August 1960 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 22.08), Bhadrapada (from 23.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 6.08 Raksha Bandhan; 13.08 Krishna Janmashtami; 26.08 Ganesha Chaturthi.
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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
- 11.08 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Mitra until 11:19
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 12.08 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 19:11
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 15.08 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Yoga Dhruva after 08:02 until 09:47
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 17.08 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra until 11:24
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 19.08 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:17
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 24.08 Wed — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana until 14:14
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 27.08 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma after 06:20 until 13:51
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Festivals
- 1.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 3.08 Wed Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
- 4.08 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 5.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
- 6.08 Sat Raksha Bandhan
- 6.08 Sat Purnima Vrat
- 7.08 Sun Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
- 9.08 Tue Kajari Teej
- 10.08 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)
- 13.08 Sat Krishna Janmashtami
- 13.08 Sat Kalashtami
- 14.08 Sun Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
- 14.08 Sun Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
- 16.08 Tue Simha Sankranti
- 17.08 Wed Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
- 18.08 Thu Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast
- 19.08 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 20.08 Sat Masik Shivaratri
- 22.08 Mon Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
- 22.08 Mon Somvati Amavasya
- 25.08 Thu Hartalika Teej
- 25.08 Thu Chandra Darshan
- 26.08 Fri Ganesha Chaturthi
- 27.08 Sat Rishi Panchami
- 27.08 Sat Skanda Shashti
- 29.08 Mon Radha Ashtami
- 30.08 Tue Masik Durgashtami
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:22–04:36 (02.08)
- 6.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:37–04:45 (07.08)
- 7.08 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 02:28–04:47 (08.08)
- 9.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:31–04:51 (10.08)
- 11.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 12.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:55–04:07 (13.08)
- 15.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:02–05:02 (16.08)
- 17.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:04–13:39
- 18.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:38–05:08 (19.08)
- 19.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:08–19:32
- 23.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 04:11–05:18 (24.08)
- 27.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:20–05:26 (28.08)
- 28.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 12:47–05:28 (29.08)
- 29.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:30–04:25 (30.08)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 4.08 Thu — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhumra
- 7.08 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
- 9.08 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
- 13.08 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 14.08 Sun — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhumra
- 16.08 Tue — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 18.08 Thu — Anandadi: Kana, Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 20.08 Sat — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Krishna Chaturdashi
- 21.08 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Vajra
- 22.08 Mon — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
- 23.08 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 28.08 Sun — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Samvartaka Yoga
- 29.08 Mon — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra), Ashtami
- 31.08 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 7.08 Full moon (Purnima) 05:40
- 16.08 Simha Sankranti 07:45 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
- 22.08 New moon (Amavasya) 12:15
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- 7.08 19:46 – 12.08 03:09 Roga Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Sharvari (No. 34, “night”) — A dark year: scarcity and privation, but also a time for quiet spiritual practice. more
Northern samvatsara: Paridhavi. Shaka Samvat 1882, Vikram Samvat 2017, Kali Yuga 5061.
Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:34
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:02 (02.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 23:22 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 00:03 (02.08) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:03 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:03 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 23:22 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 00:03 (02.08) | yoga Brahma |
| from 01:02 (02.08) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 01:02 (02.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:34 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:36 |
| End of twilight | 21:23 |
| Moonrise | 14:34 |
| Moonset | 23:59 |
| 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, Vishakha (04:34–20:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:22–04:36 (02.08)
Yamaghanta 04:34–23:22
Anandadi: Mitra 04:34–23:22 Anandadi: Manasa 23:22–04:36 (02.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:30–04:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:36–20:52 |
| Pradosha | 20:36–22:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (02.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:58–16:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:34–08:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:35–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:35–16:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:07–14:11, 16:19–17:23 |
| Varjyam | 05:47–07:19, 03:06–04:35 (02.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:34–06:09, 09:10–17:56, 19:49–20:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Karka 04:34, Simha 06:09, Kanya 09:10, Tula 12:10, Vrischika 15:11, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:34–20:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:34–23:22+1 Yoga Shukla 04:34–00:03 (02.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 04:34–23:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 04:34–01:02 (02.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:36
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 21:44 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:00 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:52 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:52 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 21:00 | yoga Indra |
| from 21:44 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 22:33 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 22:33 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:36 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:34 |
| End of twilight | 21:21 |
| Moonrise | 15:50 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 15 h 58 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, Anuradha (04:36–20:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 04:36–22:33 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:33–04:37 (03.08)
Anandadi: Vajra 04:36–21:44 Anandadi: Mudgara 21:44–04:37 (03.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:12–22:55
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:32–04:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:34–20:50 |
| Pradosha | 20:34–22:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (03.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:02–13:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:34–18:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:35–10:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:47–08:51, 23:47–00:19 (03.08) |
| Varjyam | 02:50–04:17 (03.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:36–06:05, 09:06–15:07, 19:45–20:34
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:36–06:05, 09:06–15:07, 19:45–20:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:36–06:05, 09:06–15:07, 19:45–20:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Karka 04:36, Simha 06:05, Kanya 09:06, Tula 12:06, Vrischika 15:07, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 04:36–21:00+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–21:44+1 Auspicious tithi 04:36–22:330 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:36–21:44−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:36–22:33
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) |
At sunrise 04:37
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 19:35 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 17:33 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:08 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:08 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 17:33 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 19:35 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 19:36 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 19:36 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:37 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:32 |
| End of twilight | 21:19 |
| Moonrise | 17:02 |
| Moonset | 00:39 |
| Day length | 15 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:37–19:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (19:35–20:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:08–19:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 22:33 (02.08)–19:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:39–07:49 (04.08)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:37–19:35 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:36–04:39 (04.08)
Yamaghanta 19:35–04:39 (04.08)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:35–04:39 (04.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:37–19:35
- Bhadra in heaven: 09:08–19:35; Bhadra Puchha 13:17–14:20; Bhadra Mukha 14:20–16:06
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:35–19:36
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:10–01:00 (04.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:33–04:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:17 |
| Godhuli | 20:32–20:48 |
| Pradosha | 20:32–22:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (04.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:34–13:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:37–08:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:35–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:37–17:33
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 | average 04:37–17:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:37–06:01, 09:02–15:03 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:37–17:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:37–19:36, 19:42–20:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 19:35, Mula from 19:35; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 19:36, Shukla-dvadashi from 19:36; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 06:01, Kanya 09:02, Tula 12:02, Vrischika 15:03, Dhanu 17:48, Makara 19:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 19:35) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 19:35) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 17:33–20:32: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Indra 04:37–17:33+2 Ravi Yoga 04:37–19:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:37–19:360 Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:35–04:39 (04.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:36–04:39 (04.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 19:35–04:39 (04.08)−1 Vaidhriti 17:33–04:39 (04.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:37–19:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:37–19:35−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:08–19:35
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:39
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 17:05 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 13:46 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 05:59 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:59 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 13:46 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 16:17 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 16:17 | karana Kaulava |
| from 17:05 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 02:32 (05.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:39 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:30 |
| End of twilight | 21:16 |
| Moonrise | 18:06 |
| Moonset | 01:29 |
| Day length | 15 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:17 | from 17:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:39–17:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (17:05–20:30) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:30–22:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Prajapati 17:05–04:41 (05.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:39–17:05
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:34–04:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:30–20:46 |
| Pradosha | 20:30–22:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (05.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:21–12:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:33–16:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:39–06:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:37–10:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:56–10:59, 16:16–17:20 |
| Varjyam | 15:39–17:05, 01:36–03:01 (05.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:46–14:59, 16:17–20:30
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:46–14:59, 16:17–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 13:46–14:59, 19:38–20:30 |
| Cutting toenails | average 13:46–14:59, 16:17–20:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 17:05–17:44, 19:38–20:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 17:05, Purva-Ashadha from 17:05; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 16:17, Shukla-triodashi from 16:17; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 05:57, Kanya 08:58, Tula 11:58, Vrischika 14:59, Dhanu 17:44, Makara 19:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 17:05) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 17:05) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 04:39–13:46: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:17–04:41 (05.08)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 17:05–04:41 (05.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:39–17:05−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:39–17:05−3 Vaidhriti 04:39–13:46
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious weekday; auspicious time — after 14:22 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Varalakshmi Vrat |
At sunrise 04:41
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 14:22 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:48 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:45 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:48 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 12:45 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 12:45 | karana Gara |
| from 14:22 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 22:57 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:41 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:28 |
| End of twilight | 21:14 |
| Moonrise | 18:59 |
| Moonset | 02:31 |
| Day length | 15 h 46 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 12:45 | from 14:22 |
|---|
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, Purva-Ashadha (04:41–14:22) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (14:22–20:28) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 12:45–20:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi
A fast and puja to Lakshmi, the “bestower of boons”, on the Friday before the full moon of Shravana. Married women pray for the well-being of the family; the vrat is especially widespread in South India.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:22–04:43 (06.08)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:41–14:22 Anandadi: Ananda 14:22–04:43 (06.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:36–04:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:28–20:44 |
| Pradosha | 20:28–22:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (06.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:07–11:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:36–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:31–18:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:40–08:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:51–08:54, 13:06–14:09 |
| Varjyam | 21:27–22:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:41–12:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:41–12:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:41–05:53, 08:54–12:45 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:41–12:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:41–05:53, 08:54–12:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 14:22, Uttara-Ashadha from 14:22; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 12:45, Shukla-chaturdashi from 12:45; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 05:53, Kanya 08:54, Tula 11:54, Vrischika 14:55, Dhanu 17:40, Makara 19:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 14:22) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 14:22) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 12:45–20:28: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 14:22
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:41–14:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:41–12:45+1 Ravi Yoga 14:22–04:43 (06.08)+1 Yoga Priti 09:48–04:43 (06.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:22–04:43 (06.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 12:45–04:43 (06.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:41–14:22
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:37 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Raksha Bandhan · Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 04:43
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 11:37 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 05:46 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:09 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:46 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 09:09 | tithi Purnima |
| from 09:09 | karana Vishti |
| from 11:37 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 19:23 | karana Bava |
| from 01:48 (07.08) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:43 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:25 |
| End of twilight | 21:11 |
| Moonrise | 19:43 |
| Moonset | 03:43 |
| Day length | 15 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:09 | from 11:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:43–11:37) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (11:37–20:25) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:09–19:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:43–09:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Raksha Bandhan
Sisters tie a rakhi — a protective thread — on their brothers’ wrists and receive a promise of protection. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna), and always outside Bhadra. Upakarma, the changing of the sacred thread by brahmins, falls on the same day.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:25–22:05
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), 11:00–14:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 7.08
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–09:09 Ravi Yoga 04:43–11:37 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:37–04:45 (07.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:09–04:45 (07.08)
Anandadi: Chara 06:18–13:02 Anandadi: Sthira 13:02–04:45 (07.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:43–06:18
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:09–19:23; Bhadra Puchha 15:49–16:51; Bhadra Mukha 16:51–18:34
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 (07.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:57–07:22, 23:43–01:09 (07.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:39–10:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:32–16:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:43–06:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:43–05:46, 05:46–06:49 |
| Varjyam | 15:10–16:36 |
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 04:43–05:49, 08:50–17:36, 19:30–20:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 11:37, Shravana from 11:37; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 09:09, Purnima from 09:09; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 05:49, Kanya 08:50, Tula 11:50, Vrischika 14:51, Dhanu 17:36, Makara 19:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 11:37) — improved health; Shravana (from 11:37) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:43–09:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 09:09–20:25: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 11:37
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:37–04:45 (07.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:43–11:37+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–09:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–11:37+1 Yoga Priti 04:43–05:460 Anandadi: Sthira 13:02–04:45 (07.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:09–04:45 (07.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:43–06:18−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:43–09:09−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:09–19:23
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) |
At sunrise 04:45
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 05:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 08:59 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:02 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 05:40 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:40 | tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:40 | karana Balava |
| from 08:59 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 16:01 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:02 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 02:28 (08.08) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 02:28 (08.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:45 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:23 |
| End of twilight | 21:09 |
| Moonrise | 20:18 |
| Moonset | 05:03 |
| Day length | 15 h 38 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 05:40 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:40 | from 08:59 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:45–08:59) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Shravana: Raksha Bandhan, Upakarma (renewal of the sacred thread by Brahmins) and Narali Purnima among the fishing communities of the west coast.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:09 (06.08)–05:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 6.08
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 02:28–04:47 (08.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:40–02:28 (08.08)
Anandadi: Matanga 08:59–04:47 (08.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:45–08:59
- Roga Panchaka: 19:46–03:09 (12.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:20–06:01
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:38–04:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:13 |
| Godhuli | 20:23–20:40 |
| Pradosha | 20:23–22:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (08.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:15–22:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:26–20:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:29–18:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:18–19:21 |
| Varjyam | 12:35–14:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:46–14:47, 19:26–20:23
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:46–14:47, 19:26–20:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:46–14:47, 19:26–20:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:45–05:45, 08:46–17:32, 19:26–20:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 08:59, Dhanishtha from 08:59; tithi Purnima until 05:40, Krishna-pratipat from 05:40; lagna Karka 04:45, Simha 05:45, Kanya 08:46, Tula 11:46, Vrischika 14:47, Dhanu 17:32, Makara 19:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 08:59) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 08:59) — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 04:45–05:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:59–04:47 (08.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:45–08:59+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:45–22:02+1 Auspicious tithi 05:40–02:28 (08.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 02:28–04:47 (08.08)0 Panchaka 19:46–04:47 (08.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:45–08:59−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:40–02:28 (08.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 06:39; auspicious time — until 18:36 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:47
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:39 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 18:36 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:01 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:39 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 13:01 | karana Gara |
| from 18:36 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 23:41 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 23:41 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:47 (09.08) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:47 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:21 |
| End of twilight | 21:06 |
| Moonrise | 20:47 |
| Moonset | 06:26 |
| Day length | 15 h 34 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 06:39 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:39–20:21) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:47–06:39
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–23:41
Anandadi: Shubha 04:47–06:39 Anandadi: Amrita 06:39–04:47 (09.08) Anandadi: Musala 04:47–04:49 (09.08)
- Roga Panchaka: 19:46 (07.08)–03:09 (12.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:40–04:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:12 |
| Godhuli | 20:21–20:38 |
| Pradosha | 20:21–22:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (09.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:08–23:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:44–08:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:37–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:31–16:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:05–14:07, 16:12–17:14 |
| Varjyam | 13:17–14:46 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:47–05:41, 08:42–17:28, 19:22–20:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 06:39, Shatabhisha from 06:39; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:47, Simha 05:41, Kanya 08:42, Tula 11:42, Vrischika 14:43, Dhanu 17:28, Makara 19:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 06:39) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 06:39) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 06:39
Auspicious time ends by 18:36
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:39–04:47 (09.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:47–06:39+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:47–18:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:47–23:410 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:47–06:390 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–23:41 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 18:36–20:42−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kajari Teej |
At sunrise 04:49
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:31 (10.08) more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 15:37 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:30 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:30 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 15:37 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 21:28 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 21:28 | karana Bava |
| from 03:31 (10.08) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:49 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:19 |
| End of twilight | 21:04 |
| Moonrise | 21:13 |
| Moonset | 07:48 |
| Day length | 15 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 2, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:49–20:19) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:30–20:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kajari Teej · Parvati (Gauri)
A women’s festival of North India: a fast for marital happiness, worship of Parvati and the neem tree, and kajari songs.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:41 (08.08)–21:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–21:28 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:31–04:51 (10.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:31–04:51 (10.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 03:31–04:51 (10.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:49–03:31 (10.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 10:30–21:28; Bhadra Puchha 17:39–18:45; Bhadra Mukha 18:45–20:34
- Roga Panchaka: 19:46 (07.08)–03:09 (12.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:41–04:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:11 |
| Godhuli | 20:19–20:36 |
| Pradosha | 20:19–22:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (10.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:56–21:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:26–18:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:41–10:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:55–08:57, 23:44–00:18 (10.08) |
| Varjyam | 10:50–12:21 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:49–05:37, 08:38–10:30
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:49–05:37, 08:38–10:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:49–05:37, 08:38–10:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:49–05:37, 08:38–17:24, 19:18–20:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Karka 04:49, Simha 05:37, Kanya 08:38, Tula 11:38, Vrischika 14:39, Dhanu 17:24, Makara 19:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 10:30–20:19: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Auspicious tithi 04:49–21:280 Yoga Sukarma 15:37–04:51 (10.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–21:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:49–03:31 (10.08)−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:49–03:31 (10.08)−3 Bhadra on earth 10:30–21:28
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) |
At sunrise 04:51
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 02:57 (11.08) more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 13:10 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:37 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:37 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 13:10 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 19:57 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 19:57 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:57 (11.08) | nakshatra Revati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:51 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:17 |
| End of twilight | 21:01 |
| Moonrise | 21:36 |
| Moonset | 09:08 |
| Day length | 15 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:51–20:17) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 21:36
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the following day is chosen
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:51–02:57 (11.08) Anandadi: Utpata 02:57–04:53 (11.08)
- Roga Panchaka: 19:46 (07.08)–03:09 (12.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:43–04:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:17–20:34 |
| Pradosha | 20:17–22:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (11.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:16–23:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:47–08:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:38–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Varjyam | 12:53–14:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:57–20:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 19:57–20:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 19:57–20:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 19:57–20:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 19:57, Krishna-panchami from 19:57; lagna Karka 04:51, Simha 05:33, Kanya 08:34, Tula 11:34, Vrischika 14:36, Dhanu 17:20, Makara 19:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:51–19:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:51–02:57 (11.08)+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:51–13:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 19:57–04:53 (11.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:51–02:57 (11.08)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:51–19:57
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 11:19 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:53
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 03:09 (12.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 11:19 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:28 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:28 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 11:19 | yoga Shula |
| from 19:11 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 19:11 | karana Gara |
| from 03:09 (12.08) | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:53 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:15 |
| End of twilight | 20:59 |
| Moonrise | 21:58 |
| Moonset | 10:24 |
| Day length | 15 h 21 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 19:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:53–20:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:53–19:11 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 03:09–04:55 (12.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:11–04:55 (12.08)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:53–03:09 (12.08) Anandadi: Manasa 03:09–04:55 (12.08)
- Roga Panchaka: 19:46 (07.08)–03:09 (12.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:47–19:35
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:01–09:19 (12.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:44–04:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:15–20:32 |
| Pradosha | 20:15–21:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (12.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:44–02:20 (12.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:29–16:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:53–06:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:43–10:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:00–11:01, 16:09–17:10 |
| Varjyam | 15:03–16:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:53–05:29, 08:30–14:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:53–05:29, 08:30–14:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:53–05:29, 08:30–14:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:53–05:29, 08:30–17:17, 19:10–20:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-panchami until 19:11, Krishna-shashti from 19:11; lagna Karka 04:53, Simha 05:29, Kanya 08:30, Tula 11:30, Vrischika 14:32, Dhanu 17:17, Makara 19:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 11:19
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:53–19:11+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:53–03:09 (12.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:53–03:09 (12.08)+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:53–11:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:53–19:110 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:11–04:55 (12.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 19:11–04:55 (12.08)0 Yoga Shula 11:19–13:13−1 Panchaka 04:53–03:09 (12.08)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 19:11 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:55
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 04:07 (13.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:05 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:05 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:05 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 10:05 | yoga Ganda |
| from 19:11 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 19:11 | karana Vishti |
| from 04:07 (13.08) | nakshatra Bharani |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:55 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:12 |
| End of twilight | 20:56 |
| Moonrise | 22:22 |
| Moonset | 11:38 |
| Day length | 15 h 17 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 19:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:11–20:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:55–19:11 Ravi Yoga 04:55–04:07 (13.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:55–04:07 (13.08)
Krakacha Yoga 19:11–04:57 (13.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:11–04:57 (13.08)
Anandadi: Vajra 04:55–04:07 (13.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:07–04:57 (13.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 19:11–07:29 (13.08); Bhadra Puchha 00:09–01:23 (13.08); Bhadra Mukha 01:23–03:27 (13.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:01 (11.08)–09:19
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:45–04:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:12–20:30 |
| Pradosha | 20:12–21:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (13.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:37–22:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:39–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:23–18:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:49–08:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:58–08:59, 13:04–14:05 |
| Varjyam | 23:57–01:37 (13.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:11–20:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 19:11–20:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 19:11–20:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:55–05:25, 08:26–17:13, 19:06–20:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-shashti until 19:11, Krishna-saptami from 19:11; lagna Karka 04:55, Simha 05:25, Kanya 08:26, Tula 11:26, Vrischika 14:28, Dhanu 17:13, Makara 19:06, Kumbha 20:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 19:11
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:55–04:07 (13.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:55–04:07 (13.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:55–19:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:55–04:07 (13.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:11–04:57 (13.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:11–04:57 (13.08)0 Yoga Ganda 10:05–12:260 Krakacha Yoga 19:11–04:57 (13.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:55–04:07 (13.08)−1 Gandanta 04:55–09:19−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:55–19:11
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Krishna Janmashtami · Kalashtami |
At sunrise 04:57
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 19:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:47 (14.08) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 09:28 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:29 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:29 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 09:28 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 19:58 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 19:58 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:10 |
| End of twilight | 20:54 |
| Moonrise | 22:47 |
| Moonset | 12:48 |
| Day length | 15 h 13 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 19:58 |
|---|
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, Bharani (04:57–20:10) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:57–07:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Krishna Janmashtami · Krishna
The appearance of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, at midnight on the eighth day of the dark half of the month under the Rohini nakshatra. Devotees fast until midnight, and at Nishitha they perform abhisheka of Bala Gopala and rock his cradle.
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:17–00:52 (14.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishnava date: 14.08
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:10–21:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–19:58
Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day
- Bhadra in heaven: 19:11 (12.08)–07:29; Bhadra Puchha 00:09–01:23; Bhadra Mukha 01:23–03:27
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:47–04:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:06 |
| Godhuli | 20:10–20:28 |
| Pradosha | 20:10–21:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (14.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:39–02:21 (14.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:45–10:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:27–16:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:57–06:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:57–05:57, 05:57–06:58 |
| Varjyam | 14:23–16:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:57–05:21, 08:22–14:24, 19:02–19:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:57–05:21, 08:22–14:24, 19:02–19:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:57–05:21, 08:22–14:24, 19:02–19:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:57–05:21, 08:22–17:09, 19:02–19:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-saptami until 19:58, Krishna-ashtami from 19:58; lagna Karka 04:57, Simha 05:21, Kanya 08:22, Tula 11:22, Vrischika 14:24, Dhanu 17:09, Makara 19:02, Kumbha 20:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 19:58–20:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Vriddhi 09:28–04:58 (14.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 19:58–04:58 (14.08)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:57–07:29−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–19:58
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Nandotsava, Dahi Handi |
At sunrise 04:58
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:47 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 09:24 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:36 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:47 | nakshatra Krittika |
|---|---|
| from 08:36 | karana Kaulava |
| from 09:24 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 21:23 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 21:23 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:08 |
| End of twilight | 20:51 |
| Moonrise | 23:15 |
| Moonset | 13:55 |
| Day length | 15 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 5, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:58–05:47) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:47–20:08) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Krishna
The Vaishnava date of Janmashtami — by the Ashtami at sunrise without any admixture of Saptami; ISKCON and the temples of Mathura and Vrindavan may celebrate it a day later than the Smartas.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:58 (13.08)–21:23
Smarta date: 13.08
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
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:58–05:47 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:47–21:23 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:23–05:00 (15.08)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:58–05:47 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:47–05:00 (15.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:48–04:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:05 |
| Godhuli | 20:08–20:26 |
| Pradosha | 20:08–21:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (15.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:14–20:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:20–18:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:07–19:07 |
| Varjyam | 18:55–20:40 |
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 08:18–17:05, 18:58–20:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 05:47, Krittika from 05:47; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:17, Kanya 08:18, Tula 11:19, Vrischika 14:20, Dhanu 17:05, Makara 18:58, Kumbha 20:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 05:47) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 05:47) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:58–20:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:58–09:240 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:58–05:47−1 Ashtami 04:58–21:23−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:47–05:00 (15.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:58–05:47−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:47–21:23
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 08:02; auspicious time — until 09:47 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:00
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 08:02 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 09:47 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:19 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:02 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 09:47 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 10:19 | karana Gara |
| from 23:20 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 23:20 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:00 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:05 |
| End of twilight | 20:48 |
| Moonrise | 23:48 |
| Moonset | 14:58 |
| Day length | 15 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 | from 08:02 |
|---|
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 (05:00–08:02) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:02–20:05) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:02–05:02 (16.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:00–08:02 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:02–23:20
Anandadi: Sthira 05:00–08:02 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:02–05:02 (16.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:49–04:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:04 |
| Godhuli | 20:05–20:23 |
| Pradosha | 20:05–21:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (16.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:25–07:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:54–08:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:40–12:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:26–16:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–14:03, 16:04–17:04 |
| Varjyam | 01:50–03:36 (16.08) |
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 08:02–20:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 08:02, Rohini from 08:02; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:13, Kanya 08:14, Tula 11:15, Vrischika 14:16, Dhanu 17:01, Makara 18:54, Kumbha 20:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 08:02) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 08:02) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 05:00–20:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 08:02
Auspicious time ends by 09:47
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:02–05:02 (16.08)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:00–08:02+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:00–09:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:02–05:02 (16.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:00–08:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:02–23:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 09:47–13:30−2 Rikta tithi 05:00–23:20
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Simha Sankranti |
At sunrise 05:02
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:37 (17.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 10:43 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 10:30 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:27 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:30 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 10:43 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 12:27 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:37 (17.08) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 01:37 (17.08) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:02 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:03 |
| End of twilight | 20:46 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 15:56 |
| Day length | 15 h 00 min |
Sky
| Simha Sankranti | 07:45 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:43 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:02–10:43) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (10:43–20:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:27–20:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Simha Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Leo; in Kerala the month of Chingam begins — the Malayalam New Year.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:02–07:45
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 05:02–01:37 (17.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:37–05:04 (17.08)
Anandadi: Matanga 05:02–10:43 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:43–05:04 (17.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 12:27–01:37 (17.08); Bhadra Puchha 14:27–15:46; Bhadra Mukha 15:46–17:57
- Gandanta (tithi): 01:11–02:03 (17.08)
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 (17.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:10–08:57, 03:47–05:34 (17.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:18–18:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:48–10:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–14:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:02–09:03, 23:40–00:16 (17.08) |
| Varjyam | 17:00–18:48 |
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 | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 10:43, Mrigashirsha from 10:43; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Karka 05:02, Simha 05:10, Kanya 08:11, Tula 11:11, Vrischika 14:12, Dhanu 16:57, Makara 18:50, Kumbha 19:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 10:43) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 10:43) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 07:45 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:02–10:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:02–10:43+1 Yoga Harshana 10:30–05:04 (17.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:43–05:04 (17.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:27–01:37 (17.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:02–01:37 (17.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 11:24 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Aja Ekadashi (Annada) |
At sunrise 05:04
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:03 (18.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 13:39 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 11:24 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:49 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:24 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 13:39 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 14:49 | karana Balava |
| from 04:03 (18.08) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 04:03 (18.08) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:04 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:01 |
| End of twilight | 20:43 |
| Moonrise | 00:27 |
| Moonset | 16:48 |
| Day length | 14 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:39 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:04–13:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Aja Ekadashi (Annada) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Shravana (Bhadrapada in North India). According to legend, this fast restored King Harishchandra’s kingdom and family; Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:37–04:03 (18.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:01–17:00 (18.08)
Vaishnava date: 18.08
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:04–13:39 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–05:06 (18.08)
Anandadi: Amrita 05:04–13:39 Anandadi: Musala 13:39–05:06 (18.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:52–04:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:01–20:19 |
| Pradosha | 20:01–21:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (18.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:47–05:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:32–14:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:56–08:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:40–12:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 23:06–00:54 (18.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:07–13:39
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:07–13:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:07–13:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:07–16:53, 18:47–19:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 13:39, Ardra from 13:39; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Karka 05:04, Simha 05:06, Kanya 08:07, Tula 11:07, Vrischika 14:08, Dhanu 16:53, Makara 18:47, Kumbha 19:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 13:39) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 13:39) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 11:24
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:04–13:39+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:04–13:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:04–13:39+1 Yoga Harshana 05:04–11:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 11:24–12:390 Anandadi: Musala 13:39–05:06 (18.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:39–05:06 (18.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 05:06
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:27 (19.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 16:38 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:22 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:16 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:22 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 16:38 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 17:16 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:06 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:58 |
| End of twilight | 20:40 |
| Moonrise | 01:12 |
| Moonset | 17:33 |
| Day length | 14 h 52 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 16:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (16:38–19:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 17.08
Dwadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises (Vyanjuli Mahadwadashi): Vaishnavas fast on the first of these days, on Dwadashi.
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:38–05:08 (19.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:38–05:08 (19.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 16:38–05:08 (19.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:06–16:38
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:53–04:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:00 |
| Godhuli | 19:58–20:17 |
| Pradosha | 19:58–21:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (19.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:24–07:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:24–16:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:06–06:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:49–10:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:04–11:03, 16:00–17:00 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:43–19:48
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 18:43–19:48 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 18:43–19:48 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:03–16:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 16:38, Punarvasu from 16:38; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:06, Kanya 08:03, Tula 11:03, Vrischika 14:04, Dhanu 16:49, Makara 18:43, Kumbha 19:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 16:38) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 16:38) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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.
+1 Yoga Siddhi 12:22–05:08 (19.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:38–05:08 (19.08)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 16:38–05:08 (19.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:38–05:08 (19.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:38–05:08 (19.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:06–16:38−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:06–16:38
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 13:17 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 05:08
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:27 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 19:32 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:17 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:27 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:27 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
|---|---|
| from 06:27 | karana Gara |
| from 13:17 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 19:32 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 19:36 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:08 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:56 |
| End of twilight | 20:38 |
| Moonrise | 02:03 |
| Moonset | 18:12 |
| Day length | 14 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:27 | from 19:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:08–19:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (19:32–19:56) is good for sowing.
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, 19:56–21:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:08–19:32
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–06:27
Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:08–19:32 Anandadi: Utpata 19:32–05:10 (20.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:55–04:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–15:59 |
| Godhuli | 19:56–20:14 |
| Pradosha | 19:56–21:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:51 (20.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:51–18:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:41–12:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:14–18:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:59–08:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:06–09:05, 13:02–14:01 |
| Varjyam | 06:05–07:53, 04:26–06:12 (20.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:08–13:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:08–13:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:08–13:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 19:32, Pushya from 19:32; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 06:27, Krishna-trayodashi from 06:27; lagna Simha 05:08, Kanya 07:59, Tula 10:59, Vrischika 14:00, Dhanu 16:45, Makara 18:39, Kumbha 19:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 19:32) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 19:32) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 13:17–19:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 13:17
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:08–19:32+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:08–13:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:08–19:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–06:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:08–19:32−1 Vyatipata 13:17–05:10 (20.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:10
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 08:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 22:13 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 14:02 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:41 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:41 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 08:41 | karana Vishti |
| from 14:02 | yoga Variyana |
| from 21:42 | karana Shakuni |
| from 22:13 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:10 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:54 |
| End of twilight | 20:35 |
| Moonrise | 03:01 |
| Moonset | 18:45 |
| Day length | 14 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:41 |
|---|
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, Pushya (05:10–19:54) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:41–19:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:41–19:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 00:14–00:51 (21.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:41–05:12 (21.08)
Anandadi: Mitra 05:10–22:13 Anandadi: Manasa 22:13–05:12 (21.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 08:41–21:42; Bhadra Mukha 08:41–10:51; Bhadra Puchha 20:22–21:40
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:56–04:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–15:58 |
| Godhuli | 19:54–20:12 |
| Pradosha | 19:54–21:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:51 (21.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:06–16:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:51–10:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:22–16:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:10–07:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:10–06:09, 06:09–07:08 |
| Varjyam | 04:26–06:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:55–08:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 08:41, Krishna-chaturdashi from 08:41; lagna Simha 05:10, Kanya 07:55, Tula 10:55, Vrischika 13:56, Dhanu 16:41, Makara 18:35, Kumbha 19:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:41–19:54: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 08:41–19:54: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vyatipata 05:10–14:02: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth
+2 Pushya 05:10–22:13+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:41–05:12 (21.08)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:10–22:130 Yoga Variyana 14:02–05:12 (21.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:41–05:12 (21.08)−3 Bhadra on earth 08:41–21:42−3 Vyatipata 05:10–14:02
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:12
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 00:35 (22.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 14:34 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:38 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:38 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 10:38 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 14:34 | yoga Parigha |
| from 23:29 | karana Naga |
| from 00:35 (22.08) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:51 |
| End of twilight | 20:32 |
| Moonrise | 04:03 |
| Moonset | 19:14 |
| Day length | 14 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Shakuni 05:12–10:38: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 10:38–19:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:12–10:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 00:35–05:14 (22.08)
Anandadi: Vajra 05:12–00:35 (22.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 00:35–05:14 (22.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:01–07:07 (22.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:58–04:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:58–15:57 |
| Godhuli | 19:51–20:10 |
| Pradosha | 19:51–21:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:51 (22.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:49–00:35 (22.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:01–19:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:32–14:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:11–18:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:54–18:53 |
| Varjyam | 12:17–14:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 10:38, Amavasya from 10:38; lagna Simha 05:12, Kanya 07:51, Tula 10:51, Vrischika 13:52, Dhanu 16:37, Makara 18:31, Kumbha 19:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:12–10:38: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 10:38–19:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Yoga Variyana 05:12–14:340 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 14:34–02:41 (22.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:12–00:35 (22.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:12–00:35 (22.08)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:12–10:38
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Somvati Amavasya · Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) |
At sunrise 05:14
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 12:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 02:35 (23.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 14:49 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:15 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:15 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 12:15 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 14:49 | yoga Shiva |
| from 00:54 (23.08) | karana Bava |
| from 02:35 (23.08) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:14 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:49 |
| End of twilight | 20:30 |
| Moonrise | 05:09 |
| Moonset | 19:39 |
| Day length | 14 h 34 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 12:15 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 1, bad — 12
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:15 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:14–19:49) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Naga 05:14–12:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 12:15–19:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Somvati Amavasya · Shiva
A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:38 (21.08)–12:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Shravana — Pithori Amavasya (mothers pray for their children) and Pola (worship of bullocks in Maharashtra).
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:38 (21.08)–12:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 02:35–05:16 (23.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:14–02:35 (23.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:01 (21.08)–07:07
- Gandanta (tithi): 11:49–12:40
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:59–04:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:55 |
| Godhuli | 19:49–20:08 |
| Pradosha | 19:49–21:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (23.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:59–01:43 (23.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:03–08:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:42–12:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:21–16:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:59, 15:55–16:54 |
| Varjyam | 13:35–15:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:15–13:48, 18:27–19:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 12:15–13:48, 18:27–19:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:15–13:48, 18:27–19:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:47–16:33, 18:27–19:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Amavasya until 12:15, Shukla-pratipat from 12:15; lagna Simha 05:14, Kanya 07:47, Tula 10:47, Vrischika 13:48, Dhanu 16:33, Makara 18:27, Kumbha 19:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:14–12:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 14:49–05:16 (23.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:14–02:35 (23.08)−1 Gandanta 05:14–07:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:14–02:35 (23.08)−3 Amavasya 05:14–12:15
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:16
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 04:11 (24.08) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 14:45 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:27 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:27 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 13:27 | karana Balava |
| from 14:45 | yoga Siddha |
| from 01:54 (24.08) | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:11 (24.08) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:16 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:46 |
| End of twilight | 20:27 |
| Moonrise | 06:18 |
| Moonset | 20:01 |
| Day length | 14 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 4, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:16–19:46) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 04:11–05:18 (24.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–13:27
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:11–05:18 (24.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:16–04:11 (24.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:00–04:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:56–15:54 |
| Godhuli | 19:46–20:05 |
| Pradosha | 19:46–21:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (24.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:21–23:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:09–17:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:53–10:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:31–14:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:10–09:08, 23:35–00:13 (24.08) |
| Varjyam | 11:07–12:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:27–13:44, 18:23–19:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:27–13:44, 18:23–19:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 13:27–13:44, 18:23–19:28 |
| Cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 13:27–16:29, 18:23–19:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 13:27, Shukla-dvitya from 13:27; lagna Simha 05:16, Kanya 07:43, Tula 10:43, Vrischika 13:44, Dhanu 16:29, Makara 18:23, Kumbha 19:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Shiva 05:16–14:450 Auspicious tithi 13:27–05:18 (24.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:11–05:18 (24.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:16–04:11 (24.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:16–04:11 (24.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–13:27
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 14:14 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:18
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 05:21 (25.08) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:21 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:14 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:14 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 14:14 | karana Taitila |
| from 14:21 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 02:27 (25.08) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:18 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:44 |
| End of twilight | 20:24 |
| Moonrise | 07:28 |
| Moonset | 20:23 |
| Day length | 14 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:18–19:44) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–14:14
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:14–05:20 (25.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:14–05:20 (25.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:14–05:20 (25.08)
Anandadi: Vardhamana all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:02–04:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:53 |
| Godhuli | 19:44–20:03 |
| Pradosha | 19:44–21:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (25.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:48–23:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:31–14:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:06–08:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:43–12:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 11:44–13:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:39–13:41, 18:19–19:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:39–13:41, 18:19–19:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 07:39–13:41, 18:19–19:24 |
| Cutting toenails | good 18:19–19:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:39–16:25, 18:19–19:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 14:14, Shukla-tritya from 14:14; lagna Simha 05:18, Kanya 07:39, Tula 10:39, Vrischika 13:41, Dhanu 16:25, Makara 18:19, Kumbha 19:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 14:14
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:18–14:21+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–14:14+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:18–14:140 Chaturmasya−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:14–05:20 (25.08)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:14–05:20 (25.08)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:14–05:20 (25.08)
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 14:34 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hartalika Teej · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:20
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 05:21 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 13:36 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:34 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:21 | nakshatra Hasta |
|---|---|
| from 13:36 | yoga Shubha |
| from 14:34 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 14:34 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:34 (26.08) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:20 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:41 |
| End of twilight | 20:22 |
| Moonrise | 08:40 |
| Moonset | 20:44 |
| Day length | 14 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:21 | from 14:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:20–05:21) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:21–19:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Hartalika Teej · Shiva and Parvati
The fast of Parvati, who won Shiva as her husband through severe austerity: women fast without water and mould clay figures of Shiva and Parvati. In Karnataka this day is Gowri Habba.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:14 (24.08)–14:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:41–20:44
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:41–20:44
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:21–05:22 (26.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:20–05:21 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:20–05:21 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:34–05:22 (26.08)
Anandadi: Matanga 05:20–05:21 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:21–05:22 (26.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:34–14:26 (26.08); Bhadra Mukha 02:30–04:30 (26.08); Bhadra Puchha 13:15–14:26 (26.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:03–04:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:52 |
| Godhuli | 19:41–20:01 |
| Pradosha | 19:41–21:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (26.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:53–01:32 (26.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:18–16:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:20–07:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:55–10:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:07–11:04, 15:52–16:49 |
| Varjyam | 14:00–15:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:35–13:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:35–13:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:35–13:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:35–14:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 05:21, Hasta from 05:21; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:34, Shukla-chaturti from 14:34; lagna Simha 05:20, Kanya 07:35, Tula 10:35, Vrischika 13:37, Dhanu 16:22, Makara 18:15, Kumbha 19:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 05:21) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 05:21) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 14:34–19:41: 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 ends by 14:34
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:21–05:22 (26.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:20–05:21+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:20–13:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:20–14:340 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:20–05:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:20–05:210 Anandadi: Matanga 05:20–05:210 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:34–05:22 (26.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 14:34–05:22 (26.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:21–05:22 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ganesha Chaturthi |
At sunrise 05:22
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:04 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:30 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:26 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:04 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 12:30 | yoga Shukla |
| from 14:26 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 14:26 | karana Bava |
| from 02:12 (27.08) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:22 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:39 |
| End of twilight | 20:19 |
| Moonrise | 09:53 |
| Moonset | 21:07 |
| Day length | 14 h 17 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 06:04 | from 14:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:22–06:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:04–19:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:22–14:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Ganesha Chaturthi · Ganesha
The appearance day of Ganesha and the start of the ten-day festival. The clay murti is installed at noon (Madhyahna), and modaks and durva grass are offered; on this evening devotees do not look at the Moon (mithya dosha). The festival ends with the immersion of the murti in water on Ananta Chaturdashi.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:05–13:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 09:53–14:26
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:22–06:04
Anandadi: Amrita 05:22–06:04 Anandadi: Musala 06:04–05:24 (27.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:34–14:26; Bhadra Mukha 02:30–04:30; Bhadra Puchha 13:15–14:26
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:04–04:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:53–15:50 |
| Godhuli | 19:39–19:58 |
| Pradosha | 19:39–21:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (27.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:52–01:29 (27.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:43–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:05–17:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:09–08:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:13–09:10, 12:59–13:56 |
| Varjyam | 14:10–15:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:11–19:16
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 | good 18:11–19:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 18:11–19:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 14:26–16:18, 18:11–19:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 06:04, Chitra from 06:04; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 14:26, Shukla-panchami from 14:26; lagna Simha 05:22, Kanya 07:31, Tula 10:31, Vrischika 13:33, Dhanu 16:18, Makara 18:11, Kumbha 19:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 06:04) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 06:04) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 05:22–14:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:22–12:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:22–06:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:26–05:24 (27.08)0 Ravi Yoga 05:22–06:040 Anandadi: Amrita 05:22–06:040 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:04–05:24 (27.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:22–14:26−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:22–14:26
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 06:20; auspicious time — until 13:51 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Rishi Panchami · Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:24
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 06:20 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 11:01 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:51 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:20 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 11:01 | yoga Brahma |
| from 13:51 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 13:51 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:23 (28.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:24 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:36 |
| End of twilight | 20:16 |
| Moonrise | 11:07 |
| Moonset | 21:32 |
| Day length | 14 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:20 | from 13:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:24–06:20) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:20–19:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Rishi Panchami · Saptarishi (the seven sages)
Worship of the seven sages (the Saptarishi — the seven stars of the Big Dipper). Fasting and a holy bath cleanse devotees, especially women, of unintentional breaches of the rules of purity.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:05–13:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 13:51–05:26 (28.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:20–05:26 (28.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:20–05:26 (28.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:20–05:26 (28.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–13:51 Krakacha Yoga 13:51–05:26 (28.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:20–05:26 (28.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:24–06:20
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:27–14:14
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 (28.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:25–23:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:57–10:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:17–16:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:24–07:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:24–06:21, 06:21–07:17 |
| Varjyam | 11:53–13:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:24–13:51, 18:07–19:12
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 05:24–13:51, 18:07–19:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:24–13:51, 18:07–19:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:24–16:14, 18:07–19:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 06:20, Swati from 06:20; tithi Shukla-panchami until 13:51, Shukla-shashti from 13:51; lagna Simha 05:24, Kanya 07:27, Tula 10:27, Vrischika 13:29, Dhanu 16:14, Makara 18:07, Kumbha 19:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 06:20) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 06:20) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 begins after 06:20
Auspicious time ends by 13:51
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:20–05:26 (28.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:20–05:26 (28.08)+1 Yoga Brahma 11:01–05:26 (28.08)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:20–05:26 (28.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:24–06:20+1 Auspicious tithi 05:24–13:51+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:20–05:26 (28.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–13:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 05:24–06:20−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:51–05:26 (28.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:26
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 06:09 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 09:10 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:47 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:09 | nakshatra Vishakha |
|---|---|
| from 09:10 | yoga Indra |
| from 12:47 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 12:47 | karana Gara |
| from 00:05 (29.08) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:26 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:34 |
| End of twilight | 20:14 |
| Moonrise | 12:22 |
| Moonset | 22:01 |
| Day length | 14 h 08 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 06:09 | from 12:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:26–06:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:09–19:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:26–06:09 Tripushkar Yoga 12:47–05:28 (29.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–12:47 Samvartaka Yoga 12:47–05:28 (29.08)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:26–06:09 Anandadi: Utpata 06:09–05:28 (29.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:07–04:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:51–15:48 |
| Godhuli | 19:34–19:54 |
| Pradosha | 19:34–21:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:50 (29.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:56–22:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:48–19:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:30–14:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:02–17:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:41–18:37 |
| Varjyam | 11:35–13:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:47–13:25, 18:03–19:08
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 12:47–13:25, 18:03–19:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:47–13:25, 18:03–19:08 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 12:47–16:10, 18:03–19:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 06:09, Vishakha from 06:09; tithi Shukla-shashti until 12:47, Shukla-saptami from 12:47; lagna Simha 05:26, Kanya 07:23, Tula 10:24, Vrischika 13:25, Dhanu 16:10, Makara 18:03, Kumbha 19:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 06:09) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 06:09) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:26–09:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:26–06:090 Auspicious tithi 12:47–05:28 (29.08)0 Ravi Yoga 05:26–06:090 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 12:47–05:28 (29.08)−1 Samvartaka Yoga 12:47–05:28 (29.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–12:47−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:09–05:28 (29.08)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Radha Ashtami |
At sunrise 05:28
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 05:30 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 06:56 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:17 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:30 | nakshatra Anuradha |
|---|---|
| from 06:56 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 11:17 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 11:17 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:22 | karana Bava |
| from 04:22 (30.08) | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 04:25 (30.08) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:28 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:31 |
| End of twilight | 20:11 |
| Moonrise | 13:36 |
| Moonset | 22:37 |
| Day length | 14 h 03 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 05:30 | from 11:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:28–05:30) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:30–19:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:17–19:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Radha Ashtami · Radha
The appearance day of Radha, the beloved of Krishna. Puja is performed at noon; the day is celebrated especially in Barsana and Vrindavan. The sixteen-day Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on this day.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:17–13:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:30–04:25 (30.08)
Yamaghanta 05:28–05:30 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:28–11:17
Anandadi: Mitra 05:28–05:30 Anandadi: Manasa 05:30–04:25 (30.08) Anandadi: Padma 04:25–05:29 (30.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 11:17–22:22; Bhadra Puchha 12:56–14:02; Bhadra Mukha 14:02–15:52
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:08–04:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:50–15:46 |
| Godhuli | 19:31–19:51 |
| Pradosha | 19:31–21:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (30.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:29–20:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:13–08:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:44–12:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:15–16:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:54, 15:46–16:43 |
| Varjyam | 09:19–10:51 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:28–06:56
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 05:28–06:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:28–06:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:19–16:06, 17:59–19:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 05:30, Anuradha from 05:30; tithi Shukla-saptami until 11:17, Shukla-ashtami from 11:17; lagna Simha 05:28, Kanya 07:19, Tula 10:20, Vrischika 13:21, Dhanu 16:06, Makara 17:59, Kumbha 19:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 05:30) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 05:30) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 11:17–19:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 06:56–19:31: 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.
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: Vaidhriti
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:30–04:25 (30.08)+2 Yoga Indra 05:28–06:56+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:30–04:25 (30.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:28–11:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:30–04:25 (30.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:28–11:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 05:28–05:30−1 Ashtami 11:17–05:29 (30.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:17–22:22−3 Vaidhriti 06:56–04:22 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 05:29
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 02:57 (31.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:28 (31.08) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:21 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:21 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 09:21 | karana Balava |
| from 20:14 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:28 (31.08) | yoga Priti |
| from 02:57 (31.08) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:29 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:29 |
| End of twilight | 20:08 |
| Moonrise | 14:48 |
| Moonset | 23:21 |
| Day length | 13 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:29–19:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:17 (29.08)–09:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–09:21 Ravi Yoga 02:57–05:31 (31.08)
Anandadi: Chhatra 02:57–05:31 (31.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:29–02:57 (31.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:21–08:32 (31.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:10–04:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:45 |
| Godhuli | 19:29–19:49 |
| Pradosha | 19:29–21:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (31.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:41–20:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:59–17:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:59–10:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:29–14:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:17–09:13, 23:30–00:10 (31.08) |
| Varjyam | 09:40–11:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 09:21, Shukla-navami from 09:21; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:16, Tula 10:16, Vrischika 13:17, Dhanu 16:02, Makara 17:55, Kumbha 19:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 05:29–09:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 09:21–19:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–09:210 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:29–02:57 (31.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:29–02:57 (31.08)−1 Rikta tithi 09:21–05:31 (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.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:31
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 01:10 (01.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 22:19 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:02 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:02 | tithi Shukla-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:02 | karana Taitila |
| from 17:46 | karana Gara |
| from 22:19 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 01:10 (01.09) | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 04:25 (01.09) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 04:25 (01.09) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:31 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:26 |
| End of twilight | 20:05 |
| Moonrise | 15:53 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 13 h 54 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 07:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:31–19:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 05:31–07:02 Yamaghanta 05:31–01:10 (01.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:31–01:10 (01.09) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 01:10–05:33 (01.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:21 (30.08)–08:32
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:04–04:46 (01.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:11–04:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:44 |
| Godhuli | 19:26–19:46 |
| Pradosha | 19:26–21:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (01.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:14–20:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:29–14:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:16–09:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:44–12:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Varjyam | 23:41–01:10 (01.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:02–19:26
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:02–19:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:02–19:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:02–19:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-navami until 07:02, Shukla-dashami from 07:02; lagna Simha 05:31, Kanya 07:12, Tula 10:12, Vrischika 13:13, Dhanu 15:58, Makara 17:51, Kumbha 18:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 05:31–07:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:31–01:10 (01.09)+1 Yoga Priti 05:31–22:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:02–04:25 (01.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 05:31–01:10 (01.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 05:31–07:02−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:02–04:25 (01.09)−1 Gandanta 05:31–08:32−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:31–01:10 (01.09)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 05:31–07:02
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Paridhavi (No. 46)
Shaka Samvat 1882 · Vikram Samvat 2017 · Kali Yuga 5061
Next year — Plava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 16.03.1961
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
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)
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.
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.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra 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
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “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.
“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.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
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.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: 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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: 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.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Auspicious: 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.
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 Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
“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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“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.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: 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
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
do not fell trees, any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
plowing the ground
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.