Panchanga Calendar

August 1966

SamvatsaraParabhava (40)MonthAdhika Shravana → Nija Shravana from 17.08RituVarshaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 1966 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Shravana (until 16.08), Nija Shravana (from 17.08). Adhika Shravana — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 30.08 Raksha Bandhan.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Shra15Purnima

2Dhan1

3Dhan2

4Shat3Sankashti

5PBh4

6UBh5

7Rev6

8Ashw7Shravana Somvar

9Bhar8Kalashtami

10Krit9

11Roh10

12Mrig11Parama Ekadashi

13Ard12Ekadashi Vaish.

14Pun13Pradosha

15Push14Shravana Somvar

16Ashl30Amavasya

17Mag1Chandra Darshan

18PPh2Hariyali Teej

19UPh4after 06:31

20Chit5Naga Panchami

21Swa6Skanda Shashti

22Vish7Shravana Somvar

23Anu8Masik Durgashtami

24Jye9

25Mul10after 18:22

26PAsh11until 06:52

27UAsh12

28UAsh13after 09:23

29Shra14until 10:09

30Dhan15Raksha Bandhan

31Shat1

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Shravana SomvarDwipushkar YogaSankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)SankrantiShraddha (ancestors)Chandra DarshanHariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)VaralakshmiTripushkar YogaOnamRaksha Bandhanmoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

1.08 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
12.08 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
29.08 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi until 10:09
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

1.08 Mon Adhika Purnima
1.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
4.08 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)
8.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
9.08 Tue Kalashtami
12.08 Fri Parama Ekadashi
13.08 Sat Parama Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
14.08 Sun Pradosha Vrat
14.08 Sun Masik Shivaratri
15.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
16.08 Tue Adhika Amavasya
16.08 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
16.08 Tue Simha Sankranti
16.08 Tue Karkidaka Vavu
17.08 Wed Chandra Darshan
18.08 Thu Hariyali Teej
19.08 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
20.08 Sat Naga Panchami
21.08 Sun Skanda Shashti
22.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
23.08 Tue Masik Durgashtami
26.08 Fri Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
26.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
28.08 Sun Onam (Thiruvonam)
28.08 Sun Pradosha Vrat
29.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
30.08 Tue Raksha Bandhan
30.08 Tue Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)

Special muhurta yogas

1.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–04:03 (02.08)
2.08 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 13:58–04:37 (03.08)
7.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:26–04:46 (08.08)
9.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:47–04:50 (10.08)
10.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
13.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 22:29–00:37 (14.08)
14.08 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 20:30–05:00 (15.08)
14.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:30–05:00 (15.08)
15.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–18:00
16.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:01–15:09
20.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:29–05:11 (21.08)
21.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 01:22–05:13 (22.08)
22.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:56–05:15 (23.08)
27.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 05:23–20:59
28.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–07:37
29.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–10:09

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

2.08 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
4.08 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
6.08 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
15.08 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth
16.08 Tue — Amavasya, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
18.08 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
22.08 Mon — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
24.08 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Vaidhriti
30.08 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

1.08 Full moon (Purnima) 12:05
16.08 New moon (Amavasya) 14:47
16.08 Simha Sankranti 20:29 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
31.08 Full moon (Purnima) 03:13
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 16.08 Adhika Masa
all month Chaturmasya
2.08 17:20 – 7.08 18:26 Agni Panchaka
29.08 23:30 – 4.09 00:43 Raja Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Parabhava (No. 40, “defeat, decline”) — A year of defeat: losses and setbacks for the proud; a time for humility, caution and spiritual work. more

Northern samvatsara: Kalayukta. Shaka Samvat 1888, Vikram Samvat 2023, Kali Yuga 5067.

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

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

Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).

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

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

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Adhika Purnima · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 12:05 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 04:03 (02.08) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:57 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:05 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:57	yoga Ayushman
from 12:05	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 12:05	karana Balava
from 00:59 (02.08)	karana Kaulava
from 04:03 (02.08)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:45
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:24
Moonrise	21:22
Moonset	03:42
Day length	16 h 03 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	12:05

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:05

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, Shravana (04:33–20:37) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:30 (31.07)–12:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 31.07

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

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–04:03 (02.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:03–04:35 (02.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:33–04:03 (02.08) Anandadi: Shubha 04:03–04:35 (02.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 11:39–12:31

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:20
Godhuli	20:37–20:53
Pradosha	20:37–22:12
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:37–18:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:33–08:34
Yamaganda	10:34–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:35–16:36
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:11, 16:20–17:24
Varjyam	06:04–07:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:05–20:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:05–20:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:05–20:37
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:33–06:11, 09:12–17:58, 19:51–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Purnima until 12:05, Krishna-pratipat from 12:05; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:11, Kanya 09:12, Tula 12:12, Vrischika 15:13, Dhanu 17:58, Makara 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 04:33–12:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–04:03 (02.08)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:33–04:03 (02.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–04:03 (02.08)+1 Yoga Priti 04:33–04:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:05–04:35 (02.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:58 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:42 (03.08) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:25 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:58 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:25	yoga Saubhagya
from 13:58	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 13:58	karana Taitila
from 03:01 (03.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	21:36
Moonset	05:00
Day length	15 h 59 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 13:58

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 13:58–04:37 (03.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–13:58

Anandadi: Utpata all day

Agni Panchaka: 17:20–18:26 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:19
Godhuli	20:35–20:51
Pradosha	20:35–22:11
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:09–20:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:35–18:35
Yamaganda	08:35–10:35
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:35
Dur Muhurta	07:47–08:51, 23:47–00:20 (03.08)
Varjyam	08:29–10:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:35–06:07, 09:08–15:09, 19:48–20:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:35–06:07, 09:08–15:09, 19:48–20:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:35–06:07, 09:08–15:09, 19:48–20:35
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:35–06:07, 09:08–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 13:58, Krishna-dvitya from 13:58; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:07, Kanya 09:08, Tula 12:08, Vrischika 15:09, Dhanu 17:54, Makara 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:35–05:25+1 Auspicious tithi 04:35–13:580 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 13:58–04:37 (03.08)0 Panchaka 17:20–04:37 (03.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–13:58−3 Anandadi: Utpata all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:07 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:42 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:07 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:07 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:07	yoga Shobhana
from 06:42	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 16:07	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 16:07	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:49
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	21:47
Moonset	06:18
Day length	15 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:42	from 16:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:42–20:33) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–16:07

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:37–06:42 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–04:39 (04.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–04:39 (04.08)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:37–06:42 Anandadi: Manasa 06:42–04:39 (04.08)

Agni Panchaka: 17:20 (02.08)–18:26 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:33–20:49
Pradosha	20:33–22:10
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:30–03:18 (04.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:34
Yamaganda	06:36–08:36
Gulika Kalam	10:35–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Varjyam	14:45–16:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:44–20:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 19:44–20:33
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 19:44–20:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:37–06:03, 09:04–17:50, 19:44–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 06:42, Shatabhisha from 06:42; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 16:07, Krishna-tritya from 16:07; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 06:03, Kanya 09:04, Tula 12:04, Vrischika 15:05, Dhanu 17:50, Makara 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 06:42) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 06:42) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:42–04:39 (04.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:37–06:42+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:37–06:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:37–16:070 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–16:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:37–06:42−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–04:39 (04.08)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–04:39 (04.08)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:29 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 09:34 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 06:59 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:17	karana Vishti
from 06:59	yoga Atiganda
from 09:34	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 18:29	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 18:29	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	21:56
Moonset	07:34
Day length	15 h 52 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 09:34	from 18:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:39–09:34) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (09:34–20:31) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:17–18:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) · 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, 21:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:29–04:40 (05.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:39–09:34 Anandadi: Mudgara 09:34–04:40 (05.08)

Bhadra on earth: 05:17–18:29; Bhadra Puchha 13:53–15:12; Bhadra Mukha 15:12–17:24
Agni Panchaka: 17:20 (02.08)–18:26 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:17
Godhuli	20:31–20:47
Pradosha	20:31–22:09
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:35–05:23 (05.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:34–16:33
Yamaganda	04:39–06:38
Gulika Kalam	08:37–10:36
Dur Muhurta	09:56–10:59, 16:17–17:20
Varjyam	16:47–18:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:39–05:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:39–05:17
Cutting fingernails	average 04:39–05:17
Cutting toenails	good 04:39–05:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:39–05:59, 09:00–09:34

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 09:34, Purva-Bhadra from 09:34; tithi Krishna-tritya until 18:29, Krishna-chaturti from 18:29; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 05:59, Kanya 09:00, Tula 12:00, Vrischika 15:01, Dhanu 17:46, Makara 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 09:34) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 09:34) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 18:29–20:31: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 05:17–18:29: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:39–09:34+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:39–06:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–18:290 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 06:59–09:290 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:29–04:40 (05.08)0 Rikta tithi 18:29–04:40 (05.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:34–04:40 (05.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:39–09:34−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 05:17–18:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:58 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 12:35 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 07:58 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:43 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:43	karana Balava
from 07:58	yoga Sukarma
from 12:35	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 20:58	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 20:58	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:54
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	22:03
Moonset	08:48
Day length	15 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:40–12:35) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (12:35–20:29) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:35–04:42 (06.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:40–12:35

Agni Panchaka: 17:20 (02.08)–18:26 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:16
Godhuli	20:29–20:45
Pradosha	20:29–22:07
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:35–05:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:36–12:34
Yamaganda	16:32–18:30
Gulika Kalam	06:39–08:37
Dur Muhurta	07:50–08:53, 13:06–14:09
Varjyam	23:23–01:12 (06.08)

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 04:40–05:55, 08:56–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 12:35, Uttara-Bhadra from 12:35; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:40, Simha 05:55, Kanya 08:56, Tula 11:56, Vrischika 14:57, Dhanu 17:42, Makara 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 12:35) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 12:35) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:40–20:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:58–04:42 (06.08)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:35–04:42 (06.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:35–04:42 (06.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:40–12:35−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:40–12:35−2 Rikta tithi 04:40–20:58

Panchanga at sunrise 04:40

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:23 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 15:36 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 08:58 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:11 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:58	yoga Dhriti
from 10:11	karana Taitila
from 15:36	nakshatra Revati
from 23:23	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 23:23	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:26
End of twilight	21:12
Moonrise	22:10
Moonset	10:02
Day length	15 h 44 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 15:36

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, Uttara-Bhadra (04:42–15:36) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (15:36–20:26) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–23:23 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:36–04:44 (07.08) Krakacha Yoga 23:23–04:44 (07.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 15:36–04:44 (07.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:42–15:36

Agni Panchaka: 17:20 (02.08)–18:26 (07.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 22:56–23:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:15
Godhuli	20:26–20:43
Pradosha	20:26–22:06
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (07.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:12–12:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:38–10:36
Yamaganda	14:32–16:30
Gulika Kalam	04:42–06:40
Dur Muhurta	04:42–05:45, 05:45–06:48
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 15:36, Revati from 15:36; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Karka 04:42, Simha 05:51, Kanya 08:52, Tula 11:52, Vrischika 14:54, Dhanu 17:38, Makara 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 15:36) — a good life; Revati (from 15:36) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:42–15:36+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:42–08:58+1 Auspicious tithi 04:42–23:230 Anandadi: Prajapati 15:36–04:44 (07.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:36–04:44 (07.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:42–15:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–23:23

Panchanga at sunrise 04:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:33 (08.08) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 18:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 09:52 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:30 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:52	yoga Shula
from 12:30	karana Vanija
from 18:26	nakshatra Ashwini
from 01:33 (08.08)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 01:33 (08.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:58
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:24
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	22:17
Moonset	11:15
Day length	15 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:44–18:26) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:26–04:46 (08.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:26–04:46 (08.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–01:33 (08.08) Samvartaka Yoga 01:33–04:46 (08.08)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:44–18:26 Anandadi: Ananda 18:26–04:46 (08.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:33–14:29 (08.08); Bhadra Puchha 06:42–07:59 (08.08); Bhadra Mukha 07:59–10:08 (08.08)
Agni Panchaka: 17:20 (02.08)–18:26
Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:45–01:06 (08.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:14
Godhuli	20:24–20:41
Pradosha	20:24–22:05
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (08.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:45–17:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:27–20:24
Yamaganda	12:34–14:32
Gulika Kalam	16:29–18:27
Dur Muhurta	18:19–19:22
Varjyam	05:01–06:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:44–05:47, 08:48–14:50, 19:28–20:24

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	average 04:44–05:47, 08:48–14:50, 19:28–20:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:44–05:47, 08:48–14:50, 19:28–20:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:44–05:47, 08:48–17:34, 19:28–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 18:26, Ashwini from 18:26; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Karka 04:44, Simha 05:47, Kanya 08:48, Tula 11:48, Vrischika 14:50, Dhanu 17:34, Makara 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 18:26) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 18:26) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:44–18:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:44–18:26+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:44–09:520 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:26–04:46 (08.08)0 Ravi Yoga 18:26–04:46 (08.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–01:33 (08.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 09:52–11:56−1 Panchaka 04:44–18:26−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:44–01:33 (08.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Rakshasa Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 03:17 (09.08) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 20:54 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:32 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:29 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:32	yoga Ganda
from 14:29	karana Bava
from 20:54	nakshatra Bharani
from 03:17 (09.08)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 03:17 (09.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:00
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:22
End of twilight	21:07
Moonrise	22:26
Moonset	12:31
Day length	15 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:46–14:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:46–20:54

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–03:17 (09.08)

Anandadi: Chara 20:54–04:48 (09.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:46–20:54

Bhadra in heaven: 01:33–14:29; Bhadra Puchha 06:42–07:59; Bhadra Mukha 07:59–10:08
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:13
Godhuli	20:22–20:39
Pradosha	20:22–22:03
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:58–14:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:43–08:40
Yamaganda	10:37–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:31–16:28
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:08, 16:13–17:15
Varjyam	16:29–18:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:46–05:43, 08:44–14:46, 19:24–20:22

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 04:46–05:43, 08:44–14:46, 19:24–20:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:46–05:43, 08:44–14:46, 19:24–20:22
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:46–05:43, 08:44–17:31, 19:24–20:22

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Karka 04:46, Simha 05:43, Kanya 08:44, Tula 11:44, Vrischika 14:46, Dhanu 17:31, Makara 19:24

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:46–20:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:46–20:54+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–03:17 (09.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 10:32–12:57−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:46–20:54−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:46–14:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:22 (10.08) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 22:47 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 10:47 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:55 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:47	yoga Vriddhi
from 15:55	karana Kaulava
from 22:47	nakshatra Krittika
from 04:22 (10.08)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 04:22 (10.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	22:38
Moonset	13:50
Day length	15 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:48–20:20) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:20–22:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–04:22 (10.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:47–04:50 (10.08)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 22:47–04:22 (10.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:22–04:50 (10.08)

Anandadi: Musala 04:48–22:47 Anandadi: Gada 22:47–04:50 (10.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:11
Godhuli	20:20–20:37
Pradosha	20:20–22:02
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:37–19:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:27–18:24
Yamaganda	08:41–10:37
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:31
Dur Muhurta	07:54–08:57, 23:44–00:18 (10.08)
Varjyam	07:15–08:59

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 Bharani; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:48, Simha 05:39, Kanya 08:40, Tula 11:40, Vrischika 14:42, Dhanu 17:27, Makara 19:20

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:48–20:20: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–04:22 (10.08)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 10:47–04:50 (10.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 04:48–04:22 (10.08)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:48–22:47−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:48–22:47

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:42 (11.08) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 23:57 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 10:31 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:31	yoga Dhruva
from 16:38	karana Gara
from 23:57	nakshatra Rohini
from 04:42 (11.08)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 04:42 (11.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:02
Moonrise	22:54
Moonset	15:13
Day length	15 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:50–20:18) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:50–23:57 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:50–23:57 Krakacha Yoga 04:50–04:42 (11.08) Jwalamukhi Yoga 23:57–04:42 (11.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:50–23:57 Anandadi: Shubha 23:57–04:52 (11.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:10
Godhuli	20:18–20:35
Pradosha	20:18–22:01
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	21:26–23:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:30
Yamaganda	06:46–08:42
Gulika Kalam	10:38–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Varjyam	11:22–13:03

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 04:50–05:35, 08:36–17:23, 19:16–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:35, Kanya 08:36, Tula 11:37, Vrischika 14:38, Dhanu 17:23, Makara 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-navami 04:50–20:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:50–23:57+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:50–10:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:50–23:570 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:50–23:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi 04:50–04:42 (11.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:50–04:42 (11.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Anandadi: Utpata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:10 (12.08) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 00:17 (12.08) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 09:37 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:32 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:37	yoga Vyaghata
from 16:32	karana Vishti
from 00:17 (12.08)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 04:10 (12.08)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 04:10 (12.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:07
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	23:19
Moonset	16:37
Day length	15 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:52–20:16) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:32–20:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–04:10 (12.08)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:52–00:17 (12.08) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:17–04:54 (12.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:32–04:10 (12.08); Bhadra Puchha 18:11–19:22; Bhadra Mukha 19:22–21:19
Gandanta (tithi): 03:46–04:32 (12.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:09
Godhuli	20:16–20:33
Pradosha	20:16–21:59
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	21:02–22:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–16:25
Yamaganda	04:52–06:47
Gulika Kalam	08:43–10:38
Dur Muhurta	10:00–11:01, 16:09–17:11
Varjyam	16:10–17:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:52–05:31, 08:32–14:34, 19:12–20:16

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 04:52–05:31, 08:32–14:34, 19:12–20:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:52–05:31, 08:32–14:34, 19:12–20:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:52–05:31, 08:32–17:19, 19:12–20:16

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:31, Kanya 08:32, Tula 11:33, Vrischika 14:34, Dhanu 17:19, Makara 19:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:52–00:17 (12.08)+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:52–09:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–04:10 (12.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 09:37–12:580 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:32–04:10 (12.08)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:52–00:17 (12.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Parama Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:54

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:47 (13.08) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 23:47 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 08:02 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:35 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:02	yoga Harshana
from 15:35	karana Balava
from 23:47	nakshatra Ardra
from 02:47 (13.08)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 02:47 (13.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:09
Sunrise	04:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:57
Moonrise	23:59
Moonset	17:57
Day length	15 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:54–20:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Parama Ekadashi · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Adhika Masa. The fast grants the highest good and prosperity; Purushottama (Vishnu) is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:10–02:47 (13.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:05–17:08 (13.08)
Vaishnava date: 13.08

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–02:47 (13.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:47–04:56 (13.08)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:54–23:47 Anandadi: Padma 23:47–04:56 (13.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:08
Godhuli	20:13–20:31
Pradosha	20:13–21:58
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:10–16:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:39–12:34
Yamaganda	16:23–18:18
Gulika Kalam	06:49–08:44
Dur Muhurta	07:58–08:59, 13:04–14:06
Varjyam	05:46–07:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:54–05:28, 08:29–14:30, 19:08–20:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:54–05:28, 08:29–14:30, 19:08–20:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:54–05:28, 08:29–14:30, 19:08–20:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:54–05:28, 08:29–17:15, 19:08–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Karka 04:54, Simha 05:28, Kanya 08:29, Tula 11:29, Vrischika 14:30, Dhanu 17:15, Makara 19:08

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

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–02:47 (13.08)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:54–23:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–23:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 08:02–04:56 (13.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Harshana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Parama Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 04:56

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:37 (14.08) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 22:29 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 05:46 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:48 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:46	yoga Vajra
from 13:48	karana Taitila
from 22:29	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 00:37 (14.08)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 00:37 (14.08)	karana Gara
from 02:52 (14.08)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	none
Moonset	19:03
Day length	15 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Parama Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Purushottama (Vishnu)

Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.

Smarta date: 12.08
Ekadashi began only within Arunodaya (later than 4 ghatis before sunrise), so Arunodaya is “touched” by Dashami — Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day.

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 22:29–00:37 (14.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 22:29–04:58 (14.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:56–22:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:46–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:07
Godhuli	20:11–20:29
Pradosha	20:11–21:56
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:01–14:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:45–10:39
Yamaganda	14:28–16:22
Gulika Kalam	04:56–06:50
Dur Muhurta	04:56–05:57, 05:57–06:58
Varjyam	07:43–09:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:56–05:24, 08:25–17:11, 19:04–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:24, Kanya 08:25, Tula 11:25, Vrischika 14:26, Dhanu 17:11, Makara 19:04, Kumbha 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Harshana 04:56–05:460 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 22:29–00:37 (14.08)0 Yoga Vajra 05:46–06:49−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:56–22:29−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:56–22:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:56

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Dhwaja Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:58

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:48 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 20:30 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 23:26 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:17 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:17	karana Vanija
from 20:30	nakshatra Pushya
from 21:48	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 21:48	karana Vishti
from 23:26	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	01:00
Moonset	19:50
Day length	15 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:58–20:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:09–21:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:16–00:52 (15.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 20:30–05:00 (15.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:30–05:00 (15.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:58–20:30 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 20:30–05:00 (15.08)

Bhadra on earth: 21:48–08:11 (15.08); Bhadra Mukha 21:48–23:31; Bhadra Puchha 07:06–08:08 (15.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:06
Godhuli	20:09–20:27
Pradosha	20:09–21:55
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	18:18–19:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:15–20:09
Yamaganda	12:33–14:27
Gulika Kalam	16:21–18:15
Dur Muhurta	18:07–19:08
Varjyam	09:29–10:57, 03:40–05:06 (15.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:58–05:20, 08:21–14:22, 19:00–20:05

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 04:58–05:20, 08:21–14:22, 19:00–20:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:58–05:20, 08:21–14:22, 19:00–20:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:58–05:20, 08:21–17:07, 19:00–20:05

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:20, Kanya 08:21, Tula 11:21, Vrischika 14:22, Dhanu 17:07, Makara 19:00, Kumbha 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:58–23:26+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:58–20:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:58–20:300 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:00

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:27 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 18:00 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:35 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:11 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:11	karana Shakuni
from 18:00	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 18:27	tithi Amavasya
from 18:27	karana Chatushpada
from 19:35	yoga Variyana
from 04:39 (16.08)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:16
Sunrise	05:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	02:24
Moonset	20:21
Day length	15 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:00	from 18:27

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, Pushya (05:00–18:00) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:00–08:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 08:11–18:27: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 18:27–20:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:00–18:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–18:00

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:00–18:00 Anandadi: Saumya 18:00–05:01 (16.08)

Bhadra on earth: 21:48 (14.08)–08:11; Bhadra Mukha 21:48–23:31 (14.08); Bhadra Puchha 07:06–08:08

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:05
Godhuli	20:07–20:24
Pradosha	20:07–21:53
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (16.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:16–13:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:53–08:46
Yamaganda	10:40–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:26–16:20
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:04, 16:05–17:05
Varjyam	03:40–05:06

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:00–05:16, 08:17–17:03, 18:56–20:02

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 18:00, Ashlesha from 18:00; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 18:27, Amavasya from 18:27; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:16, Kanya 08:17, Tula 11:17, Vrischika 14:18, Dhanu 17:03, Makara 18:56, Kumbha 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 18:00) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 18:00) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:00–18:27: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 18:27–20:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:00–08:11: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 05:00–19:35: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–18:00+2 Pushya 05:00–18:00+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:00–18:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 19:35–05:01 (16.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:00–05:01 (16.08)−1 Bhadra on earth 05:00–08:11−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:00–18:27−3 Vyatipata 05:00–19:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Sankranti day Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Adhika Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya · Simha Sankranti · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 14:47 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 15:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 15:28 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:47 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:47	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 14:47	karana Kimstughna
from 15:09	nakshatra Magha
from 15:28	yoga Parigha
from 00:53 (17.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:18
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	04:02
Moonset	20:41
Day length	15 h 02 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	14:47
Simha Sankranti	20:29 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:47	from 15:09

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 (15:09–20:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Naga 05:01–14:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 14:47–20:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of the intercalary month: Purushottama Masa ends. Shraddha and charity on this day are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:27 (15.08)–14:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:27 (15.08)–14:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 14:05–20:04
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:27 (15.08)–14:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:01–15:09

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:47–05:03 (17.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:01–15:09 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:09–05:03 (17.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:53–20:24
Gandanta (tithi): 14:27–15:07
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:50–04:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:03
Godhuli	20:04–20:22
Pradosha	20:04–21:52
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:44–15:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:18–18:11
Yamaganda	08:47–10:40
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:26
Dur Muhurta	08:02–09:02, 23:40–00:16 (17.08)
Varjyam	05:17–06:41, 01:39–03:03 (17.08)

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 15:09, Magha from 15:09; tithi Amavasya until 14:47, Shukla-pratipat from 14:47; lagna Karka 05:01, Simha 05:12, Kanya 08:13, Tula 11:13, Vrischika 14:14, Dhanu 16:59, Makara 18:52, Kumbha 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 15:09) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 15:09) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Amavasya 05:01–14:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 20:29 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:01–15:09+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:01–15:09+1 Yoga Variyana 05:01–15:280 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:47–05:03 (17.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 15:28–01:21 (17.08)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:09–05:03 (17.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:01–15:09−3 Amavasya 05:01–14:47

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:03

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 10:58 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 12:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 11:14 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:58 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:58	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 10:58	karana Balava
from 11:14	yoga Shiva
from 12:09	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 21:04	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:21
Sunrise	05:03
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:44
Moonrise	05:43
Moonset	20:55
Day length	14 h 58 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 10:58	from 12:09

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 (05:03–12:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (12:09–20:02) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:02–20:55
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:02–20:55

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:58–05:05 (18.08)

Samvartaka Yoga 05:03–10:58

Anandadi: Chara 05:03–12:09 Anandadi: Sthira 12:09–05:05 (18.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:02
Godhuli	20:02–20:20
Pradosha	20:02–21:51
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:03–11:27, 03:36–05:00 (18.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:25
Yamaganda	06:56–08:48
Gulika Kalam	10:40–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Varjyam	19:11–20:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:09–20:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:09–20:02
Cutting fingernails	average 08:09–20:02
Cutting toenails	average 08:09–14:10, 18:49–19:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:09–20:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 12:09, Purva-Phalguni from 12:09; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 10:58, Shukla-dvitya from 10:58; lagna Karka 05:03, Simha 05:08, Kanya 08:09, Tula 11:09, Vrischika 14:10, Dhanu 16:55, Makara 18:49, Kumbha 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 12:09) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 12:09) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:58–05:05 (18.08)+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:03–12:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:58–05:05 (18.08)+1 Yoga Shiva 11:14–05:05 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:03–12:09−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:03–10:58

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:12 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:13 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 07:02 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:12 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:02	yoga Siddha
from 07:12	tithi Shukla-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:12	karana Taitila
from 09:13	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 17:23	karana Gara
from 03:00 (19.08)	yoga Sadhya
from 03:39 (19.08)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 03:39 (19.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:23
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:59
End of twilight	20:42
Moonrise	07:22
Moonset	21:06
Day length	14 h 54 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 07:12	from 09:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:05–09:13) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (09:13–19:59) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:12–03:39 (19.08)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:13–03:39 (19.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:13–05:07 (19.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:39–05:07 (19.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 09:13–05:07 (19.08) Anandadi: Gada 05:05–09:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:01
Godhuli	19:59–20:18
Pradosha	19:59–21:49
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:08–01:33 (19.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:24–16:16
Yamaganda	05:05–06:57
Gulika Kalam	08:49–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:03–11:03, 16:01–17:01
Varjyam	15:37–17:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:13–14:06, 18:45–19:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:13–14:06, 18:45–19:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:13–14:06, 18:45–19:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:13–16:51, 18:45–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 09:13, Uttara-Phalguni from 09:13; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 07:12, Shukla-tritya from 07:12; lagna Simha 05:05, Kanya 08:05, Tula 11:05, Vrischika 14:06, Dhanu 16:51, Makara 18:45, Kumbha 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 09:13) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 09:13) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:02–03:00 (19.08)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:13–05:07 (19.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:05–07:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:13–05:07 (19.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:05–09:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:05–09:13−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:13–03:39 (19.08)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:13–05:07 (19.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:05

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 06:31; auspicious time — until 14:00
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:28 (20.08) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 06:31 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 23:18 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:00 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:31	nakshatra Hasta
from 14:00	karana Vishti
from 23:18	yoga Shubha
from 00:28 (20.08)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 00:28 (20.08)	karana Bava
from 04:14 (20.08)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:25
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:57
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	08:58
Moonset	21:16
Day length	14 h 49 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 06:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:07–06:31) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:31–19:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:00–19:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:03–14:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:31–04:14 (20.08)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:07–06:31 Anandadi: Amrita 06:31–04:14 (20.08) Anandadi: Musala 04:14–05:09 (20.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:00–00:28 (20.08); Bhadra Mukha 14:04–15:48; Bhadra Puchha 23:26–00:28 (20.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:00
Godhuli	19:57–20:15
Pradosha	19:57–21:48
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:48–00:15 (20.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–12:32
Yamaganda	16:15–18:06
Gulika Kalam	06:58–08:50
Dur Muhurta	08:05–09:05, 13:02–14:01
Varjyam	14:07–15:34

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 06:31, Hasta from 06:31; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:07, Kanya 08:01, Tula 11:01, Vrischika 14:02, Dhanu 16:47, Makara 18:41, Kumbha 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 06:31) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 06:31) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:07–19:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 06:31

Auspicious time ends by 14:00

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:31–04:14 (20.08)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:31–04:14 (20.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:07–06:31+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:07–23:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:00–00:28 (20.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:07–00:28 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 05:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:49 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 02:29 (21.08) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:02 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:05 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:05	karana Balava
from 20:02	yoga Shukla
from 21:49	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 21:49	karana Kaulava
from 02:29 (21.08)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:27
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:36
Moonrise	10:31
Moonset	21:25
Day length	14 h 45 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

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 (05:09–19:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:09–12:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:29–05:11 (21.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:29–05:11 (21.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:29–05:11 (21.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–21:49 Krakacha Yoga 21:49–05:11 (21.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 02:29–05:11 (21.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:09–02:29 (21.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:28–22:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–15:59
Godhuli	19:55–20:13
Pradosha	19:55–21:46
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:33–22:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:51–10:41
Yamaganda	14:23–16:13
Gulika Kalam	05:09–07:00
Dur Muhurta	05:09–06:08, 06:08–07:07
Varjyam	11:39–13:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Simha 05:09, Kanya 07:57, Tula 10:57, Vrischika 13:58, Dhanu 16:43, Makara 18:37, Kumbha 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:09–20:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:09–02:29 (21.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:09–21:490 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–21:49−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:09–02:29 (21.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:09

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:47 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:22 (22.08) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 17:15 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:43 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:43	karana Taitila
from 17:15	yoga Brahma
from 19:47	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 19:47	karana Gara
from 01:22 (22.08)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:29
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:52
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	12:03
Moonset	21:37
Day length	14 h 41 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 19:47

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 (05:11–19:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:49 (20.08)–19:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:11–01:22 (22.08) Tripushkar Yoga 01:22–05:13 (22.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–19:47 Samvartaka Yoga 19:47–05:13 (22.08)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:11–01:22 (22.08) Anandadi: Utpata 01:22–05:13 (22.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:57
Godhuli	19:52–20:11
Pradosha	19:52–21:44
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:59–18:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:02–19:52
Yamaganda	12:32–14:22
Gulika Kalam	16:12–18:02
Dur Muhurta	17:55–18:54
Varjyam	07:49–09:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:53–13:55, 18:33–19:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:53–13:55, 18:33–19:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:53–13:55, 18:33–19:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:53–16:39, 18:33–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-shashti until 19:47, Shukla-saptami from 19:47; lagna Simha 05:11, Kanya 07:53, Tula 10:53, Vrischika 13:55, Dhanu 16:39, Makara 18:33, Kumbha 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 05:11–01:22 (22.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:11–01:22 (22.08)+1 Yoga Shukla 05:11–17:150 Auspicious tithi 19:47–05:13 (22.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–19:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 01:22–05:13 (22.08)0 Samvartaka Yoga 19:47–05:13 (22.08)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:11–01:22 (22.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:11

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:26 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 00:56 (23.08) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 15:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:02 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:02	karana Vanija
from 15:02	yoga Indra
from 18:26	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 18:26	karana Vishti
from 00:56 (23.08)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:32
Sunrise	05:13
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:31
Moonrise	13:34
Moonset	21:51
Day length	14 h 36 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 18:26

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, Vishakha (05:13–19:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:26–19:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:56–05:15 (23.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–18:26 Yamaghanta 05:13–00:56 (23.08)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:13–00:56 (23.08) Anandadi: Manasa 00:56–05:15 (23.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:26–18:59
Bhadra in heaven: 18:59–06:01 (23.08); Bhadra Puchha 20:11–21:21; Bhadra Mukha 21:21–23:18

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:56
Godhuli	19:50–20:09
Pradosha	19:50–21:43
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:18–17:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:03–08:52
Yamaganda	10:42–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:21–16:11
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:59, 15:56–16:54
Varjyam	06:52–08:26, 04:59–06:36 (23.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:13–18:26

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 05:13–18:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:13–18:26
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:13–18:26, 18:29–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 18:26, Shukla-ashtami from 18:26; lagna Simha 05:13, Kanya 07:49, Tula 10:49, Vrischika 13:51, Dhanu 16:35, Makara 18:29, Kumbha 19:34

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-ashtami 18:26–19:50: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:13–15:02+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:13–00:56 (23.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:13–18:260 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 18:26–05:15 (23.08)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:59–05:15 (23.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–18:26−3 Yamaghanta 05:13–00:56 (23.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Vaidhriti, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:15

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:47 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:11 (24.08) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 13:22 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:01 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:01	karana Bava
from 13:22	yoga Vaidhriti
from 17:47	tithi Shukla-navami
from 17:47	karana Balava
from 01:11 (24.08)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:34
Sunrise	05:15
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:47
End of twilight	20:28
Moonrise	15:02
Moonset	22:10
Day length	14 h 32 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 17:47

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, Anuradha (05:15–19:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:15–06:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:26 (22.08)–17:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–17:47 Ravi Yoga 01:11–05:17 (24.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:15–01:11 (24.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:11–05:17 (24.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:59 (22.08)–06:01; Bhadra Puchha 20:11–21:21 (22.08); Bhadra Mukha 21:21–23:18 (22.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:55
Godhuli	19:47–20:06
Pradosha	19:47–21:41
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (24.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:41–16:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:09–17:58
Yamaganda	08:53–10:42
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:20
Dur Muhurta	08:09–09:08, 23:35–00:13 (24.08)
Varjyam	04:59–06:36

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 07:45–16:32, 18:25–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 17:47, Shukla-navami from 17:47; lagna Simha 05:15, Kanya 07:45, Tula 10:45, Vrischika 13:47, Dhanu 16:32, Makara 18:25, Kumbha 19:30

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:15–17:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 17:47–19:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 13:22–19:47: 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

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 05:15–13:22+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–17:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:15–01:11 (24.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:15–06:01−1 Ashtami 05:15–17:47−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:15–01:11 (24.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Vaidhriti 13:22–05:17 (24.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:47 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 02:04 (25.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 12:14 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:42 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:42	karana Kaulava
from 12:14	yoga Vishkambha
from 17:47	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 17:47	karana Taitila
from 02:04 (25.08)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	16:25
Moonset	22:39
Day length	14 h 27 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 17:47

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, Jyestha (05:17–19:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 05:17–17:47 Yamaghanta 02:04–05:19 (25.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 02:04–05:19 (25.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:17–02:04 (25.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:47–08:22 (25.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:39
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:53
Godhuli	19:45–20:04
Pradosha	19:45–21:40
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:56–18:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:19
Yamaganda	07:05–08:54
Gulika Kalam	10:42–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Varjyam	06:59–08:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:47–19:45

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 17:47–19:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:47–19:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:41–16:28, 17:47–19:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-navami until 17:47, Shukla-dashami from 17:47; lagna Simha 05:17, Kanya 07:41, Tula 10:42, Vrischika 13:43, Dhanu 16:28, Makara 18:21, Kumbha 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 05:17–17:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 05:17–12:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:47–05:19 (25.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:47–05:19 (25.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:17–02:04 (25.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:17–02:04 (25.08)−1 Vaidhriti 05:17–12:14−2 Rikta tithi 05:17–17:47−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:17–17:47

Panchanga at sunrise 05:17

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 18:22
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:22 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 03:29 (26.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:35 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:00 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:00	karana Gara
from 11:35	yoga Priti
from 18:22	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 18:22	karana Vanija
from 03:29 (26.08)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:38
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:42
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	17:35
Moonset	23:21
Day length	14 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:22

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, Mula (05:19–19:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–18:22 Ravi Yoga 05:19–03:29 (26.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:29–05:21 (26.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:19–03:29 (26.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:47 (24.08)–08:22
Gandanta (tithi): 17:58–18:48
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:52
Godhuli	19:42–20:02
Pradosha	19:42–21:38
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:42–22:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:19–16:07
Yamaganda	05:19–07:07
Gulika Kalam	08:55–10:43
Dur Muhurta	10:07–11:04, 15:52–16:50
Varjyam	01:48–03:29 (26.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 05:19–19:22
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-dashami until 18:22, Shukla-ekadashi from 18:22; lagna Simha 05:19, Kanya 07:37, Tula 10:38, Vrischika 13:39, Dhanu 16:24, Makara 18:17, Kumbha 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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 18:22

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:19–03:29 (26.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–18:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:19–18:22+1 Yoga Priti 11:35–05:21 (26.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:19–03:29 (26.08)−1 Gandanta 05:19–08:22−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:19–18:22−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:19–03:29 (26.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:19

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 06:52
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Varalakshmi Vrat · Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:29 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 05:22 (27.08) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:20 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:52 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:52	karana Vishti
from 11:20	yoga Ayushman
from 19:29	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 19:29	karana Bava
from 05:22 (27.08)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:40
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:20
Moonrise	18:28
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:21–19:40) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:52–19:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi

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

Rule: by weekday

Shravana 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 18:22 (25.08)–19:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:23–08:14 (27.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–19:29

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:29–05:23 (27.08)

Anandadi: Vardhamana all day Anandadi: Ananda 05:22–05:23 (27.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:52–19:29; Bhadra Puchha 11:57–13:12; Bhadra Mukha 13:12–15:18

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:51
Godhuli	19:40–19:59
Pradosha	19:40–21:37
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:12–01:55 (27.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:43–12:30
Yamaganda	16:05–17:53
Gulika Kalam	07:08–08:56
Dur Muhurta	08:13–09:10, 12:59–13:56
Varjyam	13:51–15:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:21–19:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:21–19:29
Cutting fingernails	average 07:33–13:35, 18:13–19:18
Cutting toenails	average 05:21–19:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:33–16:20, 18:13–19:18

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 19:29, Shukla-dvadashi from 19:29; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:33, Tula 10:34, Vrischika 13:35, Dhanu 16:20, Makara 18:13, Kumbha 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
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 ends by 06:52

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–19:29+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana all day+1 Yoga Priti 05:21–11:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:21–19:290 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:29–05:23 (27.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:52–19:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:59 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:37 (28.08) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:11 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:11	karana Balava
from 11:27	yoga Saubhagya
from 20:59	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 20:59	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:37
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	19:05
Moonset	00:19
Day length	14 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:23–19:37) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:23–20:59

Anandadi: Chara 01:02–05:25 (28.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:23–01:02 (28.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:37–19:57
Pradosha	19:37–21:35
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:37–02:22 (28.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:56–10:43
Yamaganda	14:17–16:04
Gulika Kalam	05:23–07:10
Dur Muhurta	05:23–06:20, 06:20–07:17
Varjyam	14:07–15:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:30–13:31, 18:09–19:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:30–13:31, 18:09–19:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:30–13:31, 18:09–19:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:30–16:16, 18:09–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:23, Kanya 07:30, Tula 10:30, Vrischika 13:31, Dhanu 16:16, Makara 18:09, Kumbha 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:23–11:270 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:23–20:59−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:23–01:02 (28.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:23

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 09:23
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam) · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:25

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 22:50 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:37 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:49 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:53 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:37	nakshatra Shravana
from 09:53	karana Taitila
from 11:49	yoga Shobhana
from 22:50	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 22:50	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:45
Sunrise	05:25
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	19:29
Moonset	01:30
Day length	14 h 10 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 07:37

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 (05:25–07:37) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:37–19:35) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali

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

Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 07:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:35–21:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–07:37 Ravi Yoga 07:37–05:27 (29.08)

Anandadi: Musala 05:25–09:23 Anandadi: Gada 09:23–05:27 (29.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:48
Godhuli	19:35–19:55
Pradosha	19:35–21:33
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:40–00:26 (29.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:49–19:35
Yamaganda	12:30–14:16
Gulika Kalam	16:02–17:49
Dur Muhurta	17:42–18:38
Varjyam	12:03–13:49

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	average 07:26–13:27, 18:05–19:10
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 07:37, Shravana from 07:37; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:26, Tula 10:26, Vrischika 13:27, Dhanu 16:12, Makara 18:05, Kumbha 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 07:37) — improved health; Shravana (from 07:37) — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:23

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:37–05:27 (29.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:25–07:37+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:25–11:49+1 Auspicious tithi 05:25–22:500 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–07:370 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:25–09:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:25

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 10:09
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:27

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:56 (30.08) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 10:09 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 12:25 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:09	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 11:51	karana Vanija
from 12:25	yoga Atiganda
from 00:56 (30.08)	tithi Purnima
from 00:56 (30.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:47
Sunrise	05:27
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:32
End of twilight	20:12
Moonrise	19:45
Moonset	02:46
Day length	14 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:27–10:09) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:27–19:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:27–10:09 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–10:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:09–05:29 (30.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:27–10:09 Anandadi: Shubha 10:09–05:29 (30.08)

Bhadra on earth: 00:56–14:03 (30.08); Bhadra Puchha 09:28–10:47 (30.08); Bhadra Mukha 10:47–12:59 (30.08)
Raja Panchaka: 23:30–00:43 (04.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:32–19:52
Pradosha	19:32–21:32
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:19–03:06 (30.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:12–08:58
Yamaganda	10:44–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:15–16:01
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:54, 15:47–16:43
Varjyam	14:37–16:24

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 10:09, Dhanishtha from 10:09; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:22, Tula 10:22, Vrischika 13:23, Dhanu 16:08, Makara 18:01, Kumbha 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 10:09) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 10:09) — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:27–19:32: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:09

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–10:09+2 Ravi Yoga 05:27–10:09+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:27–10:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:27–10:09+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:27–12:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:09–05:29 (30.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 12:25–14:53−2 Rikta tithi 05:27–00:56 (30.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:27

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)

At sunrise 05:29

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 03:13 (31.08) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 12:54 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 13:10 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:03 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:54	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 13:10	yoga Sukarma
from 14:03	karana Bava
from 03:13 (31.08)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 03:13 (31.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:29
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:09
Moonrise	19:56
Moonset	04:05
Day length	14 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	from 12:54

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 (12:54–19:30) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:29–14:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Raksha Bandhan

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 14:03–16:42
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:56–03:13 (31.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:13–05:31 (31.08)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:29–12:54 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:54–05:31 (31.08)

Bhadra on earth: 00:56–14:03; Bhadra Puchha 09:28–10:47; Bhadra Mukha 10:47–12:59
Raja Panchaka: 23:30 (29.08)–00:43 (04.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 02:47–03:40 (31.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:46
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:30
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:00–17:45
Yamaganda	08:59–10:44
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:14
Dur Muhurta	08:17–09:13, 23:30–00:10 (31.08)
Varjyam	20:59–22:46

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 07:18–16:04, 17:57–19:03

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 12:54, Shatabhisha from 12:54; tithi Purnima; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:18, Tula 10:18, Vrischika 13:19, Dhanu 16:04, Makara 17:57, Kumbha 19:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 12:54) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 12:54) — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Purnima 05:29–19:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:29–14:03: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:29–12:540 Yoga Sukarma 13:10–05:31 (31.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:29–12:54−3 Bhadra on earth 05:29–14:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Tryahasparsha
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:31

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 05:38 (01.09) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 15:49 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 14:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:25 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:03	yoga Dhriti
from 15:49	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 16:25	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:51
Sunrise	05:31
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:27
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	20:05
Moonset	05:21
Day length	13 h 56 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	03:13

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:31–15:49) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (15:49–19:27) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga all day

Anandadi: Manasa 05:31–15:49 Anandadi: Padma 15:49–05:32 (01.09)

Raja Panchaka: 23:30 (29.08)–00:43 (04.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:44
Godhuli	19:27–19:48
Pradosha	19:27–21:28
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	07:44–09:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:14
Yamaganda	07:15–09:00
Gulika Kalam	10:44–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Varjyam	23:01–00:49 (01.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:31–15:49, 17:53–18:59

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 05:31–15:49, 17:53–18:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:31–15:49, 17:53–18:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:14–15:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 15:49, Purva-Bhadra from 15:49; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:31, Kanya 07:14, Tula 10:14, Vrischika 13:15, Dhanu 16:00, Makara 17:53, Kumbha 18:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 15:49) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 15:49) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:31–15:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:31–15:49+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:31–14:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:49–05:32 (01.09)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Samvartaka Yoga all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:31

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

Adhika Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — intercalary month: festivals of the month with this name are observed in the Nija month that follows it.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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

Parabhava (No. 40 of 60, “defeat, decline”) — A year of defeat: losses and setbacks for the proud; a time for humility, caution and spiritual work.
Northern samvatsara: Kalayukta (No. 52)
Shaka Samvat 1888 · Vikram Samvat 2023 · Kali Yuga 5067
Next year — Plavanga, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 10.04.1967
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.

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

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

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

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

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.

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

nakshatra 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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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

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

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

nakshatra 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)

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

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

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.

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

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

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

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

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

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

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

nakshatra 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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

Nija Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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).

Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
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.

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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