Panchanga Calendar

August 1889

SamvatsaraVirodhi (23)MonthShravana → Bhadrapada from 27.08RituVarshaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 1889 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 26.08), Bhadrapada (from 27.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 10.08 Raksha Bandhan; 18.08 Krishna Janmashtami; 30.08 Ganesha Chaturthi.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UPh4after 07:06

2Has5until 06:57

3Chit6after 06:19

4Swa7Masik Durgashtami

5Vish9Shravana Somvar

6Anu10

7Jye11Putrada Ekadashi

8Mul12Pradosha

9PAsh13after 07:30

10UAsh14Raksha Bandhan

11Dhan15Purnima

12Shat2

13PBh3Kajari Teej

14UBh4Sankashti

15Rev5Simha Sankranti

16Ashw6

17Bhar7

18Krit8Janmashtami

19Roh9Dahi Handi

20Roh9

21Mrig10after 07:48

22Ard11after 12:20

23Pun12Pradosha

24Push13Masik Shivaratri

25Ashl14

26Mag30Somvati Amavasya

27PPh1Chandra Darshan

28UPh2until 17:19

29Has3until 16:49

30Chit4Ganesha Chaturthi

31Swa5until 14:45

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

Naga PanchamiSkanda ShashtiDwipushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Shravana SomvarEkadashiPradoshaVaralakshmiRaksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Kajari TeejSankashtiSankrantiJanmashtamiKalashtamiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiRishi Panchami

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

2.08 Fri — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita until 06:57
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
9.08 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Yoga Priti after 07:30 until 14:00
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
16.08 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
22.08 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Siddhi after 12:20
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
28.08 Wed — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra until 17:19
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
31.08 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Siddhi until 14:45
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

1.08 Thu Naga Panchami
2.08 Fri Skanda Shashti
4.08 Sun Masik Durgashtami
5.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
7.08 Wed Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
8.08 Thu Pradosha Vrat
9.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
10.08 Sat Raksha Bandhan
10.08 Sat Purnima Vrat
11.08 Sun Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
13.08 Tue Kajari Teej
14.08 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)
15.08 Thu Simha Sankranti
18.08 Sun Krishna Janmashtami
18.08 Sun Kalashtami
19.08 Mon Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
22.08 Thu Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
23.08 Fri Pradosha Vrat
24.08 Sat Masik Shivaratri
26.08 Mon Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
26.08 Mon Somvati Amavasya
27.08 Tue Chandra Darshan
29.08 Thu Hartalika Teej
30.08 Fri Ganesha Chaturthi
31.08 Sat Rishi Panchami
31.08 Sat Skanda Shashti

Special muhurta yogas

3.08 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 06:19–17:05
3.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:05–04:39 (04.08)
5.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:24–04:43 (06.08)
10.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:06–02:47 (11.08)
13.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:54–04:59 (14.08)
15.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
16.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:02–22:52
17.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 00:43–00:59 (18.08)
19.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
21.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–09:14
22.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:20–05:16 (23.08)
23.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–15:11
27.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 22:05–05:26 (28.08)
28.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:36–05:28 (29.08)
31.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–21:55

Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.

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

4.08 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Lumbaka
5.08 Mon — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
7.08 Wed — Yamaghanta, Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
11.08 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
13.08 Tue — Anandadi: Kana, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
15.08 Thu — Sankranti day, Panchaka
18.08 Sun — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhumra, Ashtami
20.08 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
23.08 Fri — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Lumbaka
25.08 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Yoga Parigha
26.08 Mon — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
27.08 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

11.08 Full moon (Purnima) 07:42
15.08 Simha Sankranti 03:07 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
26.08 New moon (Amavasya) 16:59
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
11.08 13:42 – 15.08 21:46 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Virodhi (No. 23, “opponent”) — A year of opposition: discord, drought, friction between people and between nations. more

Northern samvatsara: Sharvari. Shaka Samvat 1811, Vikram Samvat 1946, Kali Yuga 4990.

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

Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more

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

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

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 07:06; auspicious time — until 16:51
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:06 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 16:51 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 16:04 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:06 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:06	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 07:06	karana Bava
from 16:04	yoga Siddha
from 16:51	nakshatra Hasta
from 19:06	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:34
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:23
Moonrise	09:20
Moonset	22:29
Day length	16 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:06	from 16:51

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 (04:34–16:51) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (16:51–20:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:34–07:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 07:06–12:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:24–16:51 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–04:36 (02.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–07:06 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:34–16:51

Anandadi: Matanga 04:34–16:51 Anandadi: Rakshasa 16:51–04:36 (02.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:16 (31.07)–07:06; Bhadra Puchha 05:53–07:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:19
Godhuli	20:35–20:51
Pradosha	20:35–22:11
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:24–11:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:35–16:35
Yamaganda	04:34–06:34
Gulika Kalam	08:34–10:34
Dur Muhurta	09:54–10:58, 16:19–17:23
Varjyam	01:23–03:00 (02.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:03–15:04, 19:46–20:35

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 09:03–15:04, 19:46–20:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:03–15:04, 19:46–20:35
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:03–17:50, 19:46–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 16:51, Hasta from 16:51; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 07:06, Shukla-panchami from 07:06; lagna Karka 04:34, Simha 06:02, Kanya 09:03, Tula 12:03, Vrischika 15:04, Dhanu 17:50, Makara 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 16:51) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 16:51) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:34–07:06: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:06

Auspicious time ends by 16:51

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:24–16:51+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:34–16:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:34–16:51+1 Yoga Shiva 04:34–16:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:06–04:36 (02.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:34–16:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–07:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–04:36 (02.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 16:51–04:36 (02.08)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:34–07:06−2 Rikta tithi 04:34–07:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:34

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 06:57
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:57 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 17:13 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:48 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:57 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:57	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 06:57	karana Kaulava
from 14:48	yoga Sadhya
from 17:13	nakshatra Chitra
from 18:42	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:48
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:21
Moonrise	10:38
Moonset	22:44
Day length	15 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:57	from 17:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:36–17:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (17:13–20:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 06:57–04:38 (03.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:57–04:38 (03.08) Ravi Yoga 17:13–04:38 (03.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:36–17:13 Anandadi: Musala 17:13–04:38 (03.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:34–07:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:33–20:50
Pradosha	20:33–22:10
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:07–12:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:35–12:35
Yamaganda	16:34–18:34
Gulika Kalam	06:35–08:35
Dur Muhurta	07:47–08:51, 13:06–14:10
Varjyam	01:10–02:46 (03.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:36–05:58

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	good 04:36–05:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:36–05:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:36–05:58, 08:59–17:46, 19:42–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 17:13, Chitra from 17:13; tithi Shukla-panchami until 06:57, Shukla-shashti from 06:57; lagna Karka 04:36, Simha 05:58, Kanya 08:59, Tula 11:59, Vrischika 15:00, Dhanu 17:46, Makara 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 17:13) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 17:13) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 06:57

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:36–14:48+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:57–04:38 (03.08)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:36–17:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–17:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:36–06:570 Ravi Yoga 17:13–04:38 (03.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Musala 17:13–04:38 (03.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:57–04:38 (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 04:36

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 06:19; auspicious time — until 17:05
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:19 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 17:05 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 13:08 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:19 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:19	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 06:19	karana Gara
from 13:08	yoga Shubha
from 17:05	nakshatra Swati
from 17:49	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:50
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:18
Moonrise	11:57
Moonset	22:59
Day length	15 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:19	from 17:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:38–17:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (17:05–20:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:38–17:05 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:19–17:05 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:05–04:39 (04.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:05–04:39 (04.08)

Krakacha Yoga 04:38–06:19 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–04:39 (04.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 17:05–04:39 (04.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:38–17:05

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:17
Godhuli	20:31–20:48
Pradosha	20:31–22:09
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:43–12:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:36–10:35
Yamaganda	14:34–16:33
Gulika Kalam	04:38–06:37
Dur Muhurta	04:38–05:41, 05:41–06:45
Varjyam	22:32–00:06 (04.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:38–05:54, 06:19–20:31

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 04:38–05:54, 06:19–20:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:38–05:54, 06:19–20:31
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:38–05:54, 06:19–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 17:05, Swati from 17:05; tithi Shukla-shashti until 06:19, Shukla-saptami from 06:19; lagna Karka 04:38, Simha 05:54, Kanya 08:55, Tula 11:55, Vrischika 14:56, Dhanu 17:43, Makara 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 17:05) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 17:05) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 06:19

Auspicious time ends by 17:05

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:38–17:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:38–17:05+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:38–13:08+1 Auspicious tithi 06:19–04:39 (04.08)+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:05–04:39 (04.08)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 17:05–04:39 (04.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:05–04:39 (04.08)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:38–17:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:19–17:050 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–04:39 (04.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 04:38–06:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:38–06:19

Panchanga at sunrise 04:38

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:11 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 16:28 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:05 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:11 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:11	tithi Shukla-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:11	karana Vishti
from 11:05	yoga Shukla
from 16:26	karana Bava
from 16:28	nakshatra Vishakha
from 03:34 (05.08)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 03:34 (05.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:16
Moonrise	13:20
Moonset	23:17
Day length	15 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:11	from 16:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:39–16:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (16:28–20:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:11–16:26: 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 05:11–03:34 (05.08)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 04:39–05:11

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:39–16:28 Anandadi: Utpata 16:28–04:41 (05.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:11–16:26; Bhadra Puchha 06:52–07:59; Bhadra Mukha 07:59–09:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:16
Godhuli	20:29–20:46
Pradosha	20:29–22:08
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:54–09:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:31–20:29
Yamaganda	12:34–14:33
Gulika Kalam	16:32–18:31
Dur Muhurta	18:23–19:26
Varjyam	21:49–23:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:39–05:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:39–05:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:39–05:11
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:39–05:50, 08:51–16:28

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 16:28, Vishakha from 16:28; tithi Shukla-saptami until 05:11, Shukla-ashtami from 05:11; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 05:50, Kanya 08:51, Tula 11:51, Vrischika 14:52, Dhanu 17:39, Makara 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 16:28) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 16:28) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:11–20:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:39–11:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:39–16:28+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–05:110 Chaturmasya0 Samvartaka Yoga 04:39–05:11−1 Ashtami 05:11–03:34 (05.08)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:39–16:28−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:11–16:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:31 (06.08) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 15:24 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 08:38 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:38	yoga Brahma
from 14:36	karana Kaulava
from 15:24	nakshatra Anuradha
from 01:31 (06.08)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 01:31 (06.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:55
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	14:44
Moonset	23:40
Day length	15 h 45 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 15:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:41–15:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (15:24–20:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:24–04:43 (06.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:24–04:43 (06.08)

Yamaghanta 04:41–15:24

Anandadi: Mitra 04:41–15:24 Anandadi: Manasa 15:24–04:43 (06.08)

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 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:59–08:31, 04:09–05:39 (06.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:40–08:38
Yamaganda	10:36–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:32–16:31
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:09, 16:15–17:18
Varjyam	19:09–20:39

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:41–05:46, 08:47–20:27

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 15:24, Anuradha from 15:24; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 05:46, Kanya 08:47, Tula 11:47, Vrischika 14:49, Dhanu 17:35, Makara 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 15:24) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 15:24) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 04:41–20:27: 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 Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:38–04:43 (06.08)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:41–15:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:24–04:43 (06.08)+1 Ravi Yoga 15:24–04:43 (06.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:24–04:43 (06.08)0 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi 04:41–01:31 (06.08)−3 Yamaghanta 04:41–15:24

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:03 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 13:53 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 05:50 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:20 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:50	yoga Indra
from 12:20	karana Gara
from 13:53	nakshatra Jyestha
from 23:03	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 23:03	karana Vanija
from 02:42 (07.08)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:57
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:11
Moonrise	16:10
Moonset	none
Day length	15 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:43–13:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (13:53–20:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 04:43–23:03 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:03–04:45 (07.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:43–13:53 Anandadi: Mudgara 13:53–04:45 (07.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 22:41–23:24

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:10
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:14
Godhuli	20:25–20:42
Pradosha	20:25–22:05
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (07.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:09–05:39, 03:54–05:23 (07.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:30–18:27
Yamaganda	08:39–10:36
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:32
Dur Muhurta	07:52–08:54, 23:45–00:18 (07.08)
Varjyam	19:03–20:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:43–05:42, 08:43–14:45, 19:26–20:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:43–05:42, 08:43–14:45, 19:26–20:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:43–05:42, 08:43–14:45, 19:26–20:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:43–17:31, 19:26–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 13:53, Jyestha from 13:53; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 05:42, Kanya 08:43, Tula 11:43, Vrischika 14:45, Dhanu 17:31, Makara 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 13:53) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 13:53) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 04:43–05:50+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–13:53+1 Auspicious tithi 04:43–23:030 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:53–04:45 (07.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:43–13:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:43–23:03

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vaidhriti
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:14 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 12:01 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 23:18 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:41 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:41	karana Vishti
from 12:01	nakshatra Mula
from 20:14	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 20:14	karana Bava
from 23:18	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:59
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	17:32
Moonset	00:10
Day length	15 h 37 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 20:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:45–12:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (12:01–20:23) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:41–20:14: 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 23:03 (06.08)–20:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:47–07:54 (08.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:45–12:01 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:14–04:47 (08.08)

Yamaghanta 12:01–04:47 (08.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:01–04:47 (08.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:45–12:01

Bhadra in heaven: 09:41–12:01
Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:01–20:14; Bhadra Puchha 13:53–14:57; Bhadra Mukha 14:57–16:43
Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:31–17:30
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:13
Godhuli	20:23–20:40
Pradosha	20:23–22:04
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (08.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:54–05:23, 04:02–05:29 (08.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:31
Yamaganda	06:42–08:40
Gulika Kalam	10:37–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 12:01, Mula from 12:01; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 20:14, Shukla-dvadashi from 20:14; lagna Karka 04:45, Simha 05:38, Kanya 08:39, Tula 11:39, Vrischika 14:41, Dhanu 17:27, Makara 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 12:01) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 12:01) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vaidhriti 04:45–20:23: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:45–12:01+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:01–04:47 (08.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:45–20:140 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:14–04:47 (08.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:45–12:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:45–12:01−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:01–20:14−3 Vaidhriti 04:45–23:18−3 Yamaghanta 12:01–04:47 (08.08)

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 04:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:11 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:51 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:42 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:44 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:44	karana Balava
from 09:51	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 17:11	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 17:11	karana Kaulava
from 19:42	yoga Priti
from 03:36 (09.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:02
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:06
Moonrise	18:43
Moonset	00:53
Day length	15 h 33 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 09:51	from 17:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:47–09:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:51–20:21) is good for root crops.

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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, 20:21–22:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Prajapati 09:51–04:49 (09.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:47–09:51

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:12
Godhuli	20:21–20:38
Pradosha	20:21–22:02
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:02–05:29, 03:10–04:37 (09.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:31–16:27
Yamaganda	04:47–06:44
Gulika Kalam	08:40–10:37
Dur Muhurta	09:58–11:01, 16:12–17:14
Varjyam	08:24–09:51, 18:31–19:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:47–05:34, 08:35–14:37, 17:11–20:21

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 04:47–05:34, 08:35–14:37, 17:11–20:21
Cutting fingernails	average 04:47–05:34, 08:35–14:37, 19:18–20:21
Cutting toenails	average 04:47–05:34, 08:35–14:37, 17:11–20:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:51–17:23, 19:18–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 09:51, Purva-Ashadha from 09:51; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 17:11, Shukla-triodashi from 17:11; lagna Karka 04:47, Simha 05:34, Kanya 08:35, Tula 11:35, Vrischika 14:37, Dhanu 17:23, Makara 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:51) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:51) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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: Prajapati 09:51–04:49 (09.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:11–04:49 (09.08)0 Yoga Priti 19:42–04:49 (09.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:47–09:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:47–09:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:47

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 07:30; auspicious time — until 14:00
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Varalakshmi Vrat

At sunrise 04:49

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:00 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 07:30 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 16:00 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:00 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:30	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 14:00	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 14:00	karana Gara
from 16:00	yoga Ayushman
from 00:23 (10.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:04
Sunrise	04:49
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	19:39
Moonset	01:51
Day length	15 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:30	from 14:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:49–07:30) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:30–20:19) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 14:00–20:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:30–04:51 (10.08)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:49–07:30 Anandadi: Ananda 07:30–23:42 Anandadi: Kaladanda 23:42–04:51 (10.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:11
Godhuli	20:19–20:36
Pradosha	20:19–22:01
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:20–00:47 (10.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:38–12:34
Yamaganda	16:26–18:22
Gulika Kalam	06:45–08:41
Dur Muhurta	07:55–08:57, 13:05–14:07
Varjyam	14:42–16:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:31–14:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:31–14:00
Cutting fingernails	average 04:49–05:30, 07:30–14:00
Cutting toenails	good 08:31–14:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:49–05:30, 08:31–14:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 07:30, Uttara-Ashadha from 07:30; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:00, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:00; lagna Karka 04:49, Simha 05:30, Kanya 08:31, Tula 11:31, Vrischika 14:33, Dhanu 17:19, Makara 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 07:30) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 07:30) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 14:00–20:19: 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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:30

Auspicious time ends by 14:00

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:30–04:51 (10.08)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:30–23:42+1 Yoga Priti 04:49–16:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:49–14:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:30–04:51 (10.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 14:00–04:51 (10.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:49–07:30

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 04:49

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 10:47
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:51

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:47 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 05:06 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 12:17 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:47 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:06	nakshatra Shravana
from 10:47	tithi Purnima
from 10:47	karana Vishti
from 12:17	yoga Saubhagya
from 21:13	karana Bava
from 02:47 (11.08)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:06
Sunrise	04:51
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:01
Moonrise	20:20
Moonset	03:05
Day length	15 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:06	from 10:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:51–05:06) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:06–20:16) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:47–20:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:51–10:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:13–22:00
Aparahna is occupied by Bhadra — the rite is performed in Pradosha

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:01–14:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 11.08

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:51–05:06 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–10:47 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:06–02:47 (11.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:47–04:53 (11.08)

Anandadi: Chara 04:51–06:32 Anandadi: Sthira 06:32–02:47 (11.08) Anandadi: Vardhamana 02:47–04:53 (11.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:47–21:13; Bhadra Puchha 17:35–18:38; Bhadra Mukha 18:38–20:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:10
Godhuli	20:16–20:34
Pradosha	20:16–22:00
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:23–18:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:42–10:38
Yamaganda	14:29–16:25
Gulika Kalam	04:51–06:47
Dur Muhurta	04:51–05:53, 05:53–06:54
Varjyam	08:43–10:09

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 04:51–05:26, 08:27–17:15, 19:11–20:16

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 05:06, Shravana from 05:06; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:47, Purnima from 10:47; lagna Karka 04:51, Simha 05:26, Kanya 08:27, Tula 11:28, Vrischika 14:29, Dhanu 17:15, Makara 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 05:06) — improved health; Shravana (from 05:06) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:51–10:47: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 10:47–20:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:47

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:06–02:47 (11.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–10:47+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:32–02:47 (11.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:51–05:06+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:51–12:170 Ravi Yoga 04:51–05:060 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:47–04:53 (11.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:51–10:47−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:47–21:13

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 04:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)

At sunrise 04:53

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 07:42 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 00:43 (12.08) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:42 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:42 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:42	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:42	karana Balava
from 08:42	yoga Shobhana
from 18:15	karana Kaulava
from 00:43 (12.08)	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 04:54 (12.08)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 04:54 (12.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:08
Sunrise	04:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	20:50
Moonset	04:30
Day length	15 h 21 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	07:42

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 07:42

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Festivals and periods

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 10:47 (10.08)–07:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 10.08

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:42–04:54 (12.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:53–00:43 (12.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 00:43–04:55 (12.08)

Roga Panchaka: 13:42–21:46 (15.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 07:21–08:03

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 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:12–16:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:19–20:14
Yamaganda	12:33–14:29
Gulika Kalam	16:24–18:19
Dur Muhurta	18:11–19:13
Varjyam	06:26–07:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:23–14:25, 19:07–20:13

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	average 08:23–14:25, 19:07–20:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:23–14:25, 19:07–20:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:53–05:22, 08:23–17:11, 19:07–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Purnima until 07:42, Krishna-pratipat from 07:42; lagna Karka 04:53, Simha 05:22, Kanya 08:23, Tula 11:24, Vrischika 14:25, Dhanu 17:11, Makara 19:07, Kumbha 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 04:53–07:42: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:53–00:43 (12.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:53–00:43 (12.08)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:53–08:42+1 Auspicious tithi 07:42–04:54 (12.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 13:42–04:55 (12.08)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:42–04:54 (12.08)

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: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:31 (13.08) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 23:02 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 05:21 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:39 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:21	yoga Atiganda
from 15:39	karana Gara
from 23:02	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 02:21 (13.08)	yoga Sukarma
from 02:31 (13.08)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 02:31 (13.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:11
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:12
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	21:12
Moonset	05:58
Day length	15 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

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, Shatabhisha (04:55–20:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:55–02:31 (13.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:55–23:02 Anandadi: Musala 23:02–04:57 (13.08)

Roga Panchaka: 13:42 (11.08)–21:46 (15.08)

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 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:20–17:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:49–08:44
Yamaganda	10:39–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:28–16:23
Dur Muhurta	13:04–14:05, 16:07–17:08
Varjyam	07:24–08:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:55–05:18, 08:20–17:07, 19:03–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:55, Simha 05:18, Kanya 08:20, Tula 11:20, Vrischika 14:21, Dhanu 17:07, Makara 19:03, Kumbha 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:55–23:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:55–23:02+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:55–05:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:55–02:31 (13.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 05:21–07:27−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:55–02:31 (13.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Bhadra on earth
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kajari Teej

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 00:43 (14.08) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:54 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:49 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:32 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:32	karana Vishti
from 21:54	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 23:49	yoga Dhriti
from 00:43 (14.08)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 00:43 (14.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:13
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:10
End of twilight	20:53
Moonrise	21:30
Moonset	07:25
Day length	15 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:57–20:10) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:32–20:10: 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 02:31–00:43 (14.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–00:43 (14.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:54–04:59 (14.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:54–04:59 (14.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:54–00:43 (14.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 21:54–04:59 (14.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:57–21:54

Bhadra on earth: 13:32–00:43 (14.08); Bhadra Puchha 20:50–21:56; Bhadra Mukha 21:56–23:47
Roga Panchaka: 13:42 (11.08)–21:46 (15.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:06
Godhuli	20:10–20:27
Pradosha	20:10–21:55
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:17–15:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:21–18:15
Yamaganda	08:45–10:39
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:27
Dur Muhurta	07:59–09:00, 23:41–00:16 (14.08)
Varjyam	05:08–06:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:57–05:15, 08:16–13:32

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 04:57–05:15, 08:16–13:32
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:57–05:15, 08:16–13:32
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:57–05:15, 08:16–17:03, 18:59–20:05

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Karka 04:57, Simha 05:15, Kanya 08:16, Tula 11:16, Vrischika 14:17, Dhanu 17:03, Makara 18:59, Kumbha 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 13:32–20:10: 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 = −5

+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:57–23:49+1 Auspicious tithi 04:57–00:43 (14.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–00:43 (14.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:57–21:54−1 Bhadra on earth 13:32–00:43 (14.08)−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:57–21:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:36 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 21:27 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 21:50 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:04	karana Balava
from 21:27	nakshatra Revati
from 21:50	yoga Shula
from 23:36	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 23:36	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:15
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	21:45
Moonset	08:49
Day length	15 h 08 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:59–20:07) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:59–21:27 Anandadi: Utpata 21:27–05:01 (15.08)

Roga Panchaka: 13:42 (11.08)–21:46 (15.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:23
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:05
Godhuli	20:07–20:25
Pradosha	20:07–21:54
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:45–18:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:27
Yamaganda	06:52–08:46
Gulika Kalam	10:39–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Varjyam	07:20–08:54

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 Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:59, Simha 05:11, Kanya 08:12, Tula 11:12, Vrischika 14:13, Dhanu 16:59, Makara 18:55, Kumbha 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:59–20:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:59–21:27+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:59–21:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:59–21:27−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:59–23:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Simha Sankranti

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:16 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 21:46 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 20:29 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:20 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:20	karana Taitila
from 20:29	yoga Ganda
from 21:46	nakshatra Ashwini
from 23:16	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 23:16	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:17
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:05
End of twilight	20:48
Moonrise	21:59
Moonset	10:09
Day length	15 h 04 min

Sky

Simha Sankranti	03:07 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:01–20:05) 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, 05:01–12:33
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–23:16 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:16–05:02 (16.08)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:01–21:46 Anandadi: Manasa 21:46–05:02 (16.08)

Roga Panchaka: 13:42 (11.08)–21:46
Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:37–03:58 (16.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 22:52–23:40
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

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 (16.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:20–20:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:26–16:19
Yamaganda	05:01–06:54
Gulika Kalam	08:47–10:40
Dur Muhurta	10:02–11:02, 16:04–17:04
Varjyam	09:37–11:14

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 08:08–16:55, 18:51–19:57

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Karka 05:01, Simha 05:07, Kanya 08:08, Tula 11:08, Vrischika 14:09, Dhanu 16:55, Makara 18:51, Kumbha 19:57

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

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

Sankranti at 03:07 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +7

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–23:16+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:01–21:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–21:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:01–23:160 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 05:01–21:46−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:01

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:02

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 23:44 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:52 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 19:46 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:24 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:24	karana Vanija
from 19:46	yoga Vriddhi
from 22:52	nakshatra Bharani
from 23:44	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 23:44	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:20
Sunrise	05:02
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:03
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	22:14
Moonset	11:26
Day length	15 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:02–22:52 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:02–23:44 Ravi Yoga 22:52–05:04 (17.08)

Krakacha Yoga 23:44–05:04 (17.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:44–05:04 (17.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:02–22:52 Anandadi: Mudgara 22:52–05:04 (17.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:44–12:16 (17.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:47–06:03 (17.08); Bhadra Mukha 06:03–08:09 (17.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:03
Godhuli	20:03–20:21
Pradosha	20:03–21:51
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:20–17:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:40–12:33
Yamaganda	16:18–18:10
Gulika Kalam	06:55–08:48
Dur Muhurta	08:02–09:03, 13:03–14:03
Varjyam	18:41–20:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:04–16:51, 18:47–19:53

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Simha 05:02, Kanya 08:04, Tula 11:04, Vrischika 14:05, Dhanu 16:51, Makara 18:47, Kumbha 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:02–22:52+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:02–23:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:02–22:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 19:46–05:04 (17.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:02–22:52

Panchanga at sunrise 05:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:59 (18.08) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 00:43 (18.08) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 19:39 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:16 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:16	karana Bava
from 19:39	yoga Dhruva
from 00:43 (18.08)	nakshatra Krittika
from 00:59 (18.08)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 00:59 (18.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:22
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:43
Moonrise	22:30
Moonset	12:41
Day length	14 h 55 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, Bharani (05:04–20:00) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:04–12:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:04–00:43 (18.08) Tripushkar Yoga 00:43–00:59 (18.08)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–00:59 (18.08) Jwalamukhi Yoga 00:59–05:06 (18.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 00:43–05:06 (18.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:04–00:43 (18.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:44 (16.08)–12:16; Bhadra Puchha 04:47–06:03; Bhadra Mukha 06:03–08:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:01
Godhuli	20:00–20:18
Pradosha	20:00–21:49
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:33–21:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:48–10:40
Yamaganda	14:24–16:16
Gulika Kalam	05:04–06:56
Dur Muhurta	05:04–06:04, 06:04–07:04
Varjyam	09:12–10:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:00–14:01, 18:43–19:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:00–14:01, 18:43–19:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:00–14:01, 18:43–19:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:00–16:47, 18:43–19:49

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Simha 05:04, Kanya 08:00, Tula 11:00, Vrischika 14:01, Dhanu 16:47, Makara 18:43, Kumbha 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 05:04–00:43 (18.08)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:04–19:390 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 00:43–00:59 (18.08)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–00:59 (18.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:04–12:16−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:04–00:43 (18.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:04–00:43 (18.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Krishna Janmashtami · Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:06

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:52 (19.08) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 03:12 (19.08) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 20:04 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:51 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:51	karana Kaulava
from 20:04	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:52 (19.08)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 02:52 (19.08)	karana Taitila
from 03:12 (19.08)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:24
Sunrise	05:06
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:58
End of twilight	20:40
Moonrise	22:50
Moonset	13:54
Day length	14 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:06–19:58) is good for root crops.

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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, 00:15–00:51 (19.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 19:58–21:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:06–02:52 (19.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:52–03:12 (19.08) Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:12–05:08 (19.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:12–05:08 (19.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:06–03:12 (19.08)

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 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:33–02:19 (19.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:06–19:58
Yamaganda	12:32–14:24
Gulika Kalam	16:15–18:06
Dur Muhurta	17:59–18:58
Varjyam	13:57–15:43

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:56–16:44, 18:39–19:45

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Simha 05:06, Kanya 07:56, Tula 10:56, Vrischika 13:57, Dhanu 16:44, Makara 18:39, Kumbha 19:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:06–19:58: 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.
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 Yoga Dhruva 05:06–20:040 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 05:06–02:52 (19.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:06–03:12 (19.08)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:06–02:52 (19.08)

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: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Nandotsava, Dahi Handi

At sunrise 05:08

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 05:13 (20.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 06:07 (20.08) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:52 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:00 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 16:00	karana Gara
from 20:52	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:26
Sunrise	05:08
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:56
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	23:13
Moonset	15:05
Day length	14 h 47 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, Rohini (05:08–19:56) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Nandotsava, Dahi Handi · Krishna

On the day after Janmashtami the joy of Nanda is celebrated: young men form human pyramids to break a hanging pot of curd, as little Krishna used to do.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Jwalamukhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Vardhamana all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:55–04:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–15:59
Godhuli	19:56–20:14
Pradosha	19:56–21:46
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:31–04:19 (20.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:59–08:50
Yamaganda	10:41–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:23–16:14
Dur Muhurta	13:01–14:01, 15:59–16:58
Varjyam	21:08–22:56

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 Monday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Simha 05:08, Kanya 07:52, Tula 10:52, Vrischika 13:53, Dhanu 16:40, Makara 18:35, Kumbha 19:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 05:08–19:56: 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 Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:10

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 05:13 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 06:07 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 21:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:13 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:13	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 05:13	karana Vanija
from 06:07	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 18:30	karana Vishti
from 21:54	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:28
Sunrise	05:10
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:53
End of twilight	20:35
Moonrise	23:44
Moonset	16:11
Day length	14 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:13	from 06:07

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, Rohini (05:10–06:07) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:07–19:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:30–19:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:10–05:13 Krakacha Yoga 05:13–05:12 (21.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:10–06:07 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:07–05:12 (21.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:30–07:48 (21.08); Bhadra Puchha 20:30–21:50; Bhadra Mukha 21:50–00:03 (21.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:58
Godhuli	19:53–20:12
Pradosha	19:53–21:45
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:17–01:06 (21.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:12–18:03
Yamaganda	08:51–10:41
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:22
Dur Muhurta	08:07–09:06, 23:37–00:14 (21.08)
Varjyam	12:26–14:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:48–13:50, 18:31–19:38

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 07:48–13:50, 18:31–19:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:48–13:50, 18:31–19:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:13–19:53

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 06:07, Mrigashirsha from 06:07; tithi Krishna-navami until 05:13, Krishna-dashami from 05:13; lagna Simha 05:10, Kanya 07:48, Tula 10:48, Vrischika 13:50, Dhanu 16:36, Makara 18:31, Kumbha 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 06:07) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 06:07) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 05:10–05:13: 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 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 = −6

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:10–06:07+1 Yoga Harshana 05:10–21:540 Anandadi: Matanga 05:10–06:070 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:10–05:130 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:30–05:12 (21.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:13–05:12 (21.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:07–05:12 (21.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:10–05:13−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:13–05:12 (21.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:10

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 07:48; auspicious time — until 09:14
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:12

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:48 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 09:14 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:59 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:48 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:48	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 07:48	karana Bava
from 09:14	nakshatra Ardra
from 21:06	karana Balava
from 22:59	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:31
Sunrise	05:12
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:51
End of twilight	20:32
Moonrise	none
Moonset	17:12
Day length	14 h 38 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 07:48	from 09:14

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, Mrigashirsha (05:12–09:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:12–07:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–09:14

Anandadi: Amrita 05:12–09:14 Anandadi: Musala 09:14–05:14 (22.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:40 (20.08)–07:48; Bhadra Puchha 20:30–21:50 (20.08); Bhadra Mukha 21:50 (20.08)–00:03
Gandanta (tithi): 07:21–08:15
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:35
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:56
Godhuli	19:51–20:09
Pradosha	19:51–21:43
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:02–02:51 (22.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:21
Yamaganda	07:02–08:52
Gulika Kalam	10:42–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Varjyam	18:43–20:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:44–09:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:44–09:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:44–09:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:44–16:32, 18:27–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 09:14, Ardra from 09:14; tithi Krishna-dashami until 07:48, Krishna-ekadashi from 07:48; lagna Simha 05:12, Kanya 07:44, Tula 10:44, Vrischika 13:46, Dhanu 16:32, Makara 18:27, Kumbha 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 09:14) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 09:14) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:48

Auspicious time ends by 09:14

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–09:14+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:12–09:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:12–09:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:12–07:48−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:14–05:14 (22.08)−1 Anandadi: Musala 09:14–05:14 (22.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:12–07:48

Panchanga at sunrise 05:12

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 12:20
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Aja Ekadashi (Annada)

At sunrise 05:14

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:22 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 12:20 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 23:58 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:22	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 10:22	karana Kaulava
from 12:20	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 23:34	karana Taitila
from 23:58	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:33
Sunrise	05:14
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	00:23
Moonset	18:03
Day length	14 h 34 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 10:22	from 12:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (12:20–19:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Aja Ekadashi (Annada) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Shravana (Bhadrapada in North India). According to legend, this fast restored King Harishchandra’s kingdom and family; Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:48 (21.08)–10:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:16–08:10 (23.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:20–05:16 (23.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:20–05:16 (23.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 12:20–05:16 (23.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:14–12:20

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 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:20–16:10
Yamaganda	05:14–07:03
Gulika Kalam	08:53–10:42
Dur Muhurta	10:05–11:04, 15:55–16:53
Varjyam	01:45–03:33 (23.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:20–13:42, 18:23–19:30

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	good 12:20–13:42, 18:23–19:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:20–13:42, 18:23–19:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:40–12:20

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 12:20, Punarvasu from 12:20; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 10:22, Krishna-dvadashi from 10:22; lagna Simha 05:14, Kanya 07:40, Tula 10:40, Vrischika 13:42, Dhanu 16:28, Makara 18:23, Kumbha 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 12:20) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 12:20) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.

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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:20

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:20–05:16 (23.08)+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:14–23:58+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 12:20–05:16 (23.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:20–05:16 (23.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:20–05:16 (23.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:14–12:20−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:14–12:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:16

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:42 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 15:11 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 00:41 (24.08) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:42 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:42	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 12:42	karana Gara
from 15:11	nakshatra Pushya
from 00:41 (24.08)	yoga Variyana
from 01:43 (24.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:35
Sunrise	05:16
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:46
End of twilight	20:27
Moonrise	01:13
Moonset	18:45
Day length	14 h 29 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 12:42	from 15:11

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 (05:16–15:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (15:11–19:46) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:46–21:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–15:11

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–12:42

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:16–15:11 Anandadi: Utpata 15:11–05:18 (24.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:54
Godhuli	19:46–20:05
Pradosha	19:46–21:40
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (24.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:30–14:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:42–12:31
Yamaganda	16:08–17:57
Gulika Kalam	07:05–08:53
Dur Muhurta	08:10–09:08, 13:00–13:58
Varjyam	00:00–01:46 (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 Punarvasu until 15:11, Pushya from 15:11; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 12:42, Krishna-trayodashi from 12:42; lagna Simha 05:16, Kanya 07:36, Tula 10:36, Vrischika 13:38, Dhanu 16:24, Makara 18:19, Kumbha 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 15:11) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 15:11) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 05:16–19:46: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–15:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:16–15:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–12:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:16–15:11−3 Vyatipata 05:16–00:41 (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 05:16

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Bhadra on earth, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:18

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:38 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 17:39 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 01:04 (25.08) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:38 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:38	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 14:38	karana Vishti
from 17:39	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 01:04 (25.08)	yoga Parigha
from 03:25 (25.08)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:37
Sunrise	05:18
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:24
Moonrise	02:13
Moonset	19:18
Day length	14 h 25 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 14:38	from 17:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:18–17:39) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:38–19:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 14:38–19:43: 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, 00:12–00:51 (25.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:38–05:20 (25.08)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:18–17:39 Anandadi: Manasa 17:39–05:20 (25.08)

Bhadra on earth: 14:38–03:25 (25.08); Bhadra Mukha 14:38–16:45; Bhadra Puchha 02:05–03:21 (25.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:43–20:03
Pradosha	19:43–21:39
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:36–12:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:54–10:43
Yamaganda	14:19–16:07
Gulika Kalam	05:18–07:06
Dur Muhurta	05:18–06:16, 06:16–07:13
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:32–13:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:32–13:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:32–13:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:32–14:38

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 17:39, Ashlesha from 17:39; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 14:38, Krishna-chaturdashi from 14:38; lagna Simha 05:18, Kanya 07:32, Tula 10:32, Vrischika 13:34, Dhanu 16:20, Makara 18:15, Kumbha 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 17:39) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 17:39) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 14:38–19:43: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 14:38–19:43: 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 = +1

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

+2 Pushya 05:18–17:39+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:18–17:39+1 Yoga Variyana 05:18–01:04 (25.08)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:38–05:20 (25.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:39–05:20 (25.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 14:38–05:20 (25.08)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:38–03:25 (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 05:18

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:20

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:04 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:38 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 01:04 (26.08) more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 16:04 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 16:04	tithi Amavasya
from 16:04	karana Chatushpada
from 19:38	nakshatra Magha
from 01:04 (26.08)	yoga Shiva
from 04:36 (26.08)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:39
Sunrise	05:20
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:41
End of twilight	20:21
Moonrise	03:21
Moonset	19:44
Day length	14 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:04	from 19:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (19:38–19:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shakuni 05:20–16:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 16:04–19:41: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:20–16:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 19:38–05:22 (26.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:20–19:38 Anandadi: Mudgara 19:38–05:22 (26.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:11–02:03 (26.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:54–19:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:53–19:41
Yamaganda	12:30–14:18
Gulika Kalam	16:06–17:53
Dur Muhurta	17:46–18:43
Varjyam	07:31–09:15

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 Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 19:38, Magha from 19:38; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 16:04, Amavasya from 16:04; lagna Simha 05:20, Kanya 07:28, Tula 10:29, Vrischika 13:30, Dhanu 16:16, Makara 18:12, Kumbha 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 19:38) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 19:38) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:20–16:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 16:04–19:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 19:38–05:22 (26.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:20–19:38−1 Yoga Parigha 05:20–13:04−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:20–19:38−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:20–16:04

Panchanga at sunrise 05:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)

At sunrise 05:22

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 16:59 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 21:07 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 00:38 (27.08) more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 16:59 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 16:59	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 16:59	karana Kimstughna
from 21:07	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 00:38 (27.08)	yoga Siddha
from 05:15 (27.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:22
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	04:34
Moonset	20:04
Day length	14 h 16 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	16:59

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:22–19:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Naga 05:22–16:59: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 16:59–19:38: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:04 (25.08)–16:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Shravana — Pithori Amavasya (mothers pray for their children) and Pola (worship of bullocks in Maharashtra).

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:04 (25.08)–16:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 21:07–05:24 (27.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:22–21:07

Gandanta (tithi): 16:35–17:24
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:38–19:58
Pradosha	19:38–21:35
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	18:34–20:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:09–08:56
Yamaganda	10:43–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:17–16:04
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:56, 15:50–16:47
Varjyam	08:22–10:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:08–19:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:08–19:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:08–19:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:24–16:12, 18:08–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Amavasya until 16:59, Shukla-pratipat from 16:59; lagna Simha 05:22, Kanya 07:24, Tula 10:25, Vrischika 13:26, Dhanu 16:12, Makara 18:08, Kumbha 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 05:22–16:59: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Yoga Shiva 05:22–00:38 (27.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:22–21:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:22–21:07−3 Amavasya 05:22–16:59

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 — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:24

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:23 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 22:05 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 23:49 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:23 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 17:23	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 17:23	karana Balava
from 22:05	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 23:49	yoga Sadhya
from 05:25 (28.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:44
Sunrise	05:24
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:36
End of twilight	20:16
Moonrise	05:50
Moonset	20:21
Day length	14 h 11 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 17:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:24–19:36) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:36–20:21
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:36–20:21

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 22:05–05:26 (28.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–17:23

Anandadi: Prajapati 22:05–05:26 (28.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:24–22:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:36–19:55
Pradosha	19:36–21:34
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:26–17:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:03–17:49
Yamaganda	08:57–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:16
Dur Muhurta	08:14–09:11, 23:32–00:11 (28.08)
Varjyam	05:26–07:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:04–19:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:04–19:10
Cutting fingernails	average 18:04–19:10
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 18:04–19:10

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 17:23, Shukla-dvitya from 17:23; lagna Simha 05:24, Kanya 07:21, Tula 10:21, Vrischika 13:22, Dhanu 16:08, Makara 18:04, Kumbha 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:24–23:490 Auspicious tithi 17:23–05:26 (28.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 22:05–05:26 (28.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:24–22:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:24–22:05−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–17:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:24

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 17:19
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:26

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:19 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 22:36 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 22:38 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:19 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 17:19	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 17:19	karana Taitila
from 22:36	nakshatra Hasta
from 22:38	yoga Shubha
from 05:07 (29.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:46
Sunrise	05:26
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:13
Moonrise	07:08
Moonset	20:37
Day length	14 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:26–19:33) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–17:19 Ravi Yoga 22:36–22:59 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:36–05:28 (29.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:19–22:36 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:19–05:28 (29.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:19–05:28 (29.08)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:26–22:36 Anandadi: Ananda 22:36–05:28 (29.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:46
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:33–19:53
Pradosha	19:33–21:32
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:15–16:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:15
Yamaganda	07:12–08:58
Gulika Kalam	10:44–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Varjyam	05:26–07:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:17–13:18, 18:00–19:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:17–13:18, 18:00–19:06
Cutting fingernails	good 07:17–13:18, 18:00–19:06
Cutting toenails	good 18:00–19:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:17–16:04, 18:00–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 17:19, Shukla-tritya from 17:19; lagna Simha 05:26, Kanya 07:17, Tula 10:17, Vrischika 13:18, Dhanu 16:04, Makara 18:00, Kumbha 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:19

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–17:19+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:26–22:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:26–22:36+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:26–22:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:26–17:190 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:19–22:360 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:19–05:28 (29.08)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:19–05:28 (29.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:26

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 16:49
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hartalika Teej

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:49 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:43 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:06 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:49 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 16:49	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 16:49	karana Vanija
from 21:06	yoga Shukla
from 22:43	nakshatra Chitra
from 04:25 (30.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:48
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:31
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	08:27
Moonset	20:51
Day length	14 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:28–19:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Hartalika Teej · Shiva and Parvati

The fast of Parvati, who won Shiva as her husband through severe austerity: women fast without water and mould clay figures of Shiva and Parvati. In Karnataka this day is Gowri Habba.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:19 (28.08)–16:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:43–05:30 (30.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:49–05:30 (30.08)

Anandadi: Chara 22:43–05:30 (30.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:28–22:43

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:25–10:38 (30.08); Bhadra Mukha 04:22–06:18 (30.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:31–19:51
Pradosha	19:31–21:31
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:41–18:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:15–16:00
Yamaganda	05:28–07:13
Gulika Kalam	08:58–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:09–11:05, 15:46–16:42
Varjyam	07:02–08:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:13–13:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:13–13:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:13–13:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:13–16:00

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-tritya until 16:49, Shukla-chaturti from 16:49; lagna Simha 05:28, Kanya 07:13, Tula 10:13, Vrischika 13:14, Dhanu 16:00, Makara 17:56, Kumbha 19:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 16:49–19:31: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:49

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:28–21:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:28–22:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:28–16:490 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:49–05:30 (30.08)0 Rikta tithi 16:49–05:30 (30.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:28–22:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ganesha Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:30

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:56 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 22:28 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 19:18 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 15:56	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 15:56	karana Bava
from 19:18	yoga Brahma
from 22:28	nakshatra Swati
from 03:23 (31.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:50
Sunrise	05:30
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:08
Moonrise	09:47
Moonset	21:06
Day length	13 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:56

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, Chitra (05:30–19:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:30–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ganesha Chaturthi · Ganesha

The appearance day of Ganesha and the start of the ten-day festival. The clay murti is installed at noon (Madhyahna), and modaks and durva grass are offered; on this evening devotees do not look at the Moon (mithya dosha). The festival ends with the immersion of the murti in water on Ananta Chaturdashi.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:05–13:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 09:47–15:56

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:30–22:28

Anandadi: Musala 05:30–22:28 Anandadi: Gada 22:28–05:32 (31.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:25–15:56; Bhadra Mukha 04:22–06:18; Bhadra Puchha 14:47–15:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:45
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:29
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:08–17:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–12:29
Yamaganda	15:59–17:43
Gulika Kalam	07:14–08:59
Dur Muhurta	08:17–09:13, 12:57–13:53
Varjyam	06:38–08:13, 03:56–05:30 (31.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:52–18:58

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	good 17:52–18:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 17:52–18:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:52–18:58

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:56, Shukla-panchami from 15:56; lagna Simha 05:30, Kanya 07:09, Tula 10:09, Vrischika 13:10, Dhanu 15:56, Makara 17:52, Kumbha 18:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:30–15:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:30–22:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:30–22:28+1 Yoga Shukla 05:30–19:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:56–05:32 (31.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:30–22:28−2 Rikta tithi 05:30–15:56−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:30–15:56

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

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — until 14:45
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1811 · Vikram 1946 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rishi Panchami · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:32

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:45 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 21:55 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 17:14 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:45 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:45	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 14:45	karana Kaulava
from 17:14	yoga Indra
from 21:55	nakshatra Vishakha
from 02:02 (01.09)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:52
Sunrise	05:32
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:26
End of twilight	20:05
Moonrise	11:08
Moonset	21:23
Day length	13 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:45

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, Swati (05:32–19:26) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Rishi Panchami · Saptarishi (the seven sages)

Worship of the seven sages (the Saptarishi — the seven stars of the Big Dipper). Fasting and a holy bath cleanse devotees, especially women, of unintentional breaches of the rules of purity.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:05–13:52
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, 14:45–05:34 (01.09)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–21:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:32–21:55 Ravi Yoga 21:55–05:34 (01.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–14:45 Krakacha Yoga 14:45–05:34 (01.09)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:32–21:55 Anandadi: Shubha 21:55–05:34 (01.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:22–15:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:26–19:46
Pradosha	19:26–21:27
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	13:19–14:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:00–10:44
Yamaganda	14:13–15:57
Gulika Kalam	05:32–07:16
Dur Muhurta	05:32–06:27, 06:27–07:23
Varjyam	03:19–04:52 (01.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:32–14:45, 17:48–18:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:32–14:45, 17:48–18:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:32–14:45, 17:48–18:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:32–15:52, 17:48–18:54

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-panchami until 14:45, Shukla-shashti from 14:45; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 07:05, Tula 10:05, Vrischika 13:06, Dhanu 15:52, Makara 17:48, Kumbha 18:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 14:45

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–21:55+2 Yoga Brahma 05:32–17:14+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:32–21:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:32–21:55+1 Auspicious tithi 05:32–14:45+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:32–21:550 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–14:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:45–05:34 (01.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:32

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

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.

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.

Virodhi (No. 23 of 60, “opponent”) — A year of opposition: discord, drought, friction between people and between nations.
Northern samvatsara: Sharvari (No. 34)
Shaka Samvat 1811 · Vikram Samvat 1946 · Kali Yuga 4990
Next year — Vikriti, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 21.03.1890
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-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.

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

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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

nakshatra Hasta
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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

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.

Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).

Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.

Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.

Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.

Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.

Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.

Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.

Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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).

Dwipushkar Yoga
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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 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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

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

Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−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-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.

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)

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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-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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+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-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.

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)

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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).

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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 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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Roga Panchaka
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Krishna-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.

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

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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−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.

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.

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

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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)

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.

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.

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 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-panchami
any undertakings

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+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.

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.

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.

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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)

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.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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)

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.

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 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-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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).

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

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 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-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Bhadrapada (Vedic name Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. 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.

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

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 Purva-Phalguni
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)

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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.

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 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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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.