August 1898 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 17.08), Bhadrapada (from 18.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; from 31.08 — Pitru Paksha. Major festivals: 1.08 Raksha Bandhan; 8.08 Krishna Janmashtami; 21.08 Ganesha Chaturthi; 30.08 Ananta Chaturdashi.
Icons this month (23)
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
- 7.08 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana after 11:16
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 12.08 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 19.08 Fri — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious weekday after 12:49 until 15:25
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 21.08 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga after 15:27
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 23.08 Tue — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 29.08 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Festivals
- 1.08 Mon Raksha Bandhan
- 1.08 Mon Purnima Vrat
- 1.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 2.08 Tue Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
- 4.08 Thu Kajari Teej
- 5.08 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)
- 8.08 Mon Krishna Janmashtami
- 9.08 Tue Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
- 9.08 Tue Kalashtami
- 9.08 Tue Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
- 12.08 Fri Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
- 13.08 Sat Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast
- 14.08 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 15.08 Mon Simha Sankranti
- 15.08 Mon Masik Shivaratri
- 17.08 Wed Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
- 20.08 Sat Hartalika Teej
- 20.08 Sat Chandra Darshan
- 21.08 Sun Ganesha Chaturthi
- 22.08 Mon Rishi Panchami
- 22.08 Mon Skanda Shashti
- 24.08 Wed Radha Ashtami
- 25.08 Thu Masik Durgashtami
- 27.08 Sat Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
- 28.08 Sun Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) — Vaishnava fast
- 28.08 Sun Vamana Jayanti
- 29.08 Mon Onam (Thiruvonam)
- 29.08 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 30.08 Tue Ananta Chaturdashi
- 31.08 Wed Bhadrapada Purnima
- 31.08 Wed Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:35–04:35 (02.08)
- 2.08 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:13–04:37 (03.08)
- 7.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:16–04:47 (08.08)
- 9.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:03–04:51 (10.08)
- 10.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 13.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 01:35–04:58 (14.08)
- 14.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 04:58–07:31
- 14.08 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:34–05:00 (15.08)
- 14.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:34–05:00 (15.08)
- 15.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 16.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:15–05:04 (17.08)
- 21.08 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:12–14:17
- 21.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–14:17
- 23.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 14:05–05:18 (24.08)
- 24.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:24–05:20 (25.08)
- 25.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:20–12:20
- 28.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:16–05:09 (29.08)
- 28.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:16–00:23 (29.08)
- 29.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–03:00 (30.08)
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
- 1.08 Mon — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
- 2.08 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 4.08 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
- 6.08 Sat — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
- 13.08 Sat — Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 15.08 Mon — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day
- 16.08 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 17.08 Wed — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 20.08 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 25.08 Thu — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
- 27.08 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 2.08 Full moon (Purnima) 07:28
- 15.08 Simha Sankranti 10:27 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
- 17.08 New moon (Amavasya) 13:33
- 31.08 Full moon (Purnima) 15:50
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- from 31.08 Pitru Paksha
- 3.08 03:50 – 7.08 11:16 Agni Panchaka
- 30.08 13:57 – 3.09 20:29 Agni Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vilamba (No. 32, “slow, tardy”) — A year of delay: affairs are held up, and everything demands patience. more
Northern samvatsara: Saumya. Shaka Samvat 1820, Vikram Samvat 1955, Kali Yuga 4999.
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 | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Raksha Bandhan · Purnima Vrat · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:34
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 19:35 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 19:10 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:55 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:55 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 10:55 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:10 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 19:35 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 21:11 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:34 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:36 |
| End of twilight | 21:23 |
| Moonrise | 20:04 |
| Moonset | 03:05 |
| Day length | 16 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:55 | from 19:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:34–19:35) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (19:35–20:36) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:55–20:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:34–10:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 21:11–22:12
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), 10:58–14:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 2.08
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:47–19:35 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:35–04:35 (02.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 21:00–04:35 (02.08) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:34–14:14 Anandadi: Kana 14:14–21:00
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:55–21:11; Bhadra Puchha 17:36–18:38; Bhadra Mukha 18:38–20:20
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:30–04:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:36–20:52 |
| Pradosha | 20:36–22:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (02.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:53–15:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:34–08:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:34–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:35–16:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:07–14:11, 16:19–17:23 |
| Varjyam | 05:21–06:47, 23:09–00:35 (02.08) |
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 | good 10:55–17:52, 19:47–20:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 19:35, Shravana from 19:35; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:55, Purnima from 10:55; lagna Karka 04:34, Simha 06:03, Kanya 09:04, Tula 12:04, Vrischika 15:06, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 19:35) — improved health; Shravana (from 19:35) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:34–10:55: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 10:55–20:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −3
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Kana
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:34–19:35+1 Yoga Priti 04:34–19:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 12:47–19:350 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:35–04:35 (02.08)0 Anandadi: Kana 14:14–21:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi 04:34–10:55−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:55–21:11−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:34–14:14
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | 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 | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) |
At sunrise 04:35
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 07:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:01 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 15:19 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:28 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:28 | tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:28 | karana Balava |
| from 15:19 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 17:01 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 17:49 | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:13 (03.08) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 04:13 (03.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:35 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:34 |
| End of twilight | 21:21 |
| Moonrise | 20:22 |
| Moonset | 04:42 |
| Day length | 15 h 58 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 07:28 |
|---|
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 07:28 | from 17:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:35–17:01) is good for sowing.
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 10:55 (01.08)–07:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 1.08
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 04:13–04:37 (03.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:28–04:13 (03.08)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:35–17:01 Anandadi: Utpata 17:01–04:37 (03.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 03:50 (03.08)–11:16 (07.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:08–07:49
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:31–04:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:34–20:50 |
| Pradosha | 20:34–22:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (03.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:44–09:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:34–18:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:35–10:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:47–08:51, 23:47–00:19 (03.08) |
| Varjyam | 20:38–22:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:00–15:02, 19:43–20:34
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 09:00–15:02, 19:43–20:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:00–15:02, 19:43–20:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:35–05:59, 09:00–17:48, 19:43–20:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 17:01, Dhanishtha from 17:01; tithi Purnima until 07:28, Krishna-pratipat from 07:28; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 05:59, Kanya 09:00, Tula 12:01, Vrischika 15:02, Dhanu 17:48, Makara 19:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 17:01) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 17:01) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 04:35–07:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–17:01+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:35–15:19+1 Auspicious tithi 07:28–04:13 (03.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:13–04:37 (03.08)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:35–17:01−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:28–04:13 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:37
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:20 (04.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 14:44 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:40 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:43 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:40 | yoga Shobhana |
|---|---|
| from 14:43 | karana Gara |
| from 14:44 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 01:20 (04.08) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 01:20 (04.08) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:37 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:32 |
| End of twilight | 21:19 |
| Moonrise | 20:36 |
| Moonset | 06:18 |
| Day length | 15 h 54 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 14:44 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (14:44–20:32) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–01:20 (04.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:37–14:44 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:20–04:39 (04.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:20–04:39 (04.08)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:37–14:44 Anandadi: Manasa 14:44–04:39 (04.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 03:50–11:16 (07.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:33–04:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:17 |
| Godhuli | 20:32–20:48 |
| Pradosha | 20:32–22:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (04.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:19–06:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:37–08:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:35–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Varjyam | 21:23–22:51 |
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 04:37–05:55, 08:56–17:44, 19:39–20:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 14:44, Shatabhisha from 14:44; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 05:55, Kanya 08:56, Tula 11:57, Vrischika 14:58, Dhanu 17:44, Makara 19:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 14:44) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 14:44) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:37–14:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:37–14:44+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:37–11:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:37–01:20 (04.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–01:20 (04.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:37–14:44
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kajari Teej |
At sunrise 04:39
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 12:53 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 08:22 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:04 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:22 | yoga Atiganda |
|---|---|
| from 12:04 | karana Vishti |
| from 12:53 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 22:56 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 22:56 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:39 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:30 |
| End of twilight | 21:16 |
| Moonrise | 20:48 |
| Moonset | 07:50 |
| Day length | 15 h 50 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 12:53 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (04:39–12:53) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (12:53–20:30) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:04–20:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 01:20–22:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:56–04:41 (05.08)
Anandadi: Vajra 04:39–12:53 Anandadi: Mudgara 12:53–04:41 (05.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 12:04–22:56; Bhadra Puchha 19:09–20:14; Bhadra Mukha 20:14–22:02
- Agni Panchaka: 03:50 (03.08)–11:16 (07.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:34–04:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:30–20:46 |
| Pradosha | 20:30–22:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (05.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:14–07:43, 04:02–05:33 (05.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:33–16:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:39–06:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:37–10:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:56–10:59, 16:16–17:20 |
| Varjyam | 18:57–20:28 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:39–05:51, 08:53–12:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:39–05:51, 08:53–12:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:39–12:04 |
| Cutting toenails | good 04:39–05:51, 08:53–12:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:39–05:51, 08:53–12:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 12:53, Purva-Bhadra from 12:53; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 05:51, Kanya 08:53, Tula 11:53, Vrischika 14:54, Dhanu 17:40, Makara 19:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 12:53) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 12:53) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 12:04–20:30: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:39–12:53+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:39–08:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–22:560 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 08:22–10:290 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:53–04:41 (05.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:39–12:53−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 12:04–22:56
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) |
At sunrise 04:41
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 11:37 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 05:31 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:59 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:31 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 09:59 | karana Balava |
| from 11:37 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 21:11 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 21:11 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:13 (06.08) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:41 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:28 |
| End of twilight | 21:14 |
| Moonrise | 20:59 |
| Moonset | 09:18 |
| Day length | 15 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 2, bad — 11
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:41–11:37) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (11:37–20:28) is good for sowing.
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, 20:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:37–04:43 (06.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:41–11:37
- Agni Panchaka: 03:50 (03.08)–11:16 (07.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:36–04:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:28–20:44 |
| Pradosha | 20:28–22:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (06.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:02–05:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:36–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:31–18:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:39–08:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:50–08:53, 13:06–14:09 |
| Varjyam | 20:59–22:33 |
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 04:41–05:48, 08:49–20:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 11:37, Uttara-Bhadra from 11:37; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 05:48, Kanya 08:49, Tula 11:49, Vrischika 14:50, Dhanu 17:36, Makara 19:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 11:37) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 11:37) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:41–20:28: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:37–04:43 (06.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:31–03:13 (06.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:37–04:43 (06.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:41–11:37−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:41–11:37−2 Rikta tithi 04:41–21:11
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:43
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 11:03 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 01:33 (07.08) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:35 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:35 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 11:03 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 20:11 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 20:11 | karana Gara |
| from 01:33 (07.08) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:43 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:25 |
| End of twilight | 21:11 |
| Moonrise | 21:11 |
| Moonset | 10:43 |
| Day length | 15 h 42 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 11:03 | from 20:11 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Bhadra (04:43–11:03) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (11:03–20:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–20:11 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:03–04:45 (07.08) Krakacha Yoga 20:11–04:45 (07.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati 11:03–04:45 (07.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:43–11:03
- Agni Panchaka: 03:50 (03.08)–11:16 (07.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:48–20:35
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 | 06:22–07:56 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:39–10:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:32–16:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:43–06:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:43–05:46, 05:46–06:49 |
| Varjyam | 23:10–00:46 (07.08) |
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 | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 11:03, Revati from 11:03; tithi Krishna-panchami until 20:11, Krishna-shashti from 20:11; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 05:44, Kanya 08:45, Tula 11:45, Vrischika 14:46, Dhanu 17:32, Makara 19:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 11:03) — a good life; Revati (from 11:03) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:03–04:45 (07.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–11:03+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:43–01:33 (07.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:43–20:110 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 20:11–04:45 (07.08)0 Krakacha Yoga 20:11–04:45 (07.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:43–11:03−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–20:11−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:03–04:45 (07.08)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:16 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:45
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 11:16 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 00:31 (08.08) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:59 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:59 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 11:16 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 20:00 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 20:00 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:31 (08.08) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:45 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:23 |
| End of twilight | 21:09 |
| Moonrise | 21:25 |
| Moonset | 12:06 |
| Day length | 15 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:16 | from 20:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:45–11:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:00–20:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 11:16–04:47 (08.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:16–04:47 (08.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–20:00 Samvartaka Yoga 20:00–04:47 (08.08)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:45–11:16 Anandadi: Ananda 11:16–04:47 (08.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:00–08:12 (08.08); Bhadra Puchha 00:55–02:09 (08.08); Bhadra Mukha 02:09–04:12 (08.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 03:50 (03.08)–11:16
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:08–17:27
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:38–04:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:13 |
| Godhuli | 20:23–20:40 |
| Pradosha | 20:23–22:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (08.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:51–10:28, 04:47–06:27 (08.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:26–20:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:29–18:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:18–19:21 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:45–05:40, 08:41–14:42, 19:23–20:23
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 04:45–05:40, 08:41–14:42, 19:23–20:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:45–05:40, 08:41–14:42, 19:23–20:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:45–05:40, 08:41–17:28, 19:23–20:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 11:16, Ashwini from 11:16; tithi Krishna-shashti until 20:00, Krishna-saptami from 20:00; lagna Karka 04:45, Simha 05:40, Kanya 08:41, Tula 11:41, Vrischika 14:42, Dhanu 17:28, Makara 19:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 11:16) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 11:16) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 11:16
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:16–04:47 (08.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 11:16–04:47 (08.08)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:45–11:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:45–11:160 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–20:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:00–04:47 (08.08)0 Samvartaka Yoga 20:00–04:47 (08.08)−1 Panchaka 04:45–11:16−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:45–20:00
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Rakshasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Krishna Janmashtami |
At sunrise 04:47
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 20:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 12:17 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 00:08 (09.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:12 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:12 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 12:17 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 20:37 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 20:37 | karana Balava |
| from 00:08 (09.08) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:47 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:21 |
| End of twilight | 21:06 |
| Moonrise | 21:42 |
| Moonset | 13:26 |
| Day length | 15 h 34 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 | from 12:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (12:17–20:21) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:47–08:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 00:18–00:52 (09.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishnava date: 9.08
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:47–12:17
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–20:37
Anandadi: Chara 12:17–04:49 (09.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:47–12:17
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:00 (07.08)–08:12; Bhadra Puchha 00:55–02:09; Bhadra Mukha 02:09–04:12
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
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 | 20:21–22:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (09.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:47–06:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:44–08:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:37–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:31–16:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:05–14:07, 16:12–17:14 |
| Varjyam | 08:07–09:47, 22:35–00:18 (09.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:47–05:36, 08:37–12:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:47–05:36, 08:37–12:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:47–05:36, 08:37–12:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:47–05:36, 08:37–12:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 12:17, Bharani from 12:17; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Karka 04:47, Simha 05:36, Kanya 08:37, Tula 11:37, Vrischika 14:38, Dhanu 17:24, Makara 19:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 12:17) — joy; Bharani (from 12:17) — facing death (dangers); 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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:47–12:17+1 Anandadi: Chara 12:17–04:49 (09.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:47–12:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:47–08:12−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:17–04:49 (09.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:47–12:17−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–20:37
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; 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 | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Kalashtami · Nandotsava, Dahi Handi |
At sunrise 04:49
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 14:03 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 00:18 (10.08) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:12 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:12 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 14:03 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 21:58 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 21:58 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:18 (10.08) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:49 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:19 |
| End of twilight | 21:04 |
| Moonrise | 22:04 |
| Moonset | 14:44 |
| Day length | 15 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:49–14:03) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (14:03–20:19) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Krishna
The Vaishnava date of Janmashtami — by the Ashtami at sunrise without any admixture of Saptami; ISKCON and the temples of Mathura and Vrindavan may celebrate it a day later than the Smartas.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:37 (08.08)–21:58
Smarta date: 8.08
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:19–21:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
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
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–21:58 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:03–04:51 (10.08)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 14:03–21:58 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:58–04:51 (10.08)
Anandadi: Musala 04:49–14:03 Anandadi: Gada 14:03–04:51 (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 | 08:54–10:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:26–18:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:41–10:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:55–08:57, 23:44–00:18 (10.08) |
| Varjyam | 03:15–05:01 (10.08) |
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 14:03–17:20, 19:16–20:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 14:03, Krittika from 14:03; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:49, Simha 05:32, Kanya 08:33, Tula 11:33, Vrischika 14:34, Dhanu 17:20, Makara 19:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 14:03) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 14:03) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:49–20:19: 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
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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–21:58+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:03–04:51 (10.08)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:49–00:18 (10.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 14:03–21:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 04:49–21:58−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:49–14:03−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:49–14:03
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:51
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 16:27 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 00:56 (11.08) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:54 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:54 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 16:27 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 23:57 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 23:57 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:56 (11.08) | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:51 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:17 |
| End of twilight | 21:01 |
| Moonrise | 22:35 |
| Moonset | 15:55 |
| Day length | 15 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:51–16:27) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (16:27–20:17) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:51–16:27 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:51–16:27 Krakacha Yoga 04:51–23:57 Jwalamukhi Yoga 16:27–23:57
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:51–16:27 Anandadi: Shubha 16:27–04:52 (11.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:42–04:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:17–20:34 |
| Pradosha | 20:17–22:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (11.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:49–15:35 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:46–08:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:38–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Varjyam | 03:15–05:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:51–05:28, 08:29–20:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 16:27, Rohini from 16:27; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Karka 04:51, Simha 05:28, Kanya 08:29, Tula 11:29, Vrischika 14:30, Dhanu 17:16, Makara 19:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 16:27) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 16:27) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:51–20:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- 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
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: Siddhi 04:51–16:27+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:51–00:56 (11.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:51–16:270 Auspicious nakshatra 16:27–04:52 (11.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:51–16:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 16:27–23:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 04:51–23:57−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:51–23:57
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:52
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 02:20 (12.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 19:19 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 01:52 (12.08) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:06 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:06 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 19:19 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 01:52 (12.08) | yoga Harshana |
| from 02:20 (12.08) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 02:20 (12.08) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:52 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:15 |
| End of twilight | 20:59 |
| Moonrise | 23:17 |
| Moonset | 16:56 |
| Day length | 15 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:19 |
|---|
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, Rohini (04:52–19:19) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (19:19–20:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:06–20:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–02:20 (12.08)
Anandadi: Utpata 04:52–19:19 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:19–04:54 (12.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:06–02:20 (12.08); Bhadra Puchha 15:07–16:27; Bhadra Mukha 16:27–18:39
- Gandanta (tithi): 01:54–02:47 (12.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:44–04:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:15–20:32 |
| Pradosha | 20:15–21:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (12.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:44–17:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:29–16:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:52–06:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:43–10:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:00–11:01, 16:09–17:10 |
| Varjyam | 10:22–12:09, 01:39–03:27 (12.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:52–05:24, 08:25–14:26, 19:08–20:14
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 04:52–05:24, 08:25–14:26, 19:08–20:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:52–05:24, 08:25–14:26, 19:08–20:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:52–05:24, 08:25–17:12, 19:08–20:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 19:19, Mrigashirsha from 19:19; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:24, Kanya 08:25, Tula 11:25, Vrischika 14:26, Dhanu 17:12, Makara 19:08, Kumbha 20:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 19:19) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 19:19) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.
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
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:52–19:19+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–02:20 (12.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:06–02:20 (12.08)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:52–19:19
| Summary | Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Aja Ekadashi (Annada) |
At sunrise 04:54
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:56 (13.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 22:26 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 02:58 (13.08) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:37 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:37 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 22:26 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 02:58 (13.08) | yoga Vajra |
| from 04:56 (13.08) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 04:56 (13.08) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:54 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:12 |
| End of twilight | 20:56 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 17:45 |
| Day length | 15 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:54–20:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 02:20–04:56 (13.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:05–17:07 (13.08)
Vaishnava date: 13.08
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:56–04:56 (13.08)
Anandadi: Manasa 04:54–22:26 Anandadi: Padma 22:26–04:56 (13.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:45–04:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:12–20:30 |
| Pradosha | 20:12–21:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (13.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:30–14:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:39–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:23–18:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:49–08:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:58–08:59, 13:04–14:05 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:54–05:20, 08:21–14:23, 19:04–20:10
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 | good 04:54–05:20, 08:21–14:23, 19:04–20:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:54–05:20, 08:21–14:23, 19:04–20:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:54–05:20, 08:21–17:08, 19:04–20:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Karka 04:54, Simha 05:20, Kanya 08:21, Tula 11:21, Vrischika 14:23, Dhanu 17:08, Makara 19:04, Kumbha 20:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
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).
- 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.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:54–22:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–22:26+1 Yoga Harshana 04:54–02:58 (13.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 04:56
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:31 (14.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 01:35 (14.08) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:03 (14.08) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 18:14 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:14 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 01:35 (14.08) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 04:03 (14.08) | yoga Siddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:10 |
| End of twilight | 20:53 |
| Moonrise | 00:12 |
| Moonset | 18:22 |
| Day length | 15 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 12.08
Dwadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises (Vyanjuli Mahadwadashi): Vaishnavas fast on the first of these days, on Dwadashi.
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 01:35–04:58 (14.08)
Anandadi: Chhatra 01:35–04:58 (14.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:56–01:35 (14.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:46–04:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:06 |
| Godhuli | 20:10–20:28 |
| Pradosha | 20:10–21:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (14.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:16–16:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:45–10:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:27–16:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:56–06:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:56–05:57, 05:57–06:58 |
| Varjyam | 07:56–09:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:56–05:16, 08:17–17:05, 19:00–20:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:16, Kanya 08:17, Tula 11:17, Vrischika 14:19, Dhanu 17:05, Makara 19:00, Kumbha 20:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 01:35–04:58 (14.08)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:56–01:35 (14.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:56–01:35 (14.08)−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.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 07:31 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:58
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:31 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 04:34 (15.08) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 05:00 (15.08) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:31 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:31 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
|---|---|
| from 07:31 | karana Gara |
| from 20:44 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:34 (15.08) | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:08 |
| End of twilight | 20:51 |
| Moonrise | 01:17 |
| Moonset | 18:48 |
| Day length | 15 h 09 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 07:31 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:58–20:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:08–21:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 04:58–07:31 Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:34–05:00 (15.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:34–05:00 (15.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–07:31 Hutashana Yoga 04:58–07:31 Krakacha Yoga 04:58–07:31
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:58–04:34 (15.08) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:34–05:00 (15.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:48–04:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:05 |
| Godhuli | 20:08–20:25 |
| Pradosha | 20:08–21:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (15.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:52–03:40 (15.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:14–20:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:20–18:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:06–19:07 |
| Varjyam | 15:04–16:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:13–14:15, 18:56–20:02
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:13–14:15, 18:56–20:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:13–14:15, 18:56–20:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:13–17:01, 18:56–20:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 07:31, Krishna-trayodashi from 07:31; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:12, Kanya 08:13, Tula 11:13, Vrischika 14:15, Dhanu 17:01, Makara 18:56, Kumbha 20:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 07:31
+2 Yoga Siddhi all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:58–04:34 (15.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:58–04:34 (15.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:58–07:310 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–07:310 Hutashana Yoga 04:58–07:31−1 Krakacha Yoga 04:58–07:31
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Simha Sankranti · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:00
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 07:15 (16.08) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 05:00 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:53 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:00 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 09:53 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 09:53 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:58 | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:00 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:05 |
| End of twilight | 20:48 |
| Moonrise | 02:29 |
| Moonset | 19:07 |
| Day length | 15 h 05 min |
Sky
| Simha Sankranti | 10:27 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo) |
|---|
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 09:53 |
|---|
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, Pushya (05:00–20:05) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:53–20:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 09:53–20:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 05:00–10:27
on the day the Sun enters the sign
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, 00:16–00:52 (16.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Prajapati all day
- Bhadra on earth: 09:53–22:58; Bhadra Mukha 09:53–12:04; Bhadra Puchha 21:36–22:55
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:49–04:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:04 |
| Godhuli | 20:05–20:23 |
| Pradosha | 20:05–21:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (16.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:08–01:55 (16.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:53–08:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:40–12:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:26–16:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–14:03, 16:04–17:04 |
| Varjyam | 13:28–15:15 |
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 | average 05:00–16:57, 18:52–19:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 09:53, Krishna-chaturdashi from 09:53; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:08, Kanya 08:09, Tula 11:09, Vrischika 14:11, Dhanu 16:57, Makara 18:52, Kumbha 19:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 09:53–20:05: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 10:27 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 09:53–20:05: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vyatipata 05:00–20:05: 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).
- 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 = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:00–05:00+2 Pushya all day+1 Anandadi: Prajapati all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Sankranti day−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 09:53–05:02 (16.08)−3 Bhadra on earth 09:53–22:58−3 Vyatipata all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:02
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 07:15 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 05:43 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:56 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:43 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 07:15 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 11:56 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 11:56 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 00:48 (17.08) | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:02 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:03 |
| End of twilight | 20:46 |
| Moonrise | 03:45 |
| Moonset | 19:22 |
| Day length | 15 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:15 | from 11:56 |
|---|
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, Pushya (05:02–07:15) is good for sowing.
- Shakuni 05:02–11:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 11:56–20:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:02–11:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:15–05:04 (17.08)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:02–07:15 Anandadi: Ananda 07:15–05:04 (17.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:01–16:04 (17.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:51–04:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:03 |
| Godhuli | 20:03–20:21 |
| Pradosha | 20:03–21:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (17.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:18–18:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:47–10:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–14:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:02–09:02, 23:39–00:16 (17.08) |
| Varjyam | 21:17–23:02 |
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 Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 07:15, Ashlesha from 07:15; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 11:56, Amavasya from 11:56; lagna Karka 05:02, Simha 05:04, Kanya 08:05, Tula 11:05, Vrischika 14:07, Dhanu 16:53, Makara 18:48, Kumbha 19:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 07:15) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 07:15) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:02–11:56: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 11:56–20:03: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 05:02–05:43: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +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: Krishna Chaturdashi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:15–05:04 (17.08)+2 Pushya 05:02–07:15+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:15–05:04 (17.08)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:43–05:04 (17.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vyatipata 05:02–05:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:15–05:04 (17.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:02–11:56
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) |
At sunrise 05:04
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 09:33 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 06:08 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:33 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:08 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 09:33 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 13:33 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 13:33 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 02:12 (18.08) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:04 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:01 |
| End of twilight | 20:43 |
| Moonrise | 05:01 |
| Moonset | 19:33 |
| Day length | 14 h 56 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 13:33 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 7, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:33 | from 13:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (09:33–20:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Naga 05:04–13:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 13:33–20:01: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
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 11:56 (16.08)–13:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 13:33–05:06 (18.08)
Anandadi: Chara 09:33–05:06 (18.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:04–09:33
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:01–16:04
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:08–13:59
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:52–04:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:01–20:19 |
| Pradosha | 20:01–21:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (18.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:48–09:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:32–14:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:56–08:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:40–12:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 22:29–00:12 (18.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:33–14:03, 18:44–19:50
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:33–14:03, 18:44–19:50 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:33–14:03, 18:44–19:50 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:01–16:49, 18:44–19:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 09:33, Magha from 09:33; tithi Amavasya until 13:33, Shukla-pratipat from 13:33; lagna Simha 05:04, Kanya 08:01, Tula 11:02, Vrischika 14:03, Dhanu 16:49, Makara 18:44, Kumbha 19:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 09:33) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 09:33) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:04–13:33: 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:33–05:06 (18.08)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:04–06:08+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:04–09:33−1 Yoga Parigha 06:08–18:09−1 Gandanta 05:04–16:04−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:04–09:33−1 Samvartaka Yoga 13:33–05:06 (18.08)−3 Amavasya 05:04–13:33
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Yoga Shiva; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:06
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 11:25 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 06:11 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:43 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:11 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 11:25 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 14:43 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 14:43 | karana Balava |
| from 03:08 (19.08) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:06 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:58 |
| End of twilight | 20:40 |
| Moonrise | 06:18 |
| Moonset | 19:44 |
| Day length | 14 h 52 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 11:25 | from 14:43 |
|---|
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 (05:06–11:25) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (11:25–19:58) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Musala 05:06–11:25 Anandadi: Gada 11:25–05:08 (19.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:53–04:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:00 |
| Godhuli | 19:58–20:17 |
| Pradosha | 19:58–21:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:51 (19.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:50–10:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:24–16:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:06–06:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:49–10:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:03–11:03, 16:00–17:00 |
| Varjyam | 19:53–21:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:57–13:59, 14:43–19:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:57–13:59, 14:43–19:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:57–13:59, 14:43–19:58 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:57–13:59, 18:40–19:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:57–19:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 11:25, Purva-Phalguni from 11:25; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 14:43, Shukla-dvitya from 14:43; lagna Simha 05:06, Kanya 07:57, Tula 10:58, Vrischika 13:59, Dhanu 16:45, Makara 18:40, Kumbha 19:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 11:25) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 11:25) — ill health; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 06:11–05:08 (19.08)0 Auspicious tithi 14:43–05:08 (19.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:06–11:25−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:06–11:25
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 12:49; auspicious time — until 15:25 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:08
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 12:49 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 05:52 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:25 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:52 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 12:49 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 15:25 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 15:25 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:36 (20.08) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:08 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:56 |
| End of twilight | 20:38 |
| Moonrise | 07:35 |
| Moonset | 19:54 |
| Day length | 14 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:49 | from 15:25 |
|---|
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 (05:08–12:49) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (12:49–19:56) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:08–12:49
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–15:25 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:25–05:10 (20.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:08–12:49 Anandadi: Shubha 12:49–05:10 (20.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:55–04:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–15:59 |
| Godhuli | 19:56–20:14 |
| Pradosha | 19:56–21:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:51 (20.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:02–07:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:41–12:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:14–18:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:59–08:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:06–09:05, 13:02–14:01 |
| Varjyam | 20:18–21:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:49–13:55, 18:36–19:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 12:49–13:55, 18:36–19:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 12:49–13:55, 18:36–19:42 |
| Cutting toenails | good 18:36–19:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:49–16:41, 18:36–19:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 12:49, Uttara-Phalguni from 12:49; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 15:25, Shukla-tritya from 15:25; lagna Simha 05:08, Kanya 07:54, Tula 10:54, Vrischika 13:55, Dhanu 16:41, Makara 18:36, Kumbha 19:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 12:49) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 12:49) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.
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.
- 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 12:49
Auspicious time ends by 15:25
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:52–05:10 (20.08)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:08–12:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:08–15:25+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:08–12:490 Auspicious nakshatra 12:49–05:10 (20.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–15:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:25–05:10 (20.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:08–12:49
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Utpata |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hartalika Teej · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:10
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 13:46 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 05:12 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:40 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:12 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 13:46 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 15:40 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 15:40 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:37 (21.08) | karana Vishti |
| from 04:10 (21.08) | yoga Shubha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:10 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:54 |
| End of twilight | 20:35 |
| Moonrise | 08:53 |
| Moonset | 20:04 |
| Day length | 14 h 43 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 13:46 | from 15:40 |
|---|
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 (05:10–13:46) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (13:46–19:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 15:25 (19.08)–15:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:54–20:04
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:54–20:04
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 13:46–05:12 (21.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:40–05:12 (21.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:10–13:46 Yamaghanta 13:46–05:12 (21.08)
Anandadi: Utpata 05:10–13:46 Anandadi: Mrityu 13:46–05:12 (21.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:37–15:27 (21.08); Bhadra Mukha 03:34–05:33 (21.08); Bhadra Puchha 14:16–15:27 (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 | 19:54–20:12 |
| Pradosha | 19:54–21:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:51 (21.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:17–07:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:51–10:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:22–16:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:10–07:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:10–06:09, 06:09–07:08 |
| Varjyam | 22:21–23:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:10–15:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:10–15:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:10–15:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:10–16:37, 18:32–19:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 13:46, Hasta from 13:46; tithi Shukla-tritya until 15:40, Shukla-chaturti from 15:40; lagna Simha 05:10, Kanya 07:50, Tula 10:50, Vrischika 13:51, Dhanu 16:37, Makara 18:32, Kumbha 19:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 13:46) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 13:46) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 15:40–19:54: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:10–05:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:10–13:46+1 Auspicious tithi 05:10–15:40+1 Ravi Yoga 13:46–05:12 (21.08)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 13:46–05:12 (21.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:40–05:12 (21.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 13:46–05:12 (21.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 15:40–05:12 (21.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:10–13:46−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:10–13:46
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 15:27 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ganesha Chaturthi |
At sunrise 05:12
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 14:17 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:48 (22.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:27 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:17 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 15:27 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 15:27 | karana Bava |
| from 02:48 (22.08) | yoga Shukla |
| from 03:12 (22.08) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:51 |
| End of twilight | 20:32 |
| Moonrise | 10:14 |
| Moonset | 20:16 |
| Day length | 14 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:17 | from 15:27 |
|---|
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 (05:12–14:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (14:17–19:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:12–15:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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), 11:04–13:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 10:14–15:27
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:12–14:17 Ravi Yoga 05:12–14:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–14:17
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:12–15:27
Anandadi: Manasa 05:12–14:17 Anandadi: Padma 14:17–05:14 (22.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:37–15:27; Bhadra Mukha 03:34–05:33; Bhadra Puchha 14:16–15:27
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:57–04:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:58–15:57 |
| Godhuli | 19:51–20:10 |
| Pradosha | 19:51–21:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:51 (22.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:09–09:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:01–19:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:31–14:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:11–18:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:54–18:52 |
| Varjyam | 22:19–23:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:27–19:51
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 15:27–19:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:27–19:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:46–19:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 14:17, Chitra from 14:17; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:27, Shukla-panchami from 15:27; lagna Simha 05:12, Kanya 07:46, Tula 10:46, Vrischika 13:47, Dhanu 16:33, Makara 18:28, Kumbha 19:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 14:17) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 14:17) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 05:12–15:27: 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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 15:27
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:12–14:17+2 Yoga Shubha 05:12–02:48 (22.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:12–14:17+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:12–14:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:12–14:170 Auspicious tithi 15:27–05:14 (22.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:12–15:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 05:12–15:27−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:12–15:27
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shukla; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Mudgara |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Rishi Panchami · Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:14
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 14:23 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 01:06 (23.08) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:50 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:23 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 14:50 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 14:50 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:06 (23.08) | yoga Brahma |
| from 02:22 (23.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:14 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:49 |
| End of twilight | 20:30 |
| Moonrise | 11:37 |
| Moonset | 20:31 |
| Day length | 14 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:23 | from 14:50 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:14–14:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (14:23–19:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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), 11:04–13:59
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, 14:50–05:16 (23.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:23–05:16 (23.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:14–14:23 Hutashana Yoga 14:50–05:16 (23.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:50–05:16 (23.08)
Anandadi: Chhatra 14:23–05:16 (23.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:14–14:23
- Gandanta (tithi): 14:27–15:13
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:59–04:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:55 |
| Godhuli | 19:49–20:08 |
| Pradosha | 19:49–21:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (23.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:57–09:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:03–08:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:42–12:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:21–16:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:59, 15:55–16:54 |
| Varjyam | 19:55–21:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:42–13:43
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 07:42–13:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:42–13:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:42–16:29, 18:24–19:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 14:23, Swati from 14:23; tithi Shukla-panchami until 14:50, Shukla-shashti from 14:50; lagna Simha 05:14, Kanya 07:42, Tula 10:42, Vrischika 13:43, Dhanu 16:29, Makara 18:24, Kumbha 19:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 14:23) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 14:23) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:14–14:23+1 Yoga Shukla 05:14–01:06 (23.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:14–14:50+1 Ravi Yoga 14:23–05:16 (23.08)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 14:23–05:16 (23.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:50–05:16 (23.08)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:50–05:16 (23.08)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:14–14:23−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:14–14:23
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:16
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 14:05 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 23:05 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:48 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:48 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 13:48 | karana Gara |
| from 14:05 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 23:05 | yoga Indra |
| from 01:08 (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 | 13:03 |
| Moonset | 20:52 |
| Day length | 14 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:48 | from 14:05 |
|---|
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, Swati (05:16–14:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (14:05–19:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:16–14:05 Tripushkar Yoga 14:05–05:18 (24.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–13:48 Hutashana Yoga 13:48–05:18 (24.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:48–05:18 (24.08)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:16–14:05 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 14:05–05:18 (24.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:00–04:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:56–15:54 |
| Godhuli | 19:46–20:05 |
| Pradosha | 19:46–21:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (24.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:24–06:58, 04:51–06:24 (24.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:09–17:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:53–10:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:31–14:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:10–09:08, 23:35–00:13 (24.08) |
| Varjyam | 19:31–21:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:38–13:39, 13:48–14:05, 18:20–19:27
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 07:38–13:39, 13:48–14:05, 18:20–19:27 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:38–13:39, 13:48–14:05, 18:20–19:27 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:38–16:25, 18:20–19:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 14:05, Vishakha from 14:05; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:48, Shukla-saptami from 13:48; lagna Simha 05:16, Kanya 07:38, Tula 10:38, Vrischika 13:39, Dhanu 16:25, Makara 18:20, Kumbha 19:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 14:05) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 14:05) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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.
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:16–23:05+2 Ravi Yoga 05:16–14:05+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:16–14:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:16–14:050 Auspicious tithi 13:48–05:18 (24.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 13:48–05:18 (24.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–13:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 14:05–05:18 (24.08)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:48–05:18 (24.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 12:23 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Radha Ashtami |
At sunrise 05:18
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 13:24 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 20:45 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:23 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:23 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 12:23 | karana Vishti |
| from 13:24 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 20:45 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 23:32 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:18 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:44 |
| End of twilight | 20:24 |
| Moonrise | 14:28 |
| Moonset | 21:23 |
| Day length | 14 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:23 | from 13:24 |
|---|
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 (05:18–13:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (13:24–19:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:23–19:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Radha Ashtami · Radha
The appearance day of Radha, the beloved of Krishna. Puja is performed at noon; the day is celebrated especially in Barsana and Vrindavan. The sixteen-day Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on this day.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 12:23–13:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–12:23 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:24–05:20 (25.08)
Hutashana Yoga 12:23–05:20 (25.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:23–05:20 (25.08) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 13:24–05:20 (25.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:18–13:24 Anandadi: Saumya 13:24–05:20 (25.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 12:23–23:32; Bhadra Puchha 14:03–15:09; Bhadra Mukha 15:09–17:00
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:02–04:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:53 |
| Godhuli | 19:44–20:03 |
| Pradosha | 19:44–21:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (25.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:51–06:24, 02:24–03:55 (25.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:31–14:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:06–08:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:42–12:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 17:13–18:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:18–12:23
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 05:18–12:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:18–12:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 13:24–16:21, 18:17–19:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 13:24, Anuradha from 13:24; tithi Shukla-saptami until 12:23, Shukla-ashtami from 12:23; lagna Simha 05:18, Kanya 07:34, Tula 10:34, Vrischika 13:35, Dhanu 16:21, Makara 18:17, Kumbha 19:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 13:24) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 13:24) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 12:23–19:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 12:23
+2 Yoga Indra 05:18–20:45+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–12:23+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:18–13:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:18–12:230 Auspicious nakshatra 13:24–05:20 (25.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 12:23–05:20 (25.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:23–05:20 (25.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:24–05:20 (25.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 12:23–05:20 (25.08)−1 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 13:24–05:20 (25.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:23–23:32
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 05:20
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 12:20 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 18:07 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:35 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:35 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 10:35 | karana Balava |
| from 12:20 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 18:07 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 21:33 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:20 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:41 |
| End of twilight | 20:22 |
| Moonrise | 15:46 |
| Moonset | 22:08 |
| Day length | 14 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:35 | 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, Anuradha (05:20–12:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (12:20–19:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 12:23 (24.08)–10:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:20–12:20 Ravi Yoga 12:20–05:22 (26.08)
Krakacha Yoga 05:20–10:35 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–10:35 Hutashana Yoga 10:35–05:22 (26.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:35–05:22 (26.08)
Anandadi: Ananda 05:20–12:20 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:20–05:22 (26.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:19–16:32 (26.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:03–04:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:51 |
| Godhuli | 19:41–20:01 |
| Pradosha | 19:41–21:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (26.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:39–04:09 (26.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:18–16:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:20–07:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:55–10:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:07–11:04, 15:51–16:49 |
| Varjyam | 17:36–19:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:30–10:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 12:20, Jyestha from 12:20; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 10:35, Shukla-navami from 10:35; lagna Simha 05:20, Kanya 07:30, Tula 10:30, Vrischika 13:31, Dhanu 16:17, Makara 18:13, Kumbha 19:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 12:20) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 12:20) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 05:20–10:35: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 10:35–19:41: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 05:20–18:07: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:20–12:20+2 Ravi Yoga 12:20–05:22 (26.08)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:20–12:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:20–12:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 10:35–05:22 (26.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:35–05:22 (26.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–10:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:20–05:22 (26.08)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:20–05:22 (26.08)−1 Rikta tithi 10:35–05:22 (26.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:20–10:35−3 Vaidhriti 05:20–18:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:22
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 10:56 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:12 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:26 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:26 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 08:26 | karana Taitila |
| from 10:56 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 15:12 | yoga Priti |
| from 19:15 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:22 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:39 |
| End of twilight | 20:19 |
| Moonrise | 16:49 |
| Moonset | 23:14 |
| Day length | 14 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 6, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:22–10:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (10:56–19:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–08:26 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:22–10:56 Hutashana Yoga 08:26–05:24 (27.08)
Anandadi: Chara 05:22–10:56 Anandadi: Sthira 10:56–05:24 (27.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:19–16:32
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:04–04:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:53–15:50 |
| Godhuli | 19:39–19:58 |
| Pradosha | 19:39–21:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (27.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:16–04:45 (27.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:43–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:04–17:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:09–08:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:13–09:10, 12:59–13:56 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:26–19:39
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:26–19:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:26–19:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:26–19:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 10:56, Mula from 10:56; tithi Shukla-navami until 08:26, Shukla-dashami from 08:26; lagna Simha 05:22, Kanya 07:26, Tula 10:26, Vrischika 13:27, Dhanu 16:13, Makara 18:09, Kumbha 19:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 10:56) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 10:56) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 05:22–08:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- 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 all day+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:22–10:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:26–05:24 (27.08)0 Yoga Priti 15:12–05:24 (27.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:22–10:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:26–05:24 (27.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–08:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:26–05:24 (27.08)−1 Gandanta 05:22–16:32−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:22–10:56−2 Rikta tithi 05:22–08:26
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) |
At sunrise 05:24
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:59 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:13 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 12:02 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 05:59 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:59 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:59 | karana Vanija |
| from 09:13 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 12:02 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 16:39 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:16 (28.08) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 03:16 (28.08) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:24 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:36 |
| End of twilight | 20:16 |
| Moonrise | 17:34 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 14 h 12 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 05:59 | from 09:13 |
|---|
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, Mula (05:24–09:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:13–19:36) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:39–19:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) · Vishnu
On this day the sleeping Vishnu turns over onto his other side. Devotees worship Vamana — the dwarf avatar of Vishnu; the fast removes sins and brings blessings.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:59–03:16 (28.08)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:54–16:44 (28.08)
Vaishnava date: 28.08
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:24–09:13
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–05:59 Hutashana Yoga 05:59–03:16 (28.08)
Anandadi: Matanga 09:13–05:25 (28.08) Anandadi: Gada 05:24–09:13
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:39–03:16 (28.08); Bhadra Puchha 20:53–21:57; Bhadra Mukha 21:57–23:43
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:37–06:20
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:06–04:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:52–15:49 |
| Godhuli | 19:36–19:56 |
| Pradosha | 19:36–21:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (28.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:51–04:19 (28.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:57–10:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:16–16:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:24–07:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:24–06:20, 06:20–07:17 |
| Varjyam | 07:44–09:13, 18:02–19:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:22–13:24, 18:05–19:11
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 07:22–13:24, 18:05–19:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:22–13:24, 18:05–19:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:22–19:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 09:13, Purva-Ashadha from 09:13; tithi Shukla-dashami until 05:59, Shukla-ekadashi from 05:59; lagna Simha 05:24, Kanya 07:22, Tula 10:22, Vrischika 13:24, Dhanu 16:10, Makara 18:05, Kumbha 19:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:13) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:13) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:24–09:13+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:13–05:25 (28.08)+1 Yoga Priti 05:24–12:02+1 Auspicious tithi 05:24–05:590 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–05:590 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:39–03:16 (28.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:24–09:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:24–05:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:24–09:13−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:59–03:16 (28.08)−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vamana Jayanti · Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 05:25
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:23 (29.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 07:16 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:42 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:51 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:16 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 08:42 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 13:51 | karana Balava |
| from 00:23 (29.08) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 00:23 (29.08) | karana Kaulava |
| from 05:09 (29.08) | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 05:13 (29.08) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:25 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:34 |
| End of twilight | 20:13 |
| Moonrise | 18:04 |
| Moonset | 00:37 |
| Day length | 14 h 08 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 | from 07:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:25–07:16) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:16–19:34) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Vamana Jayanti · Vamana
The appearance day of Vamana — the fifth avatar of Vishnu, the dwarf brahmin who covered the worlds in three steps and humbled King Bali. The Shravana nakshatra is favourable.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:16–00:23 (29.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 27.08
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 07:16–00:23 (29.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:16–05:09 (29.08) Ravi Yoga 05:09–05:27 (29.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–00:23 (29.08) Hutashana Yoga 05:25–00:23 (29.08) Krakacha Yoga 05:25–00:23 (29.08)
Anandadi: Shubha 05:25–07:16 Anandadi: Amrita 07:16–23:41 Anandadi: Musala 23:41–05:27 (29.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:07–04:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:51–15:48 |
| Godhuli | 19:34–19:54 |
| Pradosha | 19:34–21:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:50 (29.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:19–00:46 (29.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:48–19:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:30–14:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:02–17:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:41–18:37 |
| Varjyam | 14:34–16:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:18–13:20, 18:01–19:07
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 07:18–13:20, 18:01–19:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:18–13:20, 18:01–19:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:18–16:06, 18:01–19:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 07:16, Uttara-Ashadha from 07:16; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:18, Tula 10:18, Vrischika 13:20, Dhanu 16:06, Makara 18:01, Kumbha 19:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 07:16) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 07:16) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:16–05:09 (29.08)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:16–23:41+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:25–08:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:16–05:09 (29.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–00:23 (29.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 05:25–00:23 (29.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:16–00:23 (29.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:25–07:16−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:25–00:23 (29.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Onam (Thiruvonam) · Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 05:27
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:00 (30.08) more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:43 (30.08) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:55 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:55 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 21:27 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 21:27 | karana Gara |
| from 01:43 (30.08) | yoga Atiganda |
| from 03:00 (30.08) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:27 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:31 |
| End of twilight | 20:11 |
| Moonrise | 18:26 |
| Moonset | 02:09 |
| Day length | 14 h 03 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:27–19:31) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali
The main festival of Kerala — the return of the good King Mahabali, whom Vamana sent to the netherworld. It is celebrated on the day of the Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra in the solar month of Chingam: pookalam flower carpets, the Onasadya feast and boat races.
Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 07:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:31–21:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:27–06:19 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–03:00 (30.08) Ravi Yoga 03:00–05:29 (30.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:00–05:29 (30.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:37–03:00 (30.08) Anandadi: Shubha 03:00–05:29 (30.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:27–06:37
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 | 17:32–18:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:13–08:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:44–12:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:15–16:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:57–13:54, 15:46–16:42 |
| Varjyam | 08:48–10:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:14–13:16, 17:57–19:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:14–13:16, 17:57–19:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:14–13:16, 17:57–19:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:14–16:02, 17:57–19:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:14, Tula 10:14, Vrischika 13:16, Dhanu 16:02, Makara 17:57, Kumbha 19:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–03:00 (30.08)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:37–03:00 (30.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:27–03:00 (30.08)+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:27–01:43 (30.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–21:270 Ravi Yoga 05:27–06:190 Anandadi: Kana 05:27–06:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ananta Chaturdashi |
At sunrise 05:29
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 00:56 (31.08) more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:17 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:59 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:59 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 18:33 | tithi Purnima |
| from 18:33 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:17 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 00:56 (31.08) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 05:10 (31.08) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:29 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:29 |
| End of twilight | 20:08 |
| Moonrise | 18:41 |
| Moonset | 03:44 |
| Day length | 13 h 59 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 18:33 |
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The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:33–19:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:29–18:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Ananta Chaturdashi · Vishnu as Ananta
Worship of Vishnu as Ananta (“the Endless”), reclining on the serpent Shesha: a thread with fourteen knots (the ananta sutra) is tied on the arm. On this day Ganesha murtis are immersed in water — the end of Ganesha Utsav.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:27 (29.08)–18:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:29–00:56 (31.08)
Anandadi: Utpata 05:29–00:56 (31.08) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:56–05:31 (31.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 18:33–05:10 (31.08); Bhadra Puchha 01:28–02:32 (31.08); Bhadra Mukha 02:32–04:18 (31.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 13:57–20:29 (03.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:10–04:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:45 |
| Godhuli | 19:29–19:49 |
| Pradosha | 19:29–21:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (31.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:26–16:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:59–17:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:59–10:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:29–14:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:17–09:13, 23:30–00:10 (31.08) |
| Varjyam | 06:39–08:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:10–15:58, 17:53–18:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 18:33, Purnima from 18:33; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:10, Tula 10:10, Vrischika 13:12, Dhanu 15:58, Makara 17:53, Kumbha 18:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:29–18:33: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 18:33–19:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 18:33–19:29: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 05:29–00:56 (31.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:29–00:56 (31.08)0 Anandadi: Utpata 05:29–00:56 (31.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 18:33–05:10 (31.08)0 Panchaka 13:57–05:31 (31.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:29–18:33
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Samvartaka Yoga Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
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| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vilamba (No. 32) · Shaka 1820 · Vikram 1955 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima, Krishna-pratipat |
| Festivals | Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Bhadrapada Purnima |
At sunrise 05:31
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 15:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 23:06 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 19:01 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:50 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:50 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 15:50 | karana Balava |
| from 19:01 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 23:06 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 02:36 (01.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:31 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:26 |
| End of twilight | 20:05 |
| Moonrise | 18:54 |
| Moonset | 05:16 |
| Day length | 13 h 54 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 15:50 |
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Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:50 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:31–19:26) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)
The first day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on a full moon. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna).
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:52–15:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhadrapada Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Bhadrapada: Uma Maheshwara Vrat; from this day (Purnima Shraddha) Pitru Paksha begins — the fortnight of ancestor rites.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:33 (30.08)–15:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima, Krishna-pratipat
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 15:50–05:33 (01.09)
Anandadi: Manasa 05:31–23:06 Anandadi: Padma 23:06–05:33 (01.09)
- Agni Panchaka: 13:57 (30.08)–20:29 (03.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:29–16:12
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:11–04:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:44 |
| Godhuli | 19:26–19:46 |
| Pradosha | 19:26–21:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (01.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:27–17:56 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:29–14:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:16–09:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:44–12:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Varjyam | 07:35–09:04, 05:07–06:37 (01.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:50–19:26
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 15:50–19:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:50–19:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:06–15:54, 17:49–18:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Purnima until 15:50, Krishna-pratipat from 15:50; lagna Simha 05:31, Kanya 07:06, Tula 10:06, Vrischika 13:08, Dhanu 15:54, Makara 17:49, Kumbha 18:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 05:31–15:50: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:31–23:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:31–23:06+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:31–19:01+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:50–05:33 (01.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Samvartaka Yoga 15:50–05:33 (01.09)−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Saumya (No. 43)
Shaka Samvat 1820 · Vikram Samvat 1955 · Kali Yuga 4999
Next year — Vikari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 10.04.1899
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
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.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: 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.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra 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
digging, plowing, planting trees
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The 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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
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.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Auspicious: 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.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
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.
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra 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-shashti
plowing the ground
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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
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.
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Auspicious: 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.
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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An 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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Auspicious: 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.
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 Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: 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
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.
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
digging, plowing, planting trees
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are allowed.
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
do not fell trees, any undertakings
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
plowing the ground
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Especially auspicious: 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.
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 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-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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)
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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)
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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)
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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 Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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 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).
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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 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).
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
A fortnight of ancestor rites — from Bhadrapada Purnima to Mahalaya. Each day shraddha is performed for those who departed on the corresponding tithi; weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are avoided at this time.
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.