35–13:06 (28.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 00:15–00:59 (25.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:54
Godhuli	19:45–20:05
Pradosha	19:45–21:40
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:04–11:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:53–10:42
Yamaganda	14:19–16:08
Gulika Kalam	05:16–07:05
Dur Muhurta	05:16–06:14, 06:14–07:12
Varjyam	02:49–04:19 (25.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:32–16:20, 18:17–19:24

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Purnima; lagna Simha 05:16, Kanya 07:32, Tula 10:32, Vrischika 13:33, Dhanu 16:20, Makara 18:17, Kumbha 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Purnima 05:16–19:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 08:35–13:36: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:16–20:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:16–20:02+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:16–05:170 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 05:17–07:26−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 08:35–05:18 (25.08)−1 Bhadra on earth 08:35–13:36−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–00:37 (25.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:16

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible)

At sunrise 05:18

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:23 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:38 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:45 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:33	karana Kaulava
from 18:38	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 22:23	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 22:23	karana Taitila
from 23:45	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:37
Sunrise	05:18
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:24
Moonrise	19:56
Moonset	05:35
Day length	14 h 24 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	00:37
Lunar eclipse, penumbral	greatest eclipse 00:52, magnitude 0.328
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 23:34 (24.08) Penumbral eclipse ends 02:09
Visibility	fully visible: 23:34 (24.08)–02:09, maximum eclipse here 00:52, magnitude 0.328

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:38

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, Shatabhisha (05:18–18:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (18:38–19:43) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 22:23–05:20 (26.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–22:23

Anandadi: Chara 18:38–05:20 (26.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:18–18:38

Mrityu Panchaka: 08:35 (24.08)–13:06 (28.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:52
Godhuli	19:43–20:02
Pradosha	19:43–21:38
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:51–13:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:55–19:43
Yamaganda	12:31–14:19
Gulika Kalam	16:07–17:55
Dur Muhurta	17:48–18:45
Varjyam	00:35–02:04 (26.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:28–13:29, 18:13–18:38

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, shaving	average 07:28–13:29, 18:13–18:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:28–13:29, 18:13–18:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:28–16:16, 18:13–18:38

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 18:38, Purva-Bhadra from 18:38; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:18, Kanya 07:28, Tula 10:28, Vrischika 13:29, Dhanu 16:16, Makara 18:13, Kumbha 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 18:38) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 18:38) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:18–18:38+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:18–23:45+1 Auspicious tithi 05:18–22:230 Anandadi: Chara 18:38–05:20 (26.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 22:23–05:20 (26.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:38–05:20 (26.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:18–18:38−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–22:23

Panchanga at sunrise 05:18

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:20

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:51 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 16:56 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:36 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:09 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:09	karana Gara
from 16:56	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 19:51	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 19:51	karana Vanija
from 20:36	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:39
Sunrise	05:20
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:41
End of twilight	20:21
Moonrise	20:02
Moonset	07:09
Day length	14 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:20–16:56) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (16:56–19:41) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–19:51 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:51–05:22 (27.08)

Anandadi: Musala 05:20–16:56 Anandadi: Gada 16:56–05:22 (27.08)

Mrityu Panchaka: 08:35 (24.08)–13:06 (28.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:03–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:51
Godhuli	19:41–20:00
Pradosha	19:41–21:37
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:30–10:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:08–08:55
Yamaganda	10:43–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:18–16:05
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:56, 15:51–16:48
Varjyam	01:47–03:15 (27.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:24–13:25, 16:56–19:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:24–13:25, 16:56–19:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:24–13:25, 16:56–19:41
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:09–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 16:56, Uttara-Bhadra from 16:56; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Simha 05:20, Kanya 07:24, Tula 10:24, Vrischika 13:25, Dhanu 16:12, Makara 18:09, Kumbha 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 16:56) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 16:56) — 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:20–20:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:20–19:510 Auspicious nakshatra 16:56–05:22 (27.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:20–16:56−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:20–16:56−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–19:51

Panchanga at sunrise 05:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kajari Teej · Angaraki Chaturthi (Heramba)

At sunrise 05:22

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:10 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 15:03 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 17:19 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:32 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:32	karana Vishti
from 15:03	nakshatra Revati
from 17:10	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 17:10	karana Bava
from 17:19	yoga Ganda
from 03:48 (28.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:22
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	20:08
Moonset	08:42
Day length	14 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:03	from 17:10

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, Uttara-Bhadra (05:22–15:03) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (15:03–19:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:32–17:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kajari Teej · Parvati (Gauri)

A women’s festival of North India: a fast for marital happiness, worship of Parvati and the neem tree, and kajari songs.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:51 (26.08)–17:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Angaraki Chaturthi (Heramba) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 20:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:22–15:03 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:22–15:03 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–17:10

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:22–15:03

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:22–15:03 Anandadi: Shubha 15:03–05:24 (28.08)

Bhadra on earth: 06:32–17:10; Bhadra Puchha 13:26–14:30; Bhadra Mukha 14:30–16:17
Mrityu Panchaka: 08:35 (24.08)–13:06 (28.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:38–19:58
Pradosha	19:38–21:35
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:37–12:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:04–17:51
Yamaganda	08:56–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:17
Dur Muhurta	08:13–09:10, 23:32–00:11 (28.08)
Varjyam	02:04–03:33 (28.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:22–06:32

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, shaving	average 05:22–06:32
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 05:22–06:32
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:22–17:10, 18:05–19:12

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 15:03, Revati from 15:03; tithi Krishna-tritya until 17:10, Krishna-chaturti from 17:10; lagna Simha 05:22, Kanya 07:20, Tula 10:20, Vrischika 13:21, Dhanu 16:08, Makara 18:05, Kumbha 19:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 15:03) — a good life; Revati (from 15:03) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 17:10–19:38: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 06:32–17:10: 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 = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:22–15:03+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–17:10+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:22–15:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:22–15:03+1 Auspicious tithi 05:22–17:10+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:22–15:030 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:22–15:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 17:19–19:240 Rikta tithi 17:10–05:24 (28.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 06:32–17:10

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 05:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:24

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:26 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:06 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 14:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:26 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:06	nakshatra Ashwini
from 14:00	yoga Vriddhi
from 14:26	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 14:26	karana Kaulava
from 01:05 (29.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:44
Sunrise	05:24
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:36
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	20:16
Moonset	10:17
Day length	14 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:06	from 14:26

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, Revati (05:24–13:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 05:24–13:06 Anandadi: Mrityu 13:06–05:26 (29.08)

Mrityu Panchaka: 08:35 (24.08)–13:06
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:35–18:37
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:48
Godhuli	19:36–19:55
Pradosha	19:36–21:34
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:54–12:22, 04:34–06:02 (29.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:16
Yamaganda	07:10–08:57
Gulika Kalam	10:43–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:01–19:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 18:01–19:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 18:01–19:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:26–16:04, 18:01–19:08

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 13:06, Ashwini from 13:06; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 14:26, Krishna-panchami from 14:26; lagna Simha 05:24, Kanya 07:16, Tula 10:16, Vrischika 13:18, Dhanu 16:04, Makara 18:01, Kumbha 19:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:06) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:06) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:24–14:26: 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 = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:24–13:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 14:00–05:26 (29.08)0 Auspicious tithi 14:26–05:26 (29.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 05:24–13:06−2 Rikta tithi 05:24–14:26−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:24–13:06

Panchanga at sunrise 05:24

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 11:12
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:26

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:45 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 11:12 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 10:43 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:45 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:43	yoga Dhruva
from 11:12	nakshatra Bharani
from 11:45	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 11:45	karana Gara
from 22:27	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:46
Sunrise	05:26
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:13
Moonrise	20:26
Moonset	11:55
Day length	14 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:12	from 11:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (11:12–19:33) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:26–11:12 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–11:45

Jwalamukhi Yoga 11:12–11:45 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:45–05:28 (30.08)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:26–11:12 Anandadi: Padma 11:12–05:28 (30.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 11:23–12:06
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:33–19:53
Pradosha	19:33–21:32
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:34–06:02, 04:59–06:28 (30.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:15–16:01
Yamaganda	05:26–07:12
Gulika Kalam	08:58–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:08–11:05, 15:47–16:44
Varjyam	07:31–08:59, 20:05–21:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:12–11:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:12–11:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:12–11:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:12–11:12

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 11:12, Bharani from 11:12; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:45, Krishna-shashti from 11:45; lagna Simha 05:26, Kanya 07:12, Tula 10:12, Vrischika 13:14, Dhanu 16:00, Makara 17:57, Kumbha 19:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 11:12) — joy; Bharani (from 11:12) — facing death (dangers); 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 = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:12

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:26–11:12+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–11:45+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:26–11:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:26–11:12+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:26–10:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:26–11:450 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 11:12–11:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:12–05:28 (30.08)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:45–05:28 (30.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:12 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:26 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 07:32 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:32	yoga Vyaghata
from 09:12	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 09:12	karana Vishti
from 09:26	nakshatra Krittika
from 20:00	karana Bava
from 04:32 (31.08)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:48
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	20:42
Moonset	13:34
Day length	14 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:12	from 09:26

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, Bharani (05:28–09:26) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:26–19:30) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:12–19:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:28–09:12 Ravi Yoga 09:26–05:30 (31.08)

Krakacha Yoga 09:12–05:30 (31.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:12–05:30 (31.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 09:26–05:30 (31.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:28–09:26

Bhadra in heaven: 09:12–20:00; Bhadra Puchha 13:32–14:37; Bhadra Mukha 14:37–16:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:30
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:59–06:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–12:29
Yamaganda	16:00–17:45
Gulika Kalam	07:13–08:58
Dur Muhurta	08:16–09:13, 12:57–13:53
Varjyam	20:39–22:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:08–19:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:08–19:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:08–19:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:26–15:57, 17:53–19:01

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:26, Krittika from 09:26; tithi Krishna-shashti until 09:12, Krishna-saptami from 09:12; lagna Simha 05:28, Kanya 07:08, Tula 10:08, Vrischika 13:10, Dhanu 15:57, Makara 17:53, Kumbha 19:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:26) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:26) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Ravi Yoga 09:26–05:30 (31.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:28–09:12+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 09:26–05:30 (31.08)+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:28–07:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:12–05:30 (31.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 07:32–10:41−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:28–09:26−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:28–09:26−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:12–20:00−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:12–05:30 (31.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1761 · Vikram 1896 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Krishna Janmashtami · Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:30

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:52 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 07:52 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 01:45 (01.09) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:52 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:52	tithi Krishna-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:52	karana Balava
from 07:52	nakshatra Rohini
from 17:48	karana Kaulava
from 01:45 (01.09)	yoga Vajra
from 04:48 (01.09)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 04:48 (01.09)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:50
Sunrise	05:30
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	21:07
Moonset	15:11
Day length	13 h 58 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

task	at sunrise	from 06:52	from 07:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:30–07:52) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:52–19:28) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Krishna Janmashtami · Krishna

The appearance of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, at midnight on the eighth day of the dark half of the month under the Rohini nakshatra. Devotees fast until midnight, and at Nishitha they perform abhisheka of Bala Gopala and rock his cradle.

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:10–00:50 (01.09)
Ashtami and Rohini together at midnight (Jayanti Yoga)
Vaishnava date: 1.09

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:28–21:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:30–06:52 Ravi Yoga 05:30–07:52 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:52–05:32 (01.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:52–05:32 (01.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–05:32 (01.09)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–06:52 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:52–07:52 Jwalamukhi Yoga 04:48–05:32 (01.09)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:30–07:52 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:52–05:32 (01.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:29
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	05:38–07:07, 03:34–05:05 (01.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:59–10:44
Yamaganda	14:14–15:58
Gulika Kalam	05:30–07:15
Dur Muhurta	05:30–06:26, 06:26–07:22
Varjyam	23:01–00:32 (01.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:04–15:53, 17:49–18:57

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 07:52, Rohini from 07:52; tithi Krishna-saptami until 06:52, Krishna-ashtami from 06:52; lagna Simha 05:30, Kanya 07:04, Tula 10:04, Vrischika 13:06, Dhanu 15:53, Makara 17:49, Kumbha 18:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 07:52) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 07:52) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:52–19:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:52–05:32 (01.09)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:52–05:32 (01.09)+1 Yoga Harshana 05:30–01:45 (01.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:52–05:32 (01.09)0 Ravi Yoga 05:30–07:520 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:52–07:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:30–06:520 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–06:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 06:52–04:48 (01.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi

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 05:30

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots

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

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

Vikari (No. 33 of 60, “changeable, sickly”) — A year of ailments: illness and changes for the worse; health needs looking after.
Northern samvatsara: Sadharana (No. 44)
Shaka Samvat 1761 · Vikram Samvat 1896 · Kali Yuga 4940
Next year — Sharvari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 2.04.1840
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-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 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.

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: 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.

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.

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+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-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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”

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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-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.

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

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.

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

Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.

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

nakshatra 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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-ashtami
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.

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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: 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.

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.

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-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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: 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.

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-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-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.

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)

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.

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 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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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.

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-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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.

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−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.

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

Krishna 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.

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

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

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.

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.

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

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.

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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 Ashlesha
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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−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.

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

Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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-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.

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Kumbha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”

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-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.

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

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.

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

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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-shashti
plowing the ground

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+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-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.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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)

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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−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.

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)

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.

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−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.

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.

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)

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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)

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable 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.

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)

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra 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).

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

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The luminary is above the horizon throughout the eclipse — all phases are visible.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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: 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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−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.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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)

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-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

Krishna-tritya
+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.

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

Krishna-panchami
any 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.

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.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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