Panchanga Calendar

August 2004

SamvatsaraTarana (18)MonthAdhika Shravana → Nija Shravana from 16.08RituVarshaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 2004 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Shravana (until 15.08), Nija Shravana (from 16.08). 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: 29.08 Raksha Bandhan.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Shra1

2Dhan2until 08:32

3Shat3Angaraki Chaturthi

4PBh4

5UBh5after 06:04

6Rev6

7Ashw7Kalashtami

8Bhar8

9Krit9Shravana Somvar

10Roh10

11Mrig11until 19:31

12Ard12

13Pun13Pradosha

14Push14Masik Shivaratri

15Ashl30Amavasya

16Ashl1Simha Sankranti

17Mag1Chandra Darshan

18PPh2

19UPh3Hariyali Teej

20Has4Naga Panchami

21Chit6Skanda Shashti

22Swa7

23Vish8after 13:11

24Anu9

25Mul10

26PAsh11Putrada Ekadashi

27UAsh12Varalakshmi

28Shra13until 10:42

29Dhan14Raksha Bandhan

30Shat1until 16:59

31PBh2

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (24)

Dwipushkar YogaShravana SomvarSankashtiAmrita Siddhi YogaKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)Sankrantimoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanHariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSkanda ShashtiTripushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)VaralakshmiOnamRaksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment 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

2.08 Mon — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Saubhagya until 08:32
Dhanishtha (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.
5.08 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Mitra after 06:04 until 10:54
Revati (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.
11.08 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra until 19:31
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.
13.08 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Punarvasu (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.
28.08 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 10:42
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

2.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
3.08 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)
7.08 Sat Kalashtami
9.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
11.08 Wed Parama Ekadashi
13.08 Fri Pradosha Vrat
14.08 Sat Masik Shivaratri
15.08 Sun Adhika Amavasya
15.08 Sun Karkidaka Vavu
16.08 Mon Simha Sankranti
16.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
17.08 Tue Chandra Darshan
19.08 Thu Hariyali Teej
19.08 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
20.08 Fri Naga Panchami
21.08 Sat Skanda Shashti
23.08 Mon Masik Durgashtami
23.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
26.08 Thu Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
27.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
27.08 Fri Pradosha Vrat
28.08 Sat Onam (Thiruvonam)
29.08 Sun Raksha Bandhan
29.08 Sun Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)

Special muhurta yogas

1.08 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 17:52–04:36 (02.08)
5.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–04:44 (06.08)
6.08 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:44–06:51
6.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
9.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:26–04:52 (10.08)
11.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:53–19:31
12.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:25–04:57 (13.08)
13.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–01:03 (14.08)
21.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:39–05:15 (22.08)
22.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 08:13–02:05 (23.08)
23.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:24–05:19 (24.08)
27.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:33–05:26 (28.08)
28.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:26–20:26
31.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 05:32–15:57
31.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:57–05:34 (01.09)

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

3.08 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
8.08 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
9.08 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
10.08 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
12.08 Thu — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Yoga Vajra
14.08 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth
15.08 Sun — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Vajra
16.08 Mon — Sankranti day, Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
18.08 Wed — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
20.08 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Musala
24.08 Tue — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
29.08 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
31.08 Tue — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka

Sky this month

16.08 New moon (Amavasya) 04:23
16.08 Simha Sankranti 14:19 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
30.08 Full moon (Purnima) 05:22
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 15.08 Adhika Masa
all month Chaturmasya
1.08 21:32 – 6.08 06:51 Roga Panchaka
29.08 07:26 – 2.09 15:54 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Tarana (No. 18, “carrying across, delivering”) — A year of deliverance: abundant rains, difficulties overcome and rescue from misfortune. more

Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba. Shaka Samvat 1926, Vikram Samvat 2061, Kali Yuga 5105.

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	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:52 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 10:40 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 12:29 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:26	karana Kaulava
from 10:40	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 12:29	yoga Saubhagya
from 17:52	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 17:52	karana Taitila
from 04:25 (02.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:23
Moonrise	21:34
Moonset	04:36
Day length	16 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:40	from 17:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:35–10:40) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 17:52–04:36 (02.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–17:52

Anandadi: Matanga 10:40–04:36 (02.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:35–10:40

Roga Panchaka: 21:32–06:51 (06.08)

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 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:03–00:31 (02.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:35–20:35
Yamaganda	12:35–14:35
Gulika Kalam	16:35–18:35
Dur Muhurta	18:27–19:31
Varjyam	14:18–15:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:35–06:11, 09:12–15:13, 19:50–20:35

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 04:35–06:11, 09:12–15:13, 19:50–20:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:35–06:11, 09:12–15:13, 19:50–20:35
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:35–06:11, 09:12–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 10:40, Dhanishtha from 10:40; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 17:52, Krishna-dvitya from 17:52; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:11, Kanya 09:12, Tula 12:12, Vrischika 15:13, Dhanu 17:57, Makara 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 10:40) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 10:40) — longevity (increased vitality); 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: Matanga 10:40–04:36 (02.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–10:40+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:35–12:29+1 Auspicious tithi 04:35–17:520 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 17:52–04:36 (02.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:35–10:40−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–17:52

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 08:32 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:06 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 08:32 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:03 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:06 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:32	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 09:03	yoga Shobhana
from 15:06	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 15:06	karana Vanija
from 01:56 (03.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:49
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	21:45
Moonset	06:16
Day length	15 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:32	from 15:06

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 (08:32–20:33) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:36–08:32

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–15:06

Anandadi: Shubha 04:36–08:32 Anandadi: Amrita 08:32–04:38 (03.08)

Bhadra on earth: 01:56–12:56 (03.08); Bhadra Puchha 09:07–10:12 (03.08); Bhadra Mukha 10:12–12:01 (03.08)
Roga Panchaka: 21:32 (01.08)–06:51 (06.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:33–20:49
Pradosha	20:33–22:10
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:15–01:44 (03.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:36–08:36
Yamaganda	10:35–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:34–16:34
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:10, 16:18–17:22
Varjyam	15:16–16:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:46–20:33

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 19:46–20:33
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 19:46–20:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:36–06:07, 09:08–17:53, 19:46–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 08:32, Shatabhisha from 08:32; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 15:06, Krishna-tritya from 15:06; lagna Karka 04:36, Simha 06:07, Kanya 09:08, Tula 12:08, Vrischika 15:09, Dhanu 17:53, Makara 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 08:32) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 08:32) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:32

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:36–08:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–08:32+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:36–09:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:36–15:06+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:36–08:320 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–15:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:36

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 12:56 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 06:58 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 06:04 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:56 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:04	yoga Atiganda
from 06:58	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 12:56	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 12:56	karana Bava
from 00:07 (04.08)	karana Balava
from 03:39 (04.08)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:18
Moonrise	21:54
Moonset	07:50
Day length	15 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:58	from 12:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:38–06:58) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:58–20:31) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:38–12:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 21:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–12:56

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:38–06:58 Anandadi: Kana 06:58–04:40 (04.08)

Bhadra on earth: 01:56–12:56; Bhadra Puchha 09:07–10:12; Bhadra Mukha 10:12–12:01
Roga Panchaka: 21:32 (01.08)–06:51 (06.08)

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 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:24–23:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:33–18:32
Yamaganda	08:36–10:36
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:34
Dur Muhurta	07:49–08:52, 23:47–00:19 (04.08)
Varjyam	13:09–14:41

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 04:38–06:58, 09:04–12:56

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 06:58, Purva-Bhadra from 06:58; tithi Krishna-tritya until 12:56, Krishna-chaturti from 12:56; lagna Karka 04:38, Simha 06:03, Kanya 09:04, Tula 12:04, Vrischika 15:05, Dhanu 17:50, Makara 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 06:58) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 06:58) — 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-chaturti 12:56–20:31: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:38–12:56: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:38–06:58+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:38–06:04+1 Auspicious tithi 04:38–12:560 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–12:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 06:04–08:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:58–04:40 (04.08)−1 Rikta tithi 12:56–04:40 (04.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:58–04:40 (04.08)−3 Bhadra on earth 04:38–12:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sukarma, Auspicious weekday; 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:30 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 06:07 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 01:54 (05.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:30 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:07	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 11:30	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 11:30	karana Kaulava
from 23:06	karana Taitila
from 01:54 (05.08)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	22:01
Moonset	09:18
Day length	15 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:07	from 11:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:40–06:07) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:07–20:29) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 04:40–06:07 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:07–04:42 (05.08)

Roga Panchaka: 21:32 (01.08)–06:51 (06.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:16
Godhuli	20:29–20:45
Pradosha	20:29–22:08
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:16–02:52 (05.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:33
Yamaganda	06:39–08:37
Gulika Kalam	10:36–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Varjyam	15:42–17:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:30–15:01, 19:38–20:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:30–15:01, 19:38–20:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 11:30–15:01, 19:38–20:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:30–17:46, 19:38–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 06:07, Uttara-Bhadra from 06:07; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 11:30, Krishna-panchami from 11:30; lagna Karka 04:40, Simha 05:59, Kanya 09:00, Tula 12:00, Vrischika 15:01, Dhanu 17:46, Makara 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 06:07) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 06:07) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:40–11:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:40–01:54 (05.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:07–04:42 (05.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:30–04:42 (05.08)0 Anandadi: Padma 04:40–06:070 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:07–04:42 (05.08)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:40–06:07−2 Rikta tithi 04:40–11:30

Panchanga at sunrise 04:40

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 06:04; auspicious time — until 10:54 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:54 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 06:04 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 00:50 (06.08) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:04	nakshatra Revati
from 10:54	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 10:54	karana Gara
from 22:56	karana Vanija
from 00:50 (06.08)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	22:08
Moonset	10:43
Day length	15 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:04	from 10:54

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, Uttara-Bhadra (04:42–06:04) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:04–20:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–10:54 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–04:44 (06.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:54–04:44 (06.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:42–06:04 Anandadi: Mitra 06:04–04:44 (06.08)

Roga Panchaka: 21:32 (01.08)–06:51 (06.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 10:31–11:19
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:34–13:10 (06.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:15
Godhuli	20:27–20:43
Pradosha	20:27–22:06
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:22–06:01 (06.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:33–16:31
Yamaganda	04:42–06:40
Gulika Kalam	08:38–10:36
Dur Muhurta	09:57–11:00, 16:15–17:18
Varjyam	18:27–20:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:42–05:55, 08:56–10:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:42–05:55, 08:56–10:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:42–05:55, 08:56–10:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:42–05:55, 08:56–17:42, 19:34–20:27

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 06:04, Revati from 06:04; tithi Krishna-panchami until 10:54, Krishna-shashti from 10:54; lagna Karka 04:42, Simha 05:55, Kanya 08:56, Tula 11:56, Vrischika 14:57, Dhanu 17:42, Makara 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 06:04) — a good life; Revati (from 06:04) — increase in property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:04

Auspicious time ends by 10:54

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–04:44 (06.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–10:54+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:04–04:44 (06.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:42–06:04+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:42–00:50 (06.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:42–10:540 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:54–04:44 (06.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:54–04:44 (06.08)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:10 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:51 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 00:25 (07.08) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:10 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:51	nakshatra Ashwini
from 11:10	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 11:10	karana Vishti
from 23:36	karana Bava
from 00:25 (07.08)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:58
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	22:15
Moonset	12:05
Day length	15 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:51	from 11:10

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 (04:44–06:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:10–20:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:44–06:51 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–11:10 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 06:51–04:46 (07.08)

Krakacha Yoga 11:10–04:46 (07.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:10–04:46 (07.08)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:44–06:51 Anandadi: Vajra 06:51–04:46 (07.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 11:10–23:36; Bhadra Puchha 16:10–17:25; Bhadra Mukha 17:25–19:31
Roga Panchaka: 21:32 (01.08)–06:51
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:34–13:10
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	20:25–20:42
Pradosha	20:25–22:05
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (07.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:22–06:01, 00:45–02:28 (07.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:37–12:34
Yamaganda	16:30–18:27
Gulika Kalam	06:42–08:39
Dur Muhurta	07:52–08:55, 13:06–14:08
Varjyam	04:10–05:52 (07.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:10–14:54, 19:30–20:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:10–14:54, 19:30–20:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 11:10–14:54, 19:30–20:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:44–05:51, 08:52–17:38, 19:30–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 06:51, Ashwini from 06:51; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:10, Krishna-saptami from 11:10; lagna Karka 04:44, Simha 05:51, Kanya 08:52, Tula 11:52, Vrischika 14:54, Dhanu 17:38, Makara 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 06:51) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 06:51) — joy; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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+2 Ravi Yoga 06:51–04:46 (07.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–11:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:44–06:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:44–06:510 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:10–04:46 (07.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 04:44–06:51−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:51–04:46 (07.08)−1 Gandanta 04:44–13:10−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:44–11:10−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:10–23:36−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:10–04:46 (07.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:13 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 00:34 (08.08) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:13 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:26	nakshatra Bharani
from 12:13	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 12:13	karana Balava
from 00:34 (08.08)	yoga Vriddhi
from 01:01 (08.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:00
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	22:24
Moonset	13:26
Day length	15 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 08:26	from 12:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:26–20:23) 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, 20:23–22:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:46–08:26

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–12:13

Anandadi: Saumya 04:46–08:26 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:26–04:48 (08.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:13
Godhuli	20:23–20:39
Pradosha	20:23–22:04
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (08.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:40–10:37
Yamaganda	14:31–16:28
Gulika Kalam	04:46–06:43
Dur Muhurta	04:46–05:48, 05:48–06:51
Varjyam	04:10–05:52, 18:56–20:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:46–08:26, 08:48–12:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:46–08:26, 08:48–12:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:46–08:26, 08:48–12:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:46–08:26, 08:48–12:13

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 08:26, Bharani from 08:26; tithi Krishna-saptami until 12:13, Krishna-ashtami from 12:13; lagna Karka 04:46, Simha 05:47, Kanya 08:48, Tula 11:48, Vrischika 14:50, Dhanu 17:34, Makara 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 08:26) — joy; Bharani (from 08:26) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 12:13–20:23: 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 Ravi Yoga 04:46–08:26+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:46–08:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:46–08:260 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 12:13–04:48 (08.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:26–04:48 (08.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:26–04:48 (08.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–12:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 13:57 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 10:41 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 01:11 (09.08) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:57 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:41	nakshatra Krittika
from 13:57	tithi Krishna-navami
from 13:57	karana Taitila
from 01:11 (09.08)	yoga Dhruva
from 03:01 (09.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:02
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	22:36
Moonset	14:46
Day length	15 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:41	from 13:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:48–10:41) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (10:41–20:20) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:48–10:41 Jwalamukhi Yoga 10:41–13:57 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:57–04:50 (09.08)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:48–10:41 Anandadi: Dhumra 10:41–04:50 (09.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:12
Godhuli	20:20–20:37
Pradosha	20:20–22:02
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:26–07:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:24–20:20
Yamaganda	12:34–14:31
Gulika Kalam	16:27–18:24
Dur Muhurta	18:16–19:18
Varjyam	00:04–01:51 (09.08)

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 10:41–13:57

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 10:41, Krittika from 10:41; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 13:57, Krishna-navami from 13:57; lagna Karka 04:48, Simha 05:43, Kanya 08:44, Tula 11:44, Vrischika 14:46, Dhanu 17:30, Makara 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 10:41) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 10:41) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:48–13:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 13:57–20:20: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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

+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:48–01:11 (09.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 10:41–13:57−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:57–04:50 (09.08)−1 Ashtami 04:48–13:57−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:48–10:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:48–10:41−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:48–10:41

Panchanga at sunrise 04:48

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:10 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 13:26 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 02:05 (10.08) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:10 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:26	nakshatra Rohini
from 16:10	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 16:10	karana Vanija
from 02:05 (10.08)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	22:54
Moonset	16:06
Day length	15 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:26	from 16:10

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 (04:50–13:26) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (13:26–20:18) is good for sowing.

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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 13:26–04:52 (10.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:50–13:26 Jwalamukhi Yoga 13:26–16:10

Anandadi: Sthira 04:50–13:26 Anandadi: Vardhamana 13:26–04:52 (10.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:11
Godhuli	20:18–20:35
Pradosha	20:18–22:01
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:46–12:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:46–08:42
Yamaganda	10:38–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:30–16:26
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:07, 16:11–17:13
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:18–20:18

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 19:18–20:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 19:18–20:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:10–17:26, 19:18–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 13:26, Rohini from 13:26; tithi Krishna-navami until 16:10, Krishna-dashami from 16:10; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:39, Kanya 08:40, Tula 11:41, Vrischika 14:42, Dhanu 17:26, Makara 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 13:26) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 13:26) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 04:50–16:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:26–04:52 (10.08)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:50–13:26+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:50–02:05 (10.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:26–04:52 (10.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 13:26–16:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:50–13:26−2 Rikta tithi 04:50–16:10

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 04:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:39 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:27 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 03:07 (11.08) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:23 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:23	karana Vishti
from 16:27	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 18:39	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 18:39	karana Bava
from 03:07 (11.08)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:07
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	23:20
Moonset	17:21
Day length	15 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:27	from 18:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:52–16:27) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:27–20:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:23–18:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:52–18:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:39–04:53 (11.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:52–16:27 Anandadi: Rakshasa 16:27–04:53 (11.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:23–18:39; Bhadra Puchha 07:24–08:43; Bhadra Mukha 08:43–10:55
Gandanta (tithi): 18:12–19:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:10
Godhuli	20:16–20:33
Pradosha	20:16–22:00
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:51–14:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:25–18:21
Yamaganda	08:43–10:38
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:29
Dur Muhurta	07:56–08:58, 23:43–00:18 (11.08)
Varjyam	07:27–09:15, 22:46–00:34 (11.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:52–05:36, 08:36–14:38, 19:14–20:16

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	average 04:52–05:36, 08:36–14:38, 19:14–20:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:52–05:36, 08:36–14:38, 19:14–20:16
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 16:27, Mrigashirsha from 16:27; tithi Krishna-dashami until 18:39, Krishna-ekadashi from 18:39; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:36, Kanya 08:36, Tula 11:37, Vrischika 14:38, Dhanu 17:22, Makara 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 16:27) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 16:27) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:52–16:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:52–16:270 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 04:52–05:510 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:39–04:53 (11.08)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 16:27–04:53 (11.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:23–18:39−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:52–18:39

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 19:31 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Parama Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:53

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:08 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:31 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:07 (12.08) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:54 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:54	karana Balava
from 19:31	nakshatra Ardra
from 21:08	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 21:08	karana Kaulava
from 04:07 (12.08)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:09
Sunrise	04:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	23:59
Moonset	18:26
Day length	15 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:31

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, Mrigashirsha (04:53–19:31) 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 18:39 (10.08)–21:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:55–07:59 (12.08)

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:53–19:31 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:08–04:55 (12.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:53–19:31 Anandadi: Musala 19:31–04:55 (12.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:08
Godhuli	20:14–20:31
Pradosha	20:14–21:58
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:36–11:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:29
Yamaganda	06:49–08:44
Gulika Kalam	10:39–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:53–05:32, 08:33–14:34, 19:10–19:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:53–05:32, 08:33–14:34, 19:10–19:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:53–05:32, 08:33–14:34, 19:10–19:31
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:53–05:32, 08:33–17:18, 19:10–20:14

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 19:31, Ardra from 19:31; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Karka 04:53, Simha 05:32, Kanya 08:33, Tula 11:33, Vrischika 14:34, Dhanu 17:18, Makara 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 19:31) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 19:31) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 19:31

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:53–19:31+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:53–19:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:53–19:31+1 Yoga Harshana 04:53–04:07 (12.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Musala 19:31–04:55 (12.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:31–04:55 (12.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:28 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 22:25 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:58 (13.08) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:20 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:20	karana Taitila
from 22:25	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 23:28	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 23:28	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:11
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:12
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	none
Moonset	19:17
Day length	15 h 16 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

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:25–04:57 (13.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:25–04:57 (13.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 22:25–04:57 (13.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:55–22:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:46–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:07
Godhuli	20:12–20:29
Pradosha	20:12–21:57
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:13–13:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:28–16:23
Yamaganda	04:55–06:50
Gulika Kalam	08:44–10:39
Dur Muhurta	10:01–11:02, 16:07–17:08
Varjyam	04:56–06:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:55–05:28, 08:29–14:30, 19:06–20:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:55–05:28, 08:29–14:30, 19:06–20:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:55–05:28, 08:29–14:30, 19:06–20:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:55–05:28, 08:29–17:14, 19:06–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:55, Simha 05:28, Kanya 08:29, Tula 11:29, Vrischika 14:30, Dhanu 17:14, Makara 19:06, Kumbha 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 04:55–05:22−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:55–22:25−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:55–22:25

Panchanga at sunrise 04:55

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga 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	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:30 (14.08) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 01:03 (14.08) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:58 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:32 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:58	yoga Siddhi
from 12:32	karana Vanija
from 01:03 (14.08)	nakshatra Pushya
from 01:30 (14.08)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 01:30 (14.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:53
Moonrise	00:55
Moonset	19:52
Day length	15 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:57–20:09) 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, 20:09–21:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–01:03 (14.08)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:57–01:03 (14.08) Anandadi: Utpata 01:03–04:59 (14.08)

Bhadra on earth: 01:30–14:23 (14.08); Bhadra Mukha 01:30–03:39 (14.08); Bhadra Puchha 13:03–14:20 (14.08)

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	00:17–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:23–00:10 (14.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:39–12:33
Yamaganda	16:21–18:15
Gulika Kalam	06:51–08:45
Dur Muhurta	08:00–09:01, 13:04–14:04
Varjyam	11:44–13:31

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 Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Karka 04:57, Simha 05:24, Kanya 08:25, Tula 11:25, Vrischika 14:26, Dhanu 17:10, Makara 19:03, Kumbha 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–01:03 (14.08)+2 Yoga Siddhi all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:57–01:03 (14.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:57–01:03 (14.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:57

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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:09 (15.08) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 03:18 (15.08) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 05:33 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:23 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:33	yoga Vyatipata
from 14:23	karana Shakuni
from 03:09 (15.08)	tithi Amavasya
from 03:09 (15.08)	karana Chatushpada
from 03:18 (15.08)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:16
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	02:05
Moonset	20:15
Day length	15 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:59–20:07) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:59–14:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 14:23–20:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:59–20:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

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

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–03:09 (15.08)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:59–03:18 (15.08) Anandadi: Manasa 03:18–05:01 (15.08)

Bhadra on earth: 01:30–14:23; Bhadra Mukha 01:30–03:39; Bhadra Puchha 13:03–14:20

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:05
Godhuli	20:07–20:25
Pradosha	20:07–21:54
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:18–22:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:46–10:40
Yamaganda	14:27–16:20
Gulika Kalam	04:59–06:53
Dur Muhurta	04:59–06:00, 06:00–07:00
Varjyam	09:48–11:33

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:59, Simha 05:20, Kanya 08:21, Tula 11:21, Vrischika 14:22, Dhanu 17:06, Makara 18:59, Kumbha 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:59–20:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:59–14:23: 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 05:33–20:07: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:59–05:33+2 Pushya 04:59–03:18 (15.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–03:09 (15.08)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:59–03:18 (15.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:59–03:09 (15.08)−3 Bhadra on earth 04:59–14:23−3 Vyatipata 05:33–05:01 (15.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Adhika Amavasya · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 04:23 (16.08) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:09 (16.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 05:50 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:50	yoga Variyana
from 15:49	karana Naga
from 04:23 (16.08)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 04:23 (16.08)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:18
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:05
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	03:25
Moonset	20:30
Day length	15 h 03 min

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

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:

Chatushpada 05:01–15:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 15:49–20:05: 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 03:09–04:23 (16.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:09–04:23 (16.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–05:03 (16.08)

Anandadi: Vajra all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:44–11:33 (16.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 03:58–04:48 (16.08)
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	15:03–16:04
Godhuli	20:05–20:23
Pradosha	20:05–21:52
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (16.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:26–05:09 (16.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:12–20:05
Yamaganda	12:33–14:26
Gulika Kalam	16:19–18:12
Dur Muhurta	18:04–19:04
Varjyam	17:05–18:49

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Amavasya; lagna Karka 05:01, Simha 05:16, Kanya 08:17, Tula 11:17, Vrischika 14:18, Dhanu 17:02, Makara 18:55, Kumbha 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 05:01–20:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 05:01–05:50: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Yoga Variyana 05:50–05:03 (16.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Vyatipata 05:01–05:50−1 Anandadi: Vajra all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Amavasya 05:01–04:23 (16.08)

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 05:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Tryahasparsha
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Simha Sankranti · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:03

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 05:13 (17.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 05:49 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 16:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:09	nakshatra Magha
from 05:49	yoga Parigha
from 16:51	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:20
Sunrise	05:03
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	04:47
Moonset	20:41
Day length	14 h 59 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	04:23
Simha Sankranti	14:19 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:09

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 (05:09–20:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Kimstughna 05:03–16:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Simha Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Leo; in Kerala the month of Chingam begins — the Malayalam New Year.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 07:55–14:19
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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

Anandadi: Saumya 05:03–05:09 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:09–05:05 (17.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:44 (15.08)–11:33
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:03
Godhuli	20:02–20:20
Pradosha	20:02–21:51
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:26–05:09, 04:04–05:46 (17.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:56–08:48
Yamaganda	10:40–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:25–16:18
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:03, 16:03–17:02
Varjyam	17:53–19:35

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:13–16:58, 18:51–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 05:09, Magha from 05:09; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Karka 05:03, Simha 05:12, Kanya 08:13, Tula 11:13, Vrischika 14:14, Dhanu 16:58, Makara 18:51, Kumbha 19:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 05:09) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 05:09) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Sankranti at 14:19 — 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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Yoga Variyana 05:03–05:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Saumya 05:03–05:090 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:09–05:05 (17.08)−1 Yoga Parigha 05:49–17:38−1 Gandanta 05:03–11:33−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:03–05:09−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi, Yoga Shiva; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 05:13 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:36 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 05:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:13 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:13	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 05:13	karana Balava
from 05:27	yoga Shiva
from 06:36	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 17:28	karana Kaulava
from 04:48 (18.08)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:23
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:42
Moonrise	06:10
Moonset	20:50
Day length	14 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:13	from 06:36

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, Magha (05:05–06:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:36–20:00) 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, 20:00–20:50
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:00–20:50

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–05:13

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:05–06:36 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:36–05:07 (18.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:01
Godhuli	20:00–20:18
Pradosha	20:00–21:49
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:04–05:46, 00:59–02:40 (18.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:16–18:08
Yamaganda	08:49–10:41
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:24
Dur Muhurta	08:04–09:04, 23:39–00:15 (18.08)
Varjyam	14:58–16:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:09–14:10, 18:47–19:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:09–14:10, 18:47–19:51
Cutting fingernails	average 08:09–14:10, 18:47–19:51
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:09–16:54, 18:47–19:51

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 06:36, Purva-Phalguni from 06:36; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 05:13, Shukla-dvitya from 05:13; lagna Karka 05:05, Simha 05:08, Kanya 08:09, Tula 11:09, Vrischika 14:10, Dhanu 16:54, Makara 18:47, Kumbha 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 06:36) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 06:36) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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.

+1 Auspicious tithi 05:13–05:07 (18.08)+1 Yoga Shiva 05:27–04:48 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–05:13−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:36–05:07 (18.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:05–06:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:38 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:40 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 03:50 (19.08) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:38	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 05:38	karana Taitila
from 07:40	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 17:42	karana Gara
from 03:50 (19.08)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:25
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:58
End of twilight	20:40
Moonrise	07:32
Moonset	20:57
Day length	14 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:38	from 07:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:07–07:40) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:40–19:58) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–05:38

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–05:09 (19.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–05:09 (19.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:40–05:09 (19.08)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:07–07:40 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:40–05:09 (19.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:00
Godhuli	19:58–20:16
Pradosha	19:58–21:48
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:58–02:36 (19.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:24
Yamaganda	06:58–08:50
Gulika Kalam	10:41–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Varjyam	15:05–16:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:05–14:06, 18:43–19:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:05–14:06, 18:43–19:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:05–14:06, 18:43–19:47
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:05–16:51, 18:43–19:47

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 07:40, Uttara-Phalguni from 07:40; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 05:38, Shukla-tritya from 05:38; lagna Simha 05:07, Kanya 08:05, Tula 11:05, Vrischika 14:06, Dhanu 16:51, Makara 18:43, Kumbha 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 07:40) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 07:40) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:07–03:50 (19.08)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:40–05:09 (19.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:07–05:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:40–05:09 (19.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–05:380 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:07–07:40−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:40–05:09 (19.08)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–05:09 (19.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–05:09 (19.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:41 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:22 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 02:34 (20.08) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:41 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:41	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 05:41	karana Vanija
from 08:22	nakshatra Hasta
from 17:34	karana Vishti
from 02:34 (20.08)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:27
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	08:54
Moonset	21:03
Day length	14 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:41	from 08:22

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, Uttara-Phalguni (05:09–08:22) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:22–19:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:34–19:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 05:38 (18.08)–05:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 08:22–05:11 (20.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:09–05:41 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:09–08:22 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:41–05:11 (20.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:09–08:22 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:22–05:11 (20.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:34–05:21 (20.08); Bhadra Mukha 17:31–19:29; Bhadra Puchha 04:10–05:21 (20.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:55–04:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–15:59
Godhuli	19:55–20:14
Pradosha	19:55–21:46
Nishitha	00:14–00:52 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:37–04:14 (20.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:23–16:14
Yamaganda	05:09–07:00
Gulika Kalam	08:50–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:04–11:03, 15:59–16:58
Varjyam	16:53–18:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:09–05:41

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 05:09–05:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:09–05:41
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:22, Hasta from 08:22; tithi Shukla-tritya until 05:41, Shukla-chaturti from 05:41; lagna Simha 05:09, Kanya 08:01, Tula 11:01, Vrischika 14:02, Dhanu 16:47, Makara 18:39, Kumbha 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:22) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:22) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:41–19:55: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:22–05:11 (20.08)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:09–08:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:09–08:22+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:09–02:34 (20.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:09–05:410 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:09–05:41 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:41–05:11 (20.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:34–05:11 (20.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:22–05:11 (20.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:41–05:11 (20.08)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:09–08:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:21 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 08:42 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:00 (21.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:21 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:21	tithi Shukla-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:21	karana Bava
from 08:42	nakshatra Chitra
from 17:03	karana Balava
from 01:00 (21.08)	yoga Shukla
from 04:39 (21.08)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 04:39 (21.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:29
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:53
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	10:18
Moonset	21:10
Day length	14 h 41 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 05:21	from 08:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:11–08:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:42–19:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:11–05:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:21–12:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:11–08:42 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–05:13 (21.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 05:11–08:42 Anandadi: Musala 08:42–05:13 (21.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:34 (19.08)–05:21; Bhadra Mukha 17:31–19:29 (19.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:10–05:21
Gandanta (tithi): 04:16–05:02 (21.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:58
Godhuli	19:53–20:11
Pradosha	19:53–21:45
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:16–03:52 (21.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:42–12:32
Yamaganda	16:12–18:03
Gulika Kalam	07:01–08:51
Dur Muhurta	08:07–09:06, 13:01–14:00
Varjyam	16:41–18:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:57–13:58, 18:35–19:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:57–13:58, 18:35–19:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:57–13:58, 18:35–19:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:57–16:43, 18:35–19:40

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 08:42, Chitra from 08:42; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 05:21, Shukla-panchami from 05:21; lagna Simha 05:11, Kanya 07:57, Tula 10:57, Vrischika 13:58, Dhanu 16:43, Makara 18:35, Kumbha 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 08:42) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 08:42) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:11–05:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:11–01:00 (21.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:11–08:42+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:11–08:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:11–08:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:21–04:39 (21.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:11–05:21−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:42–05:13 (21.08)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 05:11–05:21

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	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 03:34 (22.08) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 08:39 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:08 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:09 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:39	nakshatra Swati
from 16:09	karana Taitila
from 23:08	yoga Brahma
from 03:34 (22.08)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 03:34 (22.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:31
Sunrise	05:13
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:32
Moonrise	11:44
Moonset	21:19
Day length	14 h 37 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 08:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:13–08:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:39–19:50) 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 04:39–03:34 (22.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:39–05:15 (22.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:39–05:15 (22.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:39–05:15 (22.08)

Krakacha Yoga 05:13–03:34 (22.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:34–05:15 (22.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:39–05:15 (22.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:13–08:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:35
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 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:35–01:09 (22.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:52–10:42
Yamaganda	14:21–16:11
Gulika Kalam	05:13–07:02
Dur Muhurta	05:13–06:11, 06:11–07:10
Varjyam	14:09–15:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:53–13:55, 18:31–19:36

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, 18:31–19:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:53–13:55, 18:31–19:36
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:53–16:39, 18:31–19:36

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 08:39, Swati from 08:39; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Simha 05:13, Kanya 07:53, Tula 10:53, Vrischika 13:55, Dhanu 16:39, Makara 18:31, Kumbha 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 08:39) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 08:39) — relief from all suffering; 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.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:39–05:15 (22.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:39–05:15 (22.08)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:39–05:15 (22.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:13–08:39+1 Yoga Shukla 05:13–23:08+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:39–05:15 (22.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:13–08:39−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:13–03:34 (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 05:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:15

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:05 (23.08) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 08:13 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:57 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:52 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:13	nakshatra Vishakha
from 14:52	karana Vanija
from 20:57	yoga Indra
from 02:05 (23.08)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 02:05 (23.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:33
Sunrise	05:15
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	13:16
Moonset	21:31
Day length	14 h 33 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 08:13

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, Swati (05:15–08:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:13–19:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:15–08:13 Tripushkar Yoga 08:13–02:05 (23.08)

Samvartaka Yoga 05:15–02:05 (23.08)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:15–08:13 Anandadi: Utpata 08:13–05:17 (23.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:05–13:11 (23.08); Bhadra Puchha 03:44–04:51 (23.08); Bhadra Mukha 04:51–06:41 (23.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:55
Godhuli	19:48–20:07
Pradosha	19:48–21:42
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:54–00:27 (23.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:59–19:48
Yamaganda	12:31–14:20
Gulika Kalam	16:10–17:59
Dur Muhurta	17:51–18:50
Varjyam	13:38–15:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:15–13:51, 18:27–19:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:15–13:51, 18:27–19:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:15–13:51, 18:27–19:32
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:15–16:35, 18:27–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 08:13, Vishakha from 08:13; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Simha 05:15, Kanya 07:49, Tula 10:49, Vrischika 13:51, Dhanu 16:35, Makara 18:27, Kumbha 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 08:13) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 08:13) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:15–20:57+2 Ravi Yoga 05:15–08:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:15–08:13+1 Auspicious tithi 05:15–02:05 (23.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:13–02:05 (23.08)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:13–05:17 (23.08)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:15–02:05 (23.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:15

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — after 13:11; auspicious time — until 18:27
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:12 (24.08) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:24 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 18:27 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:11 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:24	nakshatra Anuradha
from 13:11	karana Bava
from 18:27	yoga Vaidhriti
from 00:12 (24.08)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 00:12 (24.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	14:50
Moonset	21:49
Day length	14 h 28 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 07:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:17–07:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:24–19:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:17–13:11: 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 02:05–00:12 (24.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:24–05:19 (24.08)

Yamaghanta 05:17–07:24

Anandadi: Mitra 05:17–07:24 Anandadi: Manasa 07:24–05:19 (24.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:05–13:11; Bhadra Puchha 03:44–04:51; Bhadra Mukha 04:51–06:41

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:54
Godhuli	19:45–20:05
Pradosha	19:45–21:40
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (24.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:19–21:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:05–08:54
Yamaganda	10:42–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:20–16:08
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:58, 15:54–16:52
Varjyam	11:12–12:44

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:45–16:31, 18:23–19:28

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 07:24, Anuradha from 07:24; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Simha 05:17, Kanya 07:45, Tula 10:46, Vrischika 13:47, Dhanu 16:31, Makara 18:23, Kumbha 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 07:24) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 07:24) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:17–19:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 18:27–19:45: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:11

Auspicious time ends by 18:27

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:24–05:19 (24.08)+2 Yoga Indra 05:17–18:27+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:24–05:19 (24.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:24–05:19 (24.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vaidhriti 18:27–05:19 (24.08)0 Yamaghanta 05:17–07:24−1 Ashtami 05:17–00:12 (24.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:17–13:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:58 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 06:12 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 15:38 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:08 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:12	nakshatra Jyestha
from 11:08	karana Kaulava
from 15:38	yoga Vishkambha
from 21:58	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 21:58	karana Taitila
from 04:38 (25.08)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:38
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	16:23
Moonset	22:19
Day length	14 h 24 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 06:12

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 (05:19–06:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:12–19:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:12–05:21 (25.08)

Krakacha Yoga 21:58–05:21 (25.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:38–05:21 (25.08) Anandadi: Vajra 05:19–06:12 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:12–04:38 (25.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:04–10:12 (25.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:52
Godhuli	19:43–20:02
Pradosha	19:43–21:38
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:25–21:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:07–17:55
Yamaganda	08:55–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:19
Dur Muhurta	08:11–09:09, 23:34–00:13 (25.08)
Varjyam	11:26–12:56

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 06:12, Jyestha from 06:12; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:19, Kanya 07:41, Tula 10:42, Vrischika 13:43, Dhanu 16:27, Makara 18:19, Kumbha 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 06:12) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 06:12) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 05:19–19:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 05:19–15:38: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:12–05:21 (25.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:19–06:120 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:12–04:38 (25.08)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:12–04:38 (25.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:19–21:58−3 Vaidhriti 05:19–15:38

Panchanga at sunrise 05:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:24 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 02:47 (26.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:32 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:43 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:43	karana Gara
from 12:32	yoga Priti
from 19:24	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 19:24	karana Vanija
from 02:47 (26.08)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:40
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:21
Moonrise	17:44
Moonset	23:10
Day length	14 h 19 min

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 19:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:21–19:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:21–02:47 (26.08)

Yamaghanta 05:21–02:47 (26.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:21–02:47 (26.08) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:47–05:22 (26.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:04 (24.08)–10:12
Gandanta (tithi): 19:03–19:45
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:51
Godhuli	19:40–20:00
Pradosha	19:40–21:37
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:53–22:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:18
Yamaganda	07:08–08:56
Gulika Kalam	10:43–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Varjyam	01:18–02:47 (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 05:21–19:24
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-dashami until 19:24, Shukla-ekadashi from 19:24; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:37, Tula 10:38, Vrischika 13:39, Dhanu 16:23, Makara 18:15, Kumbha 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:21–02:47 (26.08)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:21–02:47 (26.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:21–19:24+1 Yoga Priti 12:32–05:22 (26.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 05:21–02:47 (26.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 05:21–10:12−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:21–19:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:21–02:47 (26.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Yoga Priti; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 05:22

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:36 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 00:42 (27.08) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 09:13 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:01 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:01	karana Vishti
from 09:13	yoga Ayushman
from 16:36	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 16:36	karana Bava
from 00:42 (27.08)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 03:08 (27.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:22
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	18:42
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 15 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 16:36

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, Purva-Ashadha (05:22–19:38) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:01–16:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:24 (25.08)–16:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:24–08:15 (27.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:22–00:42 (27.08) Anandadi: Saumya 00:42–05:24 (27.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:01–16:36; Bhadra Puchha 10:14–11:18; Bhadra Mukha 11:18–13:04

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:38–19:58
Pradosha	19:38–21:35
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:19–21:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:17–16:04
Yamaganda	05:22–07:09
Gulika Kalam	08:56–10:43
Dur Muhurta	10:08–11:05, 15:50–16:47
Varjyam	11:33–13:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:22–16:36, 18:11–19:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:22–16:36, 18:11–19:16
Cutting fingernails	average 07:34–13:35, 18:11–19:16
Cutting toenails	average 05:22–16:36, 18:11–19:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:34–16:19, 18:11–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 16:36, Shukla-dvadashi from 16:36; lagna Simha 05:22, Kanya 07:34, Tula 10:34, Vrischika 13:35, Dhanu 16:19, Makara 18:11, Kumbha 19:16

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Prajapati 05:22–00:42 (27.08)+1 Yoga Priti 05:22–09:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:22–16:360 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:22–00:42 (27.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:01–16:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Varalakshmi Vrat · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:24

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:39 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 22:33 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:45 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:39 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:45	yoga Saubhagya
from 13:39	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 13:39	karana Kaulava
from 22:33	nakshatra Shravana
from 00:10 (28.08)	karana Taitila
from 02:14 (28.08)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:44
Sunrise	05:24
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	19:17
Moonset	00:26
Day length	14 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:24–19:35) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi

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

Rule: by weekday

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:35–21:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:33–05:26 (28.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:33–05:26 (28.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–13:39

Anandadi: Ananda 05:24–17:05 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:05–00:00 (28.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:00–05:26 (28.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:35–19:55
Pradosha	19:35–21:34
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:43–18:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–12:30
Yamaganda	16:03–17:49
Gulika Kalam	07:11–08:57
Dur Muhurta	08:15–09:11, 12:58–13:55
Varjyam	07:59–09:27, 02:12–03:39 (28.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:30–13:31, 18:08–19:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:30–13:31, 18:08–19:12
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:30–13:31, 18:08–19:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:30–16:15, 18:08–19:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 13:39, Shukla-triodashi from 13:39; lagna Simha 05:24, Kanya 07:30, Tula 10:30, Vrischika 13:31, Dhanu 16:15, Makara 18:08, Kumbha 19:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Ananda 05:24–17:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:24–22:33+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:24–05:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:39–05:26 (28.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:05–00:00 (28.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–13:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:24

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 10:42
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam)

At sunrise 05:26

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:42 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 20:26 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 22:47 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:42 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:42	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 10:42	karana Gara
from 20:26	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 21:16	karana Vanija
from 22:47	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:46
Sunrise	05:26
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:13
Moonrise	19:38
Moonset	02:00
Day length	14 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:42

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 (05:26–19:33) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 10:42–19:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 07:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:26–20:26 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:26–20:26 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:42–05:28 (29.08)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:26–20:26 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:26–05:28 (29.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:33–19:53
Pradosha	19:33–21:32
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:57–12:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:58–10:44
Yamaganda	14:15–16:01
Gulika Kalam	05:26–07:12
Dur Muhurta	05:26–06:23, 06:23–07:19
Varjyam	00:07–01:35 (29.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:26–10:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:26–10:42
Cutting fingernails	average 07:26–10:42
Cutting toenails	average 05:26–10:42
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:26–16:11, 18:04–19:08

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 10:42, Shukla-chaturdashi from 10:42; lagna Simha 05:26, Kanya 07:26, Tula 10:26, Vrischika 13:27, Dhanu 16:11, Makara 18:04, Kumbha 19:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 10:42–19:33: 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 = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:42

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:26–20:26+2 Ravi Yoga 05:26–20:26+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:42–05:28 (29.08)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:26–20:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:26–20:26+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:26–22:47+1 Auspicious tithi 05:26–10:420 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 10:42–05:28 (29.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:26

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:53 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:31 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 19:31 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:53 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:53	tithi Purnima (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:53	karana Vishti
from 18:31	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 18:35	karana Bava
from 19:31	yoga Sukarma
from 05:22 (30.08)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 05:22 (30.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	19:52
Moonset	03:40
Day length	14 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:53	from 18:31

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, Shatabhisha (18:31–19:30) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:53–18:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:28–07:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Raksha Bandhan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:30–21:30
Aparahna is occupied by Bhadra — the rite is performed in Pradosha

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 07:53–05:22 (30.08)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–05:30 (30.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:28–18:31 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:31–05:30 (30.08)

Bhadra on earth: 07:53–18:35; Bhadra Puchha 14:52–15:57; Bhadra Mukha 15:57–17:44
Roga Panchaka: 07:26–15:54 (02.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:00–05:44 (30.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:30
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	08:57–10:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:45–19:30
Yamaganda	12:29–14:15
Gulika Kalam	16:00–17:45
Dur Muhurta	17:38–18:34
Varjyam	01:16–02:45 (30.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:22–16:07, 18:00–19:04

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 18:31, Shatabhisha from 18:31; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 07:53, Purnima from 07:53; lagna Simha 05:28, Kanya 07:22, Tula 10:22, Vrischika 13:23, Dhanu 16:07, Makara 18:00, Kumbha 19:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 18:31) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 18:31) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:28–07:53: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 07:53–19:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 07:53–18:35: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:28–18:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:28–18:310 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:31–05:30 (30.08)−1 Panchaka 07:26–05:30 (30.08)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 05:28–07:53−3 Bhadra on earth 07:53–18:35

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 05:28

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 16:59
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:30

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:16 (31.08) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 16:59 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 16:33 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:15 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 16:15	karana Kaulava
from 16:33	yoga Dhriti
from 16:59	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 03:16 (31.08)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 03:16 (31.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:51
Sunrise	05:30
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	20:01
Moonset	05:16
Day length	13 h 57 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	05:22

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 16:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:30–16:59) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (16:59–19:28) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:16–05:32 (31.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 05:30–16:59 Anandadi: Musala 16:59–05:32 (31.08)

Roga Panchaka: 07:26 (29.08)–15:54 (02.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:00–05:44

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:45
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:29
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:14–11:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:15–09:00
Yamaganda	10:44–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:14–15:58
Dur Muhurta	12:57–13:53, 15:45–16:40
Varjyam	23:06–00:38 (31.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:30–16:59, 17:56–19:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:30–16:59, 17:56–19:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:30–16:59, 17:56–19:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:18–16:03

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 16:59, Purva-Bhadra from 16:59; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:30, Kanya 07:18, Tula 10:18, Vrischika 13:19, Dhanu 16:03, Makara 17:56, Kumbha 19:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 16:59) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 16:59) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:59

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:30–16:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:30–16:59+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:30–16:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:30–03:16 (31.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Musala 16:59–05:32 (31.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:59–05:32 (31.08)−1 Gandanta 05:30–05:44−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:32

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:46 (01.09) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 15:57 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:00 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:26 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:00	yoga Shula
from 14:26	karana Gara
from 15:57	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 01:46 (01.09)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 01:46 (01.09)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:53
Sunrise	05:32
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:25
End of twilight	20:04
Moonrise	20:09
Moonset	06:48
Day length	13 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:32–15:57) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (15:57–19:25) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:32–15:57 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:57–05:34 (01.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:57–05:34 (01.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:46–05:34 (01.09)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:46–05:34 (01.09)

Anandadi: Siddhi 15:57–05:34 (01.09) Anandadi: Kana 05:32–15:57

Roga Panchaka: 07:26 (29.08)–15:54 (02.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:12–04:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:25–19:46
Pradosha	19:25–21:27
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	08:18–09:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:57–17:41
Yamaganda	09:00–10:45
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:13
Dur Muhurta	08:19–09:14, 23:29–00:09 (01.09)
Varjyam	01:24–02:58 (01.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:52–18:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:52–18:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:52–18:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:14–19:25

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 15:57, Uttara-Bhadra from 15:57; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 07:14, Tula 10:14, Vrischika 13:15, Dhanu 15:59, Makara 17:52, Kumbha 18:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 15:57) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 15:57) — a good life; 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

+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:32–14:00+1 Auspicious tithi 05:32–01:46 (01.09)+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:57–05:34 (01.09)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 15:57–05:34 (01.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:57–05:34 (01.09)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:57–05:34 (01.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:32–15:570 Yoga Shula 14:00–15:50−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:32–15:57−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:32–15:57

Panchanga at sunrise 05:32

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

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.

Tarana (No. 18 of 60, “carrying across, delivering”) — A year of deliverance: abundant rains, difficulties overcome and rescue from misfortune.
Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba (No. 31)
Shaka Samvat 1926 · Vikram Samvat 2061 · Kali Yuga 5105
Next year — Parthiva, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 8.04.2005
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Krishna-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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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).

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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)

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: 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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−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 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-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.

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Krishna-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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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.

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.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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 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.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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)

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.

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.

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 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.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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-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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

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 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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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: 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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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-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.

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

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.

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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).

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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.

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable 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.

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)

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.

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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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)

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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