Panchanga Calendar

August 1951

SamvatsaraKhara (25)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 3.08RituGrishma → Varsha from 3.08AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 1951 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 2.08), Shravana (from 3.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 16.08 Raksha Bandhan; 24.08 Krishna Janmashtami. 17.08 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Pun14

2Push30Amavasya

3Ashl1

4Mag2

5Mag3Hariyali Teej

6PPh3after 07:26

7UPh4Naga Panchami

8Has5until 05:53

9Chit6

10Swa8Masik Durgashtami

11Vish9until 16:17

12Anu10until 06:04

13Mul11Putrada Ekadashi

14PAsh12Bhauma Pradosha

15UAsh13after 15:38

16Shra14Raksha Bandhan

17Dhan15Varalakshmi

18Shat2

19PBh3Kajari Teej

20UBh4Sankashti

21Rev5after 13:44

22Ashw6

23Bhar7

24Krit8Janmashtami

25Roh9Dahi Handi

26Mrig10

27Ard10

28Pun11Aja Ekadashi

29Pun12after 09:02

30Push13until 08:42

31Ashl14

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Amrita Siddhi YogaGuru Pushya Yogaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)moment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Hariyali TeejChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiShravana SomvarNaga PanchamiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)EkadashiPradoshaRaksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, penumbralVaralakshmiTripushkar YogaSankashtiJanmashtamiKalashtamiShivaratri

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

8.08 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 05:53
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
11.08 Sat — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 16:17
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
25.08 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

2.08 Thu Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
2.08 Thu Karkidaka Vavu
5.08 Sun Hariyali Teej
5.08 Sun Chandra Darshan
6.08 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
6.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
7.08 Tue Naga Panchami
8.08 Wed Skanda Shashti
10.08 Fri Masik Durgashtami
13.08 Mon Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
13.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
14.08 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
16.08 Thu Raksha Bandhan
16.08 Thu Purnima Vrat
17.08 Fri Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
17.08 Fri Simha Sankranti
17.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
19.08 Sun Kajari Teej
20.08 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)
24.08 Fri Krishna Janmashtami
24.08 Fri Kalashtami
25.08 Sat Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
28.08 Tue Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
29.08 Wed Pradosha Vrat
30.08 Thu Masik Shivaratri

Special muhurta yogas

2.08 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:34–01:43 (03.08)
2.08 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 04:34–01:43 (03.08)
2.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:34–01:43 (03.08)
8.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:45–09:05
12.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–04:55 (13.08)
18.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 14:58–01:08 (19.08)
19.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:53–05:08 (20.08)
21.08 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:44–05:12 (22.08)
21.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:44–05:12 (22.08)
25.08 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:18–21:29
25.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:18–21:29
28.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 09:22–05:26 (29.08)
30.08 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:28–08:42
30.08 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 05:28–08:42
30.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:28–08:42

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 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Gada, Vishti (Bhadra)
2.08 Thu — Amavasya
3.08 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
9.08 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
13.08 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
17.08 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day, Panchaka
19.08 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
22.08 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
24.08 Fri — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Vyaghata
27.08 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
28.08 Tue — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
31.08 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Mrityu (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

3.08 New moon (Amavasya) 01:39
17.08 Full moon (Purnima) 05:59
17.08 Simha Sankranti 00:17 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
17.08 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 06:14, magnitude 0.119
not visible here (below the horizon)

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
17.08 05:36 – 21.08 13:44 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Khara (No. 25, “harsh, severe”) — A harsh year: hardship, privation and hard toil. more

Northern samvatsara: Shobhakrit. Shaka Samvat 1873, Vikram Samvat 2008, Kali Yuga 5052.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:40 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 23:09 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:11 (02.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:35 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:35	karana Shakuni
from 23:09	nakshatra Pushya
from 23:40	tithi Amavasya
from 23:40	karana Chatushpada
from 01:11 (02.08)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	01:57
Moonset	20:32
Day length	16 h 05 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

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 (04:32–20:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:32–10:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 10:35–20:37: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:32–20:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 23:09–04:34 (02.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:32–23:09

Bhadra in heaven: 21:27 (31.07)–10:35; Bhadra Mukha 21:27–23:38 (31.07); Bhadra Puchha 09:15–10:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:37–20:53
Pradosha	20:37–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:28–22:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:35
Yamaganda	06:33–08:34
Gulika Kalam	10:34–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Varjyam	09:45–11:32

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:32–06:11, 09:12–17:59, 19:52–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:11, Kanya 09:12, Tula 12:12, Vrischika 15:13, Dhanu 17:59, Makara 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:32–20:37: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–23:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:32–10:35−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:32–23:09−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:32–23:40

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 01:39 (03.08) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 01:43 (03.08) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:47 (03.08) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:42 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:42	karana Naga
from 01:39 (03.08)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 01:39 (03.08)	karana Kimstughna
from 01:43 (03.08)	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 01:47 (03.08)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:34
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:23
Moonrise	03:15
Moonset	20:47
Day length	16 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:34–20:35) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 04:34–12:42: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 12:42–20:35: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:40 (01.08)–01:39 (03.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:40 (01.08)–01:39 (03.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:34–01:43 (03.08) Guru Pushya Yoga 04:34–01:43 (03.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:34–01:43 (03.08)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:34–01:43 (03.08) Anandadi: Amrita 01:43–04:36 (03.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 01:13–02:04 (03.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:19
Godhuli	20:35–20:51
Pradosha	20:35–22:12
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	18:38–20:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:35–16:35
Yamaganda	04:34–06:34
Gulika Kalam	08:34–10:35
Dur Muhurta	09:55–10:59, 16:19–17:23
Varjyam	08:00–09:47

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 04:34–06:07, 09:08–17:55, 19:48–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Amavasya; lagna Karka 04:34, Simha 06:07, Kanya 09:08, Tula 12:08, Vrischika 15:09, Dhanu 17:55, Makara 19:48

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

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +7

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:34–01:43 (03.08)+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:34–01:47 (03.08)+2 Pushya 04:34–01:43 (03.08)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:34–01:43 (03.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−3 Amavasya 04:34–01:39 (03.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:34

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vyatipata
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:19 (04.08) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 04:00 (04.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 02:09 (04.08) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 14:31 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:31	karana Bava
from 02:09 (04.08)	yoga Variyana
from 03:19 (04.08)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 03:19 (04.08)	karana Balava
from 04:00 (04.08)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:48
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:21
Moonrise	04:37
Moonset	20:57
Day length	15 h 57 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	01:39

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Kimstughna 04:36–14:31: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–03:19 (04.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:19–04:38 (04.08)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:36–04:00 (04.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:00–04:38 (04.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:27–10:31 (04.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:33–20:50
Pradosha	20:33–22:10
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:15–04:00 (04.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:35–12:35
Yamaganda	16:34–18:34
Gulika Kalam	06:36–08:35
Dur Muhurta	07:47–08:51, 13:07–14:10
Varjyam	15:44–17:29

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 04:36–06:03, 09:04–17:51, 19:44–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Karka 04:36, Simha 06:03, Kanya 09:04, Tula 12:04, Vrischika 15:06, Dhanu 17:51, Makara 19:44

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

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

Vyatipata 04:36–20:33: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–03:19 (04.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:36–04:00 (04.08)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:36–04:00 (04.08)−3 Vyatipata 04:36–02:09 (04.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Variyana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:37 (05.08) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 05:55 (05.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 02:15 (05.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:01 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 16:01	karana Kaulava
from 02:15 (05.08)	yoga Parigha
from 04:37 (05.08)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 04:37 (05.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:18
Moonrise	05:59
Moonset	21:05
Day length	15 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

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, Magha (04:38–20:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:27 (03.08)–10:31
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:17
Godhuli	20:31–20:48
Pradosha	20:31–22:09
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:19–05:03 (05.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:36–10:35
Yamaganda	14:34–16:33
Gulika Kalam	04:38–06:37
Dur Muhurta	04:38–05:41, 05:41–06:45
Varjyam	16:57–18:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:38–05:59, 09:00–15:02, 19:41–20:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:38–05:59, 09:00–15:02, 19:41–20:31
Cutting fingernails	average 04:38–05:59, 09:00–15:02, 19:41–20:31
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:38–05:59, 09:00–17:47, 19:41–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:38, Simha 05:59, Kanya 09:00, Tula 12:00, Vrischika 15:02, Dhanu 17:47, Makara 19:41

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma all day+1 Yoga Variyana 04:38–02:15 (05.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:38–04:37 (05.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 04:38–10:31−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:31 (06.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 05:55 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 02:01 (06.08) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:55	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 17:07	karana Gara
from 02:01 (06.08)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:16
Moonrise	07:20
Moonset	21:11
Day length	15 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:40–05:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:55–20:29) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:37–05:31 (06.08)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:29–21:11
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:29–21:11

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 04:40–05:55

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:55–04:42 (06.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:40–05:55

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:16
Godhuli	20:29–20:46
Pradosha	20:29–22:08
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:19–05:03, 00:38–02:20 (06.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:31–20:29
Yamaganda	12:34–14:33
Gulika Kalam	16:32–18:31
Dur Muhurta	18:23–19:26
Varjyam	14:25–16:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:40–05:55, 08:56–14:58, 19:37–20:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:40–05:55, 08:56–14:58, 19:37–20:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:40–05:55, 08:56–14:58, 19:37–20:29
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:40–05:55, 08:56–17:43, 19:37–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 05:55, Purva-Phalguni from 05:55; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Karka 04:40, Simha 05:55, Kanya 08:56, Tula 11:56, Vrischika 14:58, Dhanu 17:43, Makara 19:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 05:55) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 05:55) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:55–04:42 (06.08)+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:40–05:550 Yamaghanta 04:40–05:55−1 Yoga Parigha 04:40–14:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:40–05:55−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:40

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 07:26
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:31 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:26 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 01:26 (07.08) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:31 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:31	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 05:31	karana Vanija
from 07:26	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 17:48	karana Vishti
from 01:26 (07.08)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:55
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	08:41
Moonset	21:16
Day length	15 h 45 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 05:31	from 07:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:42–07:26) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:26–20:27) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:48–20:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:00–14:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:26–04:43 (07.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:42–07:26 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:26–04:43 (07.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:48–05:57 (07.08); Bhadra Mukha 17:44–19:46; Bhadra Puchha 04:44–05:57 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:15
Godhuli	20:27–20:44
Pradosha	20:27–22:06
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (07.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:59–02:39 (07.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:40–08:38
Yamaganda	10:36–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:33–16:31
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:09, 16:15–17:18
Varjyam	14:57–16:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:42–05:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:42–05:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:42–05:31
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:42–05:51, 07:26–20:27

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 07:26, Uttara-Phalguni from 07:26; tithi Shukla-tritya until 05:31, Shukla-chaturti from 05:31; lagna Karka 04:42, Simha 05:51, Kanya 08:52, Tula 11:52, Vrischika 14:54, Dhanu 17:39, Makara 19:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 07:26) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 07:26) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:31–20:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:26

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:26–04:43 (07.08)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:26–04:43 (07.08)+1 Yoga Shiva 04:42–01:26 (07.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:42–05:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:26–04:43 (07.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:48–04:43 (07.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:42–07:26−2 Rikta tithi 05:31–04:43 (07.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:57 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:30 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:28 (08.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:57 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:57	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 05:57	karana Bava
from 08:30	nakshatra Hasta
from 17:59	karana Balava
from 00:28 (08.08)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:57
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:11
Moonrise	10:02
Moonset	21:21
Day length	15 h 41 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 05:57	from 08:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:43–08:30) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:30–20:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:43–05:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:57–12:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:43–08:30

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:57–04:45 (08.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:43–08:30 Anandadi: Saumya 08:30–04:45 (08.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:48 (06.08)–05:57; Bhadra Mukha 17:44–19:46 (06.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:44–05:57

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	00:19–00:52 (08.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:56–04:34 (08.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:30–18:27
Yamaganda	08:39–10:37
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:32
Dur Muhurta	07:52–08:55, 23:45–00:19 (08.08)
Varjyam	17:06–18:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:57–20:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:57–20:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:57–20:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:43–05:47, 05:57–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:30, Hasta from 08:30; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 05:57, Shukla-panchami from 05:57; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 05:47, Kanya 08:48, Tula 11:49, Vrischika 14:50, Dhanu 17:35, Makara 19:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:30) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:30) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:43–05:57: 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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:43–00:28 (08.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:43–08:30+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:43–08:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–08:30+1 Auspicious tithi 05:57–04:45 (08.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:43–05:57−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:57–04:45 (08.08)−2 Rikta tithi 04:43–05:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 05:53
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:53 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 09:05 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 23:05 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:53 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:53	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 05:53	karana Kaulava
from 09:05	nakshatra Chitra
from 17:40	karana Taitila
from 23:05	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:00
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	11:26
Moonset	21:28
Day length	15 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:53	from 09:05

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, Hasta (04:45–09:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (09:05–20:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 05:53–04:47 (09.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:45–09:05 Ravi Yoga 09:05–04:47 (09.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:45–09:05 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:05–04:47 (09.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:29–06:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:13
Godhuli	20:23–20:40
Pradosha	20:23–22:04
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:43–04:19 (09.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:31
Yamaganda	06:43–08:40
Gulika Kalam	10:37–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Varjyam	17:06–18:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:45–05:43

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 04:45–05:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:45–05:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:45–05:43, 08:44–17:31, 19:25–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 09:05, Chitra from 09:05; tithi Shukla-panchami until 05:53, Shukla-shashti from 05:53; lagna Karka 04:45, Simha 05:43, Kanya 08:44, Tula 11:45, Vrischika 14:46, Dhanu 17:31, Makara 19:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 09:05) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 09:05) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 05:53

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:45–09:05+2 Ravi Yoga 09:05–04:47 (09.08)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:45–09:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:45–09:05+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:45–23:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:45–05:530 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:53–04:47 (09.08)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:05–04:47 (09.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:17 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 09:07 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:15 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:17	tithi Shukla-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:17	karana Gara
from 09:07	nakshatra Swati
from 16:47	karana Vanija
from 21:15	yoga Shukla
from 04:09 (10.08)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 04:09 (10.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:02
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:06
Moonrise	12:55
Moonset	21:37
Day length	15 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:17	from 09:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:47–09:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (09:07–20:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:47–09:07

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–05:17 Krakacha Yoga 04:09–04:49 (10.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–04:49 (10.08)

Anandadi: Chara 04:47–09:07 Anandadi: Sthira 09:07–04:49 (10.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:09–15:22 (10.08); Bhadra Puchha 05:49–06:56 (10.08); Bhadra Mukha 06:56–08:48 (10.08)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:12
Godhuli	20:21–20:38
Pradosha	20:21–22:02
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:00–01:34 (10.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:31–16:27
Yamaganda	04:47–06:44
Gulika Kalam	08:41–10:37
Dur Muhurta	09:58–11:01, 16:12–17:14
Varjyam	14:36–16:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:17–05:40, 08:41–14:42, 19:21–20:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:17–05:40, 08:41–14:42, 19:21–20:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:17–05:40, 08:41–14:42, 19:21–20:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:47–05:40, 08:41–17:27, 19:21–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 09:07, Swati from 09:07; tithi Shukla-shashti until 05:17, Shukla-saptami from 05:17; lagna Karka 04:47, Simha 05:40, Kanya 08:41, Tula 11:41, Vrischika 14:42, Dhanu 17:27, Makara 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 09:07) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 09:07) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:47–21:15+2 Ravi Yoga 04:47–09:07+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:47–09:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:47–09:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:17–04:09 (10.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–05:17−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:47–05:17−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 04:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:49

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:27 (11.08) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 08:37 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 18:58 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:22 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:37	nakshatra Vishakha
from 15:22	karana Bava
from 18:58	yoga Brahma
from 02:27 (11.08)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 02:27 (11.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:04
Sunrise	04:49
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	14:29
Moonset	21:50
Day length	15 h 29 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 08:37

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, Swati (04:49–08:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:37–20:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:49–15:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:09–02:27 (11.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–02:27 (11.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:27–04:51 (11.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 08:37–04:51 (11.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:49–08:37

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:09–15:22; Bhadra Puchha 05:49–06:56; Bhadra Mukha 06:56–08:48

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 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:10–00:42 (11.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:38–12:34
Yamaganda	16:26–18:22
Gulika Kalam	06:45–08:42
Dur Muhurta	07:55–08:57, 13:05–14:07
Varjyam	13:59–15:31

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:49–05:36

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 08:37, Vishakha from 08:37; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:49, Simha 05:36, Kanya 08:37, Tula 11:37, Vrischika 14:38, Dhanu 17:23, Makara 19:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 08:37) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 08:37) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:49–20:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Matanga 08:37–04:51 (11.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:49–08:37+1 Yoga Shukla 04:49–18:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 04:49–02:27 (11.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:49–08:37−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–02:27 (11.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:49–15:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:49

Summary	Best day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 16:17
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:51

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 00:16 (12.08) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:35 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:17 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:25 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:35	nakshatra Anuradha
from 13:25	karana Kaulava
from 16:17	yoga Indra
from 00:16 (12.08)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 00:16 (12.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:06
Sunrise	04:51
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:01
Moonrise	16:05
Moonset	22:12
Day length	15 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:51–07:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:35–20:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–00:16 (12.08) Ravi Yoga 07:35–04:53 (12.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:16–04:53 (12.08)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:51–07:35 Anandadi: Amrita 07:35–04:53 (12.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:10
Godhuli	20:16–20:34
Pradosha	20:16–22:00
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:20–21:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:42–10:38
Yamaganda	14:29–16:25
Gulika Kalam	04:51–06:47
Dur Muhurta	04:51–05:53, 05:53–06:54
Varjyam	11:20–12:50

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:33–17:19, 19:13–20:16

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 07:35, Anuradha from 07:35; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Karka 04:51, Simha 05:32, Kanya 08:33, Tula 11:33, Vrischika 14:34, Dhanu 17:19, Makara 19:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 07:35) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 07:35) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-navami 04:51–20:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:17

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:51–16:17+2 Ravi Yoga 07:35–04:53 (12.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–00:16 (12.08)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:35–04:53 (12.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:35–04:53 (12.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:51–00:16 (12.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:51

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 06:04
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:53

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:39 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 06:04 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 13:12 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:00 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:04	nakshatra Jyestha
from 11:00	karana Gara
from 13:12	yoga Vaidhriti
from 21:39	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 21:39	karana Vanija
from 04:08 (13.08)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:09
Sunrise	04:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	17:36
Moonset	22:52
Day length	15 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:53–06:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:04–20:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:53–04:08 (13.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:08–04:55 (13.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:08–04:55 (13.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:39–04:55 (13.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:08–04:55 (13.08) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:53–06:04 Anandadi: Kana 06:04–04:08 (13.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:17–22:00
Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:39–09:36 (13.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:09
Godhuli	20:14–20:32
Pradosha	20:14–21:58
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:03–21:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:19–20:14
Yamaganda	12:34–14:29
Gulika Kalam	16:24–18:19
Dur Muhurta	18:11–19:13
Varjyam	11:13–12:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:53–05:28, 08:29–13:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:53–05:28, 08:29–13:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:53–05:28, 08:29–13:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:53–06:04, 08:29–17:15, 19:09–20:14

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 06:04, Jyestha from 06:04; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Karka 04:53, Simha 05:28, Kanya 08:29, Tula 11:29, Vrischika 14:30, Dhanu 17:15, Makara 19:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 06:04) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 06:04) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vaidhriti 13:12–20:14: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:04

+2 Yoga Indra 04:53–13:12+2 Ravi Yoga 04:53–04:08 (13.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:53–06:04+1 Auspicious tithi 04:53–21:390 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:53–06:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 06:04–04:08 (13.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:04–04:08 (13.08)−1 Vaidhriti 13:12–04:55 (13.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:53

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:41 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 01:54 (14.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:49 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:12 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:12	karana Vishti
from 09:49	yoga Vishkambha
from 18:41	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 18:41	karana Bava
from 01:54 (14.08)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:11
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:12
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	18:45
Moonset	23:59
Day length	15 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:55–20:12) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:12–18:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:39 (12.08)–18:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:57–07:59 (14.08)

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:55–18:41 Krakacha Yoga 04:55–18:41 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:41–04:57 (14.08)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:55–01:54 (14.08) Anandadi: Utpata 01:54–04:57 (14.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:12–18:41; Bhadra Puchha 12:22–13:25; Bhadra Mukha 13:25–15:11
Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:39 (12.08)–09:36
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:07
Godhuli	20:12–20:29
Pradosha	20:12–21:57
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:06–21:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:50–08:44
Yamaganda	10:39–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:28–16:23
Dur Muhurta	13:04–14:05, 16:07–17:09
Varjyam	00:27–01:54 (14.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:49–18:41, 19:05–20:10

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	average 09:49–18:41, 19:05–20:10
Cutting fingernails	average 09:49–14:26, 19:05–20:10
Cutting toenails	average 09:49–18:41, 19:05–20:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:55–18:41, 19:05–20:10

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 18:41, Shukla-dvadashi from 18:41; lagna Karka 04:55, Simha 05:24, Kanya 08:25, Tula 11:25, Vrischika 14:26, Dhanu 17:11, Makara 19:05, Kumbha 20:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 04:55–09:49: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:55–18:410 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:41–04:57 (14.08)−1 Vaidhriti 04:55–09:49−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:55–01:54 (14.08)−1 Gandanta 04:55–09:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:55–01:54 (14.08)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:55–18:41−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:12–18:41−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:55–18:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Yoga Priti; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:30 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 23:29 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:11 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:07 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:07	karana Balava
from 06:11	yoga Priti
from 15:30	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 15:30	karana Kaulava
from 23:29	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 01:52 (15.08)	karana Taitila
from 02:27 (15.08)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:13
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:10
End of twilight	20:53
Moonrise	19:27
Moonset	none
Day length	15 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:57–20:10) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:10–21:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:30–04:59 (15.08) Ravi Yoga 23:29–04:59 (15.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:29–04:59 (15.08)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:57–23:29 Anandadi: Manasa 23:29–04:59 (15.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:06
Godhuli	20:10–20:27
Pradosha	20:10–21:55
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:10–20:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:21–18:16
Yamaganda	08:45–10:39
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:27
Dur Muhurta	07:59–09:00, 23:41–00:17 (15.08)
Varjyam	10:32–11:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:01–20:07

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 19:01–20:07
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 19:01–20:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:57–05:20, 08:21–20:10

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 15:30, Shukla-triodashi from 15:30; lagna Karka 04:57, Simha 05:20, Kanya 08:21, Tula 11:21, Vrischika 14:22, Dhanu 17:07, Makara 19:01, Kumbha 20:07

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

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 04:57–23:29+1 Yoga Priti 06:11–02:27 (15.08)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:30–04:59 (15.08)0 Auspicious tithi 15:30–04:59 (15.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:57–23:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:57

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 15:38
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:13 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 21:01 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 22:41 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:13 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:13	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 12:13	karana Gara
from 21:01	nakshatra Shravana
from 22:36	karana Vanija
from 22:41	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:15
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	19:52
Moonset	01:31
Day length	15 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:13

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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:59–20:07) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 12:13–20:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:59–21:01

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–12:13

Anandadi: Chhatra 22:28–05:01 (16.08) Anandadi: Vajra 04:59–15:38 Anandadi: Mudgara 15:38–22:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:23
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:05
Godhuli	20:07–20:25
Pradosha	20:07–21:54
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (16.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:17–16:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:27
Yamaganda	06:52–08:46
Gulika Kalam	10:39–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Varjyam	06:40–08:06, 00:38–02:05 (16.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:59–05:16, 08:17–12:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:59–05:16, 08:17–12:13
Cutting fingernails	average 04:59–12:13
Cutting toenails	good 04:59–05:16, 08:17–12:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:59–05:16, 08:17–12:13

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 12:13, Shukla-chaturdashi from 12:13; lagna Karka 04:59, Simha 05:16, Kanya 08:17, Tula 11:17, Vrischika 14:18, Dhanu 17:03, Makara 18:57, Kumbha 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 12:13–20:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:38

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:59–21:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:59–21:01+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:59–22:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:59–12:130 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–12:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:59–15:38−1 Rikta tithi 12:13–05:01 (16.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:00 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 18:41 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:02 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:00 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:00	tithi Purnima
from 09:00	karana Vishti
from 18:41	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 19:02	yoga Shobhana
from 19:27	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:18
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:05
End of twilight	20:48
Moonrise	20:06
Moonset	03:14
Day length	15 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:00	from 18:41

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 (05:01–18:41) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:00–19:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:01–09:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Raksha Bandhan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:05–21:53
Aparahna is occupied by Bhadra — the rite is performed in Pradosha

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:02–14:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 17.08

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:00–05:03 (17.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–09:00

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:01–18:41 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 18:41–05:03 (17.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:00–19:27; Bhadra Puchha 15:49–16:52; Bhadra Mukha 16:52–18:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:50–04:25
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 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:18–10:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:26–16:19
Yamaganda	05:01–06:54
Gulika Kalam	08:47–10:40
Dur Muhurta	10:02–11:02, 16:04–17:04
Varjyam	22:20–23:48

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 09:00–17:00, 18:53–19:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 18:41, Dhanishtha from 18:41; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 09:00, Purnima from 09:00; lagna Karka 05:01, Simha 05:12, Kanya 08:13, Tula 11:13, Vrischika 14:14, Dhanu 17:00, Makara 18:53, Kumbha 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 18:41) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 18:41) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:01–09:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 09:00–20:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:00–05:03 (17.08)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:01–18:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–18:41+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:01–19:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–09:00−2 Rikta tithi 05:01–09:00−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:00–19:27

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Varalakshmi Vrat · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Simha Sankranti · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here)

At sunrise 05:03

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 05:59 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 16:37 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 15:36 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:59 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:59	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:59	karana Balava
from 15:36	yoga Atiganda
from 16:36	karana Kaulava
from 16:37	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 03:19 (18.08)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 03:19 (18.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:20
Sunrise	05:03
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:03
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	20:15
Moonset	04:57
Day length	15 h 00 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	05:59
Simha Sankranti	00:17 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
Lunar eclipse, penumbral	greatest eclipse 06:14, magnitude 0.119
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 05:27 Penumbral eclipse ends 07:00
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:59	from 16:37

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, Shatabhisha (16:37–20:03) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi

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

Rule: by weekday

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 09:00 (16.08)–05:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 16.08

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, 05:03–12:33
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–03:19 (18.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:19–05:05 (18.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:03–16:37 Anandadi: Saumya 16:37–05:05 (18.08)

Chora Panchaka: 05:36–13:44 (21.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:38–06:20

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:03
Godhuli	20:03–20:21
Pradosha	20:03–21:51
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:07–08:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:40–12:33
Yamaganda	16:18–18:10
Gulika Kalam	06:55–08:48
Dur Muhurta	08:03–09:03, 13:03–14:03
Varjyam	23:19–00:49 (18.08)

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 08:09–16:56, 18:49–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 16:37, Shatabhisha from 16:37; tithi Purnima until 05:59, Krishna-pratipat from 05:59; lagna Karka 05:03, Simha 05:08, Kanya 08:09, Tula 11:09, Vrischika 14:11, Dhanu 16:56, Makara 18:49, Kumbha 19:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 16:37) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 16:37) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Purnima 05:03–05:59: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 00:17 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–03:19 (18.08)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:03–16:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:03–16:37+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:03–15:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:59–03:19 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 15:36–17:41−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Panchaka 05:36–05:05 (18.08)−1 Sankranti day−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:08 (19.08) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 14:58 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 12:31 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:09 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:31	yoga Sukarma
from 14:09	karana Gara
from 14:58	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 01:08 (19.08)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 01:08 (19.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:22
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:43
Moonrise	20:23
Moonset	06:33
Day length	14 h 55 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 14:58

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 (05:05–14:58) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (14:58–20:00) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 14:58–01:08 (19.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:05–14:58 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:58–05:07 (19.08)

Chora Panchaka: 05:36 (17.08)–13:44 (21.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:01
Godhuli	20:00–20:19
Pradosha	20:00–21:50
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	08:16–09:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:49–10:40
Yamaganda	14:24–16:16
Gulika Kalam	05:05–06:57
Dur Muhurta	05:05–06:04, 06:04–07:04
Varjyam	21:05–22:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:05–14:07

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 08:05–14:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:05–14:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:05–16:52, 18:45–19:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 14:58, Purva-Bhadra from 14:58; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Simha 05:05, Kanya 08:05, Tula 11:05, Vrischika 14:07, Dhanu 16:52, Makara 18:45, Kumbha 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 14:58) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 14:58) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:05–14:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:05–14:58+1 Auspicious tithi 05:05–01:08 (19.08)+1 Yoga Sukarma 12:31–05:07 (19.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 14:58–01:08 (19.08)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:58–05:07 (19.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:58–05:07 (19.08)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kajari Teej

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 23:33 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 13:53 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 09:52 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:15 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:52	yoga Dhriti
from 12:15	karana Vishti
from 13:53	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 23:33	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 23:33	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:24
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:58
End of twilight	20:40
Moonrise	20:29
Moonset	08:05
Day length	14 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:07–13:53) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (13:53–19:58) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:15–19:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kajari Teej · Parvati (Gauri)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:08–23:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:53–05:08 (20.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:53–23:33 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:33–05:08 (20.08)

Anandadi: Chara 05:07–13:53 Anandadi: Sthira 13:53–05:08 (20.08)

Bhadra on earth: 12:15–23:33; Bhadra Puchha 19:38–20:45; Bhadra Mukha 20:45–22:37
Chora Panchaka: 05:36 (17.08)–13:44 (21.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:00
Godhuli	19:58–20:16
Pradosha	19:58–21:48
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:14–07:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:07–19:58
Yamaganda	12:32–14:24
Gulika Kalam	16:15–18:07
Dur Muhurta	17:59–18:59
Varjyam	23:18–00:52 (20.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:01–12:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:01–12:15
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:01–12:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:01–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 13:53, Uttara-Bhadra from 13:53; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Simha 05:07, Kanya 08:01, Tula 11:01, Vrischika 14:03, Dhanu 16:48, Makara 18:42, Kumbha 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 13:53) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 13:53) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 12:15–19:58: 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 = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:53–05:08 (20.08)+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:07–13:53+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:07–09:52+1 Auspicious tithi 05:07–23:330 Auspicious nakshatra 13:53–05:08 (20.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:53–23:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:07–13:53−3 Bhadra on earth 12:15–23:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)

At sunrise 05:08

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:40 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 13:26 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 07:45 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:01 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:45	yoga Shula
from 11:01	karana Balava
from 13:26	nakshatra Revati
from 22:40	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 22:40	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:26
Sunrise	05:08
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:56
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	20:35
Moonset	09:33
Day length	14 h 47 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 13:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:08–13:26) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (13:26–19:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 20:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 13:26–05:10 (21.08) Anandadi: Gada 05:08–13:26

Chora Panchaka: 05:36 (17.08)–13:44 (21.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:55–04:32
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 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	08:44–10:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:59–08:50
Yamaganda	10:41–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:23–16:14
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:01, 15:59–16:58
Varjyam	01:35–03:12 (21.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 13:26, Revati from 13:26; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:08, Kanya 07:57, Tula 10:57, Vrischika 13:59, Dhanu 16:44, Makara 18:38, Kumbha 19:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 13:26) — a good life; Revati (from 13:26) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:08–19:56: 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).
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.

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:08–13:26+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:08–07:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 13:26–05:10 (21.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 07:45–09:37−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:08–13:26−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 05:08–22:40

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:08

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — after 13:44
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:10

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 22:33 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 06:13 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:31 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:13	yoga Ganda
from 10:31	karana Taitila
from 13:44	nakshatra Ashwini
from 22:33	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 22:33	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:29
Sunrise	05:10
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:53
End of twilight	20:35
Moonrise	20:42
Moonset	10:59
Day length	14 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:44

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, Revati (05:10–13:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:44–05:12 (22.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:44–05:12 (22.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–22:33 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:33–05:12 (22.08)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:10–13:44 Anandadi: Amrita 13:44–05:12 (22.08)

Chora Panchaka: 05:36 (17.08)–13:44
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:35–19:55
Gandanta (tithi): 22:09–22:57
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:58
Godhuli	19:53–20:12
Pradosha	19:53–21:45
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:18–12:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:12–18:03
Yamaganda	08:51–10:41
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:22
Dur Muhurta	08:07–09:06, 23:37–00:14 (22.08)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 13:44, Ashwini from 13:44; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Simha 05:10, Kanya 07:53, Tula 10:54, Vrischika 13:55, Dhanu 16:40, Makara 18:34, Kumbha 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:44) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:44) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:44

+2 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:44–05:12 (22.08)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:10–13:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:10–13:44+1 Auspicious tithi 05:10–22:330 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–22:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 06:13–08:31−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 05:10–13:44

Panchanga at sunrise 05:10

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:12

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 23:10 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 14:45 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 05:16 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:46 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:16	yoga Vriddhi
from 10:46	karana Vanija
from 14:45	nakshatra Bharani
from 23:10	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 23:10	karana Vishti
from 04:54 (23.08)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:31
Sunrise	05:12
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:51
End of twilight	20:32
Moonrise	20:50
Moonset	12:24
Day length	14 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (14:45–19:51) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:45–05:14 (23.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:10–05:14 (23.08)

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 23:10–05:14 (23.08)

Anandadi: Mrityu 05:12–14:45 Anandadi: Kana 14:45–05:14 (23.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:10–11:44 (23.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:13–05:29 (23.08); Bhadra Mukha 05:29–07:36 (23.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:35
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:56
Godhuli	19:51–20:10
Pradosha	19:51–21:43
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:15–08:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:21
Yamaganda	07:02–08:52
Gulika Kalam	10:42–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Varjyam	10:35–12:15, 01:03–02:45 (23.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:12–14:45, 18:30–19:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:12–14:45, 18:30–19:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:12–14:45, 18:30–19:35
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:49–14:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 14:45, Bharani from 14:45; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Simha 05:12, Kanya 07:49, Tula 10:50, Vrischika 13:51, Dhanu 16:36, Makara 18:30, Kumbha 19:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 14:45) — joy; Bharani (from 14:45) — facing death (dangers); 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

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Kana

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:12–14:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:16–04:54 (23.08)+1 Ravi Yoga 14:45–05:14 (23.08)0 Anandadi: Kana 14:45–05:14 (23.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:45–05:14 (23.08)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:12–14:45

Panchanga at sunrise 05:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:14

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:28 (24.08) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 16:28 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:03 (24.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:44 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:44	karana Bava
from 16:28	nakshatra Krittika
from 00:28 (24.08)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 00:28 (24.08)	karana Balava
from 05:03 (24.08)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:33
Sunrise	05:14
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	21:03
Moonset	13:49
Day length	14 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:14–16:28) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (16:28–19:48) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:14–11:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:14–16:28

Yamaghanta 16:28–05:16 (24.08) Jwalamukhi Yoga 00:28–05:16 (24.08) Krakacha Yoga 00:28–05:16 (24.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:28–05:16 (24.08)

Anandadi: Padma 05:14–16:28 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:28–05:16 (24.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:10 (22.08)–11:44; Bhadra Puchha 04:13–05:29; Bhadra Mukha 05:29–07:36

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:55
Godhuli	19:48–20:07
Pradosha	19:48–21:42
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (24.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:20–13:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:21–16:10
Yamaganda	05:14–07:04
Gulika Kalam	08:53–10:42
Dur Muhurta	10:06–11:04, 15:55–16:53
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:26–19:31

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 16:28, Krittika from 16:28; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Simha 05:14, Kanya 07:46, Tula 10:46, Vrischika 13:47, Dhanu 16:32, Makara 18:26, Kumbha 19:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 16:28) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 16:28) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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 = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:14–16:28+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:14–16:28+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:14–05:03 (24.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:28–05:16 (24.08)−1 Yamaghanta 16:28–05:16 (24.08)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:14–11:44−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:14–16:28

Panchanga at sunrise 05:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Krishna Janmashtami · Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:16

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:19 (25.08) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 18:46 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 05:36 (25.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:20 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:20	karana Kaulava
from 18:46	nakshatra Rohini
from 02:19 (25.08)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 02:19 (25.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:35
Sunrise	05:16
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:46
End of twilight	20:27
Moonrise	21:22
Moonset	15:11
Day length	14 h 29 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 18:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:16–18:46) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (18:46–19:46) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Krishna Janmashtami · Krishna

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:13–00:51 (25.08)
chosen by Rohini nakshatra at midnight

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

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

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:16–18:46 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–02:19 (25.08) Yamaghanta 18:46–05:18 (25.08) Jwalamukhi Yoga 02:19–05:18 (25.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:19–05:18 (25.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:16–18:46 Anandadi: Mitra 18:46–05:18 (25.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:54
Godhuli	19:46–20:05
Pradosha	19:46–21:40
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:09–17:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:42–12:31
Yamaganda	16:08–17:57
Gulika Kalam	07:05–08:54
Dur Muhurta	08:10–09:08, 13:00–13:58
Varjyam	05:37–07:23

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 18:46–19:27

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 18:46, Rohini from 18:46; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Simha 05:16, Kanya 07:42, Tula 10:42, Vrischika 13:43, Dhanu 16:28, Makara 18:22, Kumbha 19:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 18:46) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 18:46) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:16–19:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:16–18:46+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:46–05:18 (25.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 18:46–05:18 (25.08)−1 Ashtami 05:16–02:19 (25.08)−1 Yoga Vyaghata 05:16–08:44−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–02:19 (25.08)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:16–18:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:16

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Nandotsava, Dahi Handi

At sunrise 05:18

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:33 (26.08) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 21:29 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 05:36 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:24 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:36	yoga Harshana
from 15:24	karana Gara
from 21:29	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 04:33 (26.08)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 04:33 (26.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:37
Sunrise	05:18
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:24
Moonrise	21:52
Moonset	16:26
Day length	14 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:18–19:43) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Nandotsava, Dahi Handi · Krishna

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:18–21:29 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:18–21:29 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–04:33 (26.08)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:18–21:29 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:33–05:20 (26.08)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:18–21:29 Anandadi: Vajra 21:29–05:20 (26.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:43–20:03
Pradosha	19:43–21:39
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:56–19:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:54–10:43
Yamaganda	14:19–16:07
Gulika Kalam	05:18–07:06
Dur Muhurta	05:18–06:16, 06:16–07:14
Varjyam	12:35–14:22, 03:46–05:34 (26.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:38–16:24, 18:18–19:23

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Simha 05:18, Kanya 07:38, Tula 10:38, Vrischika 13:39, Dhanu 16:24, Makara 18:18, Kumbha 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 05:18–19:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:18–21:29+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–04:33 (26.08)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:18–21:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:18–21:29+1 Yoga Harshana 05:36–05:20 (26.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:18–21:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:18–04:33 (26.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:20

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:58 (27.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 00:26 (27.08) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 06:24 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:45 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:24	yoga Vajra
from 17:45	karana Vishti
from 00:26 (27.08)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:40
Sunrise	05:20
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:41
End of twilight	20:21
Moonrise	22:38
Moonset	17:27
Day length	14 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:20–19:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:45–19:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 05:20–00:26 (27.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 00:26–05:22 (27.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:45–06:58 (27.08); Bhadra Puchha 19:45–21:04; Bhadra Mukha 21:04–23:16
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:03–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:51
Godhuli	19:41–20:00
Pradosha	19:41–21:37
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:33–16:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:53–19:41
Yamaganda	12:30–14:18
Gulika Kalam	16:06–17:53
Dur Muhurta	17:46–18:43
Varjyam	03:46–05:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:34–13:35, 18:14–19:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:34–13:35, 18:14–19:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:34–13:35, 18:14–19:19
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Simha 05:20, Kanya 07:34, Tula 10:34, Vrischika 13:35, Dhanu 16:20, Makara 18:14, Kumbha 19:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:20–00:26 (27.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:20–00:26 (27.08)+1 Yoga Harshana 05:20–06:240 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 06:24–07:390 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:45–05:22 (27.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 05:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:22

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:58 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 03:23 (28.08) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 07:21 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:58 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:58	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 06:58	karana Bava
from 07:21	yoga Siddhi
from 20:11	karana Balava
from 03:23 (28.08)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:22
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	23:41
Moonset	18:10
Day length	14 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:58

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:22–06:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–05:24 (28.08) Krakacha Yoga 06:58–05:24 (28.08)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:22–03:23 (28.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:23–05:24 (28.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:45 (26.08)–06:58; Bhadra Puchha 19:45–21:04 (26.08); Bhadra Mukha 21:04–23:16 (26.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:32–07:25
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:38–19:58
Pradosha	19:38–21:35
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:09–17:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:09–08:56
Yamaganda	10:43–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:17–16:04
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:56, 15:50–16:47
Varjyam	09:52–11:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:30–13:31, 18:10–19:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:30–13:31, 18:10–19:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:30–13:31, 18:10–19:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:30–16:16, 18:10–19:15

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dashami until 06:58, Krishna-ekadashi from 06:58; lagna Simha 05:22, Kanya 07:30, Tula 10:30, Vrischika 13:31, Dhanu 16:16, Makara 18:10, Kumbha 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:21–05:24 (28.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:22–06:58−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:22–03:23 (28.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:22–06:58−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:22–03:23 (28.08)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–05:24 (28.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:58–05:24 (28.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Aja Ekadashi (Annada)

At sunrise 05:24

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:22 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 06:12 (29.08) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 08:16 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:22 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:16	yoga Vyatipata
from 09:22	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 09:22	karana Kaulava
from 22:30	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:44
Sunrise	05:24
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:36
End of twilight	20:16
Moonrise	none
Moonset	18:37
Day length	14 h 11 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 09:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:24–19:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Aja Ekadashi (Annada) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:58 (27.08)–09:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:26–08:15 (29.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 09:22–05:26 (29.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–09:22

Anandadi: Sthira all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:36–19:56
Pradosha	19:36–21:34
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:31–05:18 (29.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:03–17:49
Yamaganda	08:57–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:16
Dur Muhurta	08:14–09:11, 23:32–00:11 (29.08)
Varjyam	16:48–18:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:26–08:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:26–08:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:26–08:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:26–16:12, 18:06–19:12

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 09:22, Krishna-dvadashi from 09:22; lagna Simha 05:24, Kanya 07:26, Tula 10:26, Vrischika 13:27, Dhanu 16:12, Makara 18:06, Kumbha 19:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vyatipata 08:16–19:36: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:24–08:16+1 Anandadi: Sthira all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 09:22–05:26 (29.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–09:22−3 Vyatipata 08:16–05:26 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 05:24

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Pushya; auspicious time — after 09:02; auspicious time — until 11:33
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:26

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:33 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 06:12 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 09:02 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:12	nakshatra Pushya
from 09:02	yoga Variyana
from 11:33	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 11:33	karana Gara
from 00:32 (30.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:46
Sunrise	05:26
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:13
Moonrise	00:57
Moonset	18:55
Day length	14 h 07 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 06:12	from 11:33

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, Punarvasu (05:26–06:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:12–19:33) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:33–21:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–11:33

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:33–05:28 (30.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:12–05:28 (30.08) Anandadi: Gada 05:26–06:12

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:33–19:53
Pradosha	19:33–21:32
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:38–03:24 (30.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:16
Yamaganda	07:12–08:58
Gulika Kalam	10:44–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Varjyam	15:02–16:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:02–11:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:02–11:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:02–11:33
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 06:12, Pushya from 06:12; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 11:33, Krishna-trayodashi from 11:33; lagna Simha 05:26, Kanya 07:22, Tula 10:22, Vrischika 13:23, Dhanu 16:08, Makara 18:02, Kumbha 19:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 06:12) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 06:12) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 05:26–09:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:02

Auspicious time ends by 11:33

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–11:33+2 Pushya 06:12–05:28 (30.08)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:12–05:28 (30.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 09:02–05:28 (30.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Gada 05:26–06:12−1 Vyatipata 05:26–09:02−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:33–05:28 (30.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:26

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 08:42
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 13:25 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:42 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 09:33 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:25 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:42	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 09:33	yoga Parigha
from 13:25	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 13:25	karana Vishti
from 02:12 (31.08)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:48
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:31
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	02:19
Moonset	19:06
Day length	14 h 02 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 08:42	from 13:25

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, Pushya (05:28–08:42) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:25–19:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 13:25–19:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:10–00:50 (31.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:28–08:42 Guru Pushya Yoga 05:28–08:42 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:28–08:42

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:25–05:30 (31.08)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:28–08:42 Anandadi: Amrita 08:42–05:30 (31.08)

Bhadra on earth: 13:25–02:12 (31.08); Bhadra Mukha 13:25–15:32; Bhadra Puchha 00:52–02:08 (31.08)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:20–17:16 (31.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:31–19:51
Pradosha	19:31–21:31
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:15–16:00
Yamaganda	05:28–07:13
Gulika Kalam	08:59–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:09–11:05, 15:46–16:42
Varjyam	22:38–00:22 (31.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:28–13:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:28–13:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:28–13:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:28–16:04, 17:58–19:04

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 08:42, Ashlesha from 08:42; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 13:25, Krishna-chaturdashi from 13:25; lagna Simha 05:28, Kanya 07:18, Tula 10:18, Vrischika 13:19, Dhanu 16:04, Makara 17:58, Kumbha 19:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 08:42) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 08:42) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 13:25–19:31: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 13:25–19:31: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:42

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:28–08:42+2 Pushya 05:28–08:42+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:28–08:42+1 Yoga Variyana 05:28–09:33+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:42–05:30 (31.08)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:25–05:30 (31.08)−1 Yoga Parigha 09:33–21:39−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 13:25–05:30 (31.08)−1 Bhadra on earth 13:25–02:12 (31.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:28

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1873 · Vikram 2008 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:30

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:51 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 10:49 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 09:45 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:51 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:45	yoga Shiva
from 10:49	nakshatra Magha
from 14:51	tithi Amavasya
from 14:51	karana Chatushpada
from 03:24 (01.09)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:50
Sunrise	05:30
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:08
Moonrise	03:42
Moonset	19:15
Day length	13 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:49	from 14:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (10:49–19:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shakuni 05:30–14:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 14:51–19:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:30–14:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 05:30–10:49 Anandadi: Kana 10:49–05:32 (01.09)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:20–17:16
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:45
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:29
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	09:04–10:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–12:29
Yamaganda	15:59–17:43
Gulika Kalam	07:15–08:59
Dur Muhurta	08:17–09:13, 12:57–13:53
Varjyam	23:39–01:21 (01.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:14–16:01, 17:54–19:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 10:49, Magha from 10:49; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 14:51, Amavasya from 14:51; lagna Simha 05:30, Kanya 07:14, Tula 10:14, Vrischika 13:15, Dhanu 16:01, Makara 17:54, Kumbha 19:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 10:49) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 10:49) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:30–14:51: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 14:51–19:28: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 09:45–05:32 (01.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 05:30–17:16−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:30–10:49−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:30–10:49−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:30–14:51

Panchanga at sunrise 05:30

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

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

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

Khara (No. 25 of 60, “harsh, severe”) — A harsh year: hardship, privation and hard toil.
Northern samvatsara: Shobhakrit (No. 37)
Shaka Samvat 1873 · Vikram Samvat 2008 · Kali Yuga 5052
Next year — Nandana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 25.03.1952
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.

Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.

Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.

Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.

Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).

End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.

Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.

Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.

Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

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

Chaturmasya
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.

Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.

Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.

Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.

weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”

Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

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

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

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

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

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

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.

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

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

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

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

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

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

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

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

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

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

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

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

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

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

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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).

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

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

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

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

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

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

Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

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

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

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

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

nakshatra 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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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